[Rewatch] Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun Episode 5 Discussion

**Rewatch Host Welcoming Everyone to Demon School, subbed**

[Welcome back, everyone!](#michaelwink)

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- [I mean, how can you *not* get attached to Iruma?](https://i.imgur.com/VmyCMpL.png) [He’s such a precious little bean.](#mayushii)

- [This is a really cool ability btw.](https://i.imgur.com/1hv3S7B.png)

- Also I really like how the show comes up with three different fake backstory reasons for Sabro to want to be the Demon King. It’s a really funny twist on the “life flashing before your eyes” trope when a character thinks they might die. [](#kukuku)

- [Yup, the guardian was just going on a rampage because its baby was hurt.](https://i.imgur.com/MQgMlWK.png) [](#cantbehelped)

- [Getting to ride in on the Guardian of Cutthroat Valley, what an entrance.](https://i.imgur.com/1Rc2hVd.png) [](#cinema)

- [Clara pls.](https://i.imgur.com/DLdtMhT.png) [](#trololol)

- [Azz starting right on rank 4 is *so* him.](https://i.imgur.com/mnt70Rt.png) [](#saberawe)

- [Well, Jazz isn’t wrong.](https://i.imgur.com/w3LSltT.png) [](#rinkek)

- [He ended up with a *ring* instead of a badge.](https://i.imgur.com/3MLJdYB.png)

- [The shadow’s shrieking is so loud people back at school can hear it…](https://i.imgur.com/2B5Q6NI.png) [](#emiliaohdear)

- [Welp.](https://i.imgur.com/LhlyPoR.png)

- [That would have been, uh, something alright.](https://i.imgur.com/3mfpS9U.png)

- [F](https://i.imgur.com/V897GDc.png) [](#toradorasalute)

- [The Sukima short explaining *why* the Guardian flew Iruma and Sabro to the goal is neat.](https://i.imgur.com/DNUKJva.png)

- [Season 4]>!Spot the Purson this time: An absolute goldmine of shots with him in it! [1) very low-quality on the left](https://i.imgur.com/WxqcBtC.png), [2) on the right](https://i.imgur.com/vAYCIH5.png), [3) on the right again](https://i.imgur.com/C5cV8Gt.png), [4) on the right *again*](https://i.imgur.com/yCQGlfx.png), [5) on the right for the fourth time](https://i.imgur.com/TbhRnfE.png), [6) in the back](https://i.imgur.com/EQ1rD7V.png), [7) in line to go to the Rank Owl](https://i.imgur.com/AfWZM6P.png), [8) showing off his Bet badge](https://i.imgur.com/ABmHDkR.png), [9) in the back of the shot with everyone’s ranks over their heads](https://i.imgur.com/zOjFoCf.png), [10) in the group when the Rank Owl screams at Iruma](https://i.imgur.com/nTHM4gb.png), [11) fleeing from the shadow on Iruma](https://i.imgur.com/B2yjUdr.png), [12) on the left when the shadow starts screaming](https://i.imgur.com/L9qLEJM.png), [13) partially blocked by Iruma while Clara tries to sing a lullaby for the shadow](https://i.imgur.com/uRZtVYE.png), and [14) in the class photo.](https://i.imgur.com/ZYcq8WC.png) There’s also technically [this shot](https://i.imgur.com/8I913IG.png) where he *has* to be the student in the upper-right corner by process of elimination.!<

**First time human sent to demon school, subbed**

**Thoughts on the episode**

* The signs that keep getting more desperate for you to turn back made me chuckle.

* Weapon creation???? That’s so cool. [](#awe)

* The Sabro backstory fakeout was so good. He doesn’t need a fake one when he’s got *aura.*

* Iruma to the rescue! Now he’s got 2 flying friends.

* Clara using Azz as a mount LOL. That’s about what I expect from her.

* Kalego is so done with this shit. Iruma and Sabro’s entrance was hype. Once again the music goes crazy.

* Clara Gimel rank by doing absolutely nothing. [](#cinema)

* Clara’s lullaby was a banger. [](#listen)

* Yay more humpty-dumpty form Sullivan. How is this ring going to work out? Since Iruma has no way of feeding it… Guess that will be revealed in the future!

* Iruma being placed where he (realistically) belongs only causes more of a stir in the school. He can’t catch a break.

Another fun episode. They really got Nao Touyama to show up and record a couple pouts and groans.

**Rewatcher, Manga Reader, Subbed**

We start with Iruma soaring through the air on his new friend. Unfortunately, it's into Cutthroat Valley.

And here's our demonstration of the Sabnock bloodline ability! It's a pretty combat-oriented one, but with Sabro's personality he should have no problem making that work.

BABY SABRO! He wasn't always big!

None of that actually happened! God, I love Sabro's himbo brain. This is a great gag, but it's also a demonstration of how Sabro fits in with one of the core themes of the series: whatever other flaws he may have, Sabro *knows what he wants*. That's his biggest virtue. No matter what, he's true to himself and his desires.

He does have daddy issues, though.

Iruma with the save! He is a good boy.

It's over, Sabro. *No one* can resist that face. You cannot disappoint him.

