The Seventh Demon Prince is the first volume in a new series by Komikku Editions. This manga, a dark fantasy series written by Tomasi Amagi and illustrated by Nitori Noi, targets a mature audience, appealing to readers beyond those of mainstream series like *Demon Slayer*.

The Story of the Seventh Demon Prince

Alexandre is a young boy living in a tiny village in a small country. His childhood friend, Claire, often involves him in playful mischief, like sneaking honey from her baker father’s stash. One day, Alexandre and Claire venture into the forest to gather “red-winged herbs” for another of their mischievous schemes.

When Alexandre returns to his village, he finds it destroyed, its inhabitants massacred by the “Alliance of Shadows,” the army of the demon king GOLDGIAS. Racing to Claire’s house, Alexandre discovers her father murdered and goblins assaulting Claire. Determined to save her, he fights back but is overpowered. His mother sacrifices herself to protect him, only to lose her life. Grief-stricken, Alexandre vows to avenge his family and destroy every member of the Alliance of Shadows.

Twenty years later, Alexandre has become a true hero, joining an elite group of soldiers on a mission to attack the demons’ headquarters. Despite the bravery of his comrades, Alexandre dies in battle against the demon king, who devours his soul.

When Alexandre awakens, he finds himself reincarnated as a baby—the son of the demon king JILBAGIAS, destined to inherit the throne. Seeing this as a chance to fulfill his vow, Alexandre decides to use his new position to destroy the demon king and avenge humanity.

The Power of Vengeance

What can one do when everything they’ve ever known is destroyed by the dark forces of the world?

Forced to grow up too soon, Alexandre loses his family, his best friend, and his village in a single, tragic moment. Left with nothing but his thirst for vengeance, he clings to life to make the demons pay for their atrocities. But how can he seek revenge when he finds himself reborn as one of the very demons he despises?

This manga asks profound questions: What would I do in his place? Every human possesses an intense inner strength that can awaken in extreme situations, whether driven by love or hatred, born of life’s trials. Now inhabiting the body of the son of his greatest enemy, Alexandre must use his knowledge and resilience to exact his revenge from within the demon world.

A New Dark Fantasy Saga

The Seventh Demon Prince is a fresh addition to the dark fantasy genre, known for its bleak, apocalyptic settings. The story begins in a peaceful village, where a young hero shares happy moments with his childhood friend. But the narrative quickly shifts to violent tragedy as the village is annihilated, Claire is assaulted, and Alexandre’s mother is murdered. Amidst this darkness, moments of humor emerge to balance the intensity.

The illustrator masterfully conveys a wide range of emotions, transitioning seamlessly from violence to humor with impeccable artwork. The demons surrounding the reincarnated hero are even depicted in a way that makes them surprisingly likable, adding complexity to the story.

This dark fantasy tale follows in the footsteps of works like Goblin Slayer. Within such a grim universe, flashes of light guide readers through a gripping story that compels them to follow the hero’s journey. Will he succeed in his revenge? Will he develop feelings for those he once hated?