Clevatess
| Company type | Manga series, anime |
|---|---|
| Industry | Entertainment |
| Founded | August 12, 2020 |
| Founder | Yūji Iwahara |
| Headquarters | Japan |
| Products | Manga, anime television series |
| Website | kadokawa-anime |
Clevatess is a manga series from Japan created by Yūji Iwahara. Its serialization started on the digital platform Line Manga operated by Line Digital Frontier in August 2020, later expanding to Media Factory's Comic Alive+ website in April 2024. An anime adaptation produced by Lay-duce debuted in July 2025.
Premise
Following the destruction of a kingdom and the elimination of several heroes in retaliation for an assault on his territory, the demon king Clevatess adopts a royal infant. He revives one of the fallen heroes, Alicia, binding her with dark magic to serve him and assist in raising the child while he explores human nature.
Characters
- Alicia
- Once one of thirteen heroes slain by Clevatess, she is brought back as an undead servant under his control through necromantic means.
- Clen / Clevatess
- The demon sovereign of the dark realm who, after repelling a failed hero invasion, becomes intrigued by humanity. Assuming the guise of "Clen," a young boy who perished defending Luna, he presents a frailer appearance. Though not motivated by conquest, he fiercely protects his domain and currently oversees Luna’s upbringing alongside Alicia.
- Luna Haiden
- An infant prince from the Haiden lineage, nurtured by Clevatess, Alicia, and Nelluru. Luna’s presence positively influences Clen, restraining his hostility toward humans.
- Haiden King
- The monarch of the Haiden kingdom who was killed by Clevatess following his attack on the demon lands.
- The Thirteen Heroes
- A group consisting of thirteen warriors defeated by Clevatess.
- Nelluru /
- A slave born into captivity with a traumatic history marked by abuse and stillbirths. She tends to abducted infants and eventually allies with Clen after being resurrected.
- Arvensis
- The merciless leader of the Crows faction, ultimately slain by Alicia.
- Carme
- A staff member stationed at the Crows’ base.
- Dagarn and Satch
- Members of the Crows faction who were killed by Arvensis and the Ancient One.
- Fleeto
- A blind Crow operative with heightened senses, eliminated by Alicia.
- Betty
- Broco’s troll pet, killed by Clen.
- Jazhak
- The initial leader of the Crows.
- Dorel
- A general pursuing arcanacites from Haiden remains on behalf of the Boelate kingdom and responsible for killing Alicia’s father.
- Rod
- Dorel’s deputy.
- Female Wizard
- A sorceress serving Boelate forces.
- General Opposing Boelate
- Commander leading opposition against Boelate.
- Miquel
- Rod’s second-in-command.
- Alicia’s Father
- Deceased at Dorel’s hands.
- Khord
- A legendary hero slain by Arvensis whose sword Regalia is wielded by Alicia.
- Arvensis and Ancient One
- Fierce sea monsters dwelling within a flooded mine, with Ancient One being more powerful and cohabiting with Arvensis.
- Favio
- A dwarf characterized by pink hair.
- Gart
- A dark creature serving under demon lord Zavthier.
- Zavthier
- Demon lord ruling in dark lands who commands Gart.
- Vroko
- Leader of mercenaries involved in trading young dark beasts and infants sourced from the Crows faction.
- Karl
- Innkeeper and mother to Phil and Pito.
- Phil and Pito
- Thugs employed at their mother Karl’s inn, suspicious of strangers.
Manga
Created and illustrated by Yūji Iwahara, Clevatess began its run on the digital platform Line Manga on August 12, 2020. The first compiled volume was released on the same day. The tenth volume, currently the latest, became available digitally on July 2, 2025. Since April 24, 2024, the series has also been accessible via Media Factory's Comic Alive+ website. A new edition comprising collected volumes commenced with releases of volumes one and two on July 5, 2024, followed by volume three on August 28 and volume four on September 28.
Anime
On July 2, 2024, it was revealed that an anime TV adaptation would be produced by Lay-duce, with Kiyotaka Taguchi serving as director. The scriptwriting was handled by Keigo Koyanagi, character designs were created by Souichirou Sako, and the musical score was composed by Nobuaki Nobusawa. The series made its debut on July 2, 2025, airing on AT-X along with other broadcasters. The opening track, titled "Ruler," is performed by Mayu Maeshima, while the closing theme, "Destiny," features vocals by Ellie Goulding. Streaming rights were acquired by Crunchyroll, and Medialink secured licensing for Southeast Asia and Oceania, distributing the show via Ani-One Asia's YouTube channel.