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A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord

A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord is on ShortMax. Episodes 1–5 of 25 are free.

A royalty and rebirth drama.

What our daily readings show

236K views on ShortMax at our last reading.

Free episodes: 5. No change since we started logging on Nov 1. When ShortMax frees more, the date goes here.

We check ShortMax's shelves every day and re-read each drama's counts every few days; last reading Nov 1. How we collect the data

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25 episodes. The first 5 are free, and the paywall starts at episode 6.

Is it worth paying?

Episodes25
Free episodes1–5
Paywall startsEp 6
Pass from$9.99/week
Time to finish~0.7 h
ReleasedOctober 23, 2026
Saved by78.6K
ShortMax doesn't publish a price per episode, so we can't total it. Check the unlock button in the app before you pay, and compare it with the weekly pass.

Episode data checked Nov 1, 2026 on ShortMax. Prices: ShortMax publishes no price per episode. Its US App Store listing shows one-time purchases from $3.49 to $24.99 and a Weekly Pass Pro at $9.99 and at $19.99; it does not say how many coins each purchase gives or what an episode costs. Source.

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How it compares

  • At 25 episodes it is on the short side for ShortMax (typical: 30).
  • 5 free episodes is fewer than the typical ShortMax drama (8). That is about 20% of the story before the paywall.

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Questions people ask

Where can I watch A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord?

On ShortMax, in the app or on its website. Episodes 1–5 are free and the paywall starts at episode 6.

How many episodes does A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord have?

25 episodes, about 1–2 minutes each.

Can I watch A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord for free?

Episodes 1–5 are free on ShortMax. After that you need coins or a pass.

How much does it cost to finish A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord?

ShortMax does not publish its price per episode, so we cannot add it up. Its US App Store listing shows weekly subscriptions from $9.99 a week; the price you are offered is on the payment screen in the app.

Is there a season 2 or part 2 of A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord?

ShortMax has not listed one. We check its shelves every day, and as of Nov 1, 2026 there is no second part under this title.

When did A Second Heartbeat for the Demon Lord come out?

ShortMax lists it as released on October 23, 2026.

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