The fourth Koro-Sensei Quest! episode puts the Demon King on trial as an educator. Whether he can be certified to teach Class E at Kunugigaoka Magic Academy comes down to an examination overseen by none other than the celebrated national hero and Pope, Gakuho Asano.
Summary
The central question is whether the Demon King is fit to serve as a teacher for Class E at Kunugigaoka Magic Academy. To settle it, he is subjected to a formal test. The examiner is Gakuho Asano himself, a figure revered across the land as both a national hero and the Pope, which makes the trial a high bar for the villain to clear.
Key Events
The Demon King's standing as an instructor for Class E is called into question. He is made to undergo an assessment to earn the role. Gakuho Asano, in his position as national hero and Pope, personally administers the challenge.
Notes
This is the fourth episode of Koro-Sensei Quest!, the alternate-world comedy spinoff, and the page is a short stub. It aired in Japan on January 13, 2017, and in English on January 20, 2017. The opening theme is Re:QUEST! and the ending is a remix of Seishun Satsubatsuron. It comes after The Seductive Witch and leads into The Evolved Mage.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is there a spin-off of Assassination Classroom?
Yes. "The Ruins of Tribulation" is part of Koro-Sensei Quest!, an alternate-world comedy spin-off of Assassination Classroom that recasts its cast in a fantasy adventuring setting.
What happens in "The Ruins of Tribulation"?
"The Ruins of Tribulation" puts the Demon King on trial to determine whether he is fit to serve as a teacher for Class E at Kunugigaoka Magic Academy.
Who examines the Demon King in this episode?
Gakuho Asano, revered in the story as both a national hero and the Pope, personally administers the Demon King's teaching examination in "The Ruins of Tribulation."
Where does "The Ruins of Tribulation" fall in the Koro-Sensei Quest! series?
"The Ruins of Tribulation" is the fourth episode of Koro-Sensei Quest!, coming after "The Seductive Witch" and leading into "The Evolved Mage."
When did "The Ruins of Tribulation" air?
"The Ruins of Tribulation" aired in Japan on January 13, 2017, and in English on January 20, 2017.
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