Demon Lord, Retry! R (2019) s01e01 Episode Script

[AKIRA]
Fifteen years, huh?
Talk about a long time.
We had a good run,
Hakuto Kunai.
Dark Leader of the Great Empire
and the developer
of Infinity Game.
I clearly wasn't expecting
to spend these
final moments with you.
Why do you seem so unhappy?
You're both the demon lord
and final boss,
but one thing
you can't beat is reality.
Once the clock
strikes midnight,
it'll be time to shut down
this game for good.
This world'll be
completely gone.
All right.
Big day tomorrow,
so feel free to keep playing
by your lonesome.
As for me, I'm beat.
So, yeah.
Goodnight, Kunai.
And goodbye forever.
♪
[AKIRA] [grunts]
What is this?
Am I dreaming?
This forest is freakin' huge.
And way too green for me.
This feels too realistic
to be a dream.
[birds chirping]
[AKIRA] The lake
is really blue, as well.
Huh.
What the hell are these?
Wait. This outfit.
Don't tell me!
[gulps]
[panting]
[grunts]
-[KUNAI] What?
-[bee buzzing]
♪
[KUNAI, AKIRA]
I've become the Demon Lord!
♪
[clattering]
♪
[AKIRA]
Say [static]
How can you even
walk in this dump?
Man. Just get over here,
will ya?
As long as I've got my PC
and my bed,
nothing else really matters.
[AKIRA] Bunch of trash bags,
empty beer cans,
and loose change.
[static]
What is this,
-a collection for hoarders?
-[chuckles]
Oh, Akira,
you're such a silly goose.
[AKIRA] I'm the silly one when
your apartment looks like this.
[static]
Come on!
Hey! Don't throw that away,
it's really important!
I doubt that, seeing
as this important thing
is on the floor next to
a bunch of empty beer cans.
Wow.
[chuckles]
My room feels
a lot more spacious now.
[AKIRA] Why am I
cleaning up after you
when I'm on vacation?
Stop complaining.
You get to stay here
for free, right?
And to think I was gonna
use the money I saved
to buy you booze.
Well, [static], never mind.
Monster! Devil! Demon Lord!
Oh, come on.
I'm just joking with you.
I take it all back.
You're an angel, Akira.
You're still a devil,
so more like a fallen angel.
So, are you gonna force me
to sleep in trash
after I came
all this way to Tokyo?
Wait a minute. Are you trying
to get in bed with me?
Because if you are,
then I foresee
a morning-after scene
coming up.
-All right, give it back.
-Nope.
You should know by now,
your beer is my beer.
Funny enough,
my beer is also my beer.
[sighs] You're a few beers shy
of singing in an empty lot.
[beer can fizzes]
[gulping]
Ah!
I still can't believe
how popular
your Infinity Game has become.
You should be proud.
[AKIRA]
I was just trying to build
a world of my own, ya know?
I put all of my desires
into this MMO game.
Unfortunately, I had
to use everything I had
from my inheritance to do that.
But you're going
to make bank, right?
That foreign game publisher's
buying it off you.
We're meeting tomorrow
to finalize it all.
This is what Mikity said.
"Mr. Akira Oono,
would you be at all interested
in running Infinity Game
as an MMO with our company?"
At first, I thought he was
some online game addict,
but he was actually
42-OMG's chief director.
Talk about Free and Easy.
What if the sale
isn't finalized?
I guess there's a reason it was
a hobby in the first place.
Wait. Yikes.
That means you would've
eaten through
all your inheritance
for nothing.
[groans]
Just shut up, [static].
The NEET shouldn't talk!
Hm, [static] still hasn't tried
to play
Infinity Game yet, huh?
Probably holds a grudge
against you, that [static].
Orient City had to put
an end to its services.
That game was simply
behind the times.
But had potential.
loved Orient City
like it was home.
It wasn't bad.
♪
[AKIRA] Yeah, but Infinity Game
is on a whole other level.
