The Founder of Diabolism has built a real following in Australia on Crunchyroll, and in the US on Crunchyroll among viewers who want their sci-fi to think as hard as it looks. 3 seasons means there is plenty to get through without ever feeling padded. An 8/10 rating says what the writing already makes obvious: this one works. Ajie anchors it with a performance that grounds the bigger ideas in something human. There is no real reason to keep putting it off — it is right there on Crunchyroll.

The Founder of Diabolism is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. What makes The Founder of Diabolism work is that the ideas never crowd out the people having them. A feared outlaw is reborn in another’s body and joins an old rival to unravel ghostly mysteries—and maybe his own past. Ajie and Jiang Bian lead a cast that makes the ambitious moments land. Across 3 seasons (2018–2021), it never lost the thread that made it worth starting. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. It rarely drops the ball, and when it does, it recovers fast.

Sci-fi fans who want ideas alongside the spectacle will find The Founder of Diabolism genuinely rewarding. The tonal similarities to Word of Honor are real, though The Founder of Diabolism carves out its own identity quickly. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Ajie's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

The Founder of Diabolism wrapped up in 2021, created by Mo Xiang Tong Xiu — and 3 seasons are 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.