Yes-Dou
Ja-Dou ( Japanese 邪道 , jadō , dt. "Irrweg") is a manga series by Mamiya Oki , which is based on the novel series of the same name by Tsubasa Kawahara .
The story takes place in a world made up of hell, the human world and heaven and is about the love between men. The work can thus be classified into the genres Fantasy , Shōnen-Ai and Romanticism .
action
After a long period of peace, the demons have conquered the human kingdom and are now also pushing their way into heaven. A fight breaks out between the heavenly inhabitants and the demons. As Field Marshal General of the Southern Empire, Ashray Row La Dai, the eldest and only son of King Entei Ashrao and the only candidate for the throne of the Southern Empire, serves. Despite his quick temper, he does his job very conscientiously. The protector of heaven and Shogu-Shuten, highest dignitary in heaven, is Tiarandear Fei Gi Emeroad, who resides in heaven. In their childhood both were good friends with Teiou, the third son of King Soryou Taiteios, the ruler of the Eastern Empire. But now they have become estranged from each other because of their obligations.
The warrior Alan Soul is ordered to the court of the southern kingdom of heaven. He is to become the new adjutant to Prince Ashray. He is not very enthusiastic about his father's idea, as Alan's predecessors all died cruel demons. Finally he bows to his father's will. At first Ashray is aloof, but over time he trusts Alan. He learns that Ashray wears a horn on his head, which is unusual for a heavenly dweller, and tries to hide it under a cap.
The bond between the two soon proves itself in the fight against the invading demons. But Ashray is still stubborn and stubborn and repeatedly provokes arguments in meetings. Tiarandear cannot control him, especially since he is secretly in love with him. One day Ashray attacks Prince Teiou, who lives with the demon Keika. Keika is one of the few demons who live peacefully in heaven. As a punishment, Ashray is locked in the sky tower.
Later, Ashray and Alan search for the cause of frequent demon infestations in the entertainment district of the east. They find out that a flower that the people of the entertainment district use as an aphrodisiac releases an energy that the demon needs to live. As a result of the events, however, Alan dies. This shocked Ashray more reserved and sensible. He fights the demons all the more daringly.
Meanwhile, Tiarandear's friends Teiou and Keika encourage him to confess his feelings to Ashray. When Ashray is badly injured and poisoned in the fight, Tiarandear is supposed to heal him. But he can only succeed in this if he unites with him physically and mentally. At the same time, Teiou has to fight against the contempt he receives for his relationship with a demon at his court.
publication
In Japan, the manga has been published monthly in individual chapters in the manga magazine Asuka Ciel since 2000 . The publishing house Kadokawa Shoten regularly publishes these individual chapters in anthologies, six of which have been published so far. A spin-off was released in 2002 under the title Jadō: Tenmō Yatan ( 邪道 ～ 天網 夜 譚 ～ ) .
The manga will be translated into Korean. Carlsen Comics published the German translation in six volumes from May 2006 to September 2009. The spin-off Ja-Dou: Teiou & Keika also appeared in Germany.
reception
Christel Scheja from Splashcomics describes the work as a typical Japanese fantasy manga with a “Far Eastern touch”. At the beginning the plot is calmer and a lot of time is spent introducing the characters. Also in the later course of the game it is not the action that dominates, but the relationships between the characters.
The drawings are "rich in detail and spun beautiful". The series has been classified as a classic of the genre.
Individual evidence
- ↑ Evelyn Waclawiczek at Animepro about the manga
- ↑ a b Christel Scheja in Splashcomics to the 1st volume
- ↑ a b Christel Scheja at Splashcomics for the 2nd volume
- ↑ a b Christel Scheja at Splashcomics for the 3rd volume
- ↑ http://www.libro.co.kr/Product/ComicsDetail.libro?goods_id=0060001176760