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Devil's Candy #1
Devil's Candy, Vol. 1
At Hemlock Heart Academy, science wiz Kazu Decker shows off his skills by creating a humanoid girl named Pandora. But in a world of monsters and mayhem, surviving high school is harder than getting good grades, and lessons often turn violent. Fortunately for them, Pandora’s stoic nature and seemingly limitless strength, paired with Kazu’s luck, knowledge and friends, get them out of trouble almost as often as they get mixed up in it!
Science projects at Hemlock require more than a fizzy volcano to impress the class, so naturally Kazu introduces them to Pandora, whose violent streak and impressive strength cause more destruction in his already chaotic school life. Braving runaway science experiments, howling apparitions and a deadly fashion show, Pandora learns that life at a devil high school is a day-to-day struggle for survival.
Science projects at Hemlock require more than a fizzy volcano to impress the class, so naturally Kazu introduces them to Pandora, whose violent streak and impressive strength cause more destruction in his already chaotic school life. Braving runaway science experiments, howling apparitions and a deadly fashion show, Pandora learns that life at a devil high school is a day-to-day struggle for survival.
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Published July 13, 2021
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January 23, 2024
I had a bit of an out-of-body experience where I found this artist with pretty art on Twitter and then found three of their graphic novels on display at my local bookstore the same weekend! It blew my mind (I lead a very exciting life). I also thought I’d take a quick break from all the paranormal books I’ve been reading to read… a graphic novel about all things paranormal. I guess I’m making up for not being on theme enough last October! Anyway, I loved this, it has a similar exaggerated quirky art style to the manga Soul Eater while also having a Frankenstein flair. Well, more like Frankenstein if Victor Frankenstein wasn’t a privileged, soulless monster (I say this as a fan of the character) and went to a monster high school. So not at all, I guess. I’ve been trying to branch out a little more this year in what I read, and I don’t know why I always feel a little guilty when I log manga or graphic novels on here because it feels like cheating or not “real reading” (whatever that means), but I know in my heart of hearts that that’s not true. Don’t worry, I’m getting over it. I love reading stuff like this so I’m going to keep going! So yeah, this was great! It was a lot of fun and I could definitely see this becoming a new favorite in the future! I mean, you could probably put any “monster school” type story in front of me and I’d eat it up. I suppose you could say that the cute art style doesn't really fit with the more macabre subject matter, but you could also say that it heightens the creepy atmosphere by making light of the horror elements and shows how normalized these things are in the story. Not to brag, but I see both sides like Chanel.
May 21, 2021
Devil's Candy Volume 1 by Rem is a great fantasy manga with lots of action and intrigue.
The world building is super interesting, especially when you add in the amazing illustrations. I think the premise is really cool - Pandora was built to be a companion but now they're getting into some real shenanigans. I would have liked a little more character information or development. We got thrown into the action and I wasn't entirely sure who was who and why they were there.
Overall, this is a fun manga read! I'm really glad I got to pick up a copy.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
The world building is super interesting, especially when you add in the amazing illustrations. I think the premise is really cool - Pandora was built to be a companion but now they're getting into some real shenanigans. I would have liked a little more character information or development. We got thrown into the action and I wasn't entirely sure who was who and why they were there.
Overall, this is a fun manga read! I'm really glad I got to pick up a copy.
Three out of five stars.
Thank you to NetGalley and VIZ for providing me a free copy of this book in exchange of an honest review.
June 28, 2021
In the canon of OEL manga, Devil's Candy falls somewhere between a goofier Night School and Hollow Fields. It's a better combination than you might expect; REM and Bikkuri manage to hit an artistic sweet spot where it feels like manga rather than a try-too-hard imitation, and the story can be genuinely funny. Hapless protagonist Kazu (who would probably not appreciate that description) is one of the sillier mad scientists to take the stage, and after he builds his Frankenstein's Monster, Pandora, as a biology project, he has pretty much no idea what to do with her. His much cooler friend Nemo is a put-upon picker-up of pieces (and clearly well on his way to becoming the school heartthrob), and Hitomi's raging crush on Kazu amazingly doesn't turn her into an annoying character. It's just overall much better than I was expecting.
July 29, 2021
When Kazu Decker creates a ninth-grade science project for his biology class, he fully commits. With the aid of his best buddy Nemo (who’s more of a technology buff), Kazu puts together an artificial lifeform he names Pandora. She may look like a teenage girl, but she’s new to the world, and Kazu is ready to share his life with her–like the sister he never had!
