Shikama Dōji (四鎌童子 Shikama Dōji?, lit. "Four-Scythe Child") is a manifestation-type demon in Seraph of the End who formed a contract with Shinoa Hīragi. Becoming her Cursed Gear scythe, the weapon was used to fight against vampires both by physically slicing into them and by its ability to generate and fire a manifested form at targets. Shikama Dōji himself would react to Shinoa's developing emotions and act to possess her.
Historically, Shikama Dōji has possessed every head of the Hīragi Family. Concurrently possessing Tenri Hīragi while occupying Shinoa's weapon, he would also seek out Kureto Hīragi to try and possess him as well. Expressing familiarity with Kureto's demon, Raimeiki, he would act further of his own accord in approaching Asuramaru and Yūichirō Hyakuya, where Shikama Dōji also appears to know them. Given the opportunity, Shikama Dōji would succeed in possessing Shinoa.
It would further transpire that Shikama Dōji was active during the dark ages of Greece. Going by the name Sika Madu (シカ・マドゥ Shika Madou?), he would claim to have been the first vampire. Referred to as the First, having turned Rigr Stafford and Urd Geales into second progenitors, Sika Madu was also experimenting on a past Yu, and changed Ashera Tepes into a vampire and then a demon. A scheme to prepare for a future catastrophe involved his son Mikaela, and other demons including Kiseki-o with Gekkouin, Raimeiki, Byakkomaru and Noya Hienma.
Appearance
Vampire
In the past as a vampire, Sika Madu's appearance was initially unknown as he wore a flowing cloak with a hood that covered his face. It is recollected that Sika Madu appeared as a slim, androgynous person with dainty features. He had long straight, silver colored and waist-length hair. This was tied up in a braid and worn over the front of his body on the left. His fringe was at a length where sections appeared over his eyes, and on the sides of his face Sika Madu's hair reached near his shoulders. In this state, Sika Madu would also have three pairs of white feathered, seraph like wings which could materialize.
He wore clothing that was in keeping with the time period of ancient Greece. A hooded shawl like garment was embroidered with a leaf like motif. This was worn over a relatively light colored, short-sleeved top which formed part of a tunic with the length down to his feet. Other clothing options included a long white robe which had deep blue colored sections. Jewellery worn included two necklaces, and a long cuff bracelet around each wrist.
When Yu mentions that Michaela could be a princess to be rescued, Sika Madu remarks neither he or Michaela have a gender like humans. While he cannot say whether or not Michaela can become a proper princess when Yu refers to him as that,[2] Sika Madu is still referred to as "he/him" in most conservations.
| “ | Though neither Mikaela nor I have a gender like humans. I can't say whether or not he can become a proper "princess". | ” |
–Commenting to Yu from the past on differences to humans. page 3 | ||
Demon
Being a demon, Shikama Dōji's true form is a slim androgynous person with horns, who appears to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, and Shinoa herself could not tell if the demon is a male or female. Shikama Dōji has his hair untied which falls across his back and has two curled strands that flow down to his front. On his head, Shikama Doji has two white wings curved around the top of his head and two smaller wings hanging behind his ears. Being a former vampire, he has pointed ears visible, and fangs. Unlike vampires and demons who have characteristically red eyes, Shikama Dōji's are golden.
Bearing an angelic appearance, Shikama's seraph like features include three pairs of white feathered wings protruding from his back. His elegant clothing involves a drapery style, off-the-shoulder dress with flowing long sleeves that are attached to the dress with shoulder straps. Tied around his waist is a dress piece, and he is barefoot. Although having traits of three distinct entities in his past and current state of being, Shikama Dōji tells Shinoa that he is not actually a demon.
Weapon manifestation
Shikama Dōji manifests as a dark, smoky amorphous essence with a wide "mouth," jagged fangs, and a pair of jagged horns that curve back behind his head. This "mouth" contains an eye-like glowing orb.
Possession
Upon successfully possessing his wielder Shinoa Hīragi and gaining control of her physical body, the only difference between them is that Shinoa's eyes become a pale yellow with thinner irises and pupils. Shikama Dōji's angelic wings can also form where they can still be used for himself and the body he is in to fly.
Personality
Vampire
Initially during his time as the First Progenitor, Shikama Dōji's personality was known through others' accounts of it. According to Saitō, Sika Madu eventually disregarded everyone in the vampire race, except for Ashera Tepes. Where he was involved with turning others into vampires and demons, Sika Madu would leave most of them, in favor of a specific few.
Before that time, Sika Madu was more involved in others around him. Always smiling, Sika Madu was kind and heartwarming towards Ashera upon meeting him for the first time, and treated Yu gentle and kind as well. Asking if they were hungry, Sika Madu took measures to feed them. Patient as they eat, Sika Madu made observations that Ashera held his spoon well, and had acquired the knowledge of his noble heritage. Speaking casually to Yu in discussing his height, Sika Madu was mild-mannered in his speaking. From Yu's response of what he does, Sika Madu allowed him to act freely and essentially play all day.
Willing to buy children as slaves, on more than one occasion was an instance of a dark underside to his otherwise pleasant demeanour. When it became apparent that Sika Madu was fine with a murderous seraph Yu in the room, he was also calm in requesting that Ashera leave. Swiftly intervening to seize Yu as he attacked, Sika Madu remained in control of what would have been a tense situation. Largely unfazed that Ashera had been mortally attacked, Sika Madu also took to the air at night where there were a chance people could be watching, and unemotionally cut seraph Yu's head off. Regarding the dying Ashera as a figure of curiosity when he survived, Sika Madu spent more time on analyzing what his next course of action should be. Freely admitting that he had been murdering experiments for hundreds of years, Sika Madu viewed them nothing but guinea pigs.
In focusing on tweaking with living beings, Sika Madu planned for the very long term. Wondering whether it would be a mistake to use his own blood or Yu's blood to change Ashera was weighed up in his mind. Aware that the restricted chamber where Mikaela was kept had been accessed, Sika Madu was not angered but turned to the matter the circumstances around it. Surrounded by his chosen disciples, Sika Madu spoke with purpose at desiring to prevent a future catastrophe and gave them the option to pull out. Not motivated by seeking glory, where success would likely not even be recognized, Sika Madu exercised a calm methodological patience in many of his actions. While he shed what appeared to be tears when his plan seemed in danger, Sika Madu vowed to not give up. He was willing to call for help from Saito and Urd and offered to tell them everything as leverage.
