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How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord (Light Novel) #5
How NOT to Summon a Demon Lord, Light Novel Vol. 5
Will Diablo be able to conquer the dungeon he himself created?!
The High Priest Lumachina has been afflicted with a curse, and Diablo's only way of saving her is by reclaiming an item he once obtained in the game Cross Reverie. His next challenge: a dungeon that has claimed the lives of many brave adventurers... But his confidence isn’t misplaced, for it was he who designed that very dungeon! Even when facing off against a supreme dragon, Diablo never falters, just like a true Demon Lord!
"Heh, you think yourself a God with a mere level of 140? Don't make me laugh, you overgrown newt!"
At the same time, a Fallen heralding the return of the Demon Lord appears in Zircon Tower...?! Will Diablo be able to conquer the dungeon he himself created to retrieve the cure and make it back to defend Zircon Tower in time?!
The High Priest Lumachina has been afflicted with a curse, and Diablo's only way of saving her is by reclaiming an item he once obtained in the game Cross Reverie. His next challenge: a dungeon that has claimed the lives of many brave adventurers... But his confidence isn’t misplaced, for it was he who designed that very dungeon! Even when facing off against a supreme dragon, Diablo never falters, just like a true Demon Lord!
"Heh, you think yourself a God with a mere level of 140? Don't make me laugh, you overgrown newt!"
At the same time, a Fallen heralding the return of the Demon Lord appears in Zircon Tower...?! Will Diablo be able to conquer the dungeon he himself created to retrieve the cure and make it back to defend Zircon Tower in time?!
236 pages, Paperback
First published June 2, 2016
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Yukiya Murasaki
91 books52 followersSee also むらさき ゆきや.
In April 1st 2009, received 1.st GA Bunko Encouragement Award for the work "I don't see any ghosts!" or "幽霊なんか見えない"
In April 1st 2009, received 1.st GA Bunko Encouragement Award for the work "I don't see any ghosts!" or "幽霊なんか見えない"
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October 12, 2018
I heard an interview with Sam Pinansky, the founder of the largest English language light novel publisher, J-novel Club. When he wanted to find out what the whole light novel thing was about and see if it was a good fit for the western market, the light novel series he picked up was How Not to Summon a Demon Lord. That was probably an excellent choice since this series seems like a very good representation of the light novel genre, especially the isekai subgenre. With only maybe a bit more fan service than your average light novel... While being a very typical light novel series it is very well written, which probably is the reason that I keep picking up these books on day one upon their release.
November 11, 2018
The High Priest Lumachina has been afflicted with a curse, and Diablo's only way of saving her is by reclaiming an item he once obtained in the game Cross Reverie. His next challenge: a dungeon that has claimed the lives of many brave adventurers... But his confidence isn’t misplaced, for it was he who designed that very dungeon! Even when facing off against a supreme dragon, Diablo never falters, just like a true Demon Lord!
"Heh, you think yourself a God with a mere level of 140? Don't make me laugh, you overgrown newt!"
At the same time, a Fallen heralding the return of the Demon Lord appears in Zircon Tower...?! Will Diablo be able to conquer the dungeon he himself created to retrieve the cure and make it back to defend Zircon Tower in time?!
This is the fifth volume of the adventure of an earth-shakingly powerful Demon Lord (or at least someone who acts like one) taking on another world!
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February 17, 2020Great book
Getting to see Diablo go through his Dungeon was interesting. I also love the way it was explained of how his dungeon ended up here. My favorite thing about this series is how Diablo still has to fight, despite being a high level Sorcerer with knowledge of the game. He cannot just go around one shooting everyone. And even though the world he is in now is similar to the MMORPG he once played there are different rules and tactics that he must learn. Overall I like how everything came together in this volume.
Getting to see Diablo go through his Dungeon was interesting. I also love the way it was explained of how his dungeon ended up here. My favorite thing about this series is how Diablo still has to fight, despite being a high level Sorcerer with knowledge of the game. He cannot just go around one shooting everyone. And even though the world he is in now is similar to the MMORPG he once played there are different rules and tactics that he must learn. Overall I like how everything came together in this volume.
January 25, 2019
Weak story but good characters.
The story is well written with some funny moments although the author keeps repeating some passages over and over. The main character is so overpowered that the action scenes are quite boring. The story doesn't quite flows and you can see that the author doesn't know what to do with Klem as in this books a new Demon Lord is introduced.
The story is well written with some funny moments although the author keeps repeating some passages over and over. The main character is so overpowered that the action scenes are quite boring. The story doesn't quite flows and you can see that the author doesn't know what to do with Klem as in this books a new Demon Lord is introduced.
