Makai Senki Disgaea follows the same general plot as the game, but with several alterations to characters and chronology.

The anime was licensed by Geneon Entertainment before they closed their doors in 2007.

However, when she arrives at King Krichevskoy's castle, it is engulfed in flames, and he is nowhere to be found.

After learning that his father has died, Laharl sets out to claim the title of overlord for himself.

Opening theme: "Aishitageru" (愛したげる) Ending theme: "Kusari" (鎖り) On Anime News Network, Theron Martin gave the anime an overall grade of C−, saying that "on the balance [...] this is a wholly forgettable effort.