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An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride

Also known as: Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitanda ga, Dou Medereba Ii?, 魔王の俺が奴隷エルフを嫁にしたんだが、どう愛でればいい？, I the Demon Lord Took a Slave Elf as My Wife but How Do I Love Her?, 마왕인 내가 노예 엘프를 신부로 삼았는데 어떻게 사랑하면 되지?, 魔奴嫁, Maou no Ore ga Dorei Elf wo Yome ni Shitan daga, dou mederebaii?, จอมมารอย่างข้า ควรรักภรรยาเอลฟ์อย่างไรดี, Archdemon's Dilemma, Madome, まどめ

by Hako Itagaki, Fuminori Teshima

Score from AniList: 74/100releasing

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Zagan is feared by the masses as an evil sorcerer. Both socially awkward and foulmouthed, he spends his days studying sorcery while beating down any trespassers within his domain. One day he's invited to a dark auction, and what he finds there is an elven slave girl of peerless beauty, Nephy. Having fallen in love at first sight, Zagan uses up his entire fortune to purchase her, but being a poor conversationalist, he has no idea how to properly interact with her. Thus, the awkward cohabitation of a sorcerer who has no idea how to convey his love and his slave who yearns for her master but has no idea how to appeal to him begins. (Source: J-Novel Club) Note: Nominated for the Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Web Manga Category.

Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3/5

A romance-driven demon fantasy where a feared sorcerer's awkward sincerity drives the comedy, though the opening premise starts on uncomfortable footing.

Pros

Strong romance-comedy tension
Appealing demon-world setting
Earnest shonen energy

Cons

Opening premise is uncomfortable
Romance beats repeat once the hook fades

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An Archdemon's Dilemma: How to Love Your Elf Bride is a romance-driven fantasy shonen with a feared sorcerer at its centre. The comedy comes from the gap between his fearsome reputation and his awkward, sincere attempts at connection. The art handles the demon-world aesthetics well, and the fights add spice to the romantic tension. The main concern is the opening premise. It begins on uncomfortable footing, and the story has to work hard to earn the warmth it wants. Romance beats can also feel repetitive once the initial hook fades. The series is still releasing. Readers who enjoy awkward-romance comedy with demons and magic will find a lot to like. Those put off by the premise may struggle to get past the first stretch, so judge the series on how it grows. A warm, earnest comedy with a rough start.