Kazu and his friends live in a world of “devils”, basically monsters, with a creation myth (or is it?) of a “Giver” who presented them with their various physical traits. As is often the case in these kinds of stories, their world is a twisted reflection of our own. (In other words, don’t think too deeply about how biology works.) Despite the horror trappings, most of the plotlines are comedy-action.
At Hemlock Heart Academy, Kazu discovers that many of his male classmates have also made “girls”, though the workmanship is much shoddier. Nemo put together a mini-Cerberus with wings, small but useful, while cyclops girl Hitomi, who has a crush on Kazu that he’s oblivious to, made a teddy bear. The many “girl” projects turn out to be a result of a plot by lizardish classmate Gyro to steal everyone else’s creation and absorb them into his own “Ultimate Woman” (read: kaiju.) Time for Pandora and her new friends to kick some butt!
This mangaesque series is a webcomic going back to 2014, but only now gettting a physical release.
After getting a passing grade in biology, our main characters must next survive dealing with the Science Club and the Fashion Club.
Good: Kazu is a much more ethical creator than Victor Frankenstein, treating Pandora as a person from the moment she awakens. He’s not always good at understanding her, but he respects her autonomy most of the time, and genuinely wants the best for her. Pandora herself is a bit of a blank slate, but learns quickly.
The art is expressive, with many fun details. I also like the little bits of world-building, like Kazu’s favorite TV show “Devilizer”, which is a cross between Kamen Rider and Devilman. The hero explains in one episode that he doesn’t hate the villain because they’re non-binary, but because they are evil.
The characters have some depth, and especially Hitomi is multi-layered. Yes, she’s introduced as sensitive about her single eye and thinking it makes her ugly, but we soon learn there’s much more to her.
Less good: Some running gags outstay their welcome.
Content note: fantasy violence, body function humor, and fantastic racism. There are many different types of devils, and some think they’re better than others based on their special attributes, or have stereotypes about other types that they don’t like disturbed. Both Nemo and Hitomi are mixed-race, though Hitomi seems more affected by this.
While the rating on the back is “older teens”, I think that junior high students on up will enjoy this–it’s their parents who might object to the ghoulish shenanigans.
Recommended to comedy-horror fans.
Kazu and his friends live in a world of “devils”, basically monsters, with a creation myth (or is it?) of a “Giver” who presented them with their various physical traits. As is often the case in these kinds of stories, their world is a twisted reflection of our own. (In other words, don’t think too deeply about how biology works.) Despite the horror trappings, most of the plotlines are comedy-action.
At Hemlock Heart Academy, Kazu discovers that many of his male classmates have also made “girls”, though the workmanship is much shoddier. Nemo put together a mini-Cerberus with wings, small but useful, while cyclops girl Hitomi, who has a crush on Kazu that he’s oblivious to, made a teddy bear. The many “girl” projects turn out to be a result of a plot by lizardish classmate Gyro to steal everyone else’s creation and absorb them into his own “Ultimate Woman” (read: kaiju.) Time for Pandora and her new friends to kick some butt!
This mangaesque series is a webcomic going back to 2014, but only now gettting a physical release.
After getting a passing grade in biology, our main characters must next survive dealing with the Science Club and the Fashion Club.
Good: Kazu is a much more ethical creator than Victor Frankenstein, treating Pandora as a person from the moment she awakens. He’s not always good at understanding her, but he respects her autonomy most of the time, and genuinely wants the best for her. Pandora herself is a bit of a blank slate, but learns quickly.
The art is expressive, with many fun details. I also like the little bits of world-building, like Kazu’s favorite TV show “Devilizer”, which is a cross between Kamen Rider and Devilman. The hero explains in one episode that he doesn’t hate the villain because they’re non-binary, but because they are evil.
The characters have some depth, and especially Hitomi is multi-layered. Yes, she’s introduced as sensitive about her single eye and thinking it makes her ugly, but we soon learn there’s much more to her.
Less good: Some running gags outstay their welcome.
Content note: fantasy violence, body function humor, and fantastic racism. There are many different types of devils, and some think they’re better than others based on their special attributes, or have stereotypes about other types that they don’t like disturbed. Both Nemo and Hitomi are mixed-race, though Hitomi seems more affected by this.
While the rating on the back is “older teens”, I think that junior high students on up will enjoy this–it’s their parents who might object to the ghoulish shenanigans.
