Demons - Page 20

While gathering herbs, middle-aged adventurer Kane stumbled upon a rare "Resurrection Fruit." Initially intending to sell it, he soon encountered a desperate girl searching for medicine to save her companion's life. Struck by her resemblance to his childhood friend Altena, Kane sold her the fruit for a mere pittance. What he didn't expect was for the girl to turn out to be Anastrea, the Sword Princess with unparalleled power. The next day brought Kane an invitation to join an elite S-rank team, a victory over a daunting monster, and a substantial accumulation of riches. Even more shockingly, a saint twenty years his junior even professed her romantic interest in him. Anastrea's unexpected appearance had completely upended Kane's previously uneventful life.

“Filling Everyone’s Stomachs with Homestyle Meals from Her Previous Life! A Gourmet & Knightly Fantasy Woven by a Reincarnated Kitchen Maid Noblewoman!” Alice, a viscountess, decides to work as a live-in kitchen maid under a three-year contract because, as she reasons, “If I work, I don’t have to marry.” However, the Fourth Knight Corps, where she’s employed, is full of handsome men she’s not fond of!? Having memories of her past life, where she was betrayed by a worthless husband who had only his looks going for him, Alice considers “good-looking men” her natural enemies. As she fills the knights’ bellies with hearty, rich Japanese-style meals, she hopes to gradually get along with them. But it seems there’s someone in the knight corps hiding a secret… A heartwarming daily life filled with delicious food, excitement, and little touches of romance! Follow the reincarnated kitchen maid noblewoman as she weaves her gourmet & knightly fantasy.

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?

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Fushimi Mahiro is a stoic boy. Because of his lack of facial expression, he is feared by everyone around him at school and feels out of place! One day, however, he is taken to another world by Ika, who transforms into a beautiful girl, calls him "Demon Lord-sama," and fights off invading adventurers...? Recruit and strengthen sexy monster-girls to defend the Demon Lord's castle! The story of a young man's growing harem of girls of various races, all looking for a place to belong!!!!!!

The great sage Ephthal was reborn in a new world and spent his entire life studying magic, hoping to reach its peak. Despite his efforts, he recognized the limitations of his abilities and eventually succumbed to despair, bringing an end to his existence. Yet, four centuries later, Ephthal was reincarnated a second time and utilized his sorcery and understanding of magic to enroll in a prestigious magic academy. With disdain for the declining state of magic over the last 400 years, he easily conjured legendary spells, asserting his dominance over the world with his awe-inspiring power.

Based on the Gatcha auto battler video game. Focuses on recounting the past of other characters and intermediate stories that occur during the main story which are also canonical. Not the main character, and not the last boss. The one who lurks in the shadows of the storyline and holds all the power, hiding his true abilities by acting like a side character. The boy who longs to be a 'Shadowbroker' lives an unobtrusive life as a side character, training to gain magic power until he's killed in an accident and reincarnated into another world. Reborn as Cid Kagenou, the boy decides to enjoy himself in this other world with a made-up scenario about "the Eminence in Shadow." He starts fooling around with secret maneuvers against an evil cult that he born from his imagination... and it turns out that the cult really does exist! The girls he took on as his subordinates on a whim began worshiping Cid as Shadow, and before he knows it, Cid has become a true "Eminence in Shadow." Before long, Cid—along with his mysterious group the Shadow Garden—will destroy the darkness of his new world. The Strongest MC x Overwhelming Chuunibyou x A Serious Comedy Full of Misunderstandings!