The Demon Lord Turns into a Shopkeeper!? Discover the Comical Behind-the-Scenes of Adventure in【Sudachi no Maoujou】

Stories often depict the adventures and legends connected to the battles between “heroes” and “demon lords”. Yet, “Sudachi no Maoujou” weaves a unique, unexpected storyline.

The protagonist is a young boy named Murabito, who runs a tool shop called “Sudachiya” in the starting town for adventurers, Saisho Village. However, ten years after the Demon Lord was defeated, the number of adventurers dramatically decreased, bringing Murabito's tool shop to the brink of closure. Then, a girl named Mao, with golden eyes, appears before him.

Amazingly, this girl Mao is the former Demon Lord who was supposed to have been defeated by a hero ten years ago! But she is immortal, unable to die despite her desperate attempts, searching for a place to die. Then, unexpectedly, Murabito inherits the power of the “Monster Conductor,” the power of the Demon Lord, from Mao. With this, he abruptly becomes a candidate for the next Demon Lord.

However, the humorous aspect of this work begins from here. Murabito rejects becoming the Demon Lord, instead proposing to run the tool shop with Mao while looking for a way to remove the Demon Lord's power. Mao accepts this proposal, and the two become partners running the tool shop together. The pairing of an incompetent Demon Lord and a villager, rarely seen in the history of manga, brings out the freshness and appeal of this story.

A significant charm of this work is the strong peculiarities of the characters and the comical interactions among them. While the main characters occasionally show attractive and cool sides, it's only for an instant. They are fundamentally quirky. But that's the fun of this manga.

Also, the novelty of portraying a situation that you may have wondered about, the world after the game is cleared, from the villager's perspective in a slapstick comedy, is another highlight. A boy with the power of the Demon Lord while running a tool shop, and a girl, a former Demon Lord with the qualifications of one. This work, adding casual elements to dark fantasy, pleases readers with its balanced and impactful drawings.

In particular, Murabito's grumble, “If the Demon Lord was alive, the tool shop wouldn't have gone out of business,” perfectly expresses the story's cynicism and comedy. Also, its good pace, effective use of highs and lows, and satisfying reading experience are enjoyable. Therefore, it is best to read it casually without thinking too seriously.

From the first episode, a fast-paced and dynamic drama unfolds, quickly drawing in readers. Please do read this manga, brimming with ideas and impact.