Recommended to comedy-horror fans.
July 31, 2021
I had really high hopes for this book when I asked to read it. I don’t know if it’s that I’m not in the right place to read it today, but I didn’t like it much. It felt very much like a Monster High/Soul Eater knock off. 😬😬😬😬
Thank You, NetGalley, for this copy of Devil’s Candy in return for an honest review.
Thank You, NetGalley, for this copy of Devil’s Candy in return for an honest review.
July 26, 2022
Me flipa la estética y conecto con el sentido del humor. Replica tópicos del manga que son una mierda pero sabiendo burlarse de ellos.
June 18, 2021
I remember reading Devil’s Candy first chapter a few years ago - on it’s own website as a webcomic. It is still being updated if you are curious: https://www.devilscandycomic.com/comi...
As always, I have to praise the authors of any webcomic, it takes a lot of work, sweat, love and perseverance as webcomics are often done on the side, next to full time jobs. And it is great to see more and more titles becoming available as published volumes as well. This volume collects chapters 1 to 3 and the extras seem to be the same as found in the webcomic but as far as I can tell the character profiles and the author narrated extra tidbits are new for this version.
Devil’s Candy is known for it’s extremely detailed and intricate panels. No doubt, reading the first volume took me much longer than reading a regular manga or comic would have, it is easy to get lost in the background details, and the style makes you want to get lost every time. This can sometimes result in pages that feel a bit overcrowded, but I feel that this was only an issue in chapter one. After that it felt that the artists found a great balance between detailed panels and changing them up for more character focused close ups when the dialogue or the action needed.
The world building is very rich, and the first volume only seems to scratch the surface. All in all Devil’s Candy reads like a richly detailed shounen manga with all kinds of devils, high school and the occasional fights.
Our protagonist is Kazu, is a small, lonely devil boy who decides to frankenstein himself another monster together as his biology project. This absolutely has nothing to do with the fact that he seems to be living all alone in a huge mansion. Except, well, it wasn’t only Kazu who decided to create a girl for his biology class and a fight soon breaks out between creators and creations in the school. As Kazu and newborn Pandora navigate through school they also take part in a fashion show and learn a bit more about Kazu’s friends and classmates.
The first chapter left me with a lot of questions and I wasn’t entirely on board with the story and the characters yet, but the rest of the book turned out to be super fun and now I find myself invested in wanting to learn more about the characters, especially Hitomi the fashionista cyclops girl. And I am really interested in learning more about how using “brains” to build anything - especially another living autonom beings - works and what this means for their own mental and other capacities. In between the chapters the authors share little tidbits about the world, some of it sounds like utter nonsense but they also sometimes drop hints about characters.
As always, I have to praise the authors of any webcomic, it takes a lot of work, sweat, love and perseverance as webcomics are often done on the side, next to full time jobs. And it is great to see more and more titles becoming available as published volumes as well. This volume collects chapters 1 to 3 and the extras seem to be the same as found in the webcomic but as far as I can tell the character profiles and the author narrated extra tidbits are new for this version.
Devil’s Candy is known for it’s extremely detailed and intricate panels. No doubt, reading the first volume took me much longer than reading a regular manga or comic would have, it is easy to get lost in the background details, and the style makes you want to get lost every time. This can sometimes result in pages that feel a bit overcrowded, but I feel that this was only an issue in chapter one. After that it felt that the artists found a great balance between detailed panels and changing them up for more character focused close ups when the dialogue or the action needed.
The world building is very rich, and the first volume only seems to scratch the surface. All in all Devil’s Candy reads like a richly detailed shounen manga with all kinds of devils, high school and the occasional fights.
Our protagonist is Kazu, is a small, lonely devil boy who decides to frankenstein himself another monster together as his biology project. This absolutely has nothing to do with the fact that he seems to be living all alone in a huge mansion. Except, well, it wasn’t only Kazu who decided to create a girl for his biology class and a fight soon breaks out between creators and creations in the school. As Kazu and newborn Pandora navigate through school they also take part in a fashion show and learn a bit more about Kazu’s friends and classmates.
The first chapter left me with a lot of questions and I wasn’t entirely on board with the story and the characters yet, but the rest of the book turned out to be super fun and now I find myself invested in wanting to learn more about the characters, especially Hitomi the fashionista cyclops girl. And I am really interested in learning more about how using “brains” to build anything - especially another living autonom beings - works and what this means for their own mental and other capacities. In between the chapters the authors share little tidbits about the world, some of it sounds like utter nonsense but they also sometimes drop hints about characters.
