Fourteen-year-old Suzuki Iruma has spent his entire life working grueling jobs to support his incredibly irresponsible and neglectful parents. His fortunes take a bizarre and irreversible turn when his parents sell his soul to a high-ranking demon named Sullivan. Expecting to be immediately devoured, Iruma is instead shocked to discover that Sullivan is a lonely, doting grandfather figure who wants nothing more than to officially adopt him as his beloved grandson. Placed in the comfortable care of this powerful demon lord, Iruma is enrolled in Babyls Academy for Demons.

However, there is a dangerous catch: if any of his classmates or teachers discover that he is a human, he will be instantly eaten. To survive, Iruma must conceal his humanity while navigating a hyper-competitive, magic-filled school structure. Despite having zero native magical ability, his legendary avoidance reflexes—honed by years of surviving dangerous tasks forced upon him by his parents—help him inadvertently perform spectacular, seemingly magical feats. Through sheer kindness, extreme luck, and accidental heroism, he quickly catches the attention of elite demons, including the model student Alice Asmodeus and the energetic Clara Valac. As he climbs the school's hierarchy ranks, Iruma transitions from a terrified survivor into a beloved leader who brings a refreshing wave of empathy to a world ruled by strength and ambition.

What to Expect

Expect a lighthearted yet narrative-dense school comedy that perfectly balances progressive rank climbing with engaging supernatural battles. The pacing keeps the story fresh, moving from slice-of-life classroom antics to high-stakes tournaments where strategy, trust, and creative problem-solving are valued far over raw, brute-force magic. The underworld setting is extraordinarily well-developed, complete with its own distinct ranking systems, ancient demonic bloodline abilities, and family house politics.

Who Will Enjoy This

This series is best suited to readers who enjoy underdog stories, comedic school dynamics, and character-driven fantasy. Fans of fantasy worlds with detailed hierarchical ranks, dynamic combat structures, and zero-to-hero progression through emotional intelligence and tactical maneuvering will find Iruma's journey highly satisfying.

Thematic Internal Recommendations

If you love comedies set in demon-dominated settings, check out Beelzebub, where a delinquent teenager is forced to raise the infant son of the Great Demon King, sharing a similar blend of chaotic underworld school comedy and light action. Alternatively, for those who enjoy protagonists lacking native magic who must bluff their way through elite magical academies using unconventional physical capabilities, Mashle Magic and Muscles provides a hilarious and action-packed parallel.