In this post, we take a closer look at the current status of the series “Helck”, also known by the following titles:
- ヘルク
Status#
Based on our analysis, the series is NOT FINISHED. ❌
Here’s how we reached that conclusion:
- Some related entries are still listed as ongoing on MyAnimeList
- The series is listed as ended on Trakt
- The original source material has not been fully adapted, according to MangaUpdates
Taken together, these points indicate that Helck is still ongoing in some form.
Watch order#
Helck ↗ ↖
Summary
While humanity celebrates the defeat of the Demon King by the hands of a lone hero, the denizens of the demon world prepare for the contest of a lifetime—a tournament to decide who would inherit the title of Demon King.Now, three months later, the tournament has been proceeding smoothly—well, other than the fact that the favorite to come out on top is the human hero Helck! With a smile and a wave, he easily bests his demonic competition, all while loudly proclaiming his hatred for humans. Though he calls for the destruction of humanity, the truth of what lies behind his cheery façade remains a mystery.
Doubtful of Helck’s intentions, Red Vamirio—one of the “Four Heavenly Kings,” who oversee the realm of the demons together—seeks to uncover what the hero is truly after. With the title of “Demon King” at stake, the fate of the demon world rests on her shoulders.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Background
Helck ranked eighth in the Best Printed Manga category at the first Tsugi ni Kuru Manga Awards in 2015. The series was published in English by VIZ Media under the Shonen Sunday imprint from January 10, 2023, to November 12, 2024.
Piwi: Fushigi na Ikimono ↗ ↖
Summary
Its figure was as divine as the phoenix of legends, and the timbre of its songs was more majestic than any instrument. It's said that if you were to encounter it, you will be promised happiness...(Source: MU)
Iken Senki Völundio ↗ ↖
異剣戦記ヴェルンディオ
Summary
Cleo is a mercenary looking to live a self-sufficient life, but the job that would have been his last was much more than he bargained for. While attempting to escape he runs across a strange demi-human named Amber, who for unknown reasons has made it her mission to protect him.Background
Iken Senki Völundio has been published digitally in English as Völundio: Divergent Sword Saga through Comikey service since February 18, 2022.
Helck ↗ ↖
Summary
Three months have passed since the Demon King was defeated by a hero. Mankind rejoices over their victory, but dwellers of the demon world do not share the same sentiment. With the loss of their king, they must now hold a tournament to decide who will become his successor.Monitoring the competition is the hot-headed yet powerful Vamirio—one of the Four Heavenly Kings. Among all the participants, she is extremely distrustful of one: Helck, a human hero who claims to hate humanity. As much as she wants to get rid of him, it is impossible due to Helck’s incredible strength and popularity.
Amidst the competition, Vamirio discovers that humans have vanished from various towns. As a result of this puzzling turn of events, Vamirio grows desperate to reveal Helck’s true intentions by carefully crafting a plan to make Helck lose. If she proves to be successful, she might uncover where his loyalty truly lies before the demon world is endangered.
[Written by MAL Rewrite]