Demons (Species)

: To see the list of all named demons or devils, visit the demon or devil category pages. 
Demons and devils are a type of species in Deep-Sea Prisoner's works. They typically live in an underworld. There are currently 80 named demons and 5 named devils.
== Physical Characteristics ==
The three main characteristics associated with demons are having a set of wings, a tail, and a set of horns. However, not all demons have all of these characteristics. For example, some demons such as Rawberry Preserves lack a tail, and others such as Adauchi do not have any horns. 
Demons with wings can choose to display or hide them at will and may do so depending on personal preference. Some demons can fly fast while others cannot. As for tails, a demon's/devil's tail is dexterous and can be used as an additional appendage. Some demons like Envi also may choose to hide their tail as they do not want it being touched. The horns of demons grow with age and are typically symmetrical. The only three currently known exceptions to this are the horns of Kurotsuno, Maekami, and Yosafire. The latter two damaged their horns as a result of a sustained injury. In the case of Maekami, his horn was repaired with visible stitching. This reveals that if demon horns are broken off, they do not grow back. (The same seems to be the case with some tails.) Kurotsuno is the only demon whose horns seemingly grew asymmetrically. The cause behind this is currently unknown.
== Hierarchy ==
=== Devils ===
Devils are highly powerful demons ruling over an underworld. Devils are able to change their appearance at will. 
=== Archdemons ===
Archdemons are demons with two or three pairs of wings. They are more powerful than regular demons. All of Satanick's subordinates are archdemons, though it has been said they prefer not displaying their wings. In Ne-no-Kuni, archdemons have larger houses than regular demons due to their status. 
=== Regular Demons ===
Regular demons have one set of wings and are the most common type shown throughout Deep-Sea Prisoner's works. Their exact strength and abilities have not currently been clarified. 
There are also demons with succubi-like abilities. Among these are Laurentia, Laetitia, and Lil. However, all demons can use this sort of magic to varying degrees. In Ne-no-Kuni, demons are of a higher rank than vampires. 
== Biology ==
Some demons are able to create weapons using magic or their natural abilities. For example, Roc Hijoushiki is able to create his using magic and not needing to cut any part of his body. However, this is not the case for all demons; Ivlis, for instance, materializes his weapons using flames. All flame demons are immune to fire and can swim in lava. 
Demons are known to enjoy the taste of angel blood and will sometimes eat them. They cannot get cavities despite their diet. Demons get sick easily if they are weak-minded/weak-hearted such as Chikemuri and Sullivan. Most demons do not have allergies, though there are a few that are allergic to humans such as Chikemuri. Demons rarely suffer from human ailments such as hay fever, though Sullivan is an exception. Male demons can also lactate, as can be seen in Ivlis who breastfed Licorice when he was an infant. 
=== Behavior ===
==== Behavioral Abnormalities ====
Some demons have been shown to display behavioral abnormalities. Cannibalistic tendencies have been observed in Cranber, Rawberry Preserves, Raspbel Preserves, and Lec Hijoushiki. Roc Hijoushiki has also been known to eat parts of Lobco. Furthermore, Cranber, Rawberry, Raspbel, and Roc are also known to go on violent rampages where they lose control.
=== Reproduction and Creation ===
There are currently two known means for demons to come into existence. The first way is being created using magic. A devil might for example be able to create demons using magic, which is what Satanick did with his subordinates. The second way is through reproduction of two demons.
Bisexuality is considered the norm for demons. Demons are also typically able to modify their genitalia at will. Due to this, same-sex couples are also able to bear children, as has been shown with Licorice and Mors. Demons who are considered "clumsy" and lack good coordination are not capable of modifying their genitalia. 
Demons are able to get pregnant if they desire to do so, and they are able to easily create children. Demons can also manipulate whether they can have a pregnancy or not. They use condoms for "play" and not to prevent unwanted pregnancies. Demons cannot get STDs (sexually transmitted diseases). 
==== Demon/Demon Reproduction ====
Not much is currently known about reproduction of demons and devils in all worlds. However, details have been revealed about the demons in Ne-no-Kuni, where demon/demon reproduction is common. From Licorice's existence, it can also be inferred when two devils have a child it can result in a demon.
Children of demons or devils have horns that are a combination of their parents'.
==== Hybrids ====
* Angel/Demon Hybrids (Main article: Fiends (Species)): Angel/demon reproduction will result in a fiend. There are currently ten known fiends, six of which are currently unnamed characters.
