Devils and Realist - Volume 10

Devils and Realist, originally titled Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist, began as a manga series written by Madoka Takadono and illustrated by Utako Yukihiro, debuting in Monthly Comic Zero-Sum in 2009. The series blends historical fiction with supernatural fantasy, focusing on William Twining, a rationalist student at an elite academy who inadvertently finds himself entangled in the succession politics of Hell. Volume 10 serves as a pivotal installment in the latter half of the manga's run, maintaining the series' signature gothic aesthetic and intricate character dynamics.

This English-language edition was published by Seven Seas Entertainment in 2016 as part of their effort to translate the series for a growing international audience interested in dark fantasy and bishonen-style character designs. Utako Yukihiro's illustrations were central to the series' reception, noted for their detailed, ornate costumes and atmospheric depictions of Victorian-era London juxtaposed with demonological themes. The publication reflects the mid-2010s trend of bringing niche Japanese supernatural dramas to the North American comic market.