The Demon King Academy aims to collect the most potent demonic entities in existence and train them to become the perfect vessels for the King of Tyranny's inevitable reincarnation. Overflowing with power, the Misfit, Anos Voldigoad has numerous contenders for his claim to fame, meeting many formidable foes and impressive allies during his ascension to the throne.
While the Demon Elder Emperors dominate the test of time after two thousand years of existence, their status does not automatically elevate them to top positions. Subsequently, although Medoin Garsa, Zorro Angart, and Eldora Zaia make very brief appearances in Season 1 of Misfit of the Demon King Academy, they will remain on the sidelines so that anime fans can sidestep spoilers.
9 Gaios Anzem: The Tank (Elder Demon Emperor)
Gaios and his buddy, Ydol, don't receive much screen time in Season 1. However, as one of the Seven Elder Emperors created by the Demon King of Tyranny himself, they surely have a well of magical capabilities to draw from.
As an expert in demonic swordsmanship, Gaios skillfully wields the Supreme Demon Sword Grajetian (which shares physical similarities with Ichigo's oversized Zanpakuto). With his brute strength and colossal blade, Gaios can cut through a mountain like butter. However, Grajetian yields gracefully to Anos after mere moments (although, according to the King, this is not an uncommon occurrence).
8 Ydol Anzeo: The Dual-Wielder (Elder Demon Emperor)
Ydol is a prideful demon and not the most compassionate creature around. However, still takes the time to teach aspiring students at the Demon King Academy, and rallies to his fearless leader's side as soon as Anos proves himself worthy.
He is a man of few words (unless they are insults), and the battlefield is where he shines, with his duel-wielding swordsmanship and no-nonsense attitude. Much like the Necron Twin's Je Grade technique, Ydol effectively combines fire and ice with his weaponry by simultaneously brandishing the Demon Swords of Fire Zeth and Ice Ides.
7 Misha Necron: The "Inferior" Doll (Pureblood)
As an unnatural creation resulting from Dino Jixes, Misha spent most of her life rejected and her Demon Eyes of Creation were left relatively neglected, never truly reaching their full potential. Regardless, Misha's Creation magic is detailed and swift (taking three minutes to build an entire set of intricate and sturdy castles), making this "useless" Doll one the most vital support character on any team.
Even the almighty Anos tells Misha that her Creation skills will likely surpass his own one day, and she already has a good start. This shy sister's magic level is over a thousand times greater than the average student at Demon King Academy (100 246), while her Lotus Ice Ring only amplifies things further, granting the gorgeous girl an icy touch to her spellcasting.
6 Sasha Necron: The Witch Of Destruction (Pureblood)
As the "original" sister, Sasha received all the perks of a Royal pureblood life, and, with her potent Demon Eyes of Destruction, Sasha has made quite a reputation for herself as the Top Dog. She does not, however, have complete control over her powers, which can become quite disruptive when her emotions are heightened.
As her moniker suggests, this Witch of Destruction focuses on her offensive skills and is a great admirer of Fire Magic, which makes the Phoenix Mantle a suitable fit for this feisty fighter. While trying to save her sister's life, Sasha invents her own spells (Zexis and Delt), which are only ineffective due to Misha's inability to comply with the conditions.
5 Shin Reguria: The Demon King's Right-Hand Man (Pureblood)
Back when the Demons and Humans were still in full-blown war mode, Anos' army was led by the ultimate swordsman, Shin Reguria (aka Reglia), who has allegedly mastered every demon blade in existence, with a tally of a Thousand Swords (hence the nickname).
Two thousand years ago, Shin possessed enough skill to take on both Spirits and Gods and showed no fear when battling Great Water Spirit Lignon, who was defeated simply to win a bet. Lay Glanzudlii's techniques are so impressive that Anos finds himself believing that the transfer student is Shin's reincarnation (however, the truth is even more surprising!)
4 Lay Glanzudlii: The Demon Swordmaster (Hybrid)
This entry is a bit of a mind-bender because, although Lay (aka Ray Gransdori) is a demon, he is essentially the reincarnation of the celebrated Hero, Kanon, and subsequently can wield both Demonic and Holy Weapons. His birth mother, Sheila, is also a Spirit-hybrid, diluting his "purity" even further. It's amazing that this guy managed to snag his Royal status in the first place!
Although magic is not exactly his forte, Lay more than makes up for it with his impeccable swordsmanship and is arguably the only person to ever make Anos sweat during a duel. As a Master of Source Magic, Lay also possesses seven distinctive Sources which assist with his extended longevity (similar to Horcruxes from Harry Potter).
3 Ivis Necron: The Fusion Magic Master (Elder Demon Emperor)
This feline-loving shapeshifting teacher arguably has the most intimidating (Overlord-inspired) character design and appears to have a higher status than certain other Elders, suggesting that his magic levels are potentially greater than the average demonic Emperor.
The Necron family is known for its Fusion Magic expertise, with Ivis currently at the helm, who selflessly passes on his wisdom to future generations. The realm has Ivis to thank for the creation of Dino Jixes, which was meant to produce the ideal vessel for Anos' resurrection, but resulted in the existence of Misha, and essentially Aisha, too.
2 Melheis Boran: The Portal Master (Elder Demon Emperor)
This powerhouse prefers the form of an owl when shapeshifting and was allegedly Anos Voldigoad's ally all along. However, Melheis' mind games are finally revealed at the Magic Sword Tournament (although to be fair, the Sword of Subjugation takes all the blame). He appears to assume the role of de-facto leader of the Demon King Elders, a testament to his wisdom and strength.
Melheis is a big fan of using Beno Ievun in a destructive manner, as a distorted Dimensional prison of sorts, while he hides away in Absolute Space, seemingly untouchable and in complete control of all realms. He seems to favor the Azesith spell and defensive magic in particular. Nevertheless, his ability to do substantial damage is not lacking either.
1 Anos Voldigoad: The Demon King of Tyranny (Hybrid)
Born from human parents, Anos Voldigoad went from infancy to adolescence within one month, possessing enough magic to completely shatter the power reading crystal during the Academy's Entrance Exam. Having previously ruled over the Infernal Realm, Anos proves his worth by constantly dominating on the battlefield, no matter what gets thrown at him.
The Demon King's powers are amplified by his incredible intelligence and perceptiveness, as Anos always seems to be two steps ahead, even with only a few seconds to strategize. His Demon Eyes are unparalleled (on all levels), and Anos is the architect of Origin Magic, some of the most potent spellwork available. This Misfit is also a master time manipulator and healer, even capable of mending incurable stigma wounds with ease.