Dororon Enma-kun
Encyclopedia
, also known as Satanikus!, is a Japanese horror-comedy anime
and manga
series created by Go Nagai
. It's one of Nagai's most famous works in Japan
, although not very well known in the rest of the world. In 2006, it would get a sequel
/remake
in Demon Prince Enma
, which drops the comedy and becomes a full-fledged suspense
-horror series. After the OVA was released, another manga version was released called Satanikus ENMA Kerberos
by Eiji Toriyama. A remake entitled Dororon Enma-kun MeeraMera began airing in Japan in April 2011.
-Patrol. They go after ghosts that have escaped from Hell into the human world.
and was originally broadcast on Fuji TV from to . The opening theme was and the ending theme was , both performed by Chinatsu Nakayama. An original video animation
of the sequel manga, Demon Prince Enma
, was produced by Brain's Base
and was released in four volumes released between August 25, 2006 and March 23, 2007. The OVA is licensed in North America by Bandai Entertainment. A remake of the original series, titled , was produced by Brain's Base and began airing on MBS
from April 7, 2011 to June 24, 2011. The opening theme is by Masaaki Endoh
and the Moonriders, whilst the ending theme is by The Moonriders feat. Yoko. A week after the 2011 series aried, NIS America announced at Anime Expo
2011, that they will be releasing the remake series somethime next year.
's magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from to .
Besides Weekly Shōnen Sunday version, other serializations were published at the time in various Shogakukan's children magazines and in Tokuma Shoten
's TV Land
, drawn by Nagai and several of his assistants.
This version is also available in ebook format, published by ebookjapan.
as the last story with the title .
, drawn by Koichi Hagane, a short manga published by Shogakukan on in Coro Coro Comic and on and in Bessatsu Coro Coro Comic Special.
, a seinen manga by Masaki Segawa, is a 38-page one-shot story published on (cover date ) published in Shueisha
's Business Jump
.
.
's Magazine Z
from (cover date ) to (cover date .)
's magazine Young Ace
from (cover date ) to (cover date ).
Anime
is the Japanese abbreviated pronunciation of "animation". The definition sometimes changes depending on the context. In English-speaking countries, the term most commonly refers to Japanese animated cartoons....
and manga
Manga
Manga is the Japanese word for "comics" and consists of comics and print cartoons . In the West, the term "manga" has been appropriated to refer specifically to comics created in Japan, or by Japanese authors, in the Japanese language and conforming to the style developed in Japan in the late 19th...
series created by Go Nagai
Go Nagai
, better known by the penname , is a Japanese manga artist and a prolific author of science fiction, fantasy, horror and erotica. He made his professional debut in 1967 with Meakashi Polikichi, but is best known for creating Cutie Honey, Devilman, and Mazinger Z in the 1970s. In 2005, he became a...
. It's one of Nagai's most famous works in Japan
Japan
Japan is an island nation in East Asia. Located in the Pacific Ocean, it lies to the east of the Sea of Japan, China, North Korea, South Korea and Russia, stretching from the Sea of Okhotsk in the north to the East China Sea and Taiwan in the south...
, although not very well known in the rest of the world. In 2006, it would get a sequel
Sequel
A sequel is a narrative, documental, or other work of literature, film, theatre, or music that continues the story of or expands upon issues presented in some previous work...
/remake
Remake
A remake is a piece of media based primarily on an earlier work of the same medium.-Film:The term "remake" is generally used in reference to a movie which uses an earlier movie as the main source material, rather than in reference to a second, later movie based on the same source...
in Demon Prince Enma
Demon Prince Enma
is a Japanese horror anime and manga series created by Go Nagai. It's a sequel/remake of Dororon Enma-kun. The manga version of Kikoushi Enma would get a sequel called Satanikus ENMA Kerberos by Eiji Karasuyama in 2007....
, which drops the comedy and becomes a full-fledged suspense
Suspense
Suspense is a feeling of uncertainty and anxiety about the outcome of certain actions, most often referring to an audience's perceptions in a dramatic work. Suspense is not exclusive to fiction, though. Suspense may operate in any situation where there is a lead-up to a big event or dramatic...