July 26, 2022
The idea in the concept behind this graphic novel attracted my attention though I would’ve liked more detail explanation of the world in more detail on the characters are just felt very glossed over the story was cute and fun and interesting and what you did get the characters I liked but I would’ve liked more in depth I’d have to say I’m kind of interested in reading the rest of the series I know there’s one more I don’t know how many more or if they’ll be any more after that I’d have to say it was a cute average read but nothing more than that.
July 11, 2023
I enjoyed this quick read. I liked the parts where that teacher gave us background info about the things that had happened and I had obviously missed. I loved Kazu and Nemo. And thr highlights for me were finding out who Kazus parents were. And also Hitomi NOT giving up her hands for eyes. It was a good thing Kazu created pandora, she defeated the threats and modeled wonderful dresses.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
July 21, 2021
A mad scientist odd couple high school original English manga. It is entirely possible this is not the story and style for me, given this was a successful webcomic, but I had a difficult time making it through this one. I feel like a lot of the character relationships and development are just assumed to make room for more action scenes but the problem with this is that while the art is very detailed, that detail gets muddy and crisp and makes it difficult to tell what actually is happening in the action. The stakes and low, the stories and silly, and instead of feeling fun it just felt like a bit of a chore to read. There was the feel of the progression of a story, but none of it seemed to matter and the characters weren't fleshed out well enough and the gimmicks weren't interesting enough to keep my interest.
**Thanks to the creators, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
**Thanks to the creators, publisher, and NetGalley for a free copy in exchange for an honest review.
March 30, 2022
Had kind of a helluva boss vibe
June 3, 2023
so cute! the characters are so sweet i love them all (especially nemo) also principal elliot is so 😫
January 28, 2024
I LOVE THE ART STYLE AND THE CHARACTERS! READING THE SECOND ON RN, RECOMMEND READING AND WORTH BUYING! :D
September 2, 2024
Was given a free copy last month at a comic convention. Wasn’t a fan
May 24, 2025
I loved this so much!!! The plot was AMAZING 5/5 would recommend!! I’m planning on getting the second one too!!
June 10, 2021
The cover looks amazing and that's what attracted me to this graphic novel. However once I started reading it, it just didn't hold my attention.
I received this arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
I received this arc from netgalley in exchange for my honest review.
April 23, 2023
Fun and with cute art! 😊
May 6, 2021
Thank you NetGalley and Viz Media for a free ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Devil's Candy is a delight to the eyes, but although I loved the character design, general expressiveness of the art, and paneling, I didn't quite connect with the characters in this first volume. A lot of world building elements and characters were introduced but weren't developed as much as I had hoped they would be. I found myself following the main cast on their adventure, but by the end of this first volume, they still felt like strangers. There were bits of personality sprinkled throughout, but I also wish the characters exhibited more agency. I also didn't feel like the world was grounded, but I hope that with more volumes, these elements can be explored more.
(I know this is also available as a free webcomic online, and my opinions in this review are of this book as the first volume in a series. I had only read the first chapter of the webcomic online, and I stopped for the same reasons listed above.)
I really love the art, and I'm still rooting for the characters, so I hope to continue this series, and I hope there will be deeper world and character development in subsequent volumes.
Devil's Candy is a delight to the eyes, but although I loved the character design, general expressiveness of the art, and paneling, I didn't quite connect with the characters in this first volume. A lot of world building elements and characters were introduced but weren't developed as much as I had hoped they would be. I found myself following the main cast on their adventure, but by the end of this first volume, they still felt like strangers. There were bits of personality sprinkled throughout, but I also wish the characters exhibited more agency. I also didn't feel like the world was grounded, but I hope that with more volumes, these elements can be explored more.
(I know this is also available as a free webcomic online, and my opinions in this review are of this book as the first volume in a series. I had only read the first chapter of the webcomic online, and I stopped for the same reasons listed above.)
I really love the art, and I'm still rooting for the characters, so I hope to continue this series, and I hope there will be deeper world and character development in subsequent volumes.
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May 8, 2021Note: I accessed a digital review copy of this book through Edelweiss.
