Talented with magic and learning about ancient civilizations as he grew up, Ike has been able to rise within the demon army's ranks. However, Ike is a human. If word got out that a human was part of the demon army, the consequences would be catastrophic. But Ike has a goal: to find a way for demons and humans to coexist in harmony, to put an end to the war between the two groups.¹
Witchcraft
As is obvious from the short synopsis, this anime has witchcraft. The very title is The Strongest Magician—cough, cough—in the Demon Lord's Army was a Human. Now, I have a very simple question. It's not hard; it's something I want you to think about. Where did God say we could consume magical, mystical media?
Jah is clear in His word that witchcraft is evil. Under the law, a person was to be put to death for their magical workings (Exodus 22:18). Even in the New Testament, Paul says witchcraft is one of the works of the flesh (Galatians 5:19-20).
With this in mind, there is no reason God would be pleased with us if we were consuming such sinful material.
Demonic Activity
I mentioned earlier that this show has devils. The demons are contrary to the humans, as they are in our world. However, Ike has the "bright idea" to attempt merging the human and demon worlds into a single, unified world.
Do you know of another person from the Scriptures who will have this same goal? Who will mix the human world with the demonic? Perhaps someone who will cause demonic spirits to mingle with humanity?
If you've yet to pick up what I am putting down, I see a direct parallel between Ike and the AntiChrist. According to Daniel's prophecy, there is a coming kingdom—partly iron, partly clay. The Bible says that:
"And whereas thou sawest iron mixed with miry clay, they shall mingle themselves with the seed of men: but they shall not cleave one to another, even as iron is not mixed with clay." (Daniel 2:43)
Now, thank the Lord, we will be caught up at the appearing of Christ before this kingdom appears, but those who remain on earth—the lost—they will have to experience the demonic kingdom of "Ike" (the AntiChrist).
Violence
We learn there is violence,² though this may have already been assumed. Because of this, we have yet another reason to reject this particular anime. The Scriptures reveal to us God's feelings regarding violence. And as one might already know, He is not favorable to it.
"The LORD trieth the righteous: but the wicked and him that loveth violence his soul hateth." (Psalm 11:5)
This seems clear-cut. Violence is something that the Lord despises. John the Baptist commanded the soldiers who came to him to "Do violence to no man" (Luke 3:14).
Conclusion
Any Christian with any sort of moral standards knows that witchcraft is wicked. May we forsake such evil and focus ourselves on the Lord. Instead of watching a show about a man trying to initiate an AntiChrist world, let's stick to following Jesus and what He commands us.
Sources:
1. "Maougun Saikyou no Majutsushi wa Ningen datta." MyAnimeList, myanimelist.net/anime/57876/Maougun_Saikyou_no_Majutsushi_wa_Ningen_datta. Accessed 12/28/2025.
2. The Strongest Magician in the Demon Lord's Army Was a Human. Crunchyroll, crunchyroll.com/series/GG5H5XQDD/the-strongest-magician-in-the-demon-lords-army-was-a-human. Accessed 12/28/2025.