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Superior  
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Description
The demon queen subdued enormous and powerful monsters and slaughtered over half of the world's population. Surviving members of the human race elected a hero to slay the demon queen, beseeching release from her oppressive rule. However, he questions his mission to eradicate the monsters: in his opinion, they too are conscious and alive, and so he anguishes over that fact. Sheila the Demon Queen became interested in him and decides to join his journey, hiding her identity and planning to kill him after she has gained his trust. Immediately, however, she realizes that she's fallen in love with the hero, and hence their journey begins...

Type
Manga

Related Series
Superior † (Sequel)

Associated Names
Недосягаемый
シューピアリア
수피리어

Groups Scanlating
Bushido Angel Adventures
ENXAME
JanimeS
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Latest Release(s)
v.2 by ENXAME (1084d ago)
v.9 c.1b by Bushido Angel Adventures (1245d ago)
v.9 by ENXAME (1287d ago)
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Status in Country of Origin
9 Volumes (Complete)

Completely Scanlated?
Yes

Anime Start/End Chapter
N/A

User Reviews
Superior by okigen

Forum
8 topics, 60 posts
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User Rating
Average: 8.5 / 10.0 (1484 votes)
Bayesian Average: 8.47 / 10.0
10
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5+
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4+
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2+
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1+
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Last Updated
January 16th 2013, 5:35am PST

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Genre
Action  Adventure  Comedy  Drama  Fantasy  Romance  Shounen 
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Category Recommendations (beta!)
Superior † (weight: 212.7)
Maoyuu Maou Yuusha - "Kono Watashi no Mono Tonare, Yuusha yo" "Kotowaru!" (weight: 189.9)
Seirei Tsukai no Kenbu (Novel) (weight: 181.35)
Maousama no Yuusha Toubatsuki (weight: 180.28)
Madara (weight: 157.16)

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Author(s)
Ichtys

Artist(s)
Ichtys

Year
2004

Original Publisher
Square Enix

Serialized In (magazine)
GanGan Powered (Square Enix)

Licensed (in English)
No

English Publisher
N/A

Activity Stats (vs. other series)
Weekly Pos #185 decreased(-47)
Monthly Pos #108 decreased(-14)
3 Month Pos #88 increased(+4)
6 Month Pos #88 increased(+2)

List Stats
On 2840 reading lists
On 1638 wish lists
On 2661 completed lists
On 216 unfinished lists
On 470 custom lists

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Forum Posts
shounen? 239 days, 23 hours, 45 minutes ago
honestly is thier ment to be a sequel to the ending 418 days, 15 hours, 10 minutes ago
Superior Wiki 1481 days, 8 hours, 56 minutes ago
Superior Grade Manga 1576 days, 10 hours, 58 minutes ago
JanimeS dropped Superior 1678 days, 5 hours, 22 minutes ago

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 Depends...   
Rating: 6.0 / 10.0
by Peppermint
October 21st, 2009, 1:52pm
If you have problems reading fantasy with dumb and naive heroines, then you should look for another manga. If you don't, then you will probably like Superior.

This a 6 for me because the story is nothing more than another typical farfetched shoujo. The demon queen subscribes to the hero like a pet. Their relationship is constructed around cliches, and both their personalities lack genuineness and complexity. Sheila is also not very intelligent. Her personality would be right at home in a middle or high school.

Her adoption of the hero's peaceful ways was equally flimsy. The portrayal of war and peace in this manga is black and white (war is wrong; peace is right; there is absolutely no moral ambiguity in war whatsoever, end of story) that it provided none of the tension and depth that are intrinsic in violent stories. As soon as the hero told her war was wrong, she had a convenient epiphany and agreed. Just like that- even though war has been her whole lifestyle and makes up (in theory) a huge part of her identity, she very easily let go.

... Last updated on March 25th, 2010, 4:32pm
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 Love it   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by JAm1
May 14th, 2008, 10:48am
It may not be the best one out there, but this is by far, my favorite manga in terms of fantasy romance genre. It has an interesting plot.. can't wait how it unfolds
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 Cliche and Predictable, but therein lies the charm   
Rating: 8.8 / 10.0
by Suxinn
July 8th, 2012, 5:35am
This is a very typical fantasy-romance story.

But, that's not altogether a bad thing, of course.

Superior is a manga that takes all those romance cliches and plays it completely straight. Demon King (or, rather, Queen)? Check. Magnanimous hero who refuses to kill anyone except the Demon King? Check. And, now, all that's left is for them to fall in love!! Check.

