Dead Rock

In Dead Rock, manga creator Hiro Mashima—best known for Fairy Tail and Rave Master—launches a dark fantasy adventure set in a demonic academy where the strongest students are trained to become the next Demon King. Published by Kōdansha and running since 2023, the series follows a young boy named Yakuto as he navigates a brutal school of magic and monsters, aiming to claim the throne of darkness. With only six issues so far, this compact series showcases Mashima’s signature energetic art and world-building in a more sinