The Kingdoms of Ruin

"The Kingdoms of Ruin" (はめつのおうこく, Hametsu no Ōkoku) is a Japanese dark fantasy manga series written and illustrated by yoruhashi. The story is set in a world where witches and humans once coexisted, with witches guiding human progress through their magic, while also being feared. However, with the advancement of science, humans no longer needed magic and began persecuting witches. The protagonist, Adonis, an orphan raised by the witch Chloe, vows revenge against humanity after witnessing her brutal death. He allies with a mysterious witch named Doroka to fight against the Redia Empire, which oppresses witches. Doroka's motives are not entirely clear, as she plans to use Adonis for her own gain. The series explores the conflict between science and magic, and the consequences of revenge. The manga began serialization in April 2019 in Mag Garden's "Monthly Comic Garden" and is published in English by Seven Seas Entertainment. A 12-episode anime television series adaptation produced by Yokohama Animation Laboratory aired in October 2023.