Don't get me wrong. I personally really enjoyed Superior. It's a wonderful manga. The romance is really cliche at times, and the comedy falls flat more often than not... The characters are all likable and enjoyable enough, but after their initial appearances/arcs, most of them remain completely static. (Actually, I can't recall a single character developing as a character after their backstory, etc. was resolved.)

But, regardless, I like it.

Simply put, Superior is a manga with a lot of flaws, but it's not really a manga to be taken completely seriously or for the reader to be deeply invested. (The mangaka does try to make the drama compelling, and some of it is, but most of it isn't. Still, it's enjoyable enough.) As long as you are able to overlook these flaws and just take everything as they come, you'll probably enjoy Superior. It's certainly a wild ride, and I really did like it while it lasted.

Now, if you hate the romance/fantasy genre or can't stand cliches, this manga is obviously not for you. It's certainly enjoyable, but it really isn't one to change opinions. It's really more of a "guilty pleasure" than anything because, in terms of story or characters, it really falls flat. Where Superior truly shines is in its simple ability to make the audience enjoy the story, regardless of how ridiculous it is.
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 Very interesting!   
Rating: N/A
by 11860655
January 17th, 2009, 12:08pm
The mixture of comedy, adventure, and romance is just what I've been looking for. Since the genre listed does not include tragedy, I hope the ending is a happy one.

... Last updated on January 17th, 2009, 12:13pm
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 Yes all the way   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Yuuko_Ichihara
February 23rd, 2008, 11:42pm
Even though I haven't read the whole thing, I still love it. There just something about it that makes me like it. But the art is well drawn, is impress!
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 riveting.... and has a sequel so relax :þ   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by Sunahm
December 27th, 2010, 12:18am
Yes, as liquidsin mentioned, there is a sequel to this called Superior Cross. I have not finished reading that, but I really love this manga. I do not agree that it is generic; I've been completely riveted, and I've had the misfortune of reading some sickeningly cliche shoujo (sorry I just can't bring myself to call this shounen hehehe).

Sheila's development as a character, punctuated with her quirky, blood-thirsty humor, really sucks you in. Yes "hero" gets a little carried away with his righteousness and ideals, but he is pretty cute at least :>
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 Great   
Rating: 9.0 / 10.0
by dansolo
January 4th, 2010, 9:47pm
While I can't agree 100% with the hero's view either, I still like the series a lot. The art is pretty good though it can be hard to read during detailed scenes (though that's true with a lot of monochrome art). I was all set to write a more negative review due to the lack of an ending but having found out that it is continued under another name has made me happy again. I would like to see some more character development other than in the hero and Sira.
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 This manga earns its name!   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by BrainFreeZe
August 11th, 2009, 10:14pm
This is truly "superior" (yes terrible joke intended). Story may seem a bit simple yet it is still amazing. it is because the characters are amazing! The author uses a simple story yet creates outstanding development in the characters which is great and they are to die for <3 Sheila <3.

If you love beautiful girls (or boys) the drawings are great and attractive even without being ecchi. this manga has the best heroine in any manga i have or ever will read (i love Kurohime as well). she is beautiful, cute, strong, proud, umm perfect.

The manga balances everything well. Its has the right amount of humor, action, romance, drama, everything. Once you read it you will understand just how great this manga is. This manga deserves so much more recognition. I hope one day this will become one of the best selling mangas as i would gladly spend my money for this manga smile

All in all a great read for action, romance, humor and everything else in between.

... Last updated on August 11th, 2009, 10:16pm
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 sooo beautiful!!!   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by otakuness
January 10th, 2009, 6:38am
man i love this!! its so good!! there is romance, intrigue, mystery, comedy, action, fantasy and every other genre i was looking for in a manga!!! this was just so cool!! especially the part where Exa had realized that he had also fallen for Sheila!! OMG!! this is so nice!! i wonder when is the next scanlation coming coz this is such a great manga...

not to mention it also made me cry... dont get the wrong idea... just sharing...
( ^ _ ^ )" hehehehe just read it and feel the superiority!!!
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 OMG   
Rating: 10.0 / 10.0
by flapple
June 1st, 2008, 7:38pm
this is the best blend of adventure and romance i have seen so far =) the volumes come out kinda slow but thats cause the art is amazing. lots of shading and evil color =)
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