Demon
Within cursed gear that Shinoa was using, Shikama Dōji appears to be very quiet and only shares his emotions with her. According to Shinoa, he talks within her heart, and the two seem to get along as he is addressed as "Shi-chan" in the Japanese version, and "Shi" in English. Unlike other demons, who forget their past lives as vampires when they transform, Shikama Dōji retains all of his memories.[5]
An inquisitive personality becomes increasingly clearer after Shikama Dōji insists Shinoa will be consumed with either lust or love for Yu. In sharing his affirmations, Shikama Dōji repeatedly tells her she is much stronger than her sister ever was.[6]
Using some extraordinary methods in trying to get what he would like, Shikama Dōji mentions it upfront but seems convinced he has some leverage in gaining it. Appearing as a scythe before Shinoa, he was afraid if she did not open her heart to him then Shikama Dōji would not be able to show her his true form anymore. With no interest from Shinoa whatsoever in seeing him, Shikama Dōji said bluntly for Shinoa to open her heart to him. Honest to a degree, Shikama Dōji shared he would not possess Shinoa as he was much too busy trying to possess someone else. Concerned that the walls around Shinoa's heart were very tall, Shikama Dōji requested that she lower them, just a little will do. In exchange, Shikama Dōji said Shinoa would get to see a few of his memories. With such fundamentally inadequate offerings failing to entice Shinoa to open herself up for possession, Shikama Dōji moved to something practical given current circumstances.
While Shikama Dōji was working to possess Kureto he offered memories that would be able to save him, then deemed Shinoa callous for not being interested. Bringing Mika into the conversation, Shikama Dōji said for Shinoa to accept him into her heart, and she may discover a way to turn him back into a human. Recognizing the meaning behind such actions, Shikama Dōji spoke how he wondered what kind of look would be on Yu's face if Shinoa could do that. Homing in on what else could induce feelings in Shinoa, he mentions returning Yu's humanity to him. Still resolutely fixed on having Shinoa lower her walls, Shikama Dōji said if she did so he would tell her what he really is.
| “ | If you can, I would be quite grateful if you would. I've been having such trouble trying to die for quite some time now. | ” |
–His reaction to Kureto's threat of killing him. "Defining a King" | ||
Toward people other than Shinoa, he appears serene with a smile most of the time. This remains the case even with weapons and threats of violence around him. With Kureto voicing an intent to kill him, Shikama Dōji replied he would be extremely grateful if he could do so having tried for some time. Not taking matters seriously is also shown when is stabbed through the chest with cursed gear where his reaction is to greet Raimeiki, the demon weapon being driven into him[7] After leaving Kureto's body and possessing Shinoa completely he was quite happy with the situation.[8]
With Shinoa as his vessel, Shikama Dōji monitors a situation before acting in response to stimuli. Not acting until he has to, when Shinoa as his host came under attack from Ferid he defended her by slicing him apart.[9] With Crowley nearby, a vicious onslaught was launched at him too. While he was open to dialogue, it ended with the First presenting his defeated attacker to others. Pleased to show what he had done while holding the chopped in half upper torso of Ferid, the First was also keen to hear of any plots transpiring and was very eager to join in by way of drawing his scythes to attack.[10] Awaiting attacks from others, Sika Madu acted defensively.
Approaching Saitō, he partook in small talk on how long it had been. Watching Saitō's plan unfold, Shikama Dōji enthusiastically wondered what was going on. Hearing he was being captured, Shikama Dōji dismissed such a plan due to Saitō's lack of power. Turning to a nearby seraph but finding their arm restrained, the First in Shinoa's body responded by striking off Saitō's head. Whether it was naivety or an unrestrained desire to remove a foe's head as swiftly as possible, Shikama Dōji believed Saitō's claims that cutting a chain would kill him. With many chains springing out, the First responded by evading the weapons and gaining some distance between them.
Surprise is shown when unexpected happenings occur, and Shikama Dōji appears unsettled by them. Stunned that his communications to Ashera could be heard by Shinoa, he was willing to leave her and Mahiru having deemed them dangerous for not acting in accordance to what he anticipated. In preserving his plans, Shikama Dōji does not mind being sealed to prevent damage to his vessel. While apparently accepting what he may have thought the situation was when three seraphs had found him, the First resolved to defend against their attacks.
| “ | No. Not yet. I'm not going to give up. | ” |
–His determination despite facing three seraphs while weakened. Chapter 108: "Yu's Sword", page 33 | ||
Under duress Shikama Doji is willing to abandon a battle, to try again later. Where Shinoa as a vessel was at risk from sinful keys, he ceased his possession of her. Feeling weary and with the likelihood of damage to himself, Shikama Doji will contact who he can call upon to possibly assist, even those who were hostile to him, to act on his behalf. In enacting plans, Shikama Dōji will manipulate and work with others.
| “ | Rigr! Urd! I'll tell you all! So give me power! Now! | ” |
–Weathering seraph spears, Sika Madu calls for help from the second progenitors and offers information to gain it. Chapter 108: "Yu's Sword", page 35 | ||
Imprisoned at apparently at the mercy of others, Shikama Doji showed no concern for his welfare, not even when directly attacked. Indifferent to his blood being spilled, the First does not appear to register the extent that others may feel about his practices. Asked if he noticed why Saito had called his organization the Hyakuya Sect, his disinterest in that would extend to the wider world in general.
| “ | I didn't notice. I didn't even bother. First and foremost... ...Nothing in this world means anything... | ” |
–Professing he did not notice the meaning behind the Hyakuya Sect's name, also a claim at odds with his intent to resurrect his son. Chapter 114 "Everyone's Goals", page 7 | ||
It was a similar state of inactivity when having his memories accessed by Saito. In what may be an example of his manipulation abilities, it is possible Shikama Doji allowed the actual events of a memory play out, but tampered with just one scenario to give a show that all his activities were committed for the good of vampires. Another possible manipulation method was speaking aloud to Yu of where he was and enjoining him to reach his location. Where Yu announced he has information of how to resurrect Mikaela, he would benefit from that. Where Shikama Doji may have deliberately spoken aloud through his mind so that vampire progenitors also heard his announcement, it would spur them into moving to try and stop Yu reaching him, and so bring the vampires in range of a curse Yu and Mika had to unleash.
| “ | What a surprise. Humans. Homunculi. They somehow managed to surpass their creator before I realized it. All right. I can't say I know who... Or what... You are anymore... But what power I have left... ...I leave to you. | ” |
–Shikama Doji's comments as he radiates a light to impart abilities to Yu Page 26 | ||
Angel
Memories to the prehistoric past revealed observations of Sika Madu's personality, and among many others around him. Lauded as King of Earth and respected by others, Sika Madu did not have it go to his head. Effectively communicating plans to others, Sika Madu was also comfortable by himself as he studied taboo related areas.