And if [static] tried it out,
it would be obvious.
You agree, [static]?
You have so much confidence,
Akira.
Do you mind loaning me some
so I can go to Hello Work?
How about you stop drinking
and go right now.
[indistinct chatter]
Being here requires
way more guts
than going to Hello Work.
Next: 60th floor
[elevator bell dings]
[door rumbling]
Mikity, my foot.
MMO game, my ass.
I'll consider it if they're
willing to pay me
100 million yen for the rights.
[sighs]
What in the hell?
What's going on?
[grunts]
Did I really drink that much?
[gasping]
[static]
[gasps]
[AKIRA]
What the heck was that?
A panic attack?
[knocking on door]
[door latch clicks]
Mr. Oono. Welcome.
Uh
Please, right this way.
[door closes]
Hey. It's a pleasure
to finally meet you!
Uh, right. I'm supposed to be
meeting with Mikity today.
[MIKIMOTO] Well, take a seat
and let's begin.
-Huh?
-Mikimoto,
or Mikity, at your service.
[gasps]
[AKIRA] I'm gone for one day,
and you manage to undo
all of my cleaning.
Uh, I only used
the bare necessities,
and it caused a mess.
Caused a mess, huh?
Your life is what's a mess.
Wow! That's rude.
How can you say such a thing?
You poly bucket! Polyester!
That's not an insult.
You're just naming
a random material.
So, spill it.
How'd the talks go?
Sounds like they're serious
about expanding the scale.
They're talking about
assembling a team
to promote
Infinity Game globally.
When you're rich, make sure
you buy me lots of things.
Or you can get a job.
And let the system win?
No thanks.
I don't have any intentions
on being a loser in life.
But you're a NEET,
which means you already are.
I wish someone would drop
a missile on Harajuku.
If you had a job, you could
buy your own missile.
Better yet, maybe
Tokyo Tower could fall.
Then work.
And buy a chainsaw.
[chuckles] And cut it down?
Yelling "timber?"
All right, I think
it's time to call the cops.
[AKIRA]
What is this proposal?
No, not this crap again.
In the end, I turned down
the offer made by 42-OMG.
I wanted to make my own game.
Build the world
that I envision.
Taking orders from others
was never my strong suit.
But then, we suddenly
entered the new age
revolving around
social media.
Infinity Game's
popularity tanked
and the player base
sunk little by little.
After becoming
completely broke,
I had no choice but to join
this small-time gaming company
and make a bunch
of random games
just to make ends meet.
-[keys clacking]
-[cellphone rings]
Go work, you deadbeat.
[XX] Unbelievable.
Right off the bat, huh?
No. What's unbelievable
is you calling me
in the middle of my workday,
[static]. Goodbye.
[XX] Wait. I'm playing
one of your games
and I need your help.
For some reason, my cows
aren't producing milk.
[AKIRA] Don't ask me.
Ask your cows.
[XX] But why, when I can
call up the creator?
And since you're responsible
for them, I wanted to ask you.
[AKIRA]
I got taken off that game,
so not my problem.
Well, not anymore.
[XX]
Those cold, heartless bastards.
They always take you off games
as soon as you complete them.
Just shut it.
[XX] Oh, yeah. When are you
gonna update Infinity Game?
I logged on the other day
and didn't see anything new.
[AKIRA] It's pretty clear
that Infinity Game's dead.
People nowadays only play these
abandoned intense death games
for their social media
dopamine highs,
online harassment,
and shallow friendships.
[XX]
Come on, Akira.
You're not suited to doing
work you don't care about.
[AKIRA] Care or don't care,
work is work.
Look, I gotta go. I'm busy.
[AKIRA]
"Not suited," huh?
Hey, are you Akira, by chance?
Huh. Uh
Man. You seem like
even more of a pain
in the neck than I'd heard.
[AKIRA]
And who are you?
[chuckles]
The name's Aoki.