-horror series. After the OVA was released, another manga version was released called Satanikus ENMA Kerberos
Satanikus ENMA Kerberos
or Satanikus ENMA Κέρβερος is a Japanese manga by Go Nagai and Eiji Karasuyama. It is a direct sequel to the Kikoushi Enma manga by Nagai, with no relation to the OVA...
by Eiji Toriyama. A remake entitled Dororon Enma-kun MeeraMera began airing in Japan in April 2011.
Plot
Enma, Yukiko-Hime and Kapaeru are part of the YokaiYokai
are a class of supernatural monsters in Japanese folklore. The word yōkai is made up of the kanji for "otherworldly" and "weird". Yōkai range eclectically from the malevolent to the mischievous, or occasionally bring good fortune to those who encounter them...
-Patrol. They go after ghosts that have escaped from Hell into the human world.
Characters
- The hot-headed, perverted protagonist, sent by his uncle to arrest yokai that have infiltrated the human world, though most often then not he ends up going overboard and killing them instead. He has long eyebrows that can detect a yokai's presence and wields a powerful cape and a fiery staff which can transform into a massive hammer.
- A beautiful ice princess who is in love with Enma, but often has to put up with his pervertedness. She has powerful ice powers, though more often than not gets captured in a fanserviceable manner.
- Half kappa, half water sprite. He is the third member of the Yokai Patrol. He doesn't have a lot of attacks, but still provides some help in battle. He's often confused for a frog, which makes him very angry.
- An "old man" yokai who looks like a hat and guides Enma-kun. His name is a portmentau of 'chapeauChapeau-Mainland Europe:"Chapeau" is a French term signifying a hat or other covering for the head. In mainland European heraldry, it is used as a mark of ecclesiastical dignity, especially that of cardinals, which is called the red chapeau...
' and 'ouji'.
- A human boy that befriends the Yokai Patrol. He attends the local elementary school, and always gets attacked by demons. He is a side character in the 2011 anime.
- Tsutomu's teacher. He's merely a comic relief, and always yelling at Tsutomu-kun.
- A homeless deadbeat, Daracura was originally an officer for Enma-Daiou. After losing his position of officer, Daracura tried throughout the series to kill Enma-kun. However, as the series progressed Daracura became less important.
- Tsutomu's girlfriend. Her mother has passed on, and lives with her father in an apartment complex. She replaces Tsutomu as one of the main protagonists in the 2011 anime.
- The Judge of Hell and Enma's uncle. He sends Enma-kun and his friends to arrest demons on Earth.
- Enma's cousin; the protagonist of the spin-off manga, Dororon Enbi-chan, and an antagonist in the 2011 anime. She has her own versions of Yukiko-Hime and Kappaeru named Yukiko-Hige and Kapaku.
Anime
The original anime was produced by Toei AnimationToei Animation
Toei Animation Co., Ltd. is a Japanese animation studio owned by Toei Co., Ltd. The studio was founded in 1948 as Japan Animated Films . In 1956, Toei purchased the studio and it was reincorporated under its current name...
and was originally broadcast on Fuji TV from to . The opening theme was and the ending theme was , both performed by Chinatsu Nakayama. An original video animation
Original video animation
, abbreviated as media , are animated films and series made specially for release in home-video formats. The term originated in relation to Japanese animation...
of the sequel manga, Demon Prince Enma
Demon Prince Enma
is a Japanese horror anime and manga series created by Go Nagai. It's a sequel/remake of Dororon Enma-kun. The manga version of Kikoushi Enma would get a sequel called Satanikus ENMA Kerberos by Eiji Karasuyama in 2007....
