Iruma-Kun Episode 16 Reveals Opera's Reason for Serving Sullivan
The episode provides the clearest motivation for Opera's character while advancing Iruma's path toward the demon king candidacy.
Reporting from 1 source: Anime News Network.
Episode 16 of Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun explains why Opera serves Sullivan: out of hope, because Sullivan represents the best of demons-kindness in a world where it is rare. The episode also reveals that Iruma has been nominated as a candidate for demon king, and Opera wants to become his devoted devil.
Opera's past has long been a mystery in Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun. Episode 16 finally gives an answer: Opera serves Sullivan out of hope. As they explain, true kindness is rare in the netherworld, and Sullivan represents the best demons can be-scary and evil when needed, but ultimately good. The episode also reveals that Iruma has been invited to the 13 Crowns' dinner party, meaning he is a candidate for demon king. Opera's desire to become Iruma's devoted devil mirrors their original decision to serve Sullivan. The party's aftermath shows Opera displeased with Iruma's behavior, but the humor of the episode brings out each character's traits.
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- Anime News Network Welcome to Demon School, Iruma-kun Season 4 Episode 16