The Curse of the Demon In folklore and mythology, demons have long been a source of fear and fascination. These malevolent supernatural beings are said to possess great power and are often associated with chaos, destruction, and temptation. People throughout history have believed in the existence of demons and have associated them with various curses and afflictions. The belief in curses and demonic influences is not limited to any particular culture or religion. In different societies, demons are known by various names and are believed to have different characteristics. However, one thing remains consistent across these different cultures: the fear and apprehension associated with the curse of the demon.
Besides Kaguya gaining powers and fighting against God Flame Heavenly Maiden Flaming Star, this volume also introduces the antagonists: the Chaos Six. Their goal is made pretty clear: complete and total annihilation. You know, pretty typical evil stuff. Oh, and that evil stuff includes social media; or rather, the immediate need for social approval. Didn’t expect an ecchi magical girl series to have that kind of commentary, but there you go.
Besides Kaguya gaining powers and fighting against God Flame Heavenly Maiden Flaming Star, this volume also introduces the antagonists the Chaos Six. It s the reveal that the aliens fighting it out for Earth s fate are doing it on a whim, or rather that one said instead of destroying the Earth outright let s have a game that was the last straw for me although the plastic surgery titties were already pushing me pretty close.
However, one thing remains consistent across these different cultures: the fear and apprehension associated with the curse of the demon. According to popular belief, demons can inflict curses on individuals and families. These curses are said to bring about misfortune, illness, and even death.
The Anti-Social Geniuses Review: Divine Raiment Magical Girl Howling Moon Volume 1
Justin: Childhood friends Kaguya and Himawari just so happen to be on a bus with their classmates as part of a field trip when suddenly, a monster appears! The bus is knocked off a cliff! When they each awake they happen to become embroiled in two different factions: The secret society Millennium, who the world at-large believes is evil, and Chaos Six, who secretly might be pushing the world to its destruction! A large game involving powerful figures surrounds each group, but these two girls — these childhood friends — are now on opposing sides and will determine the future of this world.
And it will be done in the most insufferably boring way possible.
Divine Raiment Magical Girl Howling Moon is a manga written by Kenji Saito (Trinity Seven) and drawn by Shouji Sato (High School of the Dead, Triage X). Immediately, you can expect massively endowed ladies (around 13-16 years old and a few adults) drawn in ridiculous angles and something entirely nonsensical to happen going into it. But these creators are taking the magical girl angle (so girls transform, power of love, all of that) and adding their own spin to it! If nothing else it’ll at least be entertainingly dumb right?
Not in the slightest. Aside from the general tits and butts that appear in this volume, the manga continuously shoots itself in the foot by not making it clear what type of magical girl story it really wants to tell. Is it aiming to be a serious magical girl tale (no)? Or is it trying (and failing massively) to poke some fun with the concept? You have these transformations that take decades on the page to display; you have the one character (Himawari) transform to such a degree that’s super genki and makes it feel totally at odds with what’s going on within each page; and you have the girls, after all is said and done, randomly go back to school somehow?
Because of this, you manage to get over 140 pages where lots of things can go down and not find anything remotely fun or entertaining. There are a lot of characters thrown into this volume that are hard to care about. The general story doesn’t evolve into anything that makes even hilarious sense. All I know is somehow we have a moment in this manga where there was a fight in a different dimension that turned into a bath scene that also got the main character’s boobs groped…I would say this is on par for the course, but it’s done in such a sleazy way that it seems hard to believe that got past approvals.
Soooo what makes this worth reading? Well, not much aside from the art. And I feel the art was way better in High School of the Dead (and made more sense). With so much inconsistency and just it being unmemorable (without, you know, counting these middle schoolers transforming and getting over-sexualized), Divine Raiment Magical Girl Howling Moon is just way too boring a read.
Justin’s rating: 2 out of 5
Helen: In a middle school field trip gone wrong, Kaguya finds herself captured by mysterious forces who say they are trying to protect and save the Earth, but Kaguya only knows them as terrorists! Behind the scenes, Earth has turned into a battlefield between two alien forces and the side Kaguya has found herself on is the side that truly wants to save the planet, but the other side has twisted the narrative so the general public thinks the opposite. To make matters worse, Kaguya’s friend Himawari was also captured but by the other side and now both of them have sworn to become magical girls to fight for the other’s sake, even though it might end up killing them both in the process.
Some anime and manga fans are probably tired of hearing this but the dark magical girl sub-genre isn’t actually very new, no matter what marketing material for the latest edgy series you might read says otherwise. Series like Uta Kata came out years before Madoka Magica really popularized the sub-genre and even before that many magical girl series, just like children’s novels from the 1900s through post-WWII, often had a dark, unsettling undertone to them as well as serious stakes. Likewise, having magical girls age up as a part of their transformation sequence is also a classic magical girl trope; it doesn’t see as much usage these days (or when it does it’s often fairly subtle, like the main trio in Hugtto Precure) but it’s also a classic part of the magical girl repertoire. However, having Kaguya and Himawari transform from their middle-school aged selves into bodies with figures that could not be achieved without plastic surgery just feels like an icky, bad-faith take on the trope.