* Animal/Demon Hybrids: There exists a spectrum of animal/demon hybrids. Some animals, such as Idate, Lobco and Cherryblod, have distant demon blood in their veins and have pointy ears characteristic of demons, but are still classified as animals on funamusea.com. Such animals with demon blood in their veins are not very interested in angel flesh and blood. However, if they had the chance to eat it, they would enjoy the taste. Furthermore, goats classified as demons (e.g. Envi) will not make goat noises, but goats classified as animals will. 
There are more animal/demon hybrids than there are with angels since angels are avoided and feared more than demons. Most animals are often mixed with demon blood. Male animals that are mixed with demons are capable of giving birth. 
* God/Devil Hybrids: Currently, Silhouette is the only known god/devil hybrid. When asked about Silhouette's species during a livestream, Deep-Sea Prisoner declined to answer, stating it would be a spoiler. 
* Vampire/Demon Hybrids: Currently, Killisaki is the only known vampire/demon hybrid. In Ne-no-Kuni, demons are of a higher rank than vampires. 
* Deity/Demon Hybrids: Currently, Mors is the only known deity/demon hybrid.
==== Asexual Reproduction ====
Ivlis, who is a devil, has been shown to have asexually created two children out of a flame. Higan, a fiend and thus a half-demon, has also been said to have asexually reproduced by breaking off a part of her own body. It is currently unknown whether full-blood demons can possess this ability as well.
=== Growth and Development ===
The growth and development of demons varies greatly. Some demons, such as Hanten or Sullivan, were children in the past. However, another demon Mors has been said to have been spawned into the world fully grown. Seaside Dispatches 1 Licorice has also been shown to switch back and forth between a child and young adult form. When asked if Licorice's growth ability was inherited from his parents and whether other demons or devils can do this too, Deep-Sea Prisoner said that that information is currently classified. She furthermore mentioned that Licorice is "a bit special." These examples illustrate that the growth of demons varies from demon to demon. It is unknown what the deciding factors are when it comes to this.
Furthermore, all demons are ambidextrous. 
=== Mortality ===
Demons have regenerative abilities and are quite strong; they can also regenerate parts of their body and will not succumb to injuries that would be lethal to humans. The mini-comics and doodles that feature their "deaths" are for comedic purposes. 
However, it is possible for demons to die, as has been shown with those that fought in the Great War. It has been said that demons will not die unless "their soul itself is destroyed." 
== Social Behavior ==
=== Cultural Views ===
==== Gender ====
It has been said the idea of gender amongst demons is much looser than amongst animals. Demons do not have a very hard-set idea of it. 
==== Horns ====
Horns are an important area for demons. For those who have always had them, horns are a very important part of their identity, and they usually almost never let anyone touch them. There is one demon in Ne-no-Kuni who is known to have a broken horn, namely Maekami, and he has been shown to be resentful of this fact. Deep-Sea Prisoner has also said that demon horns can be sensitive, though this is not the case for all demons. 
==== Inter-species Relationships ====
===== Angels =====
The views of demons regarding angels vary depending on the world, though they are generally regarded as enemies. 
In Ne-no-Kuni, angels have been kidnapped by demons as has been shown with Hidou and Linaria Purpurea. The demons in Ne-no-Kuni also consume and sell angel flesh and wings. Angel wings are considered a local and popular delicacy and get sold at a higher price in relation to the angel's rank. The feathers of the wings get used as stuffing material, for instance in the production of furniture. Some demons display angel wings as hunting trophies, as Roc Hijoushiki does in a room in his home. 
The Gray Garden seems to be an exception when it comes to angel and demon relations. In this world, angels and demons live in harmony. It has been said the world is special in this regard. The Gray Garden
===== Animals =====
The views of demons regarding animals may vary depending on the world. In Ne-no-Kuni, animals are seen living amongst demons without issues. However, it has also been said that other demons view Roc Hijoushiki's kidnapping of Lobco as him merely keeping a pet shrimp, regardless of the fact that she has distant demon blood in her veins. This implies that animals are not always seen as equals to demons by demons.
== Trivia ==
* Deep-Sea Prisoner enjoys drawing the demon species. 
* A new devil with a very fierce personality has yet to be revealed. 
* The power between devils and gods is too different to make a simple comparison. When Deep-Sea Prisoner was asked for a comparison between the two, she distinguished how Kcalb destroys while Satanick creates. 
*The surnames of non-human species are mostly created by themselves. 
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== References ==
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