Managing director.
[AKIRA]
Managing Director, 42-OMG?
Do you and Mikity
work together?
If you really want to build
this "world" of yours,
it can only be done with us.
Huh?
I had to come all this way
because Miki's
a little bit of a softie.
Gotta be honest, kid.
I've got no idea what
the President sees in you.
[AKIRA] Hold on. You came here
because of your offer
to expand Infinity Game.
I thought I made it clear
I didn't want anyone's help.
Your lack of funds
says otherwise, kid.
And this, precisely, is what
makes you just a brat.
[AKIRA]
Look, I intend to make my game
the way I want to make it!
I don't need anyone
putting a collar on me to do
[explosion]
[both gasp]
-[AKIRA] The office.
-[fire crackling]
♪
[AKIRA]
What the hell is that?
Quit your gawking, Oono!
We're getting out of here!
But that thing
-Come with me, now!
-Uh [grunts]
[roaring]
[clattering]
Huh.
[static]
[AKIRA] I should've
realized it earlier.
I don't know who it is.
But someone at 42-OMG
was making it my destiny
to run Infinity Game.
♪
[KUNAI, AKIRA]
I've become the Demon Lord!
[Kunai clears throat]
Why does my voice sound
so much deeper than before,
and why do I look
like my created character?
You've gotta be joking!
What the hell is
going on right now?
[AKIRA]
All right, calm down.
I shouldn't start
to panic just yet.
This feels too real
to be a dream.
Okay, think.
Could I have been summoned
to another world,
like in all those manga
and light novels?
Wait. If I'm in another world,
that also means
[screams]
[KUNAI]
I didn't even get the chance
to wipe my hard drive
before I left!
-[AKU] Old man.
-Would you cut it out?
I'm not some old man! Huh.
[panting]
You have to run now.
Huh?!
[growls]
[wind whooshing]
Huh.
[growls]
[gasps]
So, uh, is this a pet of yours
or something?
You should really
train this thing.
It's lacking in manners.
-Please, run.
-Huh?
It's a vile demon.
[GREOLE 201A]
Run away, you feeble human!
Or I'll feast
on your flesh and blood
-and devour your bones.
-[AKIRA] What?
I gotta get out of here!
Huh. What am I doing?
Why are we just standing
here so courageously, Kunai?
Can you please stop
glaring at this monster?
[GREOLE 201A]
Now, you'll regret it.
Die, human!
[AKIRA]
Ow, that hurt!
Tell me.
What are you trying to pull?
[FEMALE GAME VOICE 201A]
Counter-attack activated.
Commencing attack. Revenge!
[grunts]
[KUNAI]
Sure-kill!
-[grunts]
-[GAME VOICE] Critical hit.
[groans and screams]
[KUNAI] Breakthrough!
Extreme Chain!
[FEMALE GAME VOICE 201A]
Result unknown.
The foe is already defeated.
[KUNAI]
Activating combat skill.
Conqueror!
[FEMALE GAME VOICE 201A]
Result unknown.
The foe is already defeated.
[KUNAI]
Activating survival skill.
Meditation.
[FEMALE GAME VOICE 201A]
Recovery successful.
Kunai's HP has been
fully restored.
[AKIRA]
Holy crap.
This play is just like
Infinity Game.
What's going on?
Oh, I can move.
-[gasping]
-Um, hey.
Okay. Listen
we can agree that
I did nothing wrong, right?
It's clearly self-defense.
Yes! I'll agree with whatever
you say, Demon Lord.
Just don't eat me,
please, I beg you.
Huh? "Demon Lord?"
Are you making
some kind of joke?
[screams]
[clears throat]
All right, then,
let's start over, shall we?
I'm not a shady person,
and have no ties
to a Demon Lord.
But I do have a few questions,
if you don't mind?
-Sure.
-Can you stand?
Yes. I'll stand!
[rustling]
[whimpering]
Hm. I suppose I should ask
the obvious question.
