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In 2018, after reading the whole manwha of “Orange Marmalade,” I strongly wanted to look for vampire romance dramas with a similar story and drama load. That’s how I ended up reading Devils’ Line and watching its anime, among other manga, when I discovered it had just had an adaptation. Without further ado, let’s start with the review!

Devils’ Line is a 12-episode TV anime series that aired from April 7 to June 23, 2018. It was produced by Platinum Vision, with direction by Hideaki Nakano, and series compositions by Ayumu Hisao and Kenji Konuta. The anime adapts the dark fantasy manga written and illustrated by Ryo Hanada, which began publication in Kodansha’s Morning Two magazine in March 2013.

While the anime provides an adequate introduction to the Devils’ Line world, the manga offers a significantly more detailed and satisfying experience. The source material excels particularly in its character development, with Anzai’s past and internal struggles receiving much deeper exploration than what the anime could achieve in its limited runtime. The manga dedicates entire chapters to examining his psychological battles and the complexities of being caught between two worlds, something the anime only manages to scratch the surface of. The manga’s pacing allows for a more natural progression of events, whereas the anime often feels rushed and condensed. This is particularly evident in how the political intrigue and social commentary regarding devil-human relations unfold. The manga explores the nuances of this complex society, diving deep into both communities’ prejudices, fears, and hopes. While present in the anime, these themes lack the same impact due to time constraints and simplified storytelling.