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Headhunted to Another World: From Salaryman to Big Four! (2025)

Adventure · Animation · Comedy

In an alternate fantasy world, the Demon King reigns with a formidable army led by his Four Heavenly Kings. One happens to be Uchimura Denosuke, a normal salaryman unexpectedly plucked from his mundane life by the Demon King himself. But even in this new realm, Uchimura is bestowed no particular powers. Can he survive treacherous missions with only the knowledge of an office worker?

IMDb rating: 6.1 (870 votes)
Episode average: 7.3 +1.2 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2025)

7.34 avg 12 episodes 7.3 → 7.6 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	Tips on How to Pass the Entrance Exam in Another World	7.3	66
2	The Art of Negotiation in Captivating a Stubborn Tribal Chief	7.0	54
3	Now I Understand! Elite General Communication	7.2	54
4	Breakthroughs Happen Even with Magic!	7.2	54
5	The Best Way to Enjoy a Stroll Through the Marketplace in Another World	7.3	51
6	The Art of Managing People	7.2	52
7	Conditions to Become a First-class Merchant	7.4	51
8	Bring Down the Scalpel of Justice to the Corrupt Organization!	7.3	49
9	The Sins and Punishments of an Evil Merchant	7.6	50
10	Sword and Shield	7.4	48
11	A Battle Without Heroes	7.6	46
12	How to Find Your Way of Life	7.6	54