Contrary to the vampire and demon expected personality traits, Sika Madu was capable of feeling emotion. Not always showing it though, it would be displayed in unspoken plans to have fallen seraphs resurrected for them all to return to paradise. Feelings were displayed when Sika Madu found his son Mikaela deceased.
| “ | Silence! I won't accept this! I don't feel arrogant in the least! All I feel right now is despair! Exhaustion! Helplessness! | ” |
–Not committed to resurrection and life extending areas due to arrogance, Sika Madu articulates his feelings after witnessing death. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 7 | ||
In otherwise keeping matters to himself, that he was working towards resurrecting others is not something he shared with others. As with heightened emotions in response to certain events, Sika Madu was prepared to speak candidly to individual beings such as Bael. Although respected as the King of Earth who could get things done, Sika Madu had his doubts about what he was capable of.
| “ | To be honest... ...I'm not as strong as everyone thinks I am. | ” |
–Upfront with Bael who mentioned his resistance. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 14 | ||
Such moments of doubt were brief however, and when the worse happened Sika Madu would look into ways around it. Having this trait established, Sika Madu read into information concerning taboo areas for angels such as creating life and extending it in response to illnesses. Far from brazen, Sika Madu would still show a patient and determined commitment. Though his attention was on developing his taboo-breaking related plans, Sika Madu still was cautious and did not overlook potential repercussions.
| “ | Still no punishment. Then you permit this? Or have I hidden it from you that thoroughly? Which? | ” |
–Speaking aloud to God after darkening light. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 37 | ||
Giving matters such thought, Sika Madu when unsure of whether he was able to conceal matters from God, or if it was being permitted, he took various possibilities into account. In presenting created life and speaking of it aloud to God, he abandoned a work silently method to state everything he intended to do. Honest about his intent to resurrect Mikaela, he also detailed a plan to an unresponsive God that he meant to bring them all to paradise. While Sika Madu spoke that he took God's silence as a sanction to go ahead, he nevertheless took measures to conceal his activities as a precaution. When the worst indeed happened and seraphs fired upon a homunculus he had ordered to darken light, Sika Madu was unusally calm in response.
| “ | Ah. Damn. It's no good. | ” |
–A nonchalant response when seraphs blast apart a homunculus where the beam heads to where he is. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 40 | ||
His concern for angels within the kingdom on Earth was genuine. A chance to resurrect the ones who had perished was taken over the opportunity to have the remainder return to paradise. A suspicion by others that Sika Madu intended to endure any ramifications himself well well founded. Even when experiencing burning, Sika Madu's focus was on keeping punishment focused on himself to spare other angels it.
| “ | Wait! Only punish me! It was just me! | ” |
–Seeking to accept punishment for what where just his own actions, and attempting to spare other angels. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 7 | ||
Losing his son Mikaela, to registering that half the angels had perished took its toll on Sika Madu. While outwardly not too concerned at seeing his resurrection attempt had failed, the destruction of the city he lived with and the deaths of angels greatly distressed Sika Madu. Anguished at their murders, particularly at Amon being brought to him to be killed within sight greatly impacted him. Unresponsive as the lightning attack from seraphs on himself resumed, Sika Madu then requested death after all his losses.
| “ | Kill me. Please. I long for oblivion. | ” |
–Requesting death after the loss of the angels in his civilization and the lightning he experiences. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 18 | ||
A combination of focusing on his plans, and not fully appreciating other factors that he does not consider an issue becomes a liability for Sika Madu. In seeing humans as cursed dolls to be used as tools, and in discussing his plan with the homunculus named Yu, he fails to even register that a human has approached Mikaela's coffin as is communicating with his deceased son.
Although extensively knowledgable, Sika Madu seems unaware that Mikaela could inhabit a human of his own accord. Perhaps if he had a greater interest in humans he would have approached the one in question to overhear that it was Mikaela forming a plan with the homunculus. Similar to humans, Sika Madu would not consider that homunculus' had free will, and so wrongly conclude that the homunculus was not involved with the corpse of Mikaela scattering the sinful keys even though that was the case.
| “ | Then what was that? What happened? I should be the only one here with any independent will. | ” |
–Unsure what befell Mikaela, and his ideas concerning free will when there is a homunculus and humans around. Chapter 130: "The Light Which Remains" 23 | ||
Ambitions
As with other demons Shikama Doji intends to possess his host, Shinoa. Having Shinoa entertain feelings of love for Yu are a means to have her lower walls so that he may take over her body. Unlike other demons though, Shikama Doji has interests outside the possession of his host, namely in possessing Kureto the head of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. While Shikama Doji acts to possess each head of the family he has not shared why. An overall long-term goal of his concerns demons such as Asuramaru.
Back in the dark ages of Greece, he appeared to be working on seraph experimentation involving a Yu who also existed at that point. Having sought out individuals such as Saito and Urd to turn into vampires, Sika Madu also selected Ashera to become one having picked up details on his blood line. Despite his own, a seraph's, and vampires' incredible world conquering capabilities Sika Madu never expressed an interest in acquiring power over others. Experiments on many over ages was his priority, and Sika Madu revealed a concern for his deceased son, Mikaela.
