Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun is a popular anime and manga series that follows the adventures of Iruma Suzuki, a human boy who is sold to a demon grandpa and gets enrolled into a demon school. The series is full of comedy, fantasy, and action, but it also has a mysterious plot that revolves around the Demon King and his connection to Iruma.
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The Demon King’s Prophecy
The Demon World that Iruma is in is usually ruled by the Demon King. But a power vacuum remains within the governing body with the disappearance of the last Demon King Derkila hundreds of years ago. The Demon King is chosen from the rank of Yod, which is the highest rank a demon can possess.
There exists a Demon King Prophecy that speaks of the emergence of a new Demon King. Oddly enough, Iruma fulfills the criteria of the prophecy even though he’s human. The Demon King Prophecy goes as follows:
> He shall make one and all his servants,
> He shall form blood pacts and heal all demonkind,
> He shall descend from a foreign realm
> And wear the golden Ring of Solomon on his hand
How Iruma Fits the Prophecy
Let’s examine how Iruma matches each line of the prophecy and what it means for his future.
– **He shall make one and all his servants**: Iruma is brought from the human realm to the demon realm by Lord Sullivan, who gives him his magic to survive in the demon school. One of the first classes of the school involves summoning familiars, which are contracted animals that help in battle. Iruma accidentally summons his teacher Naberius Kalego as his familiar in the form of a black chick. After Iruma defeats Asmodeus in a duel, he pledges his loyalty to Iruma. Later, Iruma also gains other followers such as Clara, Opera, Sabnock, and Ameri.
– **He shall form blood pacts and heal all demonkind**: It is unknown what is meant by blood pact or if this event is yet to happen. But Iruma has shown the ability to heal demons with his blood. During another task to determine demon ranks, Iruma is picked off by demonic crows and placed in a nest with the guardian beasts’ baby who is injured. Iruma feeds him some of his blood, which heals him instantly. This also leads to him forming a bond with the guardian beast, who becomes his second familiar.
– **He shall descend from a foreign realm**: This one is obvious, as Iruma is originally from the human realm and was brought to the demon realm by Sullivan. He is also unaware of his true origins and why he was sold by his parents.
– **He shall wear the golden Ring of Solomon on his hand**: This is perhaps the most important clue that links Iruma to the Demon King. The Ring of Solomon is a legendary artifact that grants its wearer immense power and control over demons. It was once worn by Derkila, but it disappeared along with him. However, when Iruma pulls out a golden ring after the demon rank determination task, Sabnock recognizes it as the Ring of Solomon and remembers the prophecy. The ring also reacts to Iruma’s emotions and allows him to use powerful spells such as Gluttony Cannon and Misfit Class.
Is Iruma Related to Derkila?
The question that remains is whether Iruma is related to Derkila, the previous Demon King who vanished mysteriously. There are some hints that suggest that they might have some connection, such as:
– Derkila was known for being kind and compassionate towards all demons, which is similar to Iruma’s personality.
– Derkila had a close friendship with Sullivan, who later adopted Iruma as his grandson.
– Derkila’s appearance in flashbacks resembles Iruma’s appearance when he uses Gluttony Cannon.
– Derkila’s name contains “Iru”, which could be a reference to Iruma.
However, there is no definitive answer yet on whether they are related by blood or not. It could be possible that Iruma is Derkila’s reincarnation, descendant, or chosen successor. It could also be possible that they have no relation at all and that Iruma just happens to fit the prophecy by coincidence.
Conclusion
In conclusion, there are conflicting opinions on whether Iruma can become the Demon King in Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun!. Some evidence suggests that Iruma cannot become the Demon King due to his human status, personality, and lack of serious ambitions. However, other evidence suggests that Iruma fulfills the Demon King Prophecy and has the Ring of Solomon, which are strong indicators that he is destined to become the Demon King. The truth behind the prophecy and Iruma’s relation to Derkila is still unknown and will likely be revealed in the future chapters of the manga and seasons of the anime.
