Devilsline vol. 12

Devils' Line #12

by Ryo Hanada

Il giorno di sangue sta per arrivare. Anzai e compagni assistono impotenti al degenero della violenza contro i vampiri, mentre Queen e la sua squadra si preparano a entrare in azione. Per anni hanno complottato nell'ombra, e ora è finalmente giunto il momento di uscire allo scoperto e dare il via alla fase finale del loro terribile piano...

Genres: Manga, Romance, Horror, Vampires, Seinen, Fantasy, Paranormal

232 pages, Paperback

First published August 23, 2018

About the author

Also known as Ryou Hanada and Ryoh Hanada.

Reviews

[Cin Taiana · Rating 5 out of 5]

Y ahora que por fin estoy obteniendo mis respuestas no quiero que se termine! Mejor dejo el tomo final para mañana...

[Jemailyn · Rating 3 out of 5]

3☆

I was a little lost with the story in this volume. It was almost the end and here there were still new characters being added, and so the flow of the plot became quite confusing. What happened to some of the characters they introduced in the beginning? Hans Lee for example. He was only recently brought back, and as a vagabond; filthy and forgotten. So far from what he was in Volume 3.

I'm a bit disappointed, to be honest.

And what's with the capes? I hate capes...

[Brooke Baker · Rating 3 out of 5]

i have literally no idea what’s happening…

[g · Rating 2 out of 5]

ugh… filler and flashback central. dragging out this ending and i’m worried the pay off is not gonna be worth it…

[Lucie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yassss this volume brought me back in! I am obsessed with queen and eka’s relationship.

Nothing too crazy happened but I was so interested in what was happening, big difference from previous volume.

My 2nd fav volume of the series

[Kenna · Rating 4 out of 5]

re-read 2021: idk what it is about this second time around, but i love this series WAAAY more than it seems my past self liked it. i don’t feel as though it’s gone down hill anymore, and i def don’t have to force myself through anything. also did i mention my bby ushio yet??

I feel like this manga has just gone down hill in the last few books :/ it’s really boring, and I have to force myself through. Maybe the next book will be better when it comes out?? Hopefully so...

[Eden Silverfox · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not a bad volume but not as great as some of the other entries. I'm really hoping this series picks up again. I feel having to follow so many characters is hurting it.

[Cassie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Huh. Never thought there'd be non-binary asexual rep in this book. AND They are in a relationship with a man.

H u h.

[kuristina- tabreez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Hmm, very interesting… It seems that a lot of what’s been going on this whole time plotty-wise isn’t quite what it appears right beneath the surface, nor even beneath that surface. It runs far deeper than probably anyone involved, be it at the top, the bottom, the middle, or branched off, may fully understand. However, I like this. And it appears that the CCC was never actually bad. Zero One was forced into a deal she didn’t want to have to make, and Queen and Zero Two/Kikuhara wanted to protect her but also stick it to the government. The bad things the CCC did was by “contract” of sorts or rather by orders from someone who could not be refused, not even a politician could refuse them. But now, they’re at liberty to shape the CCC into a different image and they have been doing so…and more. What exactly is Shirase’s/Zero One’s terrorist attack? Is it going to be far worse than the suicide bombing bereaved parents? Likely so…
And romance is still bubbling and churning at every waking corner. I really love all the representation this mangaka normalizes by depicting it as it would be today— and then delving into the issues the people involved have to face, such as with Eka and Queen.
Nine and Nanako’s admiration and love for Kikuhara is also endearing most especially when they also love each other similarly but also very differently, in ways neither quite understand or are comfortable with yet.
I really like seeing all the walls broken down, both with story and with love. Only two volumes left. I’m excited to close this series. I really desire to consume it all, and perhaps this time I can really burn the memory of an good or decent ending into my brain. Though I think I have my guesses of how it will all end. We’ll see!

[✮Octjillery✮ · Rating 3 out of 5]

At least a third of this volume was focused on Queen's backstory and relationship with Eka. During said backstory, we learn that Queen is asexual, and then in a previously-unpublished bonus story, non-binary. Queen has exclusively been referred to as "he" in this series so I dunno if it's oversight, if that bonus story just threw in the non-binary part, if Queen has no preference in pronouns, or what. Just making a note.

We got some backstory for Ishimaru, which was sad but also appreciated because he's one of my favs.

Still don't know what is happening with Makimura and his inability to decipher his feelings for Mayu/Eleven. He's had "normal" relationships before and isn't asexual, thinks he loves her, but doesn't want to do anything physical with her. He's called her cute, has said he wants to touch her, and has never said/thought he finds her unattractive/not sexually appealing. I'm just having a hard time determining whether this is an attempt to explore different types of love like the series has been inclined to do, or it's just poorly-executed drama for no reason. The latter doesn't really jive with how intentional the depictions of relationships have been this far, though.

Tsukasa also got to test out her self-defense training in a short scene, so good for her.

[Vicki · Rating 5 out of 5]

Devils' Line, Vol. 12 is everything I wanted and more—an emotionally charged, action-packed, perfectly satisfying continuation of this incredible series. At this point, the stakes are sky-high, and the tension is palpable. Anzai’s journey is reaching a breaking point, and his character development in this volume? Absolutely phenomenal. You can feel how much he’s grown from the beginning of the series, and his internal struggles make every decision he makes hit so much harder. And Tsukasa? Still the emotional backbone of the story, proving time and time again why she’s such a strong and essential part of this world.

