Manga 'Helck' Gets Anime Adaptation

by DatRandomDude
Feb 13, 2022 9:25 AM | 49 Comments

Manga creator Nanaki Nanao announced an anime adaptation of her Helck manga on her Twitter account on Monday.

Synopsis
While humanity celebrates the defeat of the Demon King by the hands of a lone hero, the denizens of the demon world prepare for the contest of a lifetime—a tournament to decide who would inherit the title of Demon King.

Now, three months later, the tournament has been proceeding smoothly—well, other than the fact that the favorite to come out on top is the human hero Helck! With a smile and a wave, he easily bests his demonic competition, all while loudly proclaiming his hatred for humans. Though he calls for the destruction of humanity, the truth of what lies behind his cheery façade remains a mystery.

Doubtful of Helck's intentions, Red Vamirio—one of the "Four Heavenly Kings," who oversee the realm of the demons together—seeks to uncover what the hero is truly after. With the title of "Demon King" at stake, the fate of the demon world rests on her shoulders. [Written by MAL Rewrite]

Nanao first posted Helck as an entry for Ura Sunday's "Serialization Contribution Tournament" in 2013 and placed second, winning a serialization. The action fantasy manga ran from May 2014 to December 2017. Shogakukan shipped the 12th and final volume in May 2018.

Helck placed 8th in the Tsugi Ni Kuru Manga Taisho in 2015 and 5th place in the male category in 100 Man Hito ga Erabu Omoshiroi WEB Comic in 2017.

Official manga site: https://urasunday.com/title/4/179794

Source: Comic Natalie

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BLACK_BEANS said:
Finally!! likeable manga, hope to get a good adaptation

but I have a doubt on studio huh finger crossed

Feb 16, 2022 6:18 PM by atool

Caenir33 said:
I only started reading manga this year, but I swear too many are getting adaptations just after I read them. Chainsaw man, komi-san, my dress up darling, shikimori is not just a cutie, spy x family, the way of the house husband, the Duke of death and his black maid. Excluding those which already had anime, that's like 80%.

Anyone have a manga they want an anime adaptation for? I'll read a page and you'll get it next week.

Try reading"Rebuild World" and maybe"The Most Notorious Talker Runs the World's Greatest Clan"

Feb 15, 2022 6:23 AM by Gintoki360

Would be really interesting if this got an adaptation ngl https://myanimelist.net/manga/55889/Yonhyakunijuu_Renpai_Girl?q=Yonhyakunijuu%20Renpai%20Girl&cat=manga

Feb 15, 2022 2:31 AM by Ronninn

Welp, guess I'm removing the manga from my PTR, then...

Feb 15, 2022 1:42 AM by Kogasa-Tatara

Tokoya said:

Start reading Oshi no Ko expeditiously lol

Already have. Stopped at a nice point and am currently waiting for more chapters.

Feb 14, 2022 10:07 AM by Caenir33

That girl looks like Ameri from Mairimashita Iruma-Kun

Feb 14, 2022 8:54 AM by Marcus5768

Start reading Oshi no Ko expeditiously lol

Feb 14, 2022 8:23 AM by Tokoya

Sounds like some very fun series. Will keep an eye out for it.

Feb 14, 2022 6:39 AM by Ramkec

Oh this sounds very entertaining lol, and this also being completed already gives me hope that it'll be a complete adaptation of the manga as well, so I'm looking forward to this a lot now

Feb 14, 2022 6:11 AM by Tokoya

That's nice because i was planning to read that manga .

Feb 14, 2022 5:04 AM by Milan-5

Caenir33 said:

Anyone have a manga they want an anime adaptation for? I'll read a page and you'll get it next week.

Please read Liar Game lol. That manga deserves an adaptation.

Feb 14, 2022 5:03 AM by troilus_05s

Excited for this one. I am going to read the manga soon.

Feb 14, 2022 5:02 AM by troilus_05s

Why are people always acting so surprised? Old and/or completed anime/manga/light novels/novels/ books/visual novels/video games/otome games/gatch games etc. getting an anime adaptation is nothing new and has actually been going on for a while, like, this gem, from 2017 for example: https://myanimelist.net/anime/34547/Shoukoku_no_Altair?q=shoukoku&cat=anime

Like i always say, there is always hope for a adaptation/re-adaptation/sequel/reboot etc. Just do NOT give up hope!!!

Ahem, anway, this seems interesting, looking forward to watching it! Added to PTW! ^-^

Feb 14, 2022 12:10 AM by Dauphine

I only started reading manga this year, but I swear too many are getting adaptations just after I read them. Chainsaw man, komi-san, my dress up darling, shikimori is not just a cutie, spy x family, the way of the house husband, the Duke of death and his black maid. Excluding those which already had anime, that's like 80%.

Anyone have a manga they want an anime adaptation for? I'll read a page and you'll get it next week.

Feb 14, 2022 12:03 AM by Caenir33

These new anime announcements are getting unpredictable lately. wished they adapted something I really like, though.

Feb 13, 2022 11:59 PM by MichaelJackson

What is going on? First Lucifer and now this. So many underrated finished mangas finally getting an anime. Plus old classics getting new anime as well. I am guessing we are finally entering a new phase in anime.

Feb 13, 2022 10:40 PM by Mr_Srijan

Need to read this soon

Feb 13, 2022 9:30 PM by removed-user

Actually looks good. A fairly old completed manga that is highly-rated as well? Hopefully it gets a great adaptation.

Feb 13, 2022 9:04 PM by TheRailTracerMAL

waiting for PV first

Feb 13, 2022 8:51 PM by deg

yoooo I had this on my ptw in a long and haven't read this one, didn't expected this...

Feb 13, 2022 7:55 PM by MzzK

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