How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (2018) s01e01 Episode Script

[VOICE]
Cross Reverie.
If you're not playing it,
you've heard of it.
If not, how?
It's the most played
MMORPG in the world.
It's a fantasy game
full of demons
and elves and stuff,
but only one true Demon Lord.
His name Diablo.
Diablo's not an official boss.
He's a legendary player
who reigns at the highest level,
equipped with sick ass
gear and skills.
He's ridiculously strong.
There's just one thing
that gets him serious.
The rarity of his
opponent's gear?
Major awards they've earned?
Nope. The only thing
that makes him
Diablo-out is this.
[MAN] Hmm, those two
look like they're a couple.
Kill them.
You think this is
some kind of dating sim?
Bringing love into this place
is like begging for punishment,
by me,
The Demon Lord Diablo!
[BOTH scream]
[MAN] This isn't just a game,
it's an MMO!
Get it together, noobs!
[VOICE]
And that's me.
Takuma Sakamoto,
major gamer and shut-in.
This was the night
the unimaginable happened.
I mean, I always imagined it,
but I never thought one day
I'd be summoned to another world
as an actual Demon Lord.
Huh?
Ah!
[TAKUMA]
Ahh! Ah!
Am I sleep-cosplaying?
Why do I look like Diablo?
Those aren't my hands.
Wait, I was playing games
in my room and then
[WOMAN 1] With that, the
Enslavement Ritual is complete.
[DIABLO gasps]
Yay, I did it!
I summoned a monster!
First of all, no, you didn't.
So deductive reasoning
concludes that it was me.
[TAKUMA]
That girl with the furry ears.
Is she a Pantherian?
--I did the Enslavement Ritual,
--[TAKUMA] And the other one
--too, right before you did!
--looks like an elf!
Besides, I kissed him.
[TAKUMA]
Kissed who? Kissed me?
So it wasn't a dream?
And I just stood there like--
I just stood there
like an idiot!
Wait, no, th-this can't be real.
This doesn't look
anything like my neighborhood.
[WOMAN 1] My kiss was the one
that made the ritual thing work!
I'm also the one who suggested
we come to Starfall Tower!
[TAKUMA]
Starfall Tower?
[DIABLO]
Starfall Tower.
A summoning point used
as a ritual site
where players call upon
and enslave new
and rare Summons.
Does that mean
I'm a rare Summon?
[moaning]
[DIABLO]
Am I in Cross Reverie right now
because these
weird-eared hotties summoned me?
S-So that must mean it's okay
for me to talk to them?
No, wait! No, wait
I take that back!
[BOTH]
I'm the one who summoned him!
--[DIABLO] U-Um, I'm-- Hi.
--[BOTH arguing]
What am I doing?
I don't know how
to talk to girls!
I've only just flown solo
my whole life!
It's been so long since
I've talked to someone.
Wait, have I ever
spoken to anyone?
[gasps]
N-No wait! I've talked before!
I've held full in-game
conversations with the girls
who've challenged me!
[gulps]
[DIABLO] You must cease
your trivial arguing!
Hm?
Is that the way
you behave before Diablo?
[WOMAN 1]
Did he just talk?
[WOMAN 2]
He totally did!
[TAKUMA] Ah, they're looking
at me! All right, Takuma,
come on,
do the Demon Lord thing
like you did for your opponents
and you got this!
I think.
[DIABLO]
I hereby command both of you
to shake hands
and make up with smiles!
I'm not gonna smile
at this fat elf!
[gasps, groans]
Why not?
[groans]
What's going on here?
[BOTH]
Huh?
[DIABLO gasps]
[ALL screaming]
[WOMAN 1 groans]
This sucks!
These things are
supposed to show up
on the Summons, not us!
I don't get it--I included
the slave collar part
in the ritual.
Uh--
You used an
Enslavement Ritual on me?
[WOMAN 1]
Duh.
[DIABLO]
Mm. Uh
[TAKUMA]
That's right! It's because of
my Demon Lord's Ring!
It's one of the most powerful
accessories in Cross Reverie.
It reflects all magic.
It was an event reward.
I think those collars mean
that its power
is still active here.
[DIABLO]
Your power has no effect on me.
I possess the ability
to reflect all magic.
You cast the Enslavement Ritual
on yourselves instead.
--[WOMAN 1] Oh, great.
--[WOMAN 2] Shut up.
There is no way
I'm going to let
some dumb Summon
tell me what to do!
Yeah, but we don't
have a choice
until we find a way
to dispel it.
[WOMAN 1] We'll find
help in the city, this way.
[TAKUMA] I mean, I don't
want them to leave me here.
Oh, my God, rude!
