Big oof for How Not to Summon a Demon Lord fans since we all know a second season with only ten episodes is a pretty poor sign for a third season. Even more oof because catching up with the source material will be… a task.
Alternative Titles:
- The Otherworldly Demon King and the Summoner Girls’ Slave Magic
- Isekai Maou to Shoukan Shoujo no Dorei Majutsu
- 異世界魔王と召喚少女の奴隷魔術
Year Anime Premiered: 2018
Animation Studio: Ajia-do
Number of Seasons: 2
Source Material Country of Origin: Japan
Source Material Available: Light Novel, Manga
Is It Officially Licensed Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: No, Manga: Yes
Is It Fan Translated Past Where The Anime Ends?: Light Novel: Yes, Manga: Yes
Entry Last Updated: April 6th, 2026 – Season 3 announced.
Where To Start The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Light Novel After The Anime?
If you finished the How Not to Summon a Demon Lord anime and wish to start the light novel, you can start at:
- If you finished the How Not to Summon a Demon lord Season 1 anime – You can start the light novel at Novel 4.
- If you finished the How Not to Summon a Demon lord Season 2 anime – You can start the light novel at Novel 7.
Is The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Light Novel Over?
The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord light novel is ongoing. Since launching in 2014, the light novel screeched to a standstill in 2022. While not technically on hiatus, it’s… been on hiatus.
Where To Start The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Manga After The Anime?
How Not to Summon a Demon Lord also has a manga. If you finished the How Not to Summon a Demon Lord anime and want to start the manga, you can start at:
- If you finished the How Not to Summon a Demon lord Season 1 anime – You can start the manga at Volume 9, Chapter 41.
- If you finished the How Not to Summon a Demon lord Season 2 anime – You can start the manga at Volume 15, Chapter 72.2.
Is The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Manga Over?
The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord is ongoing. Since launching in 2016, it releases about three volumes per year.
What to Expect From The How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Source Material Compared to The Anime?
The first season of How Not to Summon a Demon Lord was actually quite a good adaptation of the light novel story, only changing a few things and skipping some finer details as all light novel anime adaptations do.
The second season of How Not to Summon a Demon Lord was… Less good. It started skipping quite a bit of plot points. As such, if you don’t want to read from the beginning, I do actually recommend just starting at Novel 4 (or manga Chapter 41) where season one ends.
Will There Be A How Not to Summon a Demon Lord Season 3?
Randomly in April 2026, it was announced that How Not to Summon a Demon Lord would indeed receive a Season 3 anime. However, no word has been released as to when it will actually air.
You can find out where to continue the How Not To Summon a Demon Lord after Season 3 here after the final episode of Season 3 airs.
