The best anime to watch if you like Maou 2099

Daigo Murasakis Maou 2099 is an anime so captivating that it keeps fans glued to their seats waiting for the next episode, and some even go straight to the manga. The story centers on the demon lord Veltol Velvet Velsvalt, who awakens in a futuristic dystopia after suffering defeat at the hands of the hero Gram and sets out to conquer this new world he finds himself in.

This anime masterfully combines fantasy and cyberpunk themes, giving the Isekai genre a unique and refreshing blend. With Maou 2099 Currently airing, there are various other animes that have similar themes to this exquisite animation and are worth a look for fans of the series.

8 The devil is a part-timer

The lord of all demons gets a job in a modern world

After being defeated by the heroine Emilia and escaping through a dimensional portal, demon lord Satan finds himself in a modern world without power or means of survival. Now that he gives birth to Sadao Maou, he, together with his assistant, must find a way to survive in this world, with the dream of one day conquering this world and his former one.

However, this dream is far from coming true, as is Veltol's dream of conquering his futuristic world. Since both beings find themselves in a much more modern world with little knowledge, they must adapt and find new ways to obtain energy with the shared dream of conquering it.

7 Regios with chrome shell

Magic meets technology

• Japanese title: Koukaku no Regions
• Number of episodes: 24
• Studio: Zexcs

In a post-apocalyptic world full of dangerous organisms called “dirt monsters” and so much pollution that even nature is not spared, humans can use protective mobile habitats called “Regios”, a technology powered by electronic fairies, and special weapons called ” Regios” survive DITE who need Kei, their personal energy, to protect themselves.

This mix of magic and technology reflects the world of Maou 2099where magic is reintroduced into an extremely futuristic society. However, during Maou 2099 focuses more on power struggles, Regios with chrome shell focuses more on survival and shows humanity's resilience in the face of extinction.

6 Code: Breakers

The failed villains

• Japanese title: Code: Breakers
• Number of episodes: 13
• Studio: Cinema Citrus

“An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth, evil for evil.”

Is the motto that Ogami Rei, a code breaker, lives by. Code Breakers are an organization of people with special skills who work for the government and delete anyone they hire to maintain the status quo.

However, Ogami went one step further, believing in absolute justice, eliminating anyone and anything that came in his way to achieve his goal, and being a villain himself, just as Veltol was willing to do anything, to conquer his world. However, both protagonists experienced encounters that changed them and made them the opposite of the symbol they wanted to be.

5 I'm quitting heroin

The unusual team of hero and demon lord

• Japanese title: Yuusha, Yamemasu
• Number of episodes: 12
• Studio: EMT squared

Hero Leo Demonheart defeated the demon lord Echidna for the good of humanity; However, he didn't expect what he got in return. They banished him out of fear of his power and believed that he would soon spell doom for the people he had saved. Because of this, Leo wandered around until he heard that Echidna was rebuilding her army and decided to join her.

While it took a lot of effort and time for Echidna to believe that it wasn't just a plan, Leo continues to offer his services to her army and help them rebuild, just as Gram agreed to save Veltol despite her past from Machina to help.

4 Irregular at Magic High School

Magic users in a technological society

Set in a world where scientific advances have introduced magic into everyday life, Irregular at Magic High School The focus is on Tatsuya Shiba, an unusual student who excels in physical combat but lacks sufficient magical power, making him an Irregular. Now he has to survive with his sister in the renowned magic school, where he is discriminated against because of his unconventional skills.

How Maou 2099This anime combines magic and futuristic technology in a unique way. However, in contrast Maou 2099, where magic is reintroduced in a futuristic world, Irregular at Magic High School focuses more on the balance between the two themes of magic and science.

3 Accel World

Play to make the dream come true

• Japanese title: N/A
• Number of episodes: 24
• Studio: sunrise

Brain Burst is a program that works using an augmented reality fighting game in which players collect points to speed up their brain waves. And who better to play it than bullied student Haruyuki Arita, who finds solace in games? After helping him with the bullies, Kuroyukihime, a student council member, asks Haruka for help and explains why she needs his skills in the game.

Now Haruyuki vows to help her and make her dream come true. While Haruyuki is actually good at gaming, Veltol has poor gaming skills. Despite the difference in skills, gaming is a method for both to gain strength and achieve their respective goals in a technology-driven society.

2 Cyberpunk: Edgerunners

A futuristic society with systems of oppression

This futuristic anime focuses on David Martinez, a boy from a poor family with a big dream. Unfortunately, his mother became the victim of a high-speed chase, and David, left to fend for himself, receives rare cyberware and becomes an Edgerunner.

Now he's trying to survive in this corrupt system, hoping the cyberware doesn't destroy him first. In this system, the poor have no say and are often abused because of their position in society. Likewise the society in Maou 2099 is also unfortunate for immortals like Veltol, as they are forced to hide their identities as they are hunted by those who would sacrifice them.

1 Heroic Age

The race to rebuild a legacy

• Japanese title: N/A
• Number of episodes: 26
• Studio: Xebec

Age is a human raised by the original race called the Golden Tribe. This tribe decided to call for other races to join them in exploring this universe, a call that was answered by four races, the first three being the Silver Tribe, the Bronze Tribe and the Hero Tribe, along with the Iron Tribe, Humanity, joined only much later.

The Iron Tribe was often attacked by other tribes, leading to their destruction and leaving only a few survivors scattered. Now Age joins humanity's fight to reclaim its former heritage. In the same way, Veltol struggles to regain his former glory and re-establish his dominance in this new world.