A television anime adaptation has been announced for the light novel series Destiny Unchain Online: Kyuuketsuki Shoujo to Natte, Yagate “Aka no Maou” to Yobareru you ni Narimashita (also known as Destiny Unchain Online: How I Became the Crimson Devil). An official X (formerly Twitter) account was opened on Friday, and illustrator Yachimoto shared a commemorative illustration.
The story is written by resn, who began posting it on the Shousetsuka ni Narou website in May 2020 before moving it to Kakuyomu in June 2021. Kodansha later acquired the series and started publishing it in print under its K Ranobe Books imprint in November 2022, with illustrations by Yachimoto. The third volume was released on June 2.
A manga adaptation, also illustrated by Yachimoto, began serialization in Magazine pocket in July 2022. Kodansha released the 13th volume on August 7.
Kodansha began simulpublishing the manga adaptation in English on its K Manga service as Destiny Unchain Online: How I Became the Crimson Devil on March 15.
Synopsis
Kou Mitsuki is a gamer with god-like skills who gets to participate in the closed beta test of “Destiny Unchain Online,” a VRMMO developed by his own father. However, upon logging in, a glitch causes him to assume the avatar of a beautiful young vampire girl. He must navigate challenges with eccentric companions in a battle-filled fantasy adventure.
Official X: @DUO_animePR
Source: animate Times