Rather than calling this series “edgy” I’d rather call it “skeezy” and I’m not sure that’s the precise tone the creators were going for (although they have also created Trinity Seven, High School of the Dead, and Triage X). Having magical girl series where there are characters on both sides isn’t new. I can even think of at least a couple where it turns out that the main character has been on the “wrong” side all along (saying which would be major spoilers) so I can’t say that that aspect of Divine Raiment Magical Girl Howling Moon is new either. Rather, it feels like the creators went down a list of tropes you would find in an “edgy” series and tossed them all in; we’ve got “over-sexualization of minors,” “characters who would do the wrong thing to save the other,” “manipulative shadow agencies,” and even “aliens without morality pulling the strings!”
It’s the reveal that the aliens fighting it out for Earth’s fate are doing it on a whim, or rather that one said “instead of destroying the Earth outright let’s have a game” that was the last straw for me (although the “plastic surgery titties” were already pushing me pretty close). It just feels so try-hard, like the creators can’t otherwise trust their own writing and characters to engage the reader and instead they have to keep upping the stakes instead. I don’t know if it feels more lazy or just bad but I do know that I won’t be sticking around for more.
Helen’s rating: 1.5 out of 5
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| SUMMARY | |
Title: Divine Raiment Magical Girl Howling Moon (Shinso Mahoshojo Howling Moon)
Genre: Ecchi, Magical Girl
Publisher: Kadokawa (JP), Yen Press (US)
Creators: Kenji Saito (Story), Shouji Sato (Artist)
Serialized in:Young Dragon Age
Localization Staff: Ko Random (Translator), Anthony Quintessenza (Letterer)
Original Release Date: June 18, 2019
A review copy was provided by Yen Press.
- TAGS
- Divine Raiment Magical Girl Howling Moon
- ecchi
- fate of the world
- Kenji Saito
- magical girl
- Shōnen
- Shouji Sato
- Yen Press
As it stands right now, this final volume is disappointing. However, if the story ever does continue… well, perhaps it can be redeemed. Bringing all that information in for the final chapter sure felt like a rush job, though…
It is believed that demons can be summoned or invoked through dark rituals and black magic, which can then lead to the placing of a curse on an unsuspecting victim. The curse of the demon is often seen as a form of punishment for wrongdoing or as a way for a demon to exert power and control over a person's life. Those who believe in the curse act with caution and take steps to protect themselves from potential harm. This can involve wearing amulets or talismans, performing rituals to ward off evil spirits, or seeking the help of spiritual leaders or exorcists. While skeptics may dismiss the belief in demonic curses as superstition, many cultures around the world still hold firmly to these beliefs. The fear of demons and their curses has been ingrained in human consciousness for centuries, and it continues to shape people's behavior and beliefs. In popular culture, the curse of the demon has been depicted in various forms, from literature to films. These depictions often serve to heighten the sense of fear and suspense associated with demons and their curses, reinforcing the belief that their power is real and formidable. Whether one believes in the curse of the demon or not, it is undeniable that the idea has a profound impact on human psychology and culture. It serves as a reminder of the persistent fear of the unknown and the supernatural, and highlights the human desire to harness and control these forces. In conclusion, the curse of the demon is a concept that has fascinated and terrified people for centuries. It is a universal belief that transcends cultures and religions, and continues to shape human behavior and beliefs. Whether it is based in reality or simply a product of human imagination, the curse of the demon remains a potent symbol of fear and mystery..
Reviews for "Unleashing Evil: The Wrath of the Demon's Curse"
1. John - 2 stars - I was really disappointed with "Curse of the Demon". The film had a promising premise, but the execution fell flat. The pacing was incredibly slow, and the plot lacked cohesion. I found myself bored and uninterested for a majority of the movie. Additionally, the special effects were subpar, dulling the impact of any supposed scares. Overall, "Curse of the Demon" failed to live up to my expectations, and I would not recommend it to others.
2. Sarah - 1 star - "Curse of the Demon" is one of the worst horror films I've seen in a long time. The acting was wooden, making it difficult to feel invested in the characters or their fates. The story was convoluted and lacked any originality. The supposed supernatural elements were laughable rather than terrifying. I found myself rolling my eyes more than being scared. Save your time and skip this one.
3. Michael - 2 stars - I had high hopes for "Curse of the Demon", but unfortunately, it fell short. The plot was predictable and filled with clichés. The pacing was inconsistent, making it difficult to fully engage with the story. The main characters were unlikable and lacked depth, making it hard to care about their plight. The ending, which should have been climactic, was anticlimactic and left me feeling unsatisfied. Overall, "Curse of the Demon" was a disappointment and failed to deliver on its promise of thrills and chills.