Heaven and hell are at war, and hell is fighting a losing battle. Hell, attempting to stay afloat, sends Akutsu Masatora, a demon, to Earth with the task of recruiting someone into Hell's army who can lead them to victory over Heaven. Akutsu meets a transfer student, Lily Amane, whom he believes would be a good candidate for that role.¹ He fell head over heels in love with Amane, but she reveals herself as a demon-hunting angel²—one of those they are fighting against.¹ Amane defeats him in battle but spares his life to keep him as her slave, using a collar that forces him to obey.²
Sadism and Violence
First up, it is worth mentioning that Amane is a "sadistic, undercover angel who hunts demons."² Sadism is having a "delight in cruelty".³ Using a biblical word, she is malicious. The Scriptures clearly state that this is a sin.
"Being filled with all unrighteousness, fornication, wickedness, covetousness, maliciousness; full of envy, murder, debate, deceit, malignity; whisperers," (Romans 1:29)
Being a sadist is contrary to the Bible and contrary to God and His will. Why would we ever think it is okay to take pleasure in this? In fact, the Bible goes so far as to say that God hates people who feel this way!
"The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth." (Psalm 11:5)
Instead of spending our time watching a show that the Lord condemns, how about we choose to fill our minds with things that become of saints?
Speaking
of violence, there are other forms of violence. For example, as
mentioned in the first paragraph of this post, there was a battle that
took place between Akutsu and Amane.
They were fighting! One could argue that fighting a demon is an example
of biblical morality. However, a demon is still evil, and there is always at least one guilty party in battles.
Immodesty
Crunchyroll states that this anime contains "Sexualized Imagery" and "Suggestive Dialogue".⁴ Characters wear short skirts, and a female's cleavage is seen. When the world says that this show has immodesty, you know it is not good.
The world does not follow the scriptural standard for modesty, but when they even say an anime has immodesty, pay attention and hearken.
"In like manner also, that women adorn themselves in modest apparel, with shamefacedness and sobriety; not with broided hair, or gold, or pearls, or costly array;" (1 Timothy 2:9)
The Bible defines nakedness as including the loins and thighs (Exodus 28:42, Isaiah 47:1-3), not just genitalia. So when characters are wearing short skirts, biblically, they are naked.
Profanity
Another issue with The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil is the presence of corrupt speech.⁴ As Christians, we know that certain language does not bring pleasure to God. There are certain things that we know are wrong. So why would we want to fill our minds with such language?
"[23] Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life. [24] Put away from thee a froward mouth, and perverse lips put far from thee." (Proverbs 4:23-24)
A pure heart comes from us staying away from perverse or froward speech. When we put profane language into our minds, our hearts become corrupted and impure.
The Angel that Fell
Part of this show's plot is that this angel and demon begin to fall in love.² Perhaps you have caught the play on words in this section's title, of falling in love and falling from holiness. Amane is an angel who is in fellowship with evil, who is developing romantic feelings for the unholy.
"For if God spared not the angels that sinned, but cast them down to hell, and delivered them into chains of darkness, to be reserved unto judgment;" (2 peter 2:4)
Angels have moral agency, the ability to make choices right or wrong. They can sin, and those who followed Satan sinned and were cast out. Amane is sinning by being in fellowship with wickedness.
"Ye cannot drink the cup of the Lord, and the cup of devils: ye cannot be partakers of the Lord's table, and of the table of devils." (1 Corinthians 10:21)
Whose table is Amane partaking of? Is it Jehovah's? No, she is drinking of the cup of devils and partaking of their table. Christians, please consider: Is this truly what we should be filling our minds with?
Conclusion
In fact, she is a foolish angel dancing with Satan. Are the fools who you want to influence you? If not, you need to obey the Bible:
"Go from the presence of a foolish man, when thou perceivest not in him the lips of knowledge." (Proverbs 14:7)
May the Lord give us all wisdom and understanding. May He help us, His children, to obey His Word and forsake those things that are wicked (Psalm 101:3).
"Be not deceived: evil communications corrupt good manners." (1 Corinthians 15:33)
Sources:
1. "Oroka na Tenshi wa Akuma to Odoru." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/55129/Oroka_na_Tenshi_wa_Akuma_to_Odoru. Accessed 9/23/2025.
2. "Masatora Akutsu." The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil Wiki, oroka-na-tenshi.fandom.com/wiki/Masatora_Akutsu. Accessed 9/23/2025.
3. “Sadism.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, merriam-webster.com/dictionary/sadism. Accessed 9/23/2025.
4. The Foolish Angel Dances with the Devil. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/GNVHKN983/the-foolish-angel-dances-with-the-devil. Accessed 9/23/2025.