We haven't even told you
our names yet!
--[DIABLO] Uh
--This should be obvious,
but it's not the time
to make friends!
How's he supposed
to know what to call us?
[WOMAN 2 gasps]
My name is Shera L. Greenwood!
I would love to become
an adventurer someday
because reasons!
It's nice to meet you!
I'm Rem Galleu.
Thanks for joining me today.
I'm still proving my strength
as an adventurer,
so please lend me your power
for our journey,
blah, blah, blah
[SHERA] This Diablo must
be worth a hundred men!
I bet nobody else has ever had
a talking Summon before!
Silence, you fools!
How dare you refer to me
as a Summon!
Okay.
Then what are you?
[TAKUMA] An antisocial gamer
with zero game ironically.
I am Diablo.
I am the Demon Lord
feared by all!
No way!
My very first summon
was a Demon Lord?
Am I amazing or what?
"Or what," I summoned him!
No, you didn't!
--[REM] Yes, I did!
--[SHERA] No, I did!
Stop wasting my time
with your quarreling!
Are we going to the city or not?
[SHERA]
City, yay!
Now that I have you,
I can finally register
as a Summoner
with the Adventurer's Guild!
[TAKUMA]
This is crazy.
I thought I knew everything
about this game,
but I'm so lost.
There is one thing I've learned:
girls are awesome!
So, I'll see you later tonight?
For sure!
[REM]
Okay we're here.
This is the inn.
Good afternoon!
Welcome to
the Peace of Mind Inn!
My name is Mei!
Meow!
Um, you okay?
We're all staying here.
They kinda need your info.
[DIABLO] Just a minute,
I get crowd-sick.
[retches]
So, he's busy,
but you can just put me and him
in the same room.
[DIABLO grunts]
Hold it! How dare you!
What makes you think you deserve
to share the room
with such a legend?
[SHERA]
It's not that! I just don't have
any money for an extra one!
She's obviously quite cheap.
Anyway, Diablo's gonna
be staying with me.
[SHERA]
What? How is that even fair?
[REM] Because, for the ninth
time, I summoned him.
--He's to stay with his master.
--What is happening?
--You're the master of lies
--Um, you could always
tear each other apart
outside and come back?
[SHERA]
I summoned him!
--No, I did!
--[SHERA] You did not!
I'll throw you out.
[gasping]
I would almost
rather be thrown out
than to have to share
a room with you.
[SHERA]
How did this happen?
[TAKUMA] Two girls,
plus one bed, plus one me.
That can only mean
an all-night
Demon watch party!
No way! I'd make messy
and pass out!
--[knocking]
--[DIABLO gasps]
[REM]
It's open.
[WOMAN 3]
Pardon me.
Hello, Rem and all.
[SHERA]
Uh
I believe this is the first time
we've actually met.
Allow me to introduce myself.
I'm Celestine Baudelaire.
[TAKUMA]
Celestine? That sounds familiar.
For real?
You mean like the head
of the Mage's Association?
[SHERA] So, should I
call you boss, or?
You can just call me Celes.
[TAKUMA]
That's it!
I knew I'd heard
that name before!
The head of
the Mage's Association
is an extremely
important character
who maintains the barrier
protecting the town.
At least that's how it is
in the game.
It kinda doesn't make sense
that she'd show up
at a random inn.
Why is she here?
I'm here because
I had some business
to settle with Rem.
However, I have a feeling
there's a fascinating
story here.
[SHERA] I love food.
Food loves me. ♪
Stuffing my face
makes me so happy! ♪
[CELES] You used reflection
on the Enslavement Ritual?
That's a pretty bold move,
don't you think?
So, what's your plan?
It feels very unbalanced to me.
Can you release them?
[DIABLO]
I cannot.
I didn't even want to
enslave them,
it just happened.
Believe me, if I knew
how to undo it, I would.
[CELES]
Very well.
Then we will have to build
a solution from scratch.
[REM]
Thanks for helping.
You haven't said what was the
original reason you came here.
Answer me. I'll allow it.
[MAN]
Watch your mouth!
How dare you speak
to Lady Baudelaire
in a such a patronizing tone.
I advise you to show
some respect!
[TAKUMA]
What the hell is his problem?
I just asked her a question!
Not like I can help
how I say it.
Stuff just flies
whenever I open my mouth!
[CELES]
It's okay.
[DIABLO]
You fool!
How'd you like to
threaten me again, plebeian?
[gasps]
Honestly. It was a little much.
[TAKUMA] Interacting
in real life is exhausting.
So, um
I don't want to go
to the Mage's Association.
And the whole bodyguard thing
creeps me out.
Hey, Rem. Look at my face.