Further back in prehistory, Sika Madu would still not speak of his goals, though it was clearer to others what they likely were. Far before humans had evolved on Earth, he led a civilizaiton of angels in constructing the Tower of Babel. Sika Madu also appeared active in having these established across other planets.
| “ | First, allow me to thank you all. I've received an official report that, among the satellite kingdoms... ...We've once again succeeded in building our tower taller than all others. | ” |
–An announcement to seraphs with him on Earth that the Tower of Babel is taller than others. Chapter 126: "Purgatory and Paradise" Page 4 | ||
While publicly involved with these constructions, Sika Madu early on maintained his private ambitions. Where a plague was killing angels, Sika Madu was acting to have members of the civilization return to God's location on the Sun, yet was conscious of those dying before they could do so. Far from a sinister ambition, at this time Sika Madu kept these plans to himself due to the nature of the God he was aware of. Potential answers to Sika Madu's problems were deemed taboo by the God, hence the need for him to act in secrecy.
| “ | Something must be done. At this rate, even if we do reach paradise... ...Over half of the angels who follow me will die. | ” |
–Meaning to return to paradise as well as ensure angels can survive a plague to do so. Chapter 126: "Purgatory and Paradise" Page 20 | ||
In having his private intentions guessed by others, Sika Madu would still not fully involve them. Observations from Paimon would indicate Sika Madu meant to resurrect seraphs who had died for them all to reach paradise, where he meant to endure God's punishment himself. In seeking to cure the plague it was speculated that Sika Madu created Mikaela for this reason.
An ultimate goal at this time was not just settling on completing the long-term plan of returning some angels to paradise, but having them all there. Steadfastly, Sika Madu would research forbidden knowledge where it kept him distant from others such as Mikaela who he may have regarded as just an experiment before feelings for who he would see as his son set in. It was the prolonged loss of other angels, and especially Mikaela that heavily impacted Sika Madu for him to even doubt the very purpose of what he was aiming for.
| “ | Why go on living after enduring this?! What's the point?! Over half of the angels have succumbed to that disease already! How is it "paradise" if the only way to get there is by abandoning them?! | ” |
–Having lost Mikaela among others, Sika Madu questions the meaningfulness of goals he worked so hard on. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 8 | ||
Despite what were devastating losses for him, Sika Madu resumed his commitment to resurrection. This time though Sika Madu elected to detail his plans to God. If he had secrecy on his side, Sika Madu willingly forwent it to articulate his goals for a chance to ascertain whether they were okay to proceed with after all.
| “ | If you won't grace me with an answer... ...Then I'll do it. I'll use Babel's light for my own purpose. First, I'll resurrect Mikaela. | ” |
–Delaying returning angels to paradise and sharing his intent to use the gathered light to bring his son back to life. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 31 | ||
After the colossal loss of the seraph civilisation, and all angels within it, then having been cursed as an undead to burn for millennia, Sika Madu was undeterred. In lieu of having ideas of vengeance, Sika Madu explored other means of attempting the resurrection. If there was a method possible, Sika Madu would commit to it.
| “ | I think the best way... ...Is for us to copy God. As they made angels to collect light... ...We, too, shall create. I'll make cursed dolls of mud to collect darkness. | ” |
–Forming humans to gather darkness in order to resurrect Mikaela to use the light inside him for others. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 29 | ||
Although presently imprisoned, Shikama Doji is moved to at least engage with events in calling to Yu after he mentions information concerning how Mikaela can be resurrected. Physically restrained, it would appear that Shikama Doji does everything pratical to assist Yu namely sending shadows to try and blast away the vampire progenitors who attempt to impede him.
| “ | It never occurred to me that a mere human could hold such power... No time to explain. I need to bequeath you my remaining power and spells... ...Before they're taken from me. | ” |
–Devoured by Shinoa, he transfers three powers to Yu. Chapter 136: "The Godtouched" Page 21 | ||
Transferring the spell to resurrect Mikaela to Yu, he also bequeathes him the power to hide the world from paradise, and destroy it. Fading away, Shikama Doji speaks how he has passed his wish to the next generation.
Story
For the total coverage story detailing Shikama Doji's history as well, see
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Powers and Abilities
The First possesses expansive knowledge about seraphs, demons, vampires, and humans having been performing experiments for six hundred years. Killing hundreds of thousands of human guinea pigs over this time, the First also created vampires and demons. In acquiring knowledge, he was aware that Ashera was nobility. He also knew how to save Ashera from dying, a supreme ability from the ancient world to the present day.
Part of his experimentation involved allowing it to extend its many tentacle like projections and make contact with Yu's head. The First also managed to reattach Yu's head despite him being decapitated. In addition he keeps a corpse of a "Michaela". According to Noya, the First has the ability to clone Yu's if one should die.
The extent of his knowledge was advanced even during prehistoric times. Within the Tower of Babel, he had access to technology that existed during that time which was far more advanced than anything of the present day. Sorting through information on resurrection and creating servant tribes, Sika Madu delved into forbidden areas such as creating life.
| “ | Don't worry. I'll make it work. Use the power collected by Babel Tower cleverly enough... ...And I can get all of us up to paradise. | ” |
–Confident he could harness a specific energy source to bring seraphs to paradise. Chapter 126: "Purgatory and Paradise", page 21 | ||
Natural abilities
In a seraph civilisation in Earth's prehistory that featured far-futuristic technological aspects, Sika Madu was shown to be proficient in using flat screen computer based systems where he could also understand the text on them. Sika Madu could apparently communicate with homunculus which did not seemingly have any means of relaying verbal signals. He could generate these technological features from mid-air.
A perhaps unrelated, magical based power was the capability of generating a large flat platter to raise others from the ground. Hand movements were involved with manipulating this construct. An innate ability or not, Sika Madu could generate a small sun like orb in the palm of his hand, apparently an example of photon energy.
Accessing memories is a power Sika Madu had. Physical contact was required, yet in placing his hand into a subject's head it would result in their death for memories to be accessed. Being able to view memories would be a trait demons would innately have in future ages, where the ability had developed so that physical contact was no longer required and memories could be seen from afar.
Vampire
He would have possessed strength and speed that are much greater than a human's, along with having rapid regeneration, in addition to immortality and eternal youth. As the former First Progenitor, Sika Madu was likely the most powerful vampire that has ever existed, vastly more powerful than the members of the Progenitor Council which was composed of Second Progenitors and lower ranked vampires. Urd Gaeles and Saitō were such members, with the latter saying that the gap between him and the First Progenitor is great when Saito expressed shock that Ferid was able to capture Krul. The First has been shown to be capable of effortlessly overtaking and decapitating Yu with a single swift strike from one hand despite Yu being in his seraph form. His supernaturally fast sense of speed also allows him to swiftly approach and deal with threats including ones wielding cursed gear.
