- "Seo Geum-Hyang... I was created for the sole purpose of the hunting people like you... FOR I AM THE GREAT DEMON OF CHAOS, TAE MU-KANG!! KAHAHAHAH!!"
- ― Tae Mu-Kang (Legend of the Northern Blade)
- "Me, a monster? No... I am the Devil! Hahahahaha!"
- ― Broly (Dragon Ball Z Budokai Tenkaichi 3)
The trait for a non-demon character who has the characteristics of a demon. Not to be confused with Demon Physiology. Strongly associated with Pseudo-Demons. Opposite of Angelic.
Also Called[]
- Demonic/Fiendish/Unholy/Wicked Personality
Properties[]
The character is described as a demon. While they are by no means an actual demon, they are referred to, described as, or possess certain aspects and capabilities that make them incredibly dangerous and ruthless to the point they are called a demon. Depending on their society/universe, they may be referred to as a demon due to ignorance.
Classes[]
- Psychological Class: Users in this class have personality traits that liken them to a demon and/or win the title of 'demon'. Possible reasons why they are called this is because how violent they are, their brutality in combat or are dark in nature.
- Physiological Class: Users in this class has physical features that are associated with demons, or they have powers that seem like that of a demon, while having no intrinsic connection or association with actual demonic origins.
- Pseudo Class: Users in this class are a mix of the previous classes; their psychological profile resembles demonic/devilish behaviors, and physical or physiological features associated or reckoned with demonic beings while possessing no association with actual demons. They're seen as demons, case in point. Members of these classes are called demons all the time may be confused with an actual demon.
Associated Powers[]
- Army Annihilation (Would take pleasure in wiping out an entire army, if not want to fight more of them)
- Berserker Combat
- Combat Specialist (Vast knowledge about combat)
- Dark Soul (The user feels nothing for the things they have done)
- Fear Inducement
- Feral Mind (Being driven insane would usually negate any emotional or psychological limitations)
- Various Evil-Powers and/or Horror-Themed Abilities
- Enhanced Violence/Absolute Violence (If the user is extremely violent)
- Killing Instinct (User is a demon because of the way they look at their opponents and their knowledge on how to kill them)
- Malefic Arts (If user has malevolent powers)
- Monster Physiology (If the user is a monster)
- Mutant Physiology (If the user is a mutant)
- Psychological Mastery
Relationship[]
- Archetype:Assailant
- Archetype:Anti-Hero/Villain
- Archetype:Bancho
- Archetype:Berserker
- Archetype:Legendary Status
- Archetype:Group Leader
- Archetype:Ronin
- Archetype:Mafia
- Archetype:Yakuza
- Global Villain
Example Characters[]
See Also: Violence Tropes, Face of a Thug, Noble Demon, Professional Killer.
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
- Yuujiro Hanma (Baki Series)
- Guts (Berserk)
- Kenpachis (Bleach)
- Demon Realm Race (Dragon Ball series)
- Kim Suho/Lloyd Frontera (The Greatest Estate Developer)
- Gintoki Sakata (Gintama)
- Zabuza Momochi (Naruto)
- Mangetsu Hōzuki (Naruto)
- Suigetsu Hōzuki (Naruto)
- Kaguya Ōtsutsuki (Naruto)
- Tokita Ohma (Kenganverse)
- Donquixote Doflamingo (One Piece)
- Rob Lucci (One Piece)
- Roronoa Zoro (One Piece)
- Gin (One Piece)
- Monkey D. Garp (One Piece)
- Genos (One Punch-Man)
- Yushin (Hero Killer)
- Ihwa/Hero Killer (Hero Killer)
- Engen/Smiling Man (Hero Killer)
- Hekate (Hero Killer)
- Practitioners of the Hokuto Shinken (Fist of the Blue Sky/Fist of the North Star)
- Dan Yuseong (Infinite Leveling: Murim)
- Various Characters (Legend of the Northern Blade)
- Cheon Ma (Wolyaverse)
- Cheon Yeo Woon (Wolyaverse)
- Kyo (Samurai Deeper Kyo)
- Cheongmyeong (Return of the Blossoming Blade)
- Lee Jaha (Return of the Mad Demon)
- Lee Geon (Return of the Disaster-Class Hero)
- Pyo Wol (The Reaper)
- Ryomen Sukuna (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Cursed Spirits (Jujutsu Kaisen)
- Kan Ki (Kingdom)
- Haku Ki (Kingdom)
- Ba Nan Ji (Kingdom)
- Infernals (Fire Force)
- Yongbi (Yongbi the Invincible); formerly
- Devils (Chainsaw Man)
Comics[]
- Practitioners of the Hercules Method (The Strange Talent of Luther Strode)
- Battle Beast (Image Comics)
- Trigon (DC Comics)
- Etrigan (DC Comics)
- Belial (DC Comics)
- Raven (DC Comics)
- Lucrezia Mongfish (Girl Genius)
- Neyaphem (Marvel Comics)
Mythology/Folklore[]
- Sun Wukong (Chinese Mythology)
Live Television/Films[]
- Michael Myers (Halloween)
Cartoons[]
- Dark Danny/Dan Phantom (Danny Phantom)
- Pariah Dark (Danny Phantom)
- Bill Cipher (Gravity Falls)
- Skeletor (Masters of the Universe)
Video Games[]
- Chara (Undertale)
- Abyssal Creatures (Paladins)
- Raum
- Nyx
- Akuma (Street Fighter)
Web Animation/Comics/Original/Series[]
- Jeff the Killer (Creepypasta)
Gallery[]
Anime/Manga/Manhwa[]
Demon Realm Race (Dragon Ball series) aren't demons. They are Offworlders like Angels, Beerus' Race, Core Person, Eternal Dragon, and Majins (none of them demons).
Zabuza Momochi (Naruto) effortlessly and coldly slaughtered over 100 academy students without hesitation or pause, earning himself the moniker of a Demon as a child.
Like Zabuza, Mangetsu Hōzuki (Naruto) was often referred to as a demon with people calling him the Second Coming of the Demon.
Demons (Demon Slayer) are in truth mutated humans who initially are violent creatures who feed on humans.
Devils (Chainsaw Man) are more psychic entities than actual demons.
Tenebrus (Gul) are often called demons due to many of them are ruthless & sadistic beings with dark powers.
Comics[]
In Prime Earth, Trigone is by no means physiologically a Demon. He's just an embodiment of evil and hatred...
Barbatos (DC Comics) has been called a demon on more than 1 occasion despite being a Primordial Dragon of the Forge.
Neyaphem (Marvel Comics) are mutants that look like demons & have powers similar to demons & even have a separate dimension in which they live but are by no means nothing of the sort.


