Can you tell me your name,
little one?
Um. Yes, my name is Aku.
-[Kunai chuckles]
-Huh.
[AKIRA] The Demon Lord and Aku,
meaning evil?
What a terrible duo.
Such a lovely name, Aku.
Now, then, have you ever heard
of the country Japan?
Or what about a place
called New York?
I'm sorry.
Neither of those places
sound familiar.
Should've guessed.
[KUNAI]
I have more questions for you.
But first, how about you
clean yourself up?
Are you serious?
Am I really able
to use that water?
[AKIRA] Huh. Is water a rare
resource around here?
Why wouldn't it be okay?
There's a lot of it.
And wash your clothes
while you're at it.
Even though I'm just a
Hurry, Aku, and get on with it.
My apologies!
I'll go right away!
Forgive me.
I was just making a joke.
Take your time.
Oh. Thank you very much.
[AKIRA]
Okay, what do I do now?
In the game, I would
open up my menu screen
and check all of my attributes.
Wait, I can?
Oh, nice!
That means I can switch over
to admin mode
and input
my ID and password.
Awesome!
My administrator privileges.
But for some reason,
they're all locked. Whatever.
I got skill points
from beating down that demon
a while back, so I'll go
ahead and use those.
Craft low-grade items.
Soap is a projectile weapon.
And a bath towel is armor.
Both of these are trash items
that only give a plus one
to stats,
but it takes five points
to craft them.
Hey, Aku. You can use these.
-Huh.
-[gasps]
[AKIRA]
She's a she?
Oh, wow. Is this what
they call a shabon?
Such a luxury item
is meant only for nobles.
Am I really permitted
to use this?
Yes. There's plenty more.
-Use it as you like.
-[gasps]
Wow, thank you so much!
I'm gonna look around.
Be right back.
[AKIRA]
What the hell? I assumed
she was a boy from her looks,
but she's a freakin' tomboy?
Could've told me!
I might get canceled for this!
Okay, think.
How can I get back to
my normal, boring life?
The upside is
I'm the final boss
and I'm basically invincible.
So, I should be fine for now.
Crap. But what good
is being Kunai
when I can't do anything fancy
with my admin privileges?
Wait. What if it's like
I can't go back
to my world until I unlock
everything here?
What if I defeat enemies
every episode,
and by doing that, I'll unlock
one thing at a time,
so by the last episode,
I'll finally go home?
[AKU] Thank you for waiting,
Demon Lord.
That again?
I already told you I'm not
Ah, just forget it.
Anyways, do monsters
like that last one
pop up around here often?
Oh, no, of course not!
If they did, the whole kingdom
would be demolished by now!
What? Are you saying
that thing was dangerous?
[AKIRA] Crap.
I was hoping I could farm it
for skill points.
Okay, Aku. Do you know
if it has a den or hideout?
Well, last I heard,
Greole used to be sealed away
at the Wishing Shrine,
if that counts.
Would you be able to take me
to this Wishing Shrine?
All right, but
My leg's in pretty bad shape,
so I'll take a while.
No time. Just hop on
and I'll carry you.
No way. I must decline.
You wouldn't want
someone as filthy as me
riding on your back!
Sorry,
but I'm in a bit of a hurry.
Hop on. I won't ask again.
[whimpers]
[AKIRA] You're
so against it that you cry?
That really hurts, ya know.
Sorry. For years, my village
has found me to be a nuisance.
Which is why I gather
all the garbage
throughout the village
and also dispose of
the human waste.
In other words,
you handle garbage disposal
and the treatment
of water, right?
Both duties are very important.
The villagers say
I'm dirty and smell bad.
And then, they
decided to cast me out
as a sacrifice to Greole.
[crying]
They all say the same thing.
They'll get dirty
if they touch me.
That's why
[gasps]
♪
Hold on! You shouldn't.
If you touch me, then
[KUNAI]
Nobody would ever get dirty
-simply by touching you.