Having been changed into the first vampire, Sika Madu quickly gathered that he was burned by sunlight which pained him greatly and promptly set him entirely on fire. His hair having burnt away, Sika Madu appeared as a charred body. For all that, Sika Madu weathered the agony rather than seek shade. This vampiric trait of being burnt by sunlight would be passed to others turned into vampires, though the means of mitigating harm from sunlight would be addressed in later ages.
| “ | AAAAAAAAAAAAA It hurts! My whole body burns! And the pain won't go away! | ” |
–Susceptible to a new pain, that from general sunlight. On complete fire from that, smoke billows from his burning body. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 21 | ||
It was his powers of darkness that he was able to generate that provided Sika Madu with protection from the Sun. Although ostensibly a vampire, this capability may have been innate to him yet in any case would be a darkness based power that demons of later ages would be able to use. Further to this demon like power, Sika Madu could materialize clothing and not just restore his biological self.
| “ | Darkness. Protect me from the light. | ” |
–Speaking for a halo of darkness to form, Sika Madu could restore entirely his previous unburnt appearance and no longer experience burning. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 25 | ||
In his new cursed state as a vampire Sika Madu felt that he had been cut off from accessing the light linked to the Tower of Babel. With this, using light for resurrection purposes no longer seemed practical. Accordingly, Sika Madu as a vampire-like being would set about gathering darkness.
| “ | But Babel's fallen. I don't have it to collect light for me. Even if I did, the light no longer responds to me. I can't touch it. Not now that I've become a cursed undead. | ” |
–Feeling he no longer has access to that light and how that compounds his means of gathering it. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 27 | ||
Demon
As stronger vampires make stronger demons, Sika Madu continues to be the most powerful known being in existence as the demon, Shikama Dōji. Able to exert total influence over over the Fifth Trumpet in control of Mirai, and the demon Abaddon under their control, Shikama Doji can bring the collective actions to a halt with one command from afar.
| “ | Halt. Goodness. Don't tell me you meant to kill me with that? That is an experiment I have had humans working on for me for quite some time now. It is not yours. Besides, that is not enough to kill me in the first place. Now then... I shall possess you next, Kureto. | ” |
–After taking control of the Seraph of the End, the First is aghast at the notion it could be used to kill him. Asserting it is his, he then acts to assume control over Kureto. "Defining a King" | ||
Capable of floating on the side of a building, as with other demons, the First can possess humans.
- Demon's thrall: If other demons are to go by, Shikama Dōji may enter the dreams of his host and use their memories to torment them in a battle of wills to possess their body. Shikama Dōji has yet to be shown using this ability.
- Possession: A basic demon ability, but Shikama Dōji is able to somehow possess more than one person simultaneously as he was able to be with Mahiru and Shinoa while still possessing the head of the Hīragi Family. After possessing Shinoa primarily she inherited his ability to summon scythes and use his angelic wings.
- Near invulnerability/immortality: Shikama Dōji has implied that essentially nothing, not even a Seraph, can kill him. Even after getting stabbed and electrocuted by Kureto's lightning based cursed gear, Shikama Dōji still appears to be unharmed.
- Supreme angelic/demonic command: Shown to have command over Seraphs and demons as he ordered Abaddon and Mirai to cease their attacks and they complied with his one word order.
- Other host thrall: Shikama Dōji can enter other hosts and he can have complete control on the host body, such as when he entered Asuramaru mind and is able stay there even if they would force him away as Asuramaru was unable to.
- Barrier sealing: Able to form a barrier, he can seal who he has contact with in it. They can be kept with him and prevent them from escaping, displayed when he was forming one to prevent Asuramaru from escaping to take Yu's greed.
- Basic form: He takes the form of a scythe with a glowing green blade. Shinoa can call out the demon to attack an enemy. A manifestation-type demon weapon strongest at mid-range. Shikama Dōji himself can summon numerous scythes as a means to attack.
- Miniature form: A black pen-length rod that is more convenient to carry. This can be wordlessly materialized into the fully sized scythe.
- Perception: The weapon can detect anything that comes within the radius of his scythe.
- Manifestation: At Shinoa's orders, a large smoke like creature can be manifested that will attack whoever she chooses. It is shown he can materialize on his own into his scythe form if he wants to as he did in Shinoa's hand.
- Scythe proficiency: An expert in wielding scythes, Shikama Dōji can materialize numerous scythes and attack from a wide radius. Not losing this ability when possessing a host, in Shinoa's body he can also levitate scythes for barrage assaults as well. Additionally he can summon numerous ethereal scythes, and whirling them rapidly forms a circle similar to a halo appearance of scythes as a particularly effective and deadly attack. A seemingly endless amount of scythes can be generated.
- Sleep inducement: A verbal command to sleep can result in a target violently hurling to the ground. Sika Madu having his hand outstretched may contribute to a pressure that can fracture the ground and result in an electrical generation around him. The force of which he speaks the words and the amount of times the order to sleep is said appears to heighten the likelihood. He has used this ability to try and prevent targets from fleeing. When successful, the target does not appear to know that they are asleep.
- Telepathic communication: Shikama Dōji can telepathically talk and communicate to other vampires. Purposeful or an unintentional a side effect, they experience great pain in their head upon hearing his voice.
- Distance: A transparent tinted glass like circular structure can be formed. From Shikama Doji's words for it to put distance between them it may have literally been able to put some space between him, helpful for when a foes close by is absorbing his powers.
A darkness based power can be spoken by Shikama Doji where a mirror like construct allows streaks of darkness to be sent to assail vampires. One alone caused the upper half of a vampire to disappear upon contact. If it is the same ability just developed more, Shikama Doji can also have black sun like orbs materialize to attack his targets even when he is imprisoned.
Able to detect and neutralize poisons injected into humans to affect him, it seemingly takes a degree of time for the First to deal with them.
| “ | Dammit... Damn it all! How much of the poison is neutralized? Almost all. Can I dodge this? Yes, my strength is returning. I can dodge this. | ” |
–Attempting to put up a barrier against seraphs, and considering his state (he would not be able to dodge Yu and Mika's attack as he thought). Chapter 108: "Yu's Sword", page 27 | ||
All the while, Shikama Doji remains an incredibly formidable opponent and can fend off multiple assaults from vastly overpowered entities for a while.