June 25, 2021
Instead of a boy meets girl premise, Devil's Candy features a boy makes girl premise. Frankenstein and his monster, if Frankenstein were a school-age scientist and the monster is a cute girl who starts gaining sentience and whose role in their creator's life (creature? bodyguard? girlfriend?) is under scrutiny in a manga-inspired world where everyone is either a devil or a monster.. The art is lovely, but the panels are so jam-packed that it felt like I expended a lot of effort to read. The premise is simple, but the amount of characters brought in defeats the simplicity. The end-of-chapter explainers for small details in each chapter also brings forth a sense of "tell, not show" that feels like overkill in a graphic novel. I'm sure readers who enjoy creepy-cute monsters would like this, but the pace of the storytelling and the panel claustrophobia makes it hard to love. The bonus chapter (with the least speech bubbles) was probably the part of the book I liked the most. (I received an ARC of Devil's Candy from the publisher via Netgalley in exchange for my honest opinion.)
June 20, 2022
Honestly, it’s super refreshing. A lot of manga and anime based around high schoolers (or younger, even) will shove fan service at you left and right. But! Not this. It was super fun to read, and I’m very excited for what’s to come with the series. Love Kazu!! My only negative is that this book reads right to left instead of left to right, which is super frustrating in a manga title.
May 19, 2023
the art is really cute but there’s A LOT on the pages to look at which can come across messy. it also read a lot younger than YA to me but that’s not a bad thing, just not what I was expecting. the story is told in a episodic format so there’s no real plot just a bunch of monsters getting into situations at their school lol.
June 13, 2021
This book was delightfully spooky and fun. It's your classic highschool drama but everything is horror flavored. Very cute, very fun.
August 30, 2022
When we gaze in the mirror,
The creatures we see
Have ghoulish features
We accepted with glee.
Claws to tear and wings to soar,
Teeth to bite and horns to gore.
Bright shining eyes,
To see in the night
A long whipping tale
To give all a fright.
From the givers own body,
The treasures did flow,
So that all of the devils
Could prosper and grow.
And once he had given
His parts away,
He knew that the world
Would not go astray.
But before he departed
This heavenly hell,
He turned his head
And bid us all farewell.
And what did we see as our tears did fall?
Why, a strange little thing, hardly devil at all.
Listen, I just adored this silly manga akin to monster high but with much more grotesque monsters that even grown-ups can enjoy. This story had the same elements that made me love the children’s books by Laura Ellen Anderson, Amelia Fang and the Barbaric Ball. I just adore the creepy-crawly, yet cozy, vibes that both of these stories share. I’d also like to note that this Manga reads from left to right like a traditional book and I’m guessing it’s because the story is written in manga-style but not produced and published in Japan. Feel free to correct me if I am wrong.
I love the color palette (as in traditional manga this one is done in black and white besides the first page and cover that gives you a sample of the color palette) and art style so much that I went ahead and searched up other works Rem has done and discovered she also illustrated the Soulless: The Manga, Vol. 1 which is one of my favorite fantasy series in novel form so I’m quite excited to pick those up. There are only two volumes of Devil’s Candy out but it was originally a webcomic so I’m hoping there will be more forthcoming and that they will continue to be as delightful as this one was.
May 26, 2021
I received an ARC of this title from Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.
OVERALL:
Devil’s Candy 1 is a fun and spooky series opener. A manga in the horror, fantasy, and school life genres, I would recommend this title for older teens+. The artwork is packed full of striking, gruesome visuals and tons of action to keep the reader engaged as the world and characters are introduced. Interesting premise with a refreshingly progressive lens.
SUMMARY:
In Devil’s Candy 1 we meet devils Kazu and Nemo as they complete a biology experiment and bring to life a girl named Pandora. Kazu shows Pandora the ropes at his high school, Hemlock Heart Academy, which is attended by students of all the devil races. Even though she has just been “born,” Pandora learns and develops her own personality quickly as the students battle runaway science experiments, ghosts, even participate in a deadly fashion show.
CHARACTERS:
Kazu, the main character, is a rich, lonely kid (devil) who creates Pandora from an implied need for connection. Abandoned by his busy celebrity parents, one would expect Kazu to be a selfish, privileged jerk, but he isn’t. He asserts that Pandora is a person, not an object, and should get an education. He is empathetic and encouraging to his friends, and functions as the moral center of the story.
Pandora is introduced as a blank slate, albeit one who quickly gains personality as she grows and learns. The main draw of the series, aside from the great aesthetic, will be to see how Pandora develops as a character.
