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.

This manga is quite good but i dislike "hero" the main character. His ideals and philosophy is not something i'd follow nor agree with. Well art is good i like it. The storyline is just so-so. Relationship between characters is waaaay too fast, damn it. The heroine falls in love with the guy right in first chapter, what the hell?

I really did not expect another 20th Century Boys out of this. Since the beginning, I was really looking forward to the part where the Hero discovers that Sheila is the Demon King, but it has yet to happen. Actually, it doesn't happen at all in the 9 volumes. Overall, though the story is good and the art is good, it gives off a feeling of being dragged along WAY too much. It doesn't have the characteristics of a manga which pulls you in for 20 volumes, or even 5. It just feels dragged out. I like the way Sheila changes, and the way the Hero change, but somehow it's a bit unreal. Perhaps the prolonging of each action makes it less realistic and believable. Overall, I was quite disappointed in the manga. It feels incomplete. Then again, there is Superior†, which acts as 21st Century Boys to 20th Century Boys, so I'm hopeful the confrontation will be there. So sad to not give a good review...

From the first few chapters I expected a quite nice, heartwarming story with strong, oryginal characters... Unfortunately, after volume six or seven, it feels as author does everything to prolong it, adding another characters and turning it into stupid battle manga, that has nothing to do with the beginning, characters also are getting worse. I just finished reading it and the ending left me quite disapointed.

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

I was expecting something good from the reviews but. Good enough, and the art is nice, but I don't even know how many stories I read with the exact same premise of "amazingly powerful and evil villain sees good in the world and promises loyalty to hero." Even with the slight variation in the main character being the villain, the queen is the generic manga-girl type with no real depth to her, with the added insult of the same generic backstory that's given to all characters of her subtype. =/

The manga is not bad, but probably worse--it was boring. No real emotional intensity and I never get the feeling that something is at stake. The pivotal relationship--between the demon queen and the hero--is nonexistant and shallow at best. If only I'd known ahead of time to turn off my brain a little more. Guess this'll show me to trust reviews here.

... Last updated on October 14th, 2009, 3:28am

It's refreshing story & worth your time..the heroine Maouhero is amazingly strong & sees justice from her side of view..while Yuusha tries to keep her tamper potent & teach her the meaning of life..
Story line..check
Good Art..check
Shounen..check
Romance..check
Entertainment..check check check ^_^

I really enjoy this manga, it turned out good even though it was supposed to be a short one...the only thing I don`t like is the fact that at the begging the relationship between Yuusha(hero) and Maou(demon lord) was being pushed to fast and after that it almost stopped, the main idea of the story changing(not a very much though)!
Anyway its a pretty good manga, thus I suggest you read it ^_^

I honestly don't understand why this is so popular. I admit I kind of like the main demon female, despite being an inconsistent character, but the story is so rushed and (even thought it's drawn well) the panels are just not placed in a very coherent order. The plot is boring, predictable, and cliche. Oh yeah and the main male lead is an angsty idiot. Some hero he'll turn out to be.

... Last updated on January 12th, 2011, 7:44pm

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

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

... Last updated on August 11th, 2009, 10:16pm