The Guardian really doesn't look like a bigger version of its child, but what do I know about magical beast biology.

Clara made the entire trip on Asmodeus's back. [fan theory]>!Which of course means we never saw her wings, I'm onto you Nishi.!<

Kalego was kind of callous in the previous episode, basically writing Sabro off as a goner, but here we can see that he *is* trying to look after the students.

Yai! Yai!

And another of Sabro's virtues: he *learns*. He's proud, but not so proud that he can't acknowledge his mistakes.

Iruma reflecting before he reaches into the Rank Owl's pouch. Of course, this implies that Iruma *doesn't* have a dream for the future. And really, how could he? His whole life he's never been able to worry about more than where his next meal is coming from.

You walked right into that one, Kalego.

So, yeah, Sabro did actually read the Demon King Prophecy Scroll. And wow, blood pacts that heal demonkind? Descend from a foreign land? Golden ring of Solomon? *I wonder who this could be*.

Also, some fun worldbuilding here. Solomon is of course the Bliblical King Solomon the Wise, who in real-world occultism is said to have possessed a magic ring that allowed him to command demons.

Wow, that ring spirit is *loud*.

Loud and dangerous, apparently.

Sully to the rescue! Of course, he's got more than enough mana to satiate the ring.

You know, one wonders how the ring got in that pouch in the first place...

[Makubari Dome arc]>!Kerori you aren't even in the paper today, what are you pouting about?!<

Sukima! The animation in these is so cute.

[Music Festival arc]>!A whole bunch of Purson sightings! Just for a brief moment while waiting for Iruma to arrive, and then four more times when he actually does. Later he shows up in line for the Rank Owl, and then again when he gets Rank 2. He also shows up a few times off after Iruma pulls out the ring, including in the group photo.!<

005, first timer:

* Bloodline ability? What is this, Naruto?
* Fake tragic memories? LOL
* Iruma saves Sabnock? Will he join the harem?
* So Iruma and Sabnock DIDN'T arrive first?
* Iruma with the GRAND ENTRANCE (dynamic entry a la Guy-sensei?)
* So "Kanda" VA is joining "Allen" VA's harem? [](#ero)
* Rival? Heated rivalry? [i don't ship them tho ...](#forbiddenlove)
* It peeped and flew off without giving him a badge?
* Oh a RING?
* A prophecy? Can't say I'm a fan of that trope
* Yup, Iruma definitely fits the prophecy
* The Ring subjugates demons?
* Of course Sullivan intervenes!
* "Eat up"? It's eating demonic power?
* "as long as you feed it enough" I see Azz-Azz volunteering to share his MP?
* Devi!
* ... oh he ended up with Alef? Wasn't expecting that
* Clara "LET'S GO"

1) Yeah
2) Definitely gonna be Iruma then

**Rewatcher (First Time Dub) Iruma-kun - Ep5:**

I always thought Sabnock's power was neat. Battle blacksmith is a neat concept, and I like how he wears his materials on a necklace. That's just a fun little design trait.

You know, Sabnock is kinda giving main character energy. He is the one with dreams of becoming king of the pirates. He has a sad backstory with an ill little sibling and an astanged older brother he is destined to fight against when they reunite (*Creative license*). No wonder he has so much self-grandeur. He doesn't know he is not in a battle series.

Clara made it across the finish line by the sheer hard work and effort from Az.

[Clara:](#mugistronk) [Az:](#holdback)

Clara throwing rocks and going "You suck." Again, she is so funny. I always a fan of her, but I think she has been really standing out in this rewatch.

[](#laughter)

[Iruma:] >!Oh yeah, the yelling spirit coming out of the ring is Ali. I guess this is technically the first time we meet them.!<

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**Q1)** I am a demon of sloth. Becoming the Demon King is too much work.

[](#tiredaoi)

Also seems like a tiring job. Hell seems like an extra hassle to govern.

1. Demon King of Sloth, perhaps.


2. It deeefinitely sounds like Iruma is gonna be the next.

**First Year at Demon School, Dubbed**

My mind zones out for a second and the OST playing during muscle boyo swinging his sword around, I was scared I sat on the remote and switched to Power Rangers. It’s happened before.

I can’t put my finger on it, but he sounds like he belongs in Tekkadan. He would’ve been perfect for the muscle team.

Oh dear god Iruma!

…is that its *parent?*

Oh ***that’s*** why his speech made me feel deja vu. I had introduced my brother to Digimon Frontier. Mercurymon in the EN dub speaks like this! But to a worse degree.

Bratty batty daddy!

And Az just carried her the entire time like a backpack 😭

You are so blasé for someone who lost the principal’s ***grandchild***, daddy, and who is your master temporarily, this is not the time to be bratty

Daddy needs to watch Lilo & Stitch the animated movie + series and sequel movies.

Ah. Iruma is Ash Ketchum’s descendant, I knew it. Iruma would look so good in Ash’s original fit oh my fucking god, I need to find fan art.

>happy bird day

So help me 😭

>Luck is a skill too

I hate luck stats so much. But I’m still UU traumatized from Unluck.

