Beelzebub

Synopsis

The story follows the "strongest juvenile delinquent", Oga Tatsumi, a first year in "Ishiyama High" the school for delinquents. One day while sleeping next to a river he sees a man floating down it, he pulls him to shore and the man splits in half revealing a baby boy. This boy is the son of the demon king and he has been chosen as the one to raise it with the baby's demon maid Hilda. The story follows his life with the child and at the delinquent school. Note: Includes 12 extra chapters.

About

Beelzebub is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2009, spanning 252 chapters, collected across 28 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2014).

Why readers enjoy Beelzebub

Beelzebub appeals to readers of Action manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Comedy, Supernatural elements. This combination of Action, Comedy, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Beelzebub is written by Ryuuhei Tamura, with art by Ryuuhei Tamura.

Reception

Beelzebub holds an average score of 7.8 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 922 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Beelzebub include: Delinquents, Shounen, Demons, Primarily Male Cast, Adoption, School, Parenthood, Primarily Teen Cast. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.