Hana to Akuma

In the beginning, before I even read the book, I first looked upon the cover. Yes, I judge books by the covers and I am guilty but, that is how books draw me in. The cover was interesting and seemed....innocent yet devilish based on the characters facial expression. The cover fit in well with the title, so I said sure why not.
While reading: In the beginning I felt like I was reading a childish book based on the plot it was given. It was an interesting point of view and yet, I still continued reading to see how Hana would grow to be. I had a feeling she would be naive based on her juvenile stage but the interactions with Vivi were not as predictable as I thought would be. I enjoyed the little situations that came across their path and I found myself rooting for them when new problems arise. Little did I know that I was starting to grow attached to the characters.
Finished: The ending was beautiful. I will not lie, tears were shed. The ending fit in perfectly but to me, it seemed a bit rushed. I wanted to see more of Hana in that stage of life, but I also liked the bittersweet ending. It felt like....it was fitting. And even when I wanted the ending to be a bit longer, its due to my selfish needs for the plot to not end.
Conclusion: Very lovely manga. I enjoyed it. I would reccommend this manga to those who enjoy symbolism, devilish people, and innocent love.

I really loved this manga and I've read a lot but this one was great. The drawing was different but in a good way. The story was fun as well. My favorite was Eleanor!!

This manga is not for people who want happy end, or deserved happyness. Its abaout the truth of living, and the sadness being immortal.
But the last part is not tru. they are not sad. they are proud they are tresure the time, the memmories.
I think This is the path, that most people can't go. They wanted to change the rules. not accepting the truth. and that is the biggest mistake.
I give a best score because i learn something from this manga, and i will tresure it. Until i die. :)

I usually like stories that have a strong focus on supernatural elements, but this manga felt very hollow and contrived to me. The female lead, Hana, was very annoying to me, and the love that developed between her and Vivi felt unnatural (and, to be honest, very creepy given that Hana is only 14, and acts in a very immature fashion). Many of the aspects of the plot that move their relationship along clearly happened for that sole purpose - it doesn't feel very fleshed out or natural. The manga also goes out of its way to repeat certain elements over and over (like Vivi causing flowers to wilt by touching them), and after a while, I was just like....OKAY, I get it.

The artwork was also very mediocre to me, and I would have liked Vivi to look a little more impressive or bad-ass (or at least have decently sized wings in his demon form).

I read this manga on a sick day and it was so sweet!

The characters are slightly stereotypical; the innocent and cute protagonist, the cold-hearted love interest, the comic relief, etc. However, the formula definitely works here. It is probably one of the shoujo-iest shoujo manga I've read in a long time, and I'm happy with that.

The story is also slightly formulaic, with a "forbidden" romance blooming between a demon and a human. Yet, I love the way that the premise not-so-subtly creates rifts between the characters in a natural way.

It was such an adorable love story that just shows that love will always win, even if it appears to disappear.

I definitely recommend for anyone who wants a sweet and fluffy read, that is good for any rainy day.

I honestly have no clue why this manga has such a high rating when there's so much wrong with it. Since all the reviews were basically "this manga is perfect, 10/10" I decided to write a review of my own.

Hana to Akuma is the story of a demon coming to the human world and adopting a young human girl and raising her. This is a love story between the two. My immediate reaction: gross. Apparently I'm the only one who seems to have a problem with a father figure developing romantic feelings for the girl he raised and vice versa. I find it disgusting. Forgive me for not having a thing for wife husbandry or Electra complexes.

If you're fine with father-daughter incest (I don't care if they're not related by blood; it's still basically incest), then go ahead. You should know, however, that the romance is reeeeeeeeeeeeeeally drawn out. One doesn't realize their feelings until the late 30s or early 40s chapters, and the other doesn't realize until chapter 47. Out of 58. While you see their relationship throughout all of those chapters, they already love each other, so you don't really see any development in that aspect. You just see them already having a close relationship. It basically reminds me of my fanfiction: I suck at writing romance development so I just say "here, timeline skip. During that time they fell in love." Even I know that's crap writing.