WORLDBUILDING:
In this title, the reader is dumped into the world of Hemlock Heart Academy with little introduction. Exposition is explained to Pandora, who, as a newcomer, serves as the audience’s avatar. Even so, much of the information about the world and its characters is delivered in fun bite-sized notes at the end of each chapter. This helps the reader (eventually) understand what is going on while keeping the pacing of the story fast and action-packed.
PLOT:
As mentioned above, the pacing of this volume is very fast, with plenty of action scenes. As a series opener, this volume does a good job immersing the reader in the world and introducing the characters, motivations, and potential conflicts to come. It is noted a few times that Hemlock Heart is the only school that welcomes all races of devils, a position that will no doubt be a source of interesting characters and engaging storylines in future titles.
OVERALL:
Devil’s Candy 1 is a fun and spooky series opener. A manga in the horror, fantasy, and school life genres, I would recommend this title for older teens+. The artwork is packed full of striking, gruesome visuals and tons of action to keep the reader engaged as the world and characters are introduced. Interesting premise with a refreshingly progressive lens.
SUMMARY:
In Devil’s Candy 1 we meet devils Kazu and Nemo as they complete a biology experiment and bring to life a girl named Pandora. Kazu shows Pandora the ropes at his high school, Hemlock Heart Academy, which is attended by students of all the devil races. Even though she has just been “born,” Pandora learns and develops her own personality quickly as the students battle runaway science experiments, ghosts, even participate in a deadly fashion show.
CHARACTERS:
Kazu, the main character, is a rich, lonely kid (devil) who creates Pandora from an implied need for connection. Abandoned by his busy celebrity parents, one would expect Kazu to be a selfish, privileged jerk, but he isn’t. He asserts that Pandora is a person, not an object, and should get an education. He is empathetic and encouraging to his friends, and functions as the moral center of the story.
Pandora is introduced as a blank slate, albeit one who quickly gains personality as she grows and learns. The main draw of the series, aside from the great aesthetic, will be to see how Pandora develops as a character.
WORLDBUILDING:
In this title, the reader is dumped into the world of Hemlock Heart Academy with little introduction. Exposition is explained to Pandora, who, as a newcomer, serves as the audience’s avatar. Even so, much of the information about the world and its characters is delivered in fun bite-sized notes at the end of each chapter. This helps the reader (eventually) understand what is going on while keeping the pacing of the story fast and action-packed.
PLOT:
As mentioned above, the pacing of this volume is very fast, with plenty of action scenes. As a series opener, this volume does a good job immersing the reader in the world and introducing the characters, motivations, and potential conflicts to come. It is noted a few times that Hemlock Heart is the only school that welcomes all races of devils, a position that will no doubt be a source of interesting characters and engaging storylines in future titles.
September 7, 2021
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher, VIZ for sending me a digital copy in exchange for an honest review.
Devil's Candy Vol 1 is the first collection of Bikkuri and REM's Webtoon of the same name. Kazu, a devil, may have been too ambitious with his latest class project - making a human girl. Apart from the whole bringing her to life thing, Kazu has no idea how to look after Pandora, leading to some very weird adventures.
Pandora is quiet, protective of Kazu and a bit of a mystery. I'm not sure what I think of her to be honest?
This has some horror elements so please avoid it if you don't like blood, action (fighting) violence, body parts being added or removed, weird scientists or monsters.
Kazu is cute and a bit clueless, but I think his friendly (exasperating) banter with Nemo is a fun contrast to the sometimes super serious world. Nemo is unafraid to tell Kazu to pull his head in, or talk his own intellect up.
I really enjoyed seeing REM's artwork again after loving her work in Soulless last month. She balanced expression, environments and movements so well.
Bikkuri also has some funny author insert pages to educate readers on the finer points of the supernatural world at the Academy Kazu attends, plus the other characters. VIZ have included character sketches and design notes from the pair - it's interesting to see their differing thoughts on the main crew.
This one gets a 2 finger guns from me - I really enjoyed it and will pick up the next volume.
Devil's Candy Vol 1 is the first collection of Bikkuri and REM's Webtoon of the same name. Kazu, a devil, may have been too ambitious with his latest class project - making a human girl. Apart from the whole bringing her to life thing, Kazu has no idea how to look after Pandora, leading to some very weird adventures.
Pandora is quiet, protective of Kazu and a bit of a mystery. I'm not sure what I think of her to be honest?
This has some horror elements so please avoid it if you don't like blood, action (fighting) violence, body parts being added or removed, weird scientists or monsters.
Kazu is cute and a bit clueless, but I think his friendly (exasperating) banter with Nemo is a fun contrast to the sometimes super serious world. Nemo is unafraid to tell Kazu to pull his head in, or talk his own intellect up.
I really enjoyed seeing REM's artwork again after loving her work in Soulless last month. She balanced expression, environments and movements so well.
Bikkuri also has some funny author insert pages to educate readers on the finer points of the supernatural world at the Academy Kazu attends, plus the other characters. VIZ have included character sketches and design notes from the pair - it's interesting to see their differing thoughts on the main crew.
This one gets a 2 finger guns from me - I really enjoyed it and will pick up the next volume.
May 9, 2025
Read through volume 3 at time of posting this review.
This is a fun series that I'd recommend to middle-grade readers, in particular. A fun art-style and school setting reminiscient of early 2000's Nickelodeon cartoons. Despite being 'monsters,' this graphic novel is full of relatability for a younger audience struggling with finding themselves, fitting in, and general school hijinks.
As the series progresses, the inclusion of the overarching villians adds more depth, and the characters remind me of a more PG-version of Helluva Boss (I would definitely recommend this series of readers looking for a graphic with a similar vibe!). I also love that each character really gets time to shine.
Overall, one issue I have with this story is the overall DENSENESS. Each page is jam-full of text, and the lore-drop explanations of info between each chapter is entirely overwhelming. Though it's fun to learn more, I think most of the info is self-explanatory through concept clues, and this would better be saved for online extras or a guide-type companion piece.
As well, the volumes tend to jump around a lot and tackle a lot of mini stories, and by volume 3, it feels like we're finally getting a small hint at the bigger story. I'd love for more of the plot to be established earlier on in the first or second volumes, as there's a lot going on.
Overall, I think the story's a lot of fun, and I'm interested in hearing the characters' stories. I'll be continuing this series, and would recommend to others.
This is a fun series that I'd recommend to middle-grade readers, in particular. A fun art-style and school setting reminiscient of early 2000's Nickelodeon cartoons. Despite being 'monsters,' this graphic novel is full of relatability for a younger audience struggling with finding themselves, fitting in, and general school hijinks.
As the series progresses, the inclusion of the overarching villians adds more depth, and the characters remind me of a more PG-version of Helluva Boss (I would definitely recommend this series of readers looking for a graphic with a similar vibe!). I also love that each character really gets time to shine.
Overall, one issue I have with this story is the overall DENSENESS. Each page is jam-full of text, and the lore-drop explanations of info between each chapter is entirely overwhelming. Though it's fun to learn more, I think most of the info is self-explanatory through concept clues, and this would better be saved for online extras or a guide-type companion piece.
As well, the volumes tend to jump around a lot and tackle a lot of mini stories, and by volume 3, it feels like we're finally getting a small hint at the bigger story. I'd love for more of the plot to be established earlier on in the first or second volumes, as there's a lot going on.
Overall, I think the story's a lot of fun, and I'm interested in hearing the characters' stories. I'll be continuing this series, and would recommend to others.
November 8, 2024
3,5 ⭐️
Devil's candy nous promet des démons en tout genre et l'on est servi.
On nous présente cet univers avec une scène digne des histoires Halloweenesques, rappelant la créature de Frankeinstein.
Nous sommes donc dans le monde des démons où l'on suit les (mes)aventures de Kazu.
Étudiant un peu naïf et féru de sciences, il a comme devoirs, pour ses cours, de créer et donner vie à une créature.
Ainsi "naît" Pandora. Créature qui a ses yeux est autant un démon que les autres et à qui il veut donner le meilleur que ce soit sur le plan de l'éducation ou de la découverte du monde qui l'entoure.
L'histoire se passe principalement au sein de l'école des démons où l'on va rencontrer les amis de Kazu et bien sûr certains démons moins sympathiques.
Avec ce premier tome on nous présente les personnages principaux tels que Kazu, Pandora, Nemo ou Hitomi et je trouve qu'on arrive à cerner leur personnalité qui sont assez distinctes malgré le peu de temps passé avec eux. On a envie de connaître la suite, surtout pour Pandora qui commence à montrer un peu plus de son individualité sur la fin du tome. Et pour qui on nous promet une destinée fascinante !
En bref, un manga sympa, avec beaucoup d'actions, de l'humour et un univers qui laisse entrevoir beaucoup de possibilités. J'aime beaucoup les dessins qui nous plongent complètement dans ce monde de démons.
