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The World God Only Knows

The World God Only Knows

Kami nomi zo Shiru Sekai

TVFall 2010FINISHED
AniListMAL
7.4 / 10
136,760 followers
12 episodes
Oct 7, 2010
ComedyRomanceSupernatural

What is The World God Only Knows?

The World God Only Knows is a comedy romance series that premiered in fall 2010 with twelve episodes. The show follows Keima, a self-proclaimed dating sim expert whose mastery of virtual romance games becomes unexpectedly useful when a demon hunter named Elsie drags him into the real world. Together they must help possessed girls by making them fall in love, forcing Keima to apply his gaming strategies to actual human relationships with often hilarious results.

This completed series blends supernatural elements with romantic comedy as Keima discovers that real people are far more complicated than the predictable algorithms of his beloved games. The premise works as both a straightforward comedy about a gamer out of his depth and a send-up of dating sim tropes themselves. Viewers who enjoy romantic comedies with a supernatural twist, or anyone who appreciates humor built around gaming culture and dating game mechanics, will find plenty to appreciate here.

Since the series finished airing over a decade ago, the complete story is available to watch in full. The twelve-episode run provides a contained narrative that balances comedy, character development, and the central romance premise without excessive filler.

Keima is a dating sim champion. Cute girls are rendered powerless by his irresistible game playing techniques. Too bad things aren't that way in the real world. That is, until his tempting game playing causes a real live—and very bubbly-cute—demon hunter named Elsie to materialize! Now Elsie wants Keima to help her free hot girls from sneaky demons who secretly possess them. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many episodes does The World God Only Knows have?
The World God Only Knows has 12 episodes.
When did The World God Only Knows come out?
The World God Only Knows premiered on October 7, 2010.
Is The World God Only Knows finished?
The World God Only Knows has finished airing and every episode has been released.