This is the face of someone
desperately trying to help you.
And you're spitting in it.
You're very important
to the future of our world.
[REM] I get it and I
appreciate the consideration.
It's just
I truly believe
I can protect myself.
Right.
[CELES] I suppose there's
nothing more to say, then.
Although I'm sure you'll
still need help
getting released
from your collars.
[REM]
Yes, thank you.
Good night.
[MAN 1 growls]
To receive a visit from someone
so powerful must mean you're
keeping an extraordinary secret
about your talent.
Not necessarily.
Oh?
My gamer's intuition
is tingling.
Whatever she's hiding has got
to be a key element
to the main game storyline!
That's the only reason
a powerful mage character
would contact her!
Important NPCs always
say they can't talk,
but if you persist, you'll
find important information.
I have to uncover her secret
to move on in the game!
[gasps]
Let's go. Time for a chat.
--Why?
--Where are you going?
This one is keeping a secret.
I'm going to uncover it.
[SHERA gasps]
Okay, have fun!
I'll be here stuffing my face.
[REM] He's gonna
torture me, stupid elf!
Save me!
[door creaks]
[DIABLO chuckles]
Do not be afraid, I won't do
anything that could kill you.
That is, so long as you
tell me your secret.
[REM]
I don't want to share it.
You ask to
use my power,
and yet, you deny me the one
request that I've made of you?!
I can't.
If I tell you, you'll leave me
like everyone else.
[gasps, grunts]
Do you think a Demon Lord cares
about your abandonment issues?
If you won't tell me,
then I'll torture you.
Does that mean you're going
to do shameful things to me?
Uh--
[DIABLO groaning]
[TAKUMA] I didn't even know
that was an option!
I was so focused on speeding
through the story,
I forgot there
might be side plots!
Okay, I pushed her
down with force
'cause it felt right,
but now what?
[REM whimpers]
[TAKUMA] I'd feel like
a criminal if I touched her.
Maybe right there would be okay?
[REM whines]
[TAKUMA gasps] Yeah,
that's easier than playing
handsy uncle tickles!
[REM whimpering]
[moans]
Fine, I get it. Can you
please stop now? [whimpers]
[DIABLO]
Tell me what you're hiding.
[REM]
I can't do that!
[DIABLO]
Then get comfortable!
[REM yelps]
[DIABLO]
Hm, they're so fluffy.
[REM]
No! Stop!
Okay, how about here, then?
[moans]
Behind the ears is cheating!
[DIABLO]
You ready to talk?
[REM]
I'm talking now!
[DIABLO]
You know what I mean.
That's fine.
[moans]
[TAKUMA sighs]
It's like those cute little
stray cats in the neighborhood!
You blow in their faces and they
swat and twitch, it's adorable!
[gasps]
Aw, crap!
I was thinking about cats
and I forgot where I was!
What do I do if she gives me
"the look"?
I wouldn't know where to start!
I'm just an idiot with girls!
An idiot!
[REM whimpers]
If I tell you,
will you still like me,
no matter what I say?
Even if it's worse
than you're thinking,
you'll stay
and you won't run away?
[DIABLO]
What?
[gasps]
Yes, just tell me!
I mean, yes, Rem.
No matter what you confess,
I, Diablo the Demon Lord,
will accept it as part of you!
[REM sobs quietly]
[DIABLO]
But first
Uh, what's happening?
[wails]
[REM]
I can't take any more!
[SHERA gasps]
Someone screaming?
Or just an angry squirrel?
Wait, your friend?
Maybe you want to go
check on her?
--[SHERA whimpers]
--You're with her?
She sounds wasted.
Uh I'll go see what's up.
Mm--
But first
Can I please have another
bowl of whatever this is?
[ALL]
Seriously?
[REM sobbing]
[DIABLO] I'm so sorry
I didn't mean to hurt you.
[REM]
It's not that.
I'm happy.
[DIABLO]
Hm?
You said that
you'd still like me,
no matter
what my secret is.
That's true.
[REM] No one has ever
said that to me.
My secret is
I have the soul of
the Demon Lord Krebskulm
lurking inside of me.
Wait, what?
[TAKUMA]
Krebskulm?
She has the most powerful boss
in all of Cross Reverie
inside of her.
Okay, didn't expect that.
I basically just ear tickled
the supreme Demon Lord.
[REM]
I know it's a lot to process.
My ultimate goal is to find
a way to defeat her
while she's in me.
It's the only way I'll be
able to get rid of her.
[DIABLO]
Yeah, makes sense.
But it's likely more
complicated than that.
According to what Celes
was saying,
I wouldn't assume there's
any other way to rid yourself
of that fearsome demon lord
other than death.