Seraph
- Endurance: Sika Madu's being is capable of withstanding a combined lightning strike emitted by a charged sun-like orb that trumpet wielding seraphs are able to generate. While it kept him fixed in place, at some point he felt able to clear himself of the lightning bolt. Although he was burned Sika Madu could endure it for a prolonged time.
- Regeneration: While being attacked, Sika Madu felt he could regenerate his wounds from burning lightning.
- Life Creation: Although it is a taboo for angels to do so, Sika Madu is able to manipulate light into creating life which he done to form Mikaela.
- Fortitude: Having endured burning for millennia, and alone with no interactions from others, Sika Madu upon recovery could behave exactly as he was with no impairment to his psychological functions. Having no notions of revenge, Sika Madu as ever calmly set into carrying out his resurrection plan in a different manner given restrictions on his powers now.
Shikama Dōji says he is not actually a demon, and possesses six large feathered seraph like wings. Even after being bound to cursed gear, Shikama Dōji has not forgotten any of his memories or the knowledge he has where other demons have. He exerts control over other seraphs, and makes a comment on the nature of god that seraphs are associated with, while denying that he is a god himself. He is referred to as a fallen angel by seraphs. Sika Madu can generate barriers, including a clear circular flat screen that can defend from seraph arrows. Where there are assumptions that he may be a seraph or demon, Shikama Doji's blood is blue.
| “ | We mustn't use the miracle of light to bring a life back from death. Or to extend a life beyond its natural limit. Or to create life where there once was none. But... | ” |
–Knowing taboos, and how they can help with what he wants. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 26 | ||
Where a select group of seraphs armed with trumpets could generate an electrical sun-like sphere based attack, Sika Madu could endure that strike centered on him. While doing so, Sika Madu revealed that he possessed the means to regenerate himself, and from injuries that broke apart a homunculus and the Tower of Babel.
| “ | Need to... ...regenerate... Get clear of the bolt... Light. I... | ” |
–Weathering a lightning blast that broke apart the Tower of Babel, and able to regenerate his being. His own capacity to form light was to be resorted to at this trying time. The First Vampire: "The First Vampire" Page 5 | ||
Scientific abilities
It has been stated and implied by the oldest of the vampire Progenitors, Urd Geales, Rigr Stafford, Ashera Tepes, Krul Tepes and Noya Hienma that Sika Madu during his days as the First Progenitor frequently dabbled and experimented on supernatural entities using both what appears to be scientific and magical methods with varying results. Such scientific experimentation was used in an ancient setting, and during a period of intellectual stagnation in the wider population. Sika Madu also has a large room filled with cylindrical glass tanks with multiple black suns.
There was even more advanced technology that existed for him in the time of Earth's prehistory that Sika Madu was also familiar with. Levitating flatscreen devices bore information, and the Tower of Babel that was to return angels to paradise was an example of a construction technological in nature. Such constructs were present at a time when angels had outposts on satellite kingdoms spread across planets.
Human creation
As seen during the memories of the three third progenitors, and supported by Noya, Sika Madu had successfully created what they called his "human creation technique". Successfully creating a method to produce Yūichirō Hyakuya from a single disembodied eye, he could be created as a fully formed child capable of speech and featuring his mannerisms. These appearing to serve as an everlasting supply of test subjects for his seraph experiments to make it more stable. From Noya's view, Sika Madu had created so many that he would not notice if one or two Yu's were murdered by him. Although the exact process of how he accomplishes it is unknown, it was stated that the method itself was still imperfect over one thousand years ago in Ancient Greece. However by the time of the 21st Century, it was stated by Noya that Sika Madu had already likely perfected the method due to him seeing the fully functioning and mature, Yūichirō Hyakuya. He was also impressed with what he saw as a Mikaela. Through unknown methods, Sika Madu was casual in mentioning how he would enact growth in human numbers.
| “ | That's good, I suppose. Well, keep Mikaela company for me, then. I'm going to go and increase humanity's numbers a bit more. | ” |
–Informing Yu of his plan at hand. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 6 | ||
In the prehistoric past, Sika Madu displayed how human children could be brought into the world fully whole and capable of thought and speech as children of their age would be. This was done by physically contacting a homunculus where a light based power would result in a human being ejected out of the being. For the ancient timeframe, where homunculi were not seen to exist but black suns were that may have been a means to an end of forming humans. For initally forming humans, Sika Madu required them to gather darkness where creating angels was not an option for him.
| “ | I thought as much. I'm not permitted to create angels. But apparently I am permitted to create humans. | ” |
–Regarding a human child produced from a homunculus. Chapter 129: "The First Vampire" Page 30 | ||
Humans gathering darkness for him was a method to resurrect Mikaela. Once that was done, Sika Madu sought the seven keys of light within him to resurrect angels that had perished.
Seraph experiments
It was also apparent that Sika Madu also possess the knowledge and research and complete the method to either create, or summon the Trumpet of the Apocalypse and placing it inside a human host. With him having been known to repeatedly experiment on making one and was seen to have repeatedly placed them inside his Yu clones. Having the Japanese Imperial Demon Army continue this, Shikama Dōji would comment that the Fifth Trumpet within Mirai that could summon Abaddon was his experiment. Warning that seraphs were an enemy, Sika Madu sought to delay Mika becoming Yu's cursed gear so as to not draw their attention. These seraph based experiments appeared a recent development relatively speaking given that Sika Madu was not able to create angels in the prehistoric past.
Vampiric experiments
He was interested that Yu's blood is compatible with Ashera having turned him into a vampire. Allowing Ashera to live, Sika Madu would have him be of use to him. It was third progenitor vampires specifically that Sika Madu had transformed into demons, and with the second progenitors left it would seem having vampires turned into demons for his purposes was a plan. During his reunion and battle against Saitō, the First was surprised at the additional features that he had implemented into his body. Speaking about him as if he were a construct, Shikama Dōji mentioned he did not recall putting Saitō together like that.
These experiments appeared to have started in Kyoto, Japan. In the past, Sika Madu had travelled there and founded a human organization named the Emperor's Demons. A religious sect on the surface, they were conducting experiments to turn vampires into demons. The vampire experiments apparently originate from himself, where true to his word he was the first one having been changed into an undead either by God's or other angels' capabilities.
Methods
There were three spells that Shikama Doji was able to physically manifest. These constructs were also able to be imparted to others as he did with Yu. Each spell was seismic, and were said to require a massive sacrifice for each one.
