Series of the Week: Devil & Devil by
MIYOSHI YukiThis week, our manga spotlight has shined upon Devil & Devil. If you are unfamiliar with this manga be sure to check it out!
Series Summary:In the midst of a war between heaven and hell, a personal battle rages on between the demon Sword and angel Ios. Meeting again in combat for the 101st time, Sword and Ios mortally wound one another and fall from the heavens and onto earth. In their desperate frenzy to survive, Sword and Ios inhabit the bodies of two boys, Souma and Kanna, who turn out to be twin brothers! Despite their enmity, Sword and Ios must now join together to battle new foes while constantly being at odds themselves.
Review: - by
ahpoke At first glance, this title seems like your typical good versus evil type series, however it isn’t. How so? Well you'd have to read the entire series to find out. Conveniently, the full series is already available on Mangatraders so if you get hooked you won't have to wait too long before you can find out the ending to this spell bounding title. Believe me, I was hooked to my screen for 24hrs (of course with breaks in-between), thirsty to read the title from the first to the last volume.
Angel Ios, a high ranking angel who believes that all manner of life can be saved. Demon Sword, the low ranking devil who believes he is invulnerable. Eternal rivals that have breeched the 100th mark in their battles, have finally clashed in the 101st battle. Souma, school punchbag, mobile vending machine and ATM. Kanna, top student, top delinquent, king of the food chain. Two brothers that are polar opposites of each other, initially having nothing to do with each other.
Basically, at the aforementioned battle, Sword and Ios mortally wounded each other and were forced onto the earthly plains of our world. There they were each forced to take possession of humans with personalities extremely different from their own. In addition to having to deal with conflicts with their hosts they also had to fend off enemies not just from their opposing side, but their own as well. As fate would have it, our heroes would make allies out of the most unsuspecting people, filling this series with a healthy dose of humor as well as twist and turns both dark and light.
The story is generally separated into three arcs, heaven, earth and of course hell. Without giving too many spoilers, they battle their rivals, their inner selves, lovers, teachers, brothers and definitely monsters. The story focused on the devil Sword’s growth more than the angel Ios's, a huge plus for people out there who love a little more devil action. Still, as the series progresses, each finds out more and more about the contrasting souls that they dwell with.
The story, though focusing primarily on the angels and demons of the world, also spends attention on the humans who become intertwined with the two protagonists, particularly a childhood friend, a wandering shaman, a holy priestess, a random subordinate angel and of course the human souls themselves.
Overall, this is a good series to read especially if you’re a fan of any angel or demon series. It’s a mean concoction of combat and mystery, brotherhood and friendship, along with a dash of ecchi and moe. Be sure to check it out if you're looking for a good read!
Rating:Storyline: 7/10
Artwork: 7/10
Overall: 7/10
Other Titles By MIYOSHI Yuki: - Samurai Spirits
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