Then there's the characters. Pretty stereotypical. One's a really dark character who only shows his soft side to one person. A womanizer. A woman who tames the womanizer. Then of course there's Hana. Oh, Hana. She has to be one of the stupidest characters I have ever encountered. I read the manga "Naruto", and I have to say that this girl is dumber than Naruto Uzumaki. NARUTO UZUMAKI. That's a feat right there. You can't say it's because she's fourteen because when I was fourteen I wasn't anywhere NEAR that idiotic. I don't care if characters acknowledge that she's stupid; it's still annoying as heck.

Despite all this, I did enjoy the manga. For enjoyment, I'd probably give it a 7, though overall, considering the story, art, characters and wife husbandry/Electra complex, I'm going to have to give it a 6. Still, despite the low rating, I will say that I don't regret reading this. Except for the ending. I read the ending and was like, "WTF just happened?"

I don't care what anyone says, this manga deserves 10/10.

It's a supernatural romcom manga that really delivers a precious little story. Hana, a human baby, is abandoned outside Vivi's (a demon) castle and he take her in. The story is centred around Hana being 14 years of age, whilst the demon, still in a handsome 20 year old body is in fact 200. Mishaps arise and love spirals out of control as the two come to terms with their true feelings. Sure, it might seem a bit iffy in terms of the characters ages and it slightly verges on lolicon. But, hey! The mangaka even takes the piss out of that, leaving sly digs here and there. The wonderful thing about this story is that it's very light hearted humour and still gives a deep romantic aura. The story pans throughout Hana's whole life and leaves the reader with a sense of loss and, yet, fulfilment (when you read it, you'll understand what i mean).

It's heart-wrenching ending made me sob. Normally when i read this in reviews it puts me off a little, as I hate getting emotionally attached to stories, but this was just so beautifully preserved. You couldn't ask for a more perfect ending for such a beautiful story.

So split on this. On the one hand, there were some super adorable moments that really made me WANT to love it. And, I'm not gonna lie, I shed a few tears here and there. But... let's be honest, it's a romance between a girl and her non-biological father. It's basically a how-to guide for child abuse and grooming. I cannot, in good conscience, ignore that big fat elephant.

Look, there are some pretty creeptastic pairings in anime and manga, and it's just par for the course to some degree. You've got age gaps that are treated like nothing special, relationships between students and teachers, even incest is sometimes treated like something romantic. Okay, fine. But you can't combine all of those things into one. That's just too much. And while Hana might be "14" through the majority of the story, she looks, acts, and is treated like she's 7. It's just fucking wrong and not okay.

Okay, I guess I've gotten that off my chest. Now I can admit that I actually enjoyed reading it despite myself. If you took the romance out, it'd be a super sweet story about a little girl helping a really evil guy find his nice side. That's not so bad, and that's what I ended up pretending it was. The characters--especially the supporting characters--lacked much depth and didn't grow a hell of a lot, but they were still super lovable. Hana especially was just... ugh, I love her, the poor thing. Not a great heroine by any means, but a sweet character that made me smile a lot. Toni, too, the poor guy. Basically, I love all the abuse victims in this story. Because that's what they are. I want to save them from the wretched fate that is Vivi.

Hana to Akuma is a manga that can be put under, in my opinion, the romance and supernatural genre. If you like demon x human stories, this one is definitely for you. The art is fantastic, from the characters to the background and everything, it's flawless. If you like mangas with characters of different personalities, hana to akuma offers a wide variety of characters, whether its human or demon, there will be always someone you will adore and like. :D

OVERALL, really good!

The story really did left a scar to my heart. I felt heart pains reading this manga although it kind of have that corny setting to it. I liked the cheesiness and innocent approach of the heroine and in addition to that, the hero is that dumb kind of tsundere hottie-a bad boy demon image.

The art was not that perfect. It’s kind of old but still decent.

The characters were all amazingly drawn and crafted. Each of them serves their roles very well. The humour and innocent romance were there.

This is something that will really appeal to those who fancy supernatural romance involving demons and humans.

I love fantasy themed stories and Hana to Akuma has been able to give me more than that.

It is not a manga that is too complicated and is too in length in the speeches the characters are given. It is easy to understand and braids together great storyline, good humor and fantasy.

Even the ending (no spoilers, don't worry) is a good one. I must admit though that I had to read it twice to feel this way.

If demons existed, I'd like to be a part of that mansion. XD

Story - 9
Although this manga is one of a human-demon relationship/bond, it is a relationship that is so pure and heartwarming. Something I truly loved is how the manga comes full circle, and we get to follow Hana’s life from infancy to old age through well-paced and placed time-gaps. It also shows the hardships that come with the fragility of the human life as it compares to an immortal, and allows the reader to truly feel both love and loss. It includes both drama and comedy that is properly balanced. The reason I gave the story such a high rating is because it wasn’t one that is typically expected for manga that depicts a human-demon relationship (e.g, smut).

Characters - 9
I’m a sucker for tsundere male characters, which Vivi can be at times. We see the main character, Vivi, who found Hana when she was only an infant who he chose to raise. Vivi goes from being one of the most feared, ruthless demon lords, to being a gentle and kind caregiver and best friend who cherishes Hana with all of his heart. Hana is a likeable character, unlike most female leads we see in shoujo mangas. Although she can be similarly naive and dense when it comes to love, it’s understandable rather than frustrating, since Hana is only a child throughout most of the story. We see her develop over the course of her life, follow her as she grows from a little girl to a young woman. Supporting characters are likeable as well, such as Vivi’s best friend, Felton, the chivalrous pervert.

Art- 7
The art is pretty standard and nothing truly stands out. Nonetheless, I liked the look of the settings and characters.

Enjoyment - 9
I truly loved this manga, and the likelihood of re-reading the manga is high. It’s hard to find manga that make you feel and truly experience a wide range of emotions, both laughter, and tears. I had a difficult time putting it down, as I wanted to continue reading it.

Overall - 9

This has a very interesting story. On the surface it might just look like a typical shojou manga but the plot if far form typical and it is hilarious at the same time.

Wow I think i have hit a real jackpot her. Hana's actions and Vivi's responses are supper funny

It is a very good read so don't hesitate to try it.

Hana to Akuma seems like it has no plot and that it would just be another silly story about a girl and a demon but once you really get into it you can't get out.

I for one am really picky about the quality of a manga's artwork. If it's not good I won't read it. The attention to detail in the clothes and some of the characters like Lucifer is really great.

However, what really makes this story stand out are two very key components named Hana and Vivi. They have made me laugh, cry and scream at the computer screen for the either series. This is possibly the only manga that I have every cried at the end of because the ending was beautiful and I was sad that it was over.

This is a great manga for anyone to read no matter what style you prefer!

Gave a 10 for everything :D

Story is very nice as not everything went all happily-ever-after.There were the ups and downs of the story which made me,the reader alittle emotional.I really loved it.

The art is very good and the quality was there thru all the chapters!

The characters were all unique in their own ways and even the demons were all bishies and bishoujos.

The ending really made my tears stream to my cheeks but they were very very nice and i really like how even though they couldn't be together forever,her heart was still with him and they even had children!!!And spoiler*-The children were bishies :)

Such a beautiful manga! I just got through reading it and I'm about to read it again! this manga is just epic epic epic! I just... there is really no other way to describe it other than a beautifully executed love story between a Demon and his Human :)... or perhaps a human and her demon? XD the choice is yours!

Hana To Akuma is your average lovey dovey manga.

The story starts off with a human girl who lives with a direct descendent of the demon king. 14 years prior to the story, the human girl, Hana, was found left on the streets, and upon destiny, the demon king's descendent, Vivi, found her on the street and decided to raise her. As time move on, Hana begins to grow attach to Vivi. Always trying to stay by his side, and try to pick flowers for him, even though the flower wilt when a demon touches it. This made Vivi think that if he ever touched Hana, she would wilt too. [The literal translation for Hana is "flower"] So he always tries to distant himself from her. All in all the story is basically a love relationship with a demon and a human with a comedy twist in it and entertaining side stories.

The character development isn't really that good, but overall it's basically your average anime setting. Hana is your typical dense, oblivious main character, while Vivi is your stoic type who hides he's true emotion most of the time. The art is pretty good for a manga, but I can't say that I love it.

I actually enjoy this manga. It was sweet and cute and it's something to read when your in the mood to read a light romance manga. It's not overly dramatic like some manga. Compare to Ouran High School Host Club, Hana to Akuma is nothing. That was harsh but the point is that this manga is a very light romance with a little comedy to it. Personally this manga would be something I read when i have nothing else to read. But don't let this comment affect your reading. This manga is great.

Well all in all, this manga is readable, and I hope you enjoy it to the very least.


-Serey

Most people who review or read reviews tend to be fans of whichever given piece of work, so I don't expect a lot of people to appreciate this. But regardless, these are my thoughts after fully reading Hana to Akuma.

The premise itself is simple. Demon comes to earth. Demon finds child. Demon raises child. Demon and child proceed to get together.

If one part of this doesn't seem fitting, then congratulations, you're a human being with a healthy outlook on what sort of relationship is moral or not, and have a decent idea of the age and conditions needed for a person to have a knowledgeable opinion on love and responsibility of making such a decision.

Unfortunately, the author of this work (as well as many fans) does not share these qualities.

Let me get something out of the way first, for whoever hasn't already stopped reading. I'm a hopeless sap. I'm a romantic at heart. I go out of my way to find and read romantic manga, feel-good stories, happy endings, etc. They're what I mostly like to read, because they represent the sort of ideal happy-ending that I know is impossible for real life to achieve.

Because of this, I could not truly hate Hana no Akuma. Despite it's many (and there are many) flaws, I could not stop myself from getting drawn in, at least to a decent degree. That is why my score is even as high as it is. Considering how deeply troubling the rest of my impression of this work is, a 3 is much higher than I want to give it.

Anyway, as I said, the author does not seem to understand how deeply unsettling and even outright creepy his work is.

It's an ode to pedophilia and incest, thinly disguised with terrible excuses and bad explanations. Hana is no older than 14 when Vivi begins making romantic overtures and eventually realizes his feelings for her. Vivi who, as it happens, is also 200 years old. That might sound like a fantastical number so I'll disregard that. For the purposes of understanding this story, Vivi is an adult. His exact age doesn't matter. He's a fully grown adult, already completely established as person before Hana was even born.


There is an argument to be made about relationships with a big age gap. After all, age is just a number after a certain point. That is true, of course, but 14 is NOT that number. Not even close. What the hell. To anyone reading, forget that this is a drama manga for just a second and bring to your mind the last 14 year old kid you happened to see. Does that seem like a person capable of making decisions and life-choices, never mind deciding commitments with 200 year old demons who find themselves attracted to their adopted daughter?

The series tries to fool itself and us with the whole '3 year time skip' thing, but it doesn't succeed. All the feelings already exist, all the characters know what's going on. Hell, by this point they've shared several actual kisses, most of them initiated by the older man between them. No one is fooled.


Which brings me to my second point. Incest. True, they are not related by blood. It's technically safe. That's not the point. Vivi raised Hana. He found her when she was a baby. Hana's earliest memories were of him. He taught her to speak, to walk, to run, to dress. He was there for all phases in her life. He was, for all intents and purposes, her father.


Even the romantic in me could not help but cringe at regular intervals at seeing this play out. When I stopped to consider it it made my stomach churn, if just by its implications.


It's a huge shame, too. The first several chapters, before even the tiniest hint of romantic interest, the manga is at its best. When Hana and Vivi are nothing more than father and daughter, the series hits a level of effortless quality that no amount of cheap drama gags will ever bring it. The entire storyline could have been based on the love a father shares with his daughter, biological or not, but no because this is manga and we need to have romance between the leads, damn it!

