MAOYU: Archenemy and Hero "Be Mine, Hero!" "I Refuse!" (まおゆう魔王勇者 「この我のものとなれ、勇者よ」「断る!」) is one of several manga adaptions of the Maoyu novels. It is written and illustrated by Akira Ishida, with the original story by Mamare Touno and original character design by Keinoujou Mizutama and toi8. The volumes were published in Japan by Enterbrain, Inc. and was released globally through BookWalker Global. The series concluded in August 2016, five years after its initial serialization, with eighteen volumes.
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# | Japanese | English | ||
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Release date | ISBN | Release date | E-Book | |
1 | August 26, 2011 | ISBN 978-4-04-715766-8 | December 24, 2014 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 001. Become Mine, Hero! |
Featured Character: Demon Queen Pages: 183 BookWalker Shelf Skin |
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The story that captivated a million people is now a comic!
The story begins the moment the Demon Queen and Hero meet! The completely original fantasy story created by online talent Tono Mamare appears now in comic form. The Demon Queen and Hero begin walking down a new story! | ||||
2 | December 26, 2011 | ISBN 978-4-04-120054-4 | December 24, 2014 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 005. I Am the Black Knight! |
Featured Character: Hero Pages: 197 |
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The Demon Queen vs the Young Merchant and the Hero vs the Young Merchant!
The Demon Queen and Hero begin working together to bring an end to the war between humans and demons. Though their path is anything but even, they never stop moving forward. The second volume of the unconventional fantasy story that thrilled the internet has arrived! | ||||
3 | April 26, 2012 | ISBN 978-4-04-120205-0 | December 27, 2014 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 009. That Is My Job |
Featured Character: Female Knight Pages: 197 |
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The flames of war approach! Can a clash between humans and demons be avoided?
The Demon Queen and Hero work together to bring about an end to the war. However, various purposes and intentions attempt to swallow them up. Are the outbreak of battles for Aurora Island and Gateway City an omen of destruction or something else? | ||||
4 | August 24, 2012 | ISBN 978-4-04-120361-3 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 013. I Don't Want to be Left Behind Anymore |
Featured Character: Older Sister Maid and Younger Sister Maid Pages: 181 |
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The Demon Queen is apprehended?! Dark clouds gather over the road leading to the other side of the hill.
Through the actions of the Demon Queen working as the Crimson Scholar, the Southern Kingdoms began working towards independence. The displeased Central Continent and Holy Church accuse the Crimson Scholar of heresy and attempt to apprehend her, but… | ||||
5 | December 26, 2012 | ISBN 978-4-04-120518-1 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 017. This is a War of Foolish Humans |
Featured Character: Young Merchant Pages: 167 |
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The fires of war made unavoidable by being human approach!
The Older Sister Maid's desperate speech moved the people there and the world. The Winter Kingdom and the other Southern Kingdoms free themselves from their dependence on the Central Continent. However, the negative effects of her speech are approaching. Meanwhile, the Demon Queen finds herself in danger as well! | ||||
6 | February 22, 2013 | ISBN 978-4-04-120577-8 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 020. For the Land! |
Featured Character: Female Magician Pages: 167 |
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The Midnight Sun light cavalry begins its invasion into the Iron Kingdom!
The Southern Allied Forces and Central Forces face off. However, hostilities begin with a nasty and malicious act. Surprise attack forces surge into the Iron Kingdom, and an unexpected individual stands in their way. Meanwhile, the Demon Queen fighting against the past demon monarchs in the Palace of the Underworld is… | ||||
7 | May 23, 2013 | ISBN 978-4-04-120697-3 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 023. There is a Time to Fight and a Time to Relent |
Featured Character: Senior Maid Demon King Pages: 165 |
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Plunging into a new chapter! The characters enjoy their moment of peace at… the guesthouse "Demon Queen Hall"?!
Freed from the corruption of the past demon monarchs, the Demon Queen enjoys a tranquil moment with the Hero and her friends. As they party and drink while enjoying the hot springs, they reaffirm their bonds with one another. However, with the kurultai approaching, new ripples being forming in the Spirit World. | ||||
8 | August 23, 2013 | ISBN 978-4-04-120822-9 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 026. Kurultai, Meeting of the Demon Clans |
Featured Character: Fairy Queen Ogre Clan Shrine Priestess Pages: 165 |
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The eight major clans assemble and the kurultai begins
In order to bring peace to their long war against humans, the Demon Queen calls for a kurultai, a grand conference of demons. After negotiating and maneuvering to adjust the opinions of the clans and things start looking up, something unexpected occurs... | ||||
9 | December 26, 2013 | ISBN 978-4-04-120938-7 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 029. The Seal King of the Blue Demons |
Featured Character: Blue Demon Seal King Pages: 167 |
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The poisoned arrow that struck the Demon Queen throws the kurultai into chaos—
As the clans exchange their thoughts at the kurultai, a poisoned arrow strikes the chest of the Demon Queen! As she wanders on the brink of death, a clan chief attempts to seize the throne and evil ripples begin spreading throughout the Spirit World! | ||||
10 | March 26, 2014 | ISBN 978-4-04-121047-5 | February 12, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 032. I Just Wanted to Walk With You |
Featured Character: Fire Dragon Princess Pages: 165 |
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The Older Maid Sister leaves the mansion and the Holy Kingdom schemes...
The Demon Queen survives the assassination attempt at the kurultai and returns to Overwinter Village. However, after much internal conflict, the Older Maid Sister expresses her desire to leave the mansion on a journey. In the Human World, the Holy Kingdom acquires muskets and begins acting in a disquieting manner... | ||||
11 | July 26, 2014 | ISBN 978-4-04-101732-6 | March 11, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 035. An Old Story |
Featured Character: Demon King Pages: 173 |
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The Hero VS the Blue Demon King.
The Blue Demons finally begin invading the Human World. The Demon Queen seeks to create a common front between humans and demons against the invading force. Meanwhile, the Older Maid Sister traveling with the Young Musician draw closer to the "story" at the origin of the world... | ||||
12 | October 25, 2014 | ISBN 978-4-04-101733-3 | March 25, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 038. Guns...They're Muskets |
Featured Character: Hero Pages: 167 Level Hero! |
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Muskets lay waste to the world.
The advent of the musket places the Demon Queen and the Southern Kingdoms' allied forces in a difficult position. The Holy Kingdom incites its people with stories of a "holy relic" and attack with malice. The Hero nearly loses hope, and even the Demon Queen cannot hide her shock... | ||||
13 | January 26, 2015 | ISBN 978-4-04-101734-0 | June 24, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 041. I Did Not Fall in Love With the Hero So You Would Save Me |
Featured Character: Female Knight Pages: 165 |
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The enemy finally coming into view is—"the World."
The Holy Kingdom steadily prepares for their invasion of the Spirit World. However, the Demon Queen and her allies have begun to notice the existence of a "true enemy." In order to stand against the nightmarish muskets, the Demon Queen and Hero prepare to alter their methods concerning the upcoming battle between demons and humans. | ||||
14 | April 25, 2015 | ISBN 978-4-04-101735-7 | October 28, 2015 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 044. "Ball of Light" |
Featured Character: Female Magician Pages: 167 |
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The Older Maid Sister goes to meet with Archduke Fire Dragon on her own?! All to stop the "war"—
The Holy Key Expeditionary Force reaches Gateway City. The power of the muskets exceeds expectations, and the land is soaked in blood. As the various sides pay the price of war, the Older Maid Sister seeks out the Dragon Clan's secret treasure in order to stop the war. | ||||
15 | July 25, 2015 | ISBN 978-4-04-102908-4 | January 6, 2016 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 047. From This Point On, I Will Call Myself This |
Featured Character: Young Merchant Fire Dragon Princess Pages: 165 |
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Will Gateway City fall?!
Gateway City desperately withstands the fierce attack of the Holy Key Expeditionary Force, but it is approaching its limit. Acting against the Demon Queen's instructions, Princess Fire Dragon rushes to see a "certain person" with only herself as a bargaining chip. Will her sacrifice be rewarded? | ||||
16 | October 26, 2015 | ISBN 978-4-04-102909-1 | March 2, 2016 | BookWalker Global |
Chapter List: 050. There is Only One Answer: Peace |
Featured Character: Lily Knight Captain Blue Ash King Pages: 165 |
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Because this place is important.
The Holy Key Expeditionary Force finds itself struggling with its assault on Gateway City. Through the efforts of the raids led by the Female Knight, the Expeditionary Force begins showing increasing signs of fatigue as well. However, the even more exhausted Demon Queen is approaching her mental limit, but the Young Merchant... | ||||
17 | February 26, 2016 | ISBN 978-4-04-102910-7 | ||
Chapter List: 053. |
Featured Character: Older Sister Maid Pages: 171 |
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18 | August 26, 2016 | ISBN 978-4-04-104685-2 | ||
Chapter List: 056. |
Featured Character: Demon King Hero Pages: 183 Special Illustrations |