-[gasps]
[KUNAI] With bodies like ours,
all it takes is a little wash,
-and we're good as new.
-Huh.
Anyways, where's the shrine?
[AKIRA] Whoa, she's bawling
her eyes out!
Seriously?
Are you really fine
with me touching you?
-Huh?
-Because I, I'm just a
Aku. You called me
"Demon Lord," did you not?
Huh.
Well, do you honestly
believe the Demon Lord
can be defiled
by the likes of you?
[AKU] Huh. No.
Of course, I don't, Sir!
[KUNAI]
Then lead the way.
Uh, Demon Lord? I just want
to say thank you.
This is the first time
I've touched anyone.
-At least like this.
-Huh.
Don't you think you're
holding on a bit too tight?
No, I think this is perfect.
Is the Wishing Shrine
one of those places
where you can toss
coins in and pray?
[AKU]
Not that I know of.
I've only heard of the Cherub
sealing Greole there.
[AKIRA]
Occult, is it?
[AKU] Legends say it can grant
the wishes of those who visit.
If you go to the shrine,
you'll obtain enough power
to rule the entire world.
[KUNAI]
I don't want that power!
Is this the place?
[AKU]
Yes.
[AKIRA] That foul smell.
It's definitely bad news.
[KUNAI]
Aku. Wait for me here.
Okay.
♪
-[lighter clinks]
-[fire crackles]
[AKIRA]
What the hell is all this?
[IDOL]
Ah, you've made it.
Many thanks for answering
my call, Demon Lord.
-Welcome.
-[KUNAI] So, it was it you
who summoned me here?
[IDOL] Not I,
but the fallen before you.
"We wish for the Demon Lord
to descend."
[KUNAI]
It was these guys?
Huh.
[AKIRA]
You mean Hakuto Kunai,
who was called the Demon Lord
in Infinity Game,
was somehow summoned here
along with me,
because I happened
to be logged in?
[IDOL]
The demon known as Greole,
who had broken the seal,
slaughtered all of them.
I fought him, and by doing so,
soon I shall disappear as well.
What? Can't you just send me
back home before you do?
[IDOL] I'm afraid I cannot
grant that wish.
It defies the one
that was made.
There's gotta be a way!
[IDOL] However, considering
you are my final visitor,
allow me to grant you this.
[grunts]
Huh.
What the hell is this thing?
What the hell?
Argh! Take it off.
I don't want this shit!
Screw you, evil deity!
[groans]
[IDOL] I was once pure
and a sight to behold.
But years of granting
wicked wishes to humans
transformed me.
As for you, I pray
your wish comes true.
Hey, put yourself
back together!
I need you to send me home!
-[gasps]
-[water gurgling]
[KUNAI]
Oh, I must've fallen asleep.
Drinking in the hot springs
really hits hard.
[AKIRA] So much happened,
almost in the blink of an eye.
I met some kids
who grew attached to me,
ran into adventurers,
which I'm not really sure
how to describe.
Those three Holy Maidens
of the Kingdom
kept pestering me non-stop.
And I summoned my trusty aides
and let them take over
solving my issues.
And even after all that,
somehow,
I'm still not any closer
to finding my way home.
What's with this gauge?
Is it building up or something?
What if it's able to grant
a wish once it becomes full?
Will it revive my party,
or give me a gyaru's panties?
Perhaps, I'll get home quicker
trying to fill this thing
instead of unlocking
my admin powers.
After all, I did get it from
the idol in the Wishing Shrine.
But the question is,
how do I build up its gauge?
[LUNA]
What are you doing here?
Hm?
You are such a pervert
trying to ambush me
in the bath and take me!
Oh, Luna. It's you.
And by the way, this side
is for the men today.
-Huh?
-Hey, how about you keep me
company while you're here?
I've got sake
and plenty of snacks.
[LUNA] Why would I do
such a thing, idiot?
♪
Next episode.