The kahoot music!

The fuck was that scream

…this sounds like a human is gonna be the demon king then.

It’s okay, Iruma, I know friends who had their wedding rings stuck on their finger, I’m sure they have remedies.

Why does this baby look like Haunter?

>Deja vu!

**That OP will haunt me**.

I feel old now.

Oh that’s definitely Haunter. So Iruma would have a Haunter confirmed. Gnarly 👍🏾

^(screaming)

The Brat being tamed by his Tamer, ***wooooooo!!***

The height difference is gorgeous. Okay, adding a height difference tag to my ship.

Ima die when Pappy uses his daddy voice on his brat, just peaceful pass away.

What would Clara’s Pokémon be? Hm.

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**After School Thoughts**

I can’t stop thinking about this now. Iruma, Az, and Clara on a Pokémon adventure.

The prophecy makes me think the previous demon king was human but died at some point. So I’m curious about the lore of demon kings. I’m still unsure if ***all*** humans can heal, or if it’s Iruma. But I’m nervous.

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**QotD**

1. Oh no. I don’t think I can work from home as a demon king.
2. Just ***leaaaans*** into Iruma-kins being the fated demon king. And now, I’m curious if Pappy was not only aware of this but specifically sought out Iruma’s parents.

**First Timer**

Okay that fake flashback caught me off guard.

The guardian has a sick design. Very intimidating even when everyone is joyful around it.

Clara actually throwing pebbles at our losers. I thought she was a nice girl!

Clara ranking higher than Sabnock was not what I was expecting.

Iruma getting the lowest rank is totally on brand.

**QOTD**

1) Sounds dangerous, maybe I'll opt out.

2) Its run of the mill for now.

####Second time ranked

[Based Sabro](https://imgur.com/cJfwLza)

[Reverse Hero pose!](https://imgur.com/unFNfpq)

[](#smugpoint)

[lol.](https://imgur.com/BBZkCSs) What a hostile mugi

Forgot that this is how Iruma got the ring. Also fun twist on the hogwarts hat

[That just like me](https://imgur.com/6J5LuP0)

[](#cosy)

>1) If you were a demon in this world, would you try to become the Demon King?

Depends on if I had a kickass power or not

Only one page into the Demon King prophecy and Iruma already has demons falling to their knees or quaking in fear, the screams of the damned announcing his presence from miles away. No wonder Sabro approves.

Potential candidacy aside, we're really starting to see that Iruma isn't actually an Agility min-max build, but [not really a spoiler]>!an Agility/Charisma minmax build!!<

Rewatcher, Manga Reader, Dubbed

Episode 5

This episode focuses on Sabro! The fake backstory bit gets me every time. It even gives you a small glimpse into the rest of Sabro's family for the future! With Iruma getting his ring, I can officially say we've met my favorite character. I won't be saying who for a long time now until they're officially introduced next season, but they debut this episode! \[Iruma-kun Chapter 44-45\]>!It's Alikred, for any manga readers out there.!< Iruma starts out at the lowest rank and we hear the Demon King's prophecy here. Stay tuned for more!

QOTD

1. The prophecy describes a human becoming Demon King. If I were a demon, that'd be impossible unfortunately. Being the right-hand sounds cool though!
2. Definitely leaning towards Iruma. Very on-the-nose. To me, this journey is less so "Who will end up becoming Demon King" and more so "How does Iruma end up being Demon King and what steps will he take to get there"

First timer as of about two months ago.

No demon king attempt for me, just seems like a lot of work.

I mentioned yesterday how the blood thing gave me goosebumps, well it was actually two episodes in a row that did because the prophecy getting read out towards the end of this one brought them right back. I love it when the setup of the real story hits really well, and this did that for me in spades.

First Timer

if was funny that Iruma and Sabnock made the most epic entrance but ended up dead last. I was not expecting the ring, I thought he was going to pull an absurdly high rank. I love that both Iruma and Clara thought that "comforting" the shadow would calm it down, that lullaby slapped.

Um, at least Kalego was concerned for the other students safety?!

QOTD

1. No, that sounds like to much work and expectation.

2. The foreshadowing kind of slaps you in the face...

Better late to the party than never, I can't not join in for another go at the best magic school series to ever do it, and I can really use the pick me up right now.

**Rewatcher, (Print) Manga Reader, Subbed**

E1-4:
- Iruma's parents are still the worst
- the school song is still amazing
- having fun seeing how soon some of these characters were seeded [Harvest Festival Arc]>!was that Naphula in the entrance ceremony??!<
- I forgot Clara was singing pretty much from go
- the Kalego summoning is still one of my favorite moments in the series, just kills me
- there's the full class, Allocer's design always makes me laugh
- su-ki-ma

E5:
- Sabnock's fun, but having a piece of gold in his arsenal always struck me as a poor choice, given its softness
- Iruma with the save
- Clara has no chill, even for her friends
- oh right, that's where the ring came from, and Sullivan just casually dealing with it

1. Nope, not a chance
2. Love that Iruma's already making good progress on it with Azz, Clara, Kalego, Sabnock, and the Guardian