[REM gasps]
[DIABLO]
And I do mean your death.
I'm not trying to make things
worse for you,
but I hope you understand
the situation you're in.
If the public knew,
they'd bring every weapon
they had against you
in order to destroy it.
Of course, since everyone
acts normally around you,
Celes must be the only person
who knows your secret.
Besides me. Is that right?
[REM]
Yeah, it is.
Whenever I die, the Demon Lord's
soul will be released.
That's just how it is.
Celes knows all about it.
[DIABLO]
Hmm.
I just thought of something.
Did your mother also house
the soul of Krebskulm?
[REM]
Mm-hmm
[TAKUMA]
So, it's hereditary.
Man, that's cruel.
Poor girl never had a chance.
If I was in front
of my computer,
I'd be railing the developers
about this plot twist!
[DIABLO sighs]
Well, I'll still crush
Krebskulm for you.
We just have to find
another way.
[REM]
Huh?
So, it looks like we will be
spending a lot of our time
researching how
to extract her first.
[sobs]
What?! I was
just trying to help!
[REM]
Yeah, I know
I just can't believe
you're not going to leave me.
Maybe I should research
emotions first.
Listen, to walk away
from you over something
you can't control
would be weak.
Demon Lords are not weak.
[REM sobs]
[DIABLO sighs]
[sobbing continues]
[TAKUMA]
I've always been a loner.
Both in real life
and in game life.
I'm fine playing it solo--
it's basically all I know.
Just because I'm forced
to interact doesn't mean
I'm not still
socially awkward,
and will probably prove myself
useless in most situations.
But with her it was different.
[footsteps approaching]
[GALLUK]
How's it goin', Demon-face?
[DIABLO]
Uh--
[GALLUK]
I remember you from earlier!
[DIABLO]
Yes, you were with Celes.
There are laws I just made up
about demons being out at night.
Demihumans Can't be
trusted, am I right?
[MAGES laughing]
[MAGE]
Demihumans are savages!
Oh, no. Are you scared now?
[DIABLO] I believe you know the
consequences of challenging me.
I don't waste time on plebeians.
[GALLUK growls]
Quit calling me that!
I am not a plebe. I am Galluk.
I won't overlook
your rude attitude!
[DIABLO] Might I point out that
you're preaching respect
while throwing liquor
bottles at someone?
[GALLUK]
I'm close to the head
of the Mage's
Association in rank!
But you're not!
You're just a trash demon
and no one even wants you here!
[gasps]
From the moment I saw you,
[hiccups] I didn't like you
or your stupid face.
[GALLUK chuckles, grunts]
[DIABLO grunting]
[GALLUK laughing]
Li'l baby demon
needs an attitude adjustment!
Start begging for your life
now to save us both some time.
Meet my most powerful Summon.
There won't be ashes
of you left!
Come forth, Salamander!
[roars]
No way.
You brought that thing
into the city?
Yeah, so what?!
That "thing" is a
level 30 Salamander!
If you apologize, demon,
I'll let you go
with maybe a burn.
Not saying those attacks
won't be powerful enough
to kill you anyway, though.
Aw, crap
You've gotta be kidding
That beast is a level 30?
[gasps]
But that's, like, nothing.
[MAGE 1]
What have you done, you fool?
[GALLUK] Shut up! I gave him
the punishment he deserves!
[GALLUK growls]
[DIABLO]
So that's it?
[gasps]
Oh, right, you did say
it was a level 30.
Wha--?
Roast his ass, Salamander!
[GALLUK]
Kill him! Kill him!
Burn that horned bastard
to a smoking crisp!
[DIABLO] I've got a
surprise for you, Galluk.
You're battling a level 150.
[gasps]
One hundred fifty?!
But how?
That's not even possible!
No one is a 150!
That doesn't even exist!
Kill him, now!
Massive Explosion!
[grunts, screams]
Never expect mercy
from a Demon Lord.
[GALLUK gasps]
How?
And why?
It's ridiculous.
This did not happen!
[TAKUMA]
And that was me holding back.
I guess I really do have
Diablo's strength.
So, the power I accumulated
by immersing myself in the game
is actually
at my fingertips now.
[DIABLO]
Hm.
[GALLUK] This must be
a drunk hallucination.
He's just a stupid-face
trash demon.
It doesn't make sense!
What the hell are you?!
My name is Diablo,
a Demon Lord from another world!
[REM] Once you finish
registering as an adventurer,
you'll be able
to take on quests.
[SHERA] I look forward
to working with you,
Mister Diablo!
Remove that collar
from Shera's neck!
[REM and SYLVIE]
Diablo!