J'espère que la suite, que je lirai avec plaisir, sera moins rapide dans la succession de ses chapitres et développera un peu plus les personnages nous permettant de mieux les connaître ainsi que leur histoire.
Âge conseillé 10 +
Présence de langage très familier.
Devil's candy nous promet des démons en tout genre et l'on est servi.
On nous présente cet univers avec une scène digne des histoires Halloweenesques, rappelant la créature de Frankeinstein.
Nous sommes donc dans le monde des démons où l'on suit les (mes)aventures de Kazu.
Étudiant un peu naïf et féru de sciences, il a comme devoirs, pour ses cours, de créer et donner vie à une créature.
Ainsi "naît" Pandora. Créature qui a ses yeux est autant un démon que les autres et à qui il veut donner le meilleur que ce soit sur le plan de l'éducation ou de la découverte du monde qui l'entoure.
L'histoire se passe principalement au sein de l'école des démons où l'on va rencontrer les amis de Kazu et bien sûr certains démons moins sympathiques.
Avec ce premier tome on nous présente les personnages principaux tels que Kazu, Pandora, Nemo ou Hitomi et je trouve qu'on arrive à cerner leur personnalité qui sont assez distinctes malgré le peu de temps passé avec eux. On a envie de connaître la suite, surtout pour Pandora qui commence à montrer un peu plus de son individualité sur la fin du tome. Et pour qui on nous promet une destinée fascinante !
En bref, un manga sympa, avec beaucoup d'actions, de l'humour et un univers qui laisse entrevoir beaucoup de possibilités. J'aime beaucoup les dessins qui nous plongent complètement dans ce monde de démons.
J'espère que la suite, que je lirai avec plaisir, sera moins rapide dans la succession de ses chapitres et développera un peu plus les personnages nous permettant de mieux les connaître ainsi que leur histoire.
Âge conseillé 10 +
Présence de langage très familier.
May 22, 2021
Thanks to VIZ & NetGalley for the early copy in exchange for an honest review.
I was very much looking forward to this webcomic to be released in print format. I had not experienced it as a webcomic so this was exciting for me. It looked so intriguing to me and I was not disappointed. I love when the norm or what is expected from titles or descriptions and characters is not what it actually becomes and there is a different take on it. Which is the case for Devil's Candy. A universe full of devils and daemons and scientific inquiry that also touches on the importance of being true to oneself.
It is refreshing to see a graphic novel that focuses on more than just a battle scene or a romance arc. It explores elements of learning to love oneself for what they have and they have the alternate strong female characters and in the case of Kazu a weaker male character who is still useful and helpful. And not resentful at all at being the weaker one to the female characters.
I love the school setting and the teachers who seem to be there but also let the students do whatever they want, which results in explosions and disasters caused by said students.
I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
I was very much looking forward to this webcomic to be released in print format. I had not experienced it as a webcomic so this was exciting for me. It looked so intriguing to me and I was not disappointed. I love when the norm or what is expected from titles or descriptions and characters is not what it actually becomes and there is a different take on it. Which is the case for Devil's Candy. A universe full of devils and daemons and scientific inquiry that also touches on the importance of being true to oneself.
It is refreshing to see a graphic novel that focuses on more than just a battle scene or a romance arc. It explores elements of learning to love oneself for what they have and they have the alternate strong female characters and in the case of Kazu a weaker male character who is still useful and helpful. And not resentful at all at being the weaker one to the female characters.
I love the school setting and the teachers who seem to be there but also let the students do whatever they want, which results in explosions and disasters caused by said students.
I can't wait to see what happens next in this series.
April 2, 2024
I need to review all the manga that I've read because I keep losing track of which ones I've read.... anyway this one is my first 5 star manga that I'm reviewing, and it is wholly deserving of it. What to say... it was simply a delight to read. The characters are larger than life, very well thought-out, and incredibly adorable to top it all off. The plot is questionable at all times, and you never know just what to expect. Each panel is packed with personality and small details that forced me to hide my chuckle while I was reading this in the library. The world feels so compelling and it seems like such a fun place to exist, despite the rampant and nonchalant violence. It feels like Hogwarts but the characters are little Devils with mischief in their blood. Oftentimes I would have to resist the urge to take a screenshot because my phone was dying and I convinced myself that I would reread it anyway at home. Looking forward to more fun and frenzy in the rest of the series!
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