, was produced by Brain's Base
Brain's Base
is a Japanese animation studio.-TV series:2002*Daigunder2003*Pluster World2005*Kamichu!*Gunparade Orchestra2006*Innocent Venus2007*Kishin Taisen Gigantic Formula*Baccano!2008*Kure-nai*Natsume's Book of Friends...
and was released in four volumes released between August 25, 2006 and March 23, 2007. The OVA is licensed in North America by Bandai Entertainment. A remake of the original series, titled , was produced by Brain's Base and began airing on MBS
Mainichi Broadcasting System
is a broadcasting station in Osaka, Japan, affiliated with Japan Radio Network , National Radio Network , Japan News Network and TBS Network, serving in the Kansai region. MBS is also one of the major stockholders of Tokyo Broadcasting System Holdings, Inc...
from April 7, 2011 to June 24, 2011. The opening theme is by Masaaki Endoh
Masaaki Endoh
is a Japanese singer/songwriter who is prominent in the area of soundtracks for anime and tokusatsu productions. He is one of the founders of the anison supergroup JAM Project and has been a regular member ever since its inception in 2000. The group recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary with a...
and the Moonriders, whilst the ending theme is by The Moonriders feat. Yoko. A week after the 2011 series aried, NIS America announced at Anime Expo
Anime Expo
Anime Expo, abbreviated AX, is an American anime convention held in Los Angeles, California and organized by the non-profit Society for the Promotion of Japanese Animation . With rare exceptions, the convention is traditionally held on the July 4th weekend and lasts for four days...
2011, that they will be releasing the remake series somethime next year.
Manga
The main version of the manga was originally serialized in ShogakukanShogakukan
is a Japanese publisher of dictionaries, literature, manga, non-fiction, DVDs, and other media in Japan.Shogakukan founded Shueisha which founded Hakusensha. These are three separate companies, but are together called the Hitotsubashi Group, one of the largest publishing groups in Japan...
's magazine Weekly Shōnen Sunday from to .
Besides Weekly Shōnen Sunday version, other serializations were published at the time in various Shogakukan's children magazines and in Tokuma Shoten
Tokuma Shoten
is a publisher in Japan, that was established in 1954.The company was also the parent company for the film studio Daiei Motion Pictures, bought in 1974, and the record label Tokuma Japan Communications, bought in 1972, until both were sold off when Yasuyoshi Tokuma, who established this company,...
's TV Land
TV Land
TV Land is an American cable television network launched on April 29, 1996. It is owned by MTV Networks, a division of Viacom, which also owns Paramount Pictures, and networks such as MTV and Nickelodeon...
, drawn by Nagai and several of his assistants.
| Magazine | Original run | Artist |
| Shougakukan book | – | Tsutomu Oyamada |
| Shogakukan no Yochien | – | Tsutomu Oyamada |
| Shogaku Ichinensei | – | Tadashi Makimura |
| Shogaku Ninensei | – | Tsutomu Oyamada |
| Shogaku Sannensei | – | Go Nagai |
| Shogaku Sannensei | Tsutomu Oyamada | |
| Shogaku Yonnensei | – | Ken Ishikawa Ken Ishikawa was a Japanese manga artist. He is renowned as the co-creator with Go Nagai, of the Getter Robo anime series, as well as four of their subsequent manga continuations... |
| Shogaku Gonensei | – | Yoshimi Hamada |
| Shogaku Rokunensei | – | Tsutomu Oyamada |
| TV Land | – | Mitsuru Hiruta |
Volumes
The series published in Weekly Shōnen Sunday has been compiled in volumes several times.- Wakagi Shobo (Comic Mate, 1974)
# Release date 1 2 3
- Wakagi Shobo (Comic Mate, 1979)
# Release date 1 2 3
- Asahi SonoramaAsahi Sonoramais a Japanese book, magazine, and manga publisher and a division of Asahi Shimbun Publications, which is a subsidiary of the publisher of the Asahi Shimbun. "Sonorama" is a coined word combining sonus, the Latin word for "sound", and horama, the Greek word for "sight"...
(Sun Wide Comics, 1985)# Release date ISBN 1 2
- Chuokoron-sha (Chuko Aizoban, 1991)
# Release date ISBN 1
- Chuokoron-sha (Chuko Bunko Comic Han, 1996)
# Release date ISBN 1 2
- KodanshaKodansha, the largest Japanese publisher, produces the manga magazines Nakayoshi, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekly Shonen Magazine, as well as more literary magazines such as Gunzō, Shūkan Gendai, and the Japanese dictionary Nihongo Daijiten. The company has its headquarters in Bunkyō, Tokyo...
