Demons - Page 59

A dark era when the "spirit star" has fallen and demons run rampant. People live under the threat of demonic messengers, the "Apostles." An apostle appears in a certain town, and people are forced to evacuate. Then a mysterious boy, Bousuke, appears...

Pania Elarona, an average elf with the special ability to see people's status windows, idolizes the infamous lone wolf Naos Shalia. When a new law forbids solo dungeon adventuring, she volunteers to pair up with him. Reluctantly, Naos agrees, but a hidden lust demon curse triggers in the dungeon, trapping him in a passionate haze! Pania checks his status window, and a mission appears saying... he needs to get off?! Can these elves conquer the curse, or will the lust be too strong to overcome?

On a cold winter night, Evan, who was an exorcist, came across a disheveled demon who was observing a family's festive celebration from outside their window. At the sight of Evan, the demon became nervous and quickly fled the scene. However, Evan was intrigued by the demon's youthful demeanor and peculiar conduct, prompting him to take the demon, now named Lily, with him. Despite her apprehension and pleas for mercy, Evan showed Lily kindness, providing her a place to stay, grooming her, and even offering her a delightful meal and a comforting teddy bear. This act of benevolence allowed Lily to realize that not all human connections are cruel or harmful, ultimately leading to her trust and attachment to Evan.

The series follows the life of Kai Houjou, the child of a human woman and the demon king who was kidnapped at birth and held captive in the demon realm, enduring dreadful torture and imprisonment. Escaping to the human world, he sets out to locate and safeguard his mother, but the time difference between the two domains proves to be a hindrance. To remain close to her, Kai takes on the guise of a high school student, but the demons continue to pursue him relentlessly. As he tries to protect his mother and uncover the underlying cause of the demons' fixation on him, he also confronts the traumatic experiences he suffered at the hands of his demon prince step-sibling, including torture and rape. Despite its compelling storyline, the series handles sensitive themes such as sexual assault, murder, incest, and torture in a serious and reserved tone. Kai's mother is a survivor of trauma, and despite being the subject of ridicule and gossip, she chooses to enroll in school once again. Many of the demons have backgrounds of sexual violence or continue to engage in such behaviors. With suggestive and disturbing themes, the artwork can be unsettling, yet it remains subtle and alluring.

A typical high school student, Suou, once dreamt about a red-haired demon girl, only to find her in the midst of her class the following day, proclaiming her as her possession.

An island of gemstones and magical beasts floats in the sky… On this island lives a kind and powerful demon king, Kougyoku. Some forty years ago, Kougyoku used his magic to restore a stillborn griffin egg to life, and that griffin became his dearest companion, Topaz. In the years that followed, Topaz found that his love for Kougyoku had grown into something deeper than that of a beast’s love for his king… and unbeknownst to him, Kougyoku had begun to feel the same. Now, as Kougyoku struggles to summon the magic needed to restore his island, he is torn between his love for Topaz and his duty as king. And as his beloved finds himself faced with an impossible decision, Topaz is left with no choice but to decide their fates for him, even should it break his king’s heart…! Source: TOKYOPOP

A boy named Shi Shan along with his little sister were offered as sacrifice to a demon that has been haunting their village. They were rescued by a martial artist who exorcise demons. He took the siblings in as his disciples and taught them the art of cultivation and about the demons that dwell in this world.

The origins of Kujaku, a mystical youth with extraordinary paranormal abilities, remain unknown. He was born under a foreboding prophecy and raised by holy men who instilled in him principles of virtue. However, Siegfried von Mittgard, a corrupt man intent on becoming the ruler of the earth known as the 'Regent of Darkness', covets Kujaku's powers and has commanded his ruthless followers to kill him before he uncovers his true destiny. Thus, Kujaku must unravel the mystery of his past before his immense strength consumes him.

Prince Ike embarked on an epic quest with one goal: defeat the evil Demon King of Mano and free his kingdom from fear. Disguised as a woman, Ike hopes to feign being kidnapped and get closer to the king. Things almost go according to plan, but right before Ike can make the deadly strike, he’s knocked out by the Demon King’s retainers. When he comes to, he discovers that he’s not chained up or being kept a prisoner and is instead treated to a meal! Still full of fight, Ike declares he won’t be going anywhere until he defeats the Demon King. Unfortunately for Prince Ike, the supposedly great and powerful Demon King is actually a huge wimp! Every time Ike tries to attack him, the demon just runs away or hides. It becomes a daily occurrence, and before Ike knows it, he’s actually learning a lot about this Demon King. Like how he treasures all of his houseplants, and he’s quite a worry wart over everyone—even Ike! As the two spend more time together, will this lead to something unexpected? (Source: Seven Seas)

A dual personality feline spirit is reincarnated with memories of her past. She desires to seek revenge for her lover from another time, but upon meeting him again, her love for him is rekindled. The female protagonist lacks morals and needs to choose between a pompous and chaste gentleman, and a charming but indifferent demon ruler. Who will she choose in the end?

Hana thought she would only be haunted by the demons of the past, however, she soon learns that demons come in many shapes and sizes. After coming in contact with lust demon Luxuria, Hana soon finds herself wanted by just about every lust demon that exists. There’s something about her body that makes her absolutely irresistible, making her the perfect prey. While she’s trying to get her head around this, Luxuria comes up with a preposterous proposition which involves…entering a contract with him?!

In a world where demon lords fight each other, I was born as a gargoyle. Immediately after its creation, it was mentally controlled by a demon lord, and was used as a throwaway pawn for 1,500 years. It's a life that doesn't really belong, no, it's a gargoyle life. But that all ends today...! The Demon King is dead and I am free! ! Explore this wide world with your kin! ! ! ...What?