- The method to resurrect Mikaela.
- The method of hiding the world from paradise.
- The method to destroy paradise.
Relationships
- Relationships: Shikama Dōji
Gallery
- Image gallery: Shikama Dōji
Quotes
Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign
| “ | It's all right. There is nothing to fear about becoming a demon. I shall stay with you always, even after you have become one. | ” |
–Speaking to Ashera Tepes in a flashback of 1,000 years prior. "Progenitor's Memory" | ||
| “ | Come, it's time we left. You must become a demon. Oh yes, what should I call you once you've become one? Hmm... Since you will be reborn on an island some call the 'Land of the Rising Sun,' let us tweak your name to fit their tongue-- Yes. You shall be called Asuramaru. | ” |
–Updating Ashera's name to Asuramaru to fit in with Japan. "Progenitor's Memory" | ||
| “ | Aha ha ha! Oh, I am not God. He has a far more twisted personality than I. | ” |
–Laughing in response to Kureto's words and denying he is god, then commenting on his personality. "Defining a King" | ||
| “ | My name... is Shikama Dōji. I am the first vampire. | ” |
–Sharing his name to Kureto, and revealing his background. "Defining a King" | ||
| “ | Aren't the virginal the ones who have the most lustful imaginations? | ” |
–A question for Shinoa. "Shuttered Shinoa" | ||
| “ | Aha ha! You know that full well. She was sixteen. She was so passionate about everything, wasn't she? Both in life and in death. | ” |
–Speaking to Shinoa about Mahiru when asking how old Mahiru was when she slept with Guren. "Shuttered Shinoa" | ||
| “ | Don't you think it's about time you opened that door? You can build walls in your heart. Tall, thick walls. Those walls will keep the love and the lust... the joy and the sadness... all of the emotions at bay. | ” |
–Pressing Shinoa to lift the emotional restrictions on her emotions. "Shuttered Shinoa" | ||
| “ | What does a human have if they have no passion? | ” |
–Working towards Shinoa embracing her emotions. "Shuttered Shinoa" | ||
| “ | You lie. You want to experience love. When you watch Yūichirō Hyakuya, you feel your heart race. Why don't I get this ball rolling by opening that door? | ” |
–Picking up on Shinoa's feelings, and taking them further. "Shuttered Shinoa" | ||
| “ | Ashera, you poor child. You must have been so frightened. But it's all right now... From now on, I shall keep you safe. Yu, kindly take off his chains. | ” |
–When Sika Madu buys Ashera Tepes as a slave, where he had a young Yu with him as well. "The Day the Sun Was Lost" | ||
| “ | Don't play innocent with me. I see straight through you. You know who I mean. You know it all. You just pretend that you don't notice. You're playing at being the dispassionate observer. | ” |
–Objecting to Shinoa's claims. "Hiragi in a Cage" | ||
| “ | I won't. I can't. You were not made so that I could. You have a heart of ice, so that no matter how much of your heart is devoured by a demon, you can retain perfect control. | ” |
–His comments when denying that he is trying to possess Shinoa (which he later would do). "Hiragi in a Cage" | ||
| “ | You lie. You are interested in a way to save Yūichirō. Aah, at this rate it won't be long before your walls come down. When they do, I'll no longer need Kureto Hīragi. I'll be able to possess you instead... I can hardly wait. In all the hundreds of years that I've possessed the Hīragi Family, not once has there been a vessel of your caliber-- | ” |
–Feeling Shinoa is lying, and that it is only a matter of time until he can possess her. "Hiragi in a Cage" | ||
| “ | You liked looking up at the sky. At least... that is what you once told me. | ” |
–Reminding Asuramaru of his words. "Inside Yu's Sword" | ||
| “ | I see you two are as close as always. That makes me so happy... But I'm afraid your days of being friendly and close are over. I have to kill you now. | ” |
–Hinting of Yu and Asuramaru's past familiarity, but meaning to murder them. "Love Awakens" | ||
| “ | I knew she was amazing. That is the first real damage I have taken today. Tell me, Yu... Did you know? She is in love with you, you know. So much so that she came to rescue you, even though she knew that was the one thing she must never do. Out of desire for you, she finally lowered the inner walls she kept tall and strong for sixteen years. To save you... To rescue you... She allowed me in. My goal for today is complete. Goodbye, Ashera. Yu. Until we meet again. | ” |
–Revealing Shinoa's feelings to Yu and Asuramaru, then about to succeed in his goal to possess her. "Love Awakens" | ||
| “ | As I expected. Your heart's walls are strong. You're gifted. Oh well... If you'd let down those walls... ...I would've made you wholly into a demon. Then you wouldn't have had any worries at all. | ” |
–His response to Shinoa raising barriers around herself, and views on her and demons "The Sky Awaits Them Both", page 16 | ||
| “ | You can't. Not yet. It's too soon for you to become Yu's demon. I can stop you. Sleep! | ” |
–His thoughts on Mika responding to Yu, and his plan revealed for them both. Chapter 107 "Angel's Plan", page 3 | ||
| “ | I'm tired of bothering with you. I think I'll just ignore you. Besides, right now I have to pin both Yu and Mikaela with a scythe... ...and make certain they're both properly sealed... | ” |
–Disregarding Saito's chains rising before him, and turning his attention to Yu and Mika as children sleeping nearby. Chapter 107 "Angel's Plan", page 31 | ||
| “ | Your demons are my servants. How are you here? | ” |
–Aware that Kimizuki and Yoichi have demons, and stating that Kiseki-o and Gekkouin are his servants, then unsure how they reached him in his realm. Chapter 107 "Angel's Plan", page 33 | ||
| “ | This was not a part of my plan... ...and it's starting to aggravate me. Die. | ” |
–After hearing Kimizuki trying to rouse Yu from his sleep, and materializing a scythe for him and Yoichi. Chapter 107 "Angel's Plan", page 33 | ||
| “ | Poison?! Again! However... ... I've still got enough power to kill them all! | ” |
–Aware that he has been poisoned, this time only by seeing his slowed scythe generation. Sika Madu is indeed capable of striking away many chains that are stabbing towards him. Chapter 107 "Angel's Plan", page 34 | ||
| “ | You're in my way, insects!! | ” |
–Coming under attack from Kimizuki and Yoichi where Kiseki-o's coffin has appeared to send him to another world. Chapter 107 "Angel's Plan", page 36 | ||
| “ | Can I dodge this? The poison still hampers me. I can't move... ...As I wish. But I think... ...I can still... | ” |
–Thoughts on an attack coming his way, and taking into account his own limitations (he would not avoid the follow up attack). Chapter 108: "Yu's Sword", page 10 | ||
| “ | It's warping space. It'll take my whole head- | ” |
–Considering the "Second Edge. Black Gash" power, and correctly guessing its effect. Chapter 108: "Yu's Sword", page 11 | ||
