Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun’s New Episode Gives the Invisible Boy a Second Chance

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Be warned: this article contains spoilers for the first episode of Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-Kun Season 4, titled “The Other Demon in the Misfit Class.” You can watch it now on Crunchyroll.

I’m really enjoying the Spring 2026 anime season so far, especially with the return of shows like Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun. What I appreciate about Iruma-kun is that it doesn’t lean too heavily into typical isekai clichés. Instead, it focuses on really engaging, everyday stories that just happen to take place in a fantasy world. The first episode of the new season, “The Other Demon in the Misfit Class,” perfectly illustrates this. While it’s technically an isekai, it doesn’t feel like one because the core of the episode is about things like finding your voice and feeling like you belong.

The Iruma-kun anime has always followed Iruma Suzuki as he tried to blend in while also succeeding at the demon school, Babyls. It was interesting to watch him become a star despite his unconventional approach and human background. Now, the story is shifting focus to Purson Soi. He’s a secretly enrolled student in the Misfit Class, and practically invisible throughout the demon world. He has the potential to shine, but he needs to find his role within the class and break free from his family’s rigid expectations.

Purson Soi is the Next Iruma Suzuki and a Great Trumpet Player

Purson is Relatable to All the Quiet or Invisible People Out There

The fourth season kicks off with a solid first episode. “The Other Demon in the Misfit Class” really highlights what makes Welcome to Demon School! Iruma-kun so good. While the action scenes are fun – earning it comparisons to My Hero Academia within the isekai genre – the show is at its best when it focuses on character development. Iruma-kun excels at building personal stories, and we’re seeing steady growth in the Misfit Class students. Characters like Asmodeus Alice and Shax Lead have already evolved, and now the episode begins to focus on Purson Soi’s development as well.

I’ve been watching Purson Soi for a while now, and he’s always been one of those demons who blended into the background – perfectly content not being noticed. But that’s all changing, and it’s great timing! This episode is all about him finally getting the spotlight, just as the Music Festival is coming up. It’s a really fun episode because the joke is that he’s been right under everyone’s noses the whole time. He has a surprisingly touching reveal late in Season 4’s newest installment, and it instantly makes him a memorable, if somewhat unusual, character among the younger demons.

The debut of Purson Soi is a fun part of the episode, but the story really focuses on his internal struggles. Soi is a kind demon boy who feels isolated because his family won’t let him fully show who he is. This makes it hard for him to connect with others – he’s shy around his classmates and overwhelmed by the other demons. Thankfully, it’s not a story about bullying, but rather a sweet depiction of misunderstandings and how they can be resolved, with Iruma Suzuki playing a key role in helping him.

The episode really shines when Iruma shows he’s the only one who truly gets Soi. This helps Soi start to open up, and it also highlights what makes Iruma such a likeable character. As the only human student at Babyls, Iruma is unique in his ability to show genuine empathy and kindness. While demons tend to be self-centered and forceful, that’s not what Soi needs right now.

Iruma once again proves to be a kind and inspiring character, helping Soi just as he’s helped his friends before. This is a great beginning to both the new season and Soi’s story. Many viewers will connect with Soi’s feelings of being overlooked, and with Iruma’s compassionate nature and willingness to help others.

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Iruma-kun Season 4, Episode 1 Teases the Most Entertaining Arc Yet

Music and Ranks Are Both on the Line Going Forward

Purson Soi uses his trumpet as a way to connect with others, which is fitting considering his class is preparing for a tough Music Festival. Unlike usual challenges, powerful magic won’t be enough – they need to express themselves creatively. Iruma excels in these situations, so it’s up to the rest of the class to try a less combative approach. This setup is sure to be funny and help them grow, but the festival also presents a real opportunity for them to prove themselves.

The most important thing at stake is students’ ranking – many need to move up at least one, and possibly two, ranks to keep using the Royal One classroom. For Purson Soi, it’s a personal challenge: he’s under pressure, but also has a chance to finally step into the spotlight and show what he can do. While all of this seems to be setting the stage for what’s to come in the first episode, it’s well-done and hints at exciting possibilities, which is promising.

I’m so excited for Season 4! With 25 episodes, there’s plenty of time to build things up, and honestly, the first episode does a great job setting the stage for what’s coming. It’s not the most explosive start for isekai lovers, but the intriguing mysteries and especially Purson Soi’s emotional journey are more than enough to get me hooked right from the beginning. It’s a really solid kickoff to a promising season!

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2026-04-05 03:35