April 29, 2021
Dungeon Crawl, Dungeon Crawl woot woot. We get to see a dungeon crawl. Ok I am just kidding. I meant with woot woot stuff. However, we do get to see a dungeon. And not just any dungeon but Diablo's own dungeon. Can't wait to start reading the next volume.
May 7, 2023
I found this at a used book sale put on by The Friends of the Plymouth Library in Minnesota. I had already watched two seasons of the anime, and so I was curious about what the book series would be like. This book takes place in the midpoint of season 2, Diablo challenging his own dungeon to retrieve an item that can cure a magical disease.
By and large, the anime is a faithful and straightforward adaptation. One does not miss much by only going the anime route but you will miss something if you don't read the book. The book uses Diablo's perspective, and so the reader is privy to more of his thoughts and motivations.
In this story, one gets the thought processes behind the design of each level of the dungeon. In the anime, they're just weird things, basically Big-Lipped Alligator Moments. Here, one learns their origins. For instance, the maze level was designed to be a survival-horror type experience, and the Idol-Genre themed level was inspired by a cross-promotional event between Cross Reverie (the in-story video game) and an Idol-Genre game produced by the same company. Diablo made the second one to stay current with trends.
There is also a significant context present in the books that is missing in the anime. In the books, Diablo is low on MP when starting his dungeon challenge. This is due to lingering fatigue and exhaustion of supplies during the events of the previous volume. He is weaker than normal. Indeed, his knowledge of the dungeon is more valuable than his magic power, because he can rely on his party members for assistance. Then an event happens where he loses his top-ranked gear, thus making him more vulnerable than he's ever been thus far.
Finally, it is a lot easier to play-out Horn's Sweet-Polly-Oliver in text format than visual format. When watching the anime, I was unaware that Horn was ever pretending to be a boy. I thought Horn was just a girl wearing practical adventurer clothing. So, the reveal is more significant.
The fan-service is still present, but only when the book specifically chooses to focus on it which, fortunately, isn't often.
Trickster Eric Novels give "How Not to Summon a Demon Lord - volume 5" a B+
By and large, the anime is a faithful and straightforward adaptation. One does not miss much by only going the anime route but you will miss something if you don't read the book. The book uses Diablo's perspective, and so the reader is privy to more of his thoughts and motivations.
In this story, one gets the thought processes behind the design of each level of the dungeon. In the anime, they're just weird things, basically Big-Lipped Alligator Moments. Here, one learns their origins. For instance, the maze level was designed to be a survival-horror type experience, and the Idol-Genre themed level was inspired by a cross-promotional event between Cross Reverie (the in-story video game) and an Idol-Genre game produced by the same company. Diablo made the second one to stay current with trends.
There is also a significant context present in the books that is missing in the anime. In the books, Diablo is low on MP when starting his dungeon challenge. This is due to lingering fatigue and exhaustion of supplies during the events of the previous volume. He is weaker than normal. Indeed, his knowledge of the dungeon is more valuable than his magic power, because he can rely on his party members for assistance. Then an event happens where he loses his top-ranked gear, thus making him more vulnerable than he's ever been thus far.
Finally, it is a lot easier to play-out Horn's Sweet-Polly-Oliver in text format than visual format. When watching the anime, I was unaware that Horn was ever pretending to be a boy. I thought Horn was just a girl wearing practical adventurer clothing. So, the reveal is more significant.
The fan-service is still present, but only when the book specifically chooses to focus on it which, fortunately, isn't often.
Trickster Eric Novels give "How Not to Summon a Demon Lord - volume 5" a B+
January 29, 2019
Epic! Just freaking epic!
What a sense of Joy I have felt reading this book.
By far this series has become my most favourite Light Novel ever even surpassing Goblin Slayer!
"Obey me you wrenches, as you are in the presense of Diablo the True Demon Lord From Another World"
Heck Yeah!
What a sense of Joy I have felt reading this book.
By far this series has become my most favourite Light Novel ever even surpassing Goblin Slayer!
"Obey me you wrenches, as you are in the presense of Diablo the True Demon Lord From Another World"
Heck Yeah!
February 2, 2021
Great comedy fantasy, I rate it alongside Discworld at its best, Incredibly funny.
March 31, 2024
The story is getting better even if it is still a little clunky. The final battle at the war against the elves was pretty good. The plot twist with Alicia was completely, and I mean completely, unexpected. Changes everything about the story, and to make matters worse we now have the church and paladins involved yeesh!
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