| “ | The sinful keys. How many do you hold? | ” |
–Captured, the First has a question for Saito. Chapter 109: "Moving Pieces", page 38 | ||
| “ | But, unfortunately enough... ...My child is currently dead. | ” |
–His crestfallen response to Yu happy at the idea of playing with Mikaela. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 2 | ||
| “ | Something like that, I believe. No matter the era or the kingdom... ...They all have a story that plays out in much the same way. Funny, that. | ” |
–Mentioning how fairy tales that feature a poison apple or spindle are universal across time. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 4 | ||
| “ | If you could bring him back with a kiss, I'd love nothing more. But I'm afraid it won't work. | ” |
–Aware that Yu's kiss would not bring Mikaela back to live. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 4 | ||
| “ | Hmm, that's a hard word. I'll explain it later. In fact, perhaps I'll tell you how it works though a fairy tale. | ” |
–Willing to explain words, such as "sacrifice" to Yu using stories. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 5 | ||
| “ | Thank you, Yu... ...For always being with Mikaela. | ” |
–Thanking his experiment, Yu. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 6 | ||
| “ | A secret? What is it? You actually have secrets? Surprising. | ” |
–Having not considered that Yu has secrets. Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets", page 7 | ||
| “ | You know that already. If you didn't, you couldn't interfere as thoroughly as you have. | ” |
–Answering Saito who asked what he is plotting, and aware of his intervention. Chapter 114 "Everyone's Goals", page 2 | ||
| “ | She can come back, Ashera. She can still be awoken. But you will have to make a decision. If she's brought back now... ...She'll never be able to die again. Immortality is torture. A hell that's far worse... ...And lasts far longer than anything any slave has ever suffered. Are you all right with that? Your sister is dying in peace. Do you want to see her so badly... ...That you'll pull her into hell? | ” |
–Upfront about what bringing Krul back entails, and checking if Ashera is fine with him resurrecting her which is a possibility. Chapter 116: "Brother and Sister", page 35-36 | ||
| “ | This won't work either. | ” |
–Sika Madu reading text on technological like screens. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 3 | ||
| “ | Yu, hm? I see. Still, I don't recommend naming them. When you name a thing... ...You could curse them with a heart. | ” |
–Sika Madu's reasons for being against naming a homunculus. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 17-18 | ||
| “ | It's a curse. If they have hearts, they'll be stuck with concerns and doubts. | ” |
–Sika Madu's view that naming a being is a curse and what is entailed from his perspective. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 19 | ||
| “ | To curse you, of course. | ” |
–Sika Madu answering why he gave Mikaela a name is naming someone constitutes a curse. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 19 | ||
| “ | Yes. I love you. | ” |
–Sika Madu pats Mikaela who appears sad and at elast tells him what he wants to hear, however genuine the words are on his part. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 22 | ||
| “ | What's this? | ” |
–Sika Madu is unfamiliar with ice cream, that is available freely outside the tower he occupies in the larger seraph civilisation. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 23 | ||
| “ | I told you not to eat anything they offer in the city. You have a weak constitution. | ” |
–Sika Madu speaking of what he said to Mikaela and revealing his infirm state. Chapter 125: "Soft Serve with Father" Page 23 | ||
| “ | Are you going to tell me that I have to just accept this? Just... Roll over and take it...? All of this? Every horrible thing? | ” |
–Holding Mikaela while responding to Bael attempting to rationalize what happened. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 6 | ||
| “ | In the end... ...I wasn't able to live up to- | ” |
–Beginning to speak earnestly to Bael. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 12 | ||
| “ | Not long after... ...Bael committed suicide. He said it was so his soul... ...Would be in the same place as Paimon's. | ” |
–Reflecting what happened to Bael after Paimon was found deceased. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 17-18 | ||
| “ | Then I attempted the miracle of creation, birthing Mikaela. | ” |
–Recollecting how he tampered with the third taboo, where Mikaela was visualized fully formed as his was. Chapter 128: "The Wings of Icarus" Page 28 | ||
| “ | This can't be. Tell me this is a lie! Is it really going to go on for eternity?! | ” |
–Registering how he is now burned by the Sun having been turned into an undead. The First Vampire: "The First Vampire" Page 21 | ||
Trivia
- The Katakana for his appearance in chapter 57 of the manga accidentally spelled his name as "Shigama Dōji". This was corrected in the official published volumes. The past Yu addresses him as Siga Madu, which may be a child's pronunciation of it, or a variation of the name Sika Madu was known by.
- This demon is the only one known to possess multiple people at one time thus far in the series.
- He possesses Tenri Hīragi at the same time he is with Shinoa and Mahiru.
- After Tenri's death, he possessed Kureto Hīragi at the same time he was possessing Shinoa.
- His name as a vampire was "Sika Madu", and this became "Shikama Dōji" when he turned into a demon.
- Shikama Dōji is described as an unbelievably powerful monster by Mahiru-no-Yo, an unknown monster by Guren, and a strong monster by Asuramaru. All potent indications of his strength coming from them.
- Shikama Dōji already had three pairs of white wings as a vampire (as Sika Madu) even before becoming a demon. Chapter 126 "Purgatory and Paradise" would reveal why, Sika Madu's species was an angel.
- He ruled as King of Earth long before humans had evolved. On that, Sika Madu was the one who established humans on Earth by means of a homunculus.
References
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 57 — Magazine version (misspelling).
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 The First is said to be genderless in Chapter 113: "Everyone's Secrets"
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 94 (p. 35)
- ↑ Sika Madu gave Krul his blood in chapter 116
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 73 (p. 9-12)
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 66 (p. 16-17)
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 57 (p. 27-28)
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 76 (p. 8)
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 76 (p. 3)
- ↑ Owari no Seraph chapter 77 (p. 18-19)
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