Descendants of Darkness
Viz · 2004–2006 · 11 issues
About the series
In this early 2000s series from Viz, the afterlife is a bureaucratic realm where the god of death, Lord Yomi, and his assistants manage the souls of the recently deceased. Spanning 11 issues from 2004 to 2006, Descendants of Darkness blends supernatural horror with office comedy, following the grim reapers as they investigate why certain souls refuse to move on. The series is best known for its moody art and the deadpan dynamic between Yomi and his human partner, Tsuzuki. It stands as a cult favorite for fans of dark fantasy manga that treats the afterlife as a mundane, paperwork-heavy job.