Manga
Written by Madoka Takadono and illustrated by Utako Yukihiro, Devils and Realist was serialized in Ichijinsha's manga magazine Monthly Comic Zero Sum. Its first installment was published in the magazine's December 2009 issue on October 28, 2009. The series finished its final installment in the April 2018 issue of Monthly Comic Zero Sum, published on February 28, 2018. Ichijinsha collected its chapters in fifteen volumes, released from May 25, 2010,[11] to July 25, 2018.[12] Limited editions versions are also published that features alternative book covers and special color arts.
In North America, Del Rey Manga announced the English language release of the series in May 2013.[13] The fifteen volumes were published between April 15, 2014, and March 12, 2019.[14][15] In France, it was licensed by Tonkam.[16] in Germany by Carlsen Comics,[17] in Italy by Goen,[18] and Taiwan by Ever Glory Publishing.[19]
Anime
It was announced on December 24, 2012, that an anime adaptation of the series was in production, consisting of twelve episodes,[57] and premiered on July 7, 2013. Crunchyroll streamed the series with English subtitles as it airs in Japan.[58][59][60] The anime has been licensed in North America by Sentai Filmworks.[61]
The anime television series is produced by Doga Kobo and Pony Canyon, directed by Chiaki Kon, written by Michiko Yokote, and features character designs by Kikuko Sadakata.
Music
A CD for the opening and ending songs was released on July 24, 2013.[62] On November 6, 2013, an album of ten character songs was released and performed by the voice actors of the main characters. As part of the album, it contains a solo versions of "Believe My Dice" performed by William's voice actor, Takuya Eguchi, and Sytry's voice actor, Yoshitsugu Matsuoka, respectively. Dantalion's voice actor, Takuma Terashima, and Camio's voice actor, Tetsuya Kakihara, performed their respective solo versions of "a shadow's love song".[64]
Drama CDs
A limited edition drama CD titled "「realist and companion」" was released and sold during the 84th Comiket.[65] Buyers who purchased the DVD/Blu-ray sets at Animate received a special drama CD titled "「realist and steward」".[63]
Publications
On July 6, 2013, the "Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist Introduction Guide" (魔界王子 devils and realist イントロダクションガイ) was released. It contains artworks of its manga and anime series, and interviews with Madoka Takadono, Utako Yukihiro, Michiko Yokote, and Chiaki Kon.[66] The "Utako Yukihiro's Artworks: Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist" (雪広うたこ アートワークス 魔界王子devils and realist)[67] and "Makai Ouji Official Fanbook" (魔界王子devils and realist 公式ファンブック)[68] were released on September 25, 2013.
Another book titled "Makai Ouji: Devils and Realist - Animation Fanbook" (魔界王子devils and realist アニメーションファンブック [単行本（ソフトカバー）]) was released on December 25, 2013.[69]
Video game
Namco Bandai Games announced the development of a video game adaptation titled Makai Ōji: Devils and Realist: Treasure of the Substitute King (魔界王子 devils and realist 代理王の秘宝) for Nintendo 3DS.[70][71] It features an original storyline and introduced two new characters, Rashid voiced by Yoshimasa Hosoya and Hebdar voiced by Tomokazu Sugita.[72]
"The Devils and Realist game will feature an original story featuring Rashild, a transfer student and the son of an Egyptian diplomat. William and Rashid quickly become friends, but when a mysterious intruder invades the school, they discover the existence of a treasure hidden within the school. William and Dantalion soon begin their treasure hunt, bent on grasping fame and fortune."
The game elements has decision-making points and branching storylines, as well as multiple endings. As part of the original storyline, Kevin will become a candidate for the interim ruler of Hell.[73] As the player progress through the story as William, the game will measure William's wealth and his friendship with the demon characters (Dantalion, Sytry, and Camio) and Kevin.
Musical
A musical adaptation of the manga ran between June 1, 2016, to June 5 at the Zenrōsai Hall Space Zero in Shibuya, Tokyo.[76] Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi (Emukichi-Beat) directed the musical, Naohiro Ise wrote the script, and CLIE produced the play. Mashū Ishiwatari portrayed William, Taiyō Ayukawa as Dantalion, Takuya Kawaharada as Sytry, Kōhei Norizuki as Kevin, Masato Saki as Gilles de Rais, Seiya Konishi as Isaac Morton, Kousuke Yonehara as Camio, Yūichi Matsumoto as Crosby, Ken as Baphomet, and Makoto Endō as Baalberith.[77] A DVD of the performance shipped in October 2016 in Japan.[78] In June 2017, a sequel to the first musical was announced and was performed in 2017 from November 4 to November 12 at Shinjuku FACE.[78] Tsuneyasu Motoyoshi returned to direct the musical, with Naohiro Ise having returned to write the script and CLIE producing the play as well. Returning from the first musical, Mashū Ishiwatari and Taiyō Ayukawa reprised their roles as William and Dantalion, respectively.[79]
