I finished MADK and it was such a gut punch. I love J and how weirdly toxic and messed up all the demons are. The political power dynamics , the power of names , the way all these demons have unrequited love, the absolutely breathtaking art,,, the ending is fitting but I don't particularly find it satisfying lol. Considering how much of an emphasis is placed on Mako being "different" / a human becoming demon rather than purely demon, I wanted Mako and J to break the cycle rather than perpetuate the loop. J's design is absolutely beautiful and he steals the show for me hands down (it also doesn't help I really like Lugner from Frieren, who has a similar vibe...). Still a banger read and I hope to see more works by the same author / feel free to rec any! (also justice for Datenshou at least he has a bird guy that genuinely cares about him). Don't mind me imagining/planning a fix it fic where J is happy and alive and in love and all the demons' unrequited loves get reciprocated 🫡