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Seraph of the End

Seraph of the End, also known as Owari no Seraph and Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written by Takaya Kagami, illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto, and storyboarded by Daisuke Furuya.

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Seraph of the End, also known as Owari no Seraph and Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written by Takaya Kagami, illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto, and storyboarded by Daisuke Furuya. The series began serialization in Shueisha's Jump SQ in September 2012.

Premise

The series takes place after a global disaster caused by a human-made virus that leaves only children under thirteen untouched. In the aftermath, vampires and other supernatural beings emerge to dominate the surviving human population, and the story centers on Yuichiro Hyakuya's struggle against them.

Publication

Seraph of the End is a manga serialized by Shueisha in Jump SQ beginning in September 2012. It was created by Takaya Kagami, with artwork by Yamato Yamamoto and storyboards by Daisuke Furuya.

Setting and characters

The narrative combines post-apocalyptic fiction with dark fantasy elements. Its central characters include Yuichiro Hyakuya and Mikaela Hyakuya, whose relationship drives much of the plot. Yuichiro joins a vampire-extermination unit to avenge his family and search for Mikaela.

The franchise also has an anime adaptation based on the manga.

Key facts

  • Seraph of the End is a dark fantasy manga set in a post-apocalyptic world devastated by a human-made virus.
  • The series began serialization in Shueisha's Jump SQ in September 2012.
  • The story follows Yuichiro Hyakuya as he joins a vampire-extermination unit to fight vampires and find Mikaela Hyakuya.
  • The manga was created by Takaya Kagami, illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto, and storyboarded by Daisuke Furuya.
  • The franchise has an anime adaptation.
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Canadian context

The series has relevance for Canadian anime and manga audiences through its international fan base and English-language distribution and discussion.

Frequently asked questions

What is Seraph of the End?
It is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series about a post-apocalyptic world dominated by vampires after a deadly virus outbreak.
Who created Seraph of the End?
Takaya Kagami wrote the series, Yamato Yamamoto illustrated it, and Daisuke Furuya provided storyboards.
When did Seraph of the End start?
It began serialization in September 2012 in Jump SQ.
What is the story about?
It follows Yuichiro Hyakuya, who joins a vampire-extermination unit to fight vampires and find his childhood friend Mikaela Hyakuya.
Is Seraph of the End an anime?
It is primarily a manga series, but it also has an anime adaptation.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Seraph_of_the_End
    Supports: Title, creators, genre, premise, serialization start, and alternative name
  2. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Seraph_of_the_End_episodes
    Supports: Anime adaptation based on the manga
  3. MyAnimeList — https://myanimelist.net/anime/26243/Owari_no_Seraph
    Supports: Anime adaptation, English title, premiere details