The manga could have been something truly inspiring if it didn't fight so hard to stick to conventions and appeal to the very niche crowd that seems to like softcore pedophilia (Oh, sorry. Is 'loli' the right term?) coupled with incest.

There is also the fact that Hana's deep obsession and almost physical dependence on Vivi, would, in real life, be considered actual cause for worry and require the help of professionals to solve. This sort of dependence and obsession (especially as displayed in the first 20 chapters or so) is not healthy in any stretch of the word, even ignoring the incest that will eventually occur.

Beyond the deeply unsettling and creepy backdrop of the entire series, there were several other issues that also helped reduce points. The art was passable, but barely so. It was not good, but not terrible either.

Then, we have the fact that series doesn't even try not to just abuse dramatic cliches to extend itself and create fake drama that everyone knows will be solved without too much trouble. The sort of facepalm-y unrealistic misunderstandings and retarded situations that only occur in fiction because real life doesn't work that way.

Then there was Hana's frankly annoying trend to alternate between referring herself on the third person and the first. Honestly, characters who refer to themselves on the third person are ridiculous and annoying in the first place, but those who aren't even consistent in doing so are even worse. Perhaps that was a translation problem, however, so I won't hold it against the story itself.

There were some decent things about it, however. The Demon King being the prime example. Perhaps the one actually enjoyable character to follow.
Also, there were hints of an interesting setup in the little we learned of the demon world and Vivi's place in it, but that was sadly cast aside for even more ridiculous tearjerker moments.

In the end, for all that the romantic sap in me wants to like this, there are too many things wrong with it. It could have gone for something original - the building blocks were certainly there. It could have done something different, something better than the usual senseless dramatic drivel. There was nothing unpredictable, nothing realistic, nothing that spoke of actual quality storytelling in this manga.

It could have been all those things and more but, unfortunately, it is not.

Story (9/10)

The story is awesome. That's all you need to know. As someone who's interested in shoujo & demon manga, I loved Hana to Akuma. It's really heart-touching, funny, and just...just awesome!

Art: (8/10):

To be honest, I wanted to drop this manga after the first chapter. The artwork wasn't my type and the story didn't seem too interesting, but I decided to push on. And I'm really glad I did. The artwork gets better and better with every chapter, so if it's the art that's putting you off, don't abandon this manga.

Character and Enjoyment (8, 9 respectively):

There were times when some of the characters were unrealistic, but let's face it, this is a manga about demons & supernatural stuff. Plus, it's shoujo -- SOMETHING's bound to be unnatural. Anyhow, I admire how Hisamu Oto developed these characters. Things didn't progress too slowly or too quickly. Characters don't just go kissing & falling in love after one chapter. These characters had real problems and real feelings.

Overall (9/10):

Man, man, this has got to be one of my favorite manga. I usually don't cry too much while reading manga, mainly because most of the ones I read are incredibly unrealistic or too cheesy, but this one was...this was has a special place in my heart.



You've been warned, I will discuss the ending. Turn away now if you haven't reached the final chapters!
ToT I'm usually skeptical about manga like this because I feel like they're too predictable. I thought that when the Demon King had a party at the end (his birthday party), I assumed he was calling Hana so that he could turn her into a demon. I was kind of expecting Hana and Vivi to live together forever...but man that last chapter proved me wrong. All my feels exploded! I still can't accept that she grew old and had children. But I guess that was the most realistic way to go.

I enjoyed this manga very much. It was really cute the fact that a demon who has been living for many years would turn soft for a little girl..and he's very gentle and loving towards her. The relationship between the two main characters just makes your heart melt.

This manga will make you laugh and cry. Once I started reading, I couldn't stop. I was very sad when I finished this manga since I didn't want it to end. This story will bring out your inner fangirl for sure.

Story 10/10
The plot wasn't hard to keep up with and every chapter always "kept me awake"

Art 8/10
The art wasn't bad but it wasn't the type of art that I like..

Character 10/10
The development of every character was great. Each one had their own story and every character was to my liking.