(KP Comics, 2003)# Release date ISBN 1 2
- Goma Books (Goma Comics, 2006)
# Release date ISBN 1 2
This version is also available in ebook format, published by ebookjapan.
Short stories
, a one-shot story, was published in the issue of Asahi Sonorama' Manga Shōnen. In this story, the characters are older. Since its publication, this manga has been compiled in all tankōbonTankobon
, with a literal meaning close to "independently appearing book", is the Japanese term for a book that is complete in itself and is not part of a series , though the manga industry uses it for volumes which may be in a series...
as the last story with the title .
, drawn by Koichi Hagane, a short manga published by Shogakukan on in Coro Coro Comic and on and in Bessatsu Coro Coro Comic Special.
, a seinen manga by Masaki Segawa, is a 38-page one-shot story published on (cover date ) published in Shueisha
Shueisha
is a major publisher in Japan. The company was founded in 1925 as the entertainment-related publishing division of Japanese publisher Shogakukan. The following year, Shueisha became a separate, independent company. Magazines published by Shueisha include Weekly Shōnen Jump, Weekly Young Jump,...
's Business Jump
Business Jump
, is a Japanese seinen manga anthology published by Shueisha under the Jump line of magazines. It publishes various Seinen manga series in Japan. The manga of Business Jump are published under the "Young Jump Comics" line.- History :...
.
Dororon Enbi-chan
, published from to in the magazine Monthly YoungMan by Sanwa Publishing. This is an adult-restricted erotic comedyComedy
Comedy , as a popular meaning, is any humorous discourse or work generally intended to amuse by creating laughter, especially in television, film, and stand-up comedy. This must be carefully distinguished from its academic definition, namely the comic theatre, whose Western origins are found in...
.
Volumes
Kikoushi Enma
is a sequel of the original manga by Go Nagai with a mature tone, where the characters are no longer children, published in KodanshaKodansha
, the largest Japanese publisher, produces the manga magazines Nakayoshi, Afternoon, Evening, and Weekly Shonen Magazine, as well as more literary magazines such as Gunzō, Shūkan Gendai, and the Japanese dictionary Nihongo Daijiten. The company has its headquarters in Bunkyō, Tokyo...
's Magazine Z
Magazine Z
was a Japanese seinen mixed-media magazine published by Kodansha, aimed at teenage males and above, but particularly at hardcore anime and manga fans, featuring articles as well as manga tied into popular franchises. Original manga were also featured in the magazine.It was announced in September...
from (cover date ) to (cover date .)
Satanikus ENMA Kerberos
is a sequel of Kikoushi Enma by Eiji Karasuyama, published in Kodansha's Magazine Z from (cover date ) to (cover date .)Shururun Yukiko Hime-chan: feat. Dororon Enma-kun
is a seinen manga written and drawn by Sae Amatsu and released alongside Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera. It was serialized on Kadokawa ShotenKadokawa Shoten
is a well-known Japanese publishing company based in Tokyo, Japan. Kadokawa has published both manga novels and magazines, such as Newtype magazine...
's magazine Young Ace
Young Ace
is a seinen manga magazine in Japan published by Kadokawa Shoten, started in 2009.-Manga artists and series featured in Young Ace:*Akuma no Ikenie by Ayun Tachibana*Black Rock Shooter: Innocent Soul by Sanami Suzuki...
from (cover date ) to (cover date ).
Volumes
External links
- Dororon Enma-kun at The World of Go Nagai webpage
- Satanikus! at D/visualD/visuald/visual incorporated d/visual incorporated d/visual incorporated (株式会社ディー・ビジュアル） is a Japanese publisher of manga books and anime home video.It was established in October 2002 by Federico Colpi and Kazuhiko Murata....
- Dororon Enma-kun Toei Animation Website Official site (TV)
- Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera official website
- Dororon Enma-kun Meeramera official website