Right now you can watch Demon King Daimao in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Takashi Kondo leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Crunchyroll whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Demon King Daimao arrived without much fanfare and built its audience the hard way — through word of mouth. Demon King Daimao does what great comedies rarely manage — it is actually funny, consistently, across the whole run. Demon King Daimao follows Akuto Sai as the lead character, who on the day he enters Constant Magic Academy, receives a very unexpected future occupation aptitude test result: “Demon King.” Between them, Takashi Kondo and Yoko Hikasa carry the comedy without ever forcing it. It first aired in 2010. The timing in Demon King Daimao is precise enough that even the throwaway lines land on a second watch. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

If you need a comedy that actually makes you laugh, Demon King Daimao is a strong candidate. If you have already watched Chivalry of a Failed Knight, Demon King Daimao is a natural next step. The complete run is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Takashi Kondo's comic timing carries it through its weaker moments. The kind of comedy you recommend to someone who claims they do not watch much.

Demon King Daimao wrapped up in 2010 — and 1 season is available to watch from start to finish. Find exactly where it's streaming below, and TV Butler Pro's free voice app makes it effortless to track your progress as you go. Just say the name, and Butler finds it instantly, tells you which service has it, and remembers exactly where you left off.