The balance between action, emotion, and political intrigue is flawless in this volume. The relationships between the characters feel so real, and every moment—whether it’s an intense fight or a quiet, emotional exchange—carries so much weight. The artwork continues to be stunning, perfectly capturing every bit of the drama and heartbreak. If you’ve made it this far, you already know this series is something special. Five stars—Devils' Line keeps proving why it’s one of the best supernatural thrillers out there, and I am so ready for what’s next!

[J · Rating 2 out of 5]

The mangaka’s affinity for plugging in abrupt flashback scenes to connect histories of tertiary characters to duodenary (or even centenary for fook’s sake!) characters takes center stage in this volume. We get a long flashback sequence to connect Queen with their main mercenary (okay, this is one of the better ones) and another to put a random revenge attacker in a mob of protesters with everyone’s favorite otaku Ishimaru. Really?!?! That matters to the plot how? And how is it that every primary character is so hung up about sex? It is great to see a variety of sexual identities represented, but the characterizations all feel very shallow. And all the focus is off our favorite shippable couple too! At least, it looks like we get to the end of this—enigma, wrapped in a conundrum, and tied by a mystery of a—conspiracy next volume. On the whole, the series is enjoyable, but it is trying my patience...

[The Book Dragon · Rating 2 out of 5]

This is the backstory volume. Because Queen gets a backstory (we find out that Queen is gender Non-binary and asexual but not aromantic) as does their boyfriend. Megumi also gets a bit of backstory because an old crush was murdered by a Devil Hunter mob. Kikuhara has a flashback to when he met Kaname and Queen and we find out some important plot details (that are almost completely lost on me because until now I was still confusing Kaname and Queen as the same people because all these characters look the same!

Anyway, more build up to some impending doom as the story blatantly tells us that Queen is planning a terrorist attack. (All the backstories and placement of characters makes this part feel really drawn out.) I hope Hans Lee is okay.

[Scipio Kento · Rating 5 out of 5]

"Even if I'm quiet, I'm still with you."

I've dug my heels in for so long about finishing this series because I don't want it to be over!! We are dangling over the precipice now. I feel like this volume is equivalent to that ominous feeling you get when you're playing a video game, minding your own business and randomly the save progress notification pops up. Everyone is lined up, weaponized, and ready. It seems that all that is left is for the truth to explode and tear everything apart. I am stressed out in the best way possible because I have no idea what's going to happen. I know I say this every time but Ryo Hanada has such a talent for keeping you on your toes. As usual, I realize that despite the depth of this story we have still barely skimmed the surface.

[Caitlan Meyer · Rating 3 out of 5]

I’m going to be honest. This volume was kind of boring. I don’t care for queen and her lackies. So seeing that the first half of this volume at least was a bunch of flashbacks explaining them I was pretty bored. I enjoy the dimension queens relationship brings to the book overall showing another type of relationship but other than that I was bored. But considering how this one ended hopefully they next volume is better with more juicy intel and excitement but we will see.

[Alette · Rating 4 out of 5]

Différentes histoires ce mélangent tout en accentuant toutes les romances de l’histoire. Je pense que ce point peut déplaire à certaines personnes mais pour ma part je l’apprécie. J’aime beaucoup le fait que cette saga mette en avant la communauté LGBT je ne m’y attendais pas du tout en commençant le premier tome mais je suis heureuse du parallèle qu’ils ont fait !

[Cassandra · Rating 3 out of 5]

The plot seems obtuse at this time still more new characters given back ground with so many sub plots atriums friendships /love/ hatred I think there are too many characters at this point that some of ones aren’t even here so they just don’t feel necessary to the story. But the beginning of the end is here from the titles of the chapters.

[Mark · Rating 3 out of 5]

Wow, get into the knowledge as the CCC is explained. I did skip a volume so I am a little bit lost but I think I caught up quickly and am happy to see a queer couple. This feels like a well-rounded series that really looks a life at all angles and not just us versus them it shows the grays.

[Grace · Rating 3 out of 5]

I am a little confused after reading this volume, there’s two new characters, and I’m not sure what role they play in the series. I did like the plot line of the story I’m more familiar with. I guess I’ll have to start the next volume to figure everything out.

[Meisa Perez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vol. 12 provides a lot of hype for the big showdown between Anzai’s faction and the CCC. Even if the romance aspects haven’t been your favorite part of the series, at least one out of the many different takes on love are likely to appeal to you.

[Christie · Rating 4 out of 5]

This volume is full of plot as the CCC's plans unfold amidst violent protests against vampires. My only complaint is that Hans Lee is on the cover but he's barely in this part of the story and I think he is needed.

[Jodi White · Rating 2 out of 5]

I just can't force myself to read this. I liked how the series started and I struggled with some of the other volumes as pacing is quite bad but I was invested in the characters but now I just don't care about any of them anymore.

[beansreads · Rating 5 out of 5]

low key if this series was about Queen and Eka it would be better. Slightly confused though, if the CCC members (Two, One, Queen) were contractually forced into the organization, then why did they seem genuinely hell bent on destroying devils?

[Cat Lewis · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really love this series and don't want to end it in the next volume T.T

[M. Gaffney · Rating 5 out of 5]

The casual queerness and socio-political lens on vampires in this series just keeps getting better. I love these characters.

[Zian B. · Rating 4 out of 5]

This manga series always has me on edge and I love it

[Janis Kay]

I need the next one. NOW!

[Anaika · Rating 4 out of 5]

4.5 stars

[Kurtis Burkhardt · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very dark manga😈Really awesome vampire manga, really loved the art and had a really good story😁😻❤️❤️

[Deborah · Rating 4 out of 5]

Wiring in finishing the story. The first few were easier to follow as the story had less characters. It is still a good book but just be aware to pay attention.