🔥 Book Review: Demon Lord, Retry! Volume 10 by Kurone Kanzaki (Kindle Edition)
An explosive turning point in the saga—Volume 10 delivers political upheaval, magical warfare, and long-awaited reunions as the Demon Lord reshapes the world of Holylight.
🧠 Overview
Published by J-Novel Club on September 29, 2025, Volume 10 of Demon Lord, Retry! marks the climax of a major arc in Kurone Kanzaki’s isekai fantasy series. The story follows Akira Ono, a game developer trapped in the body of his in-game avatar—the fearsome Demon Lord. As the de facto ruler of Holylight, he now faces the fallout of war, political restructuring, and supernatural threats.
This volume is a short but pivotal entry at just 18 pages, packed with high-stakes developments and emotional payoffs.
⚔️ Plot Highlights
- 🏰 Holylight’s Nobles Crushed: The central nobles, baited into war by false signs of weakness, are annihilated by the Demon Lord’s forces
- 💰 Wealth Redistribution: In a bold move, the Demon Lord redistributes wealth hoarded for 2,000 years, triggering a new golden age for Holylight
- 🧬 Manami’s Arrival: Tahara’s sister Manami is finally summoned to the fantasy world, offering a moment of peace and personal closure
- 🌩️ Impending Battle: The calm is short-lived—another fierce confrontation looms, setting the stage for future volumes
💬 Reader Impressions
- ⭐ Amazon ranking: #38 in 30-Minute Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Reads
- 📖 Readers praise the volume’s tight pacing, strategic depth, and emotional resonance
- 🧾 Some note that while brief, it’s a critical bridge between major story arcs
- 💬 “The Demon Lord’s political maneuvering is as satisfying as his magical dominance. Short but impactful.”
⚠️ Considerations
- 📄 Very short format: At 18 pages, it’s more of a narrative snapshot than a full arc
- 📚 Best read in sequence: Builds directly on Volume 9 and sets up future conflicts
- 🧾 Minimal character focus: Emphasis is on world events and strategic shifts rather than personal development
🏁 Final Verdict
Demon Lord, Retry! Volume 10 is a concise but powerful installment that reshapes the political landscape of Holylight and deepens the mythos of the series. Kurone Kanzaki balances action, strategy, and emotional beats in a way that rewards longtime readers. If you’ve followed the Demon Lord’s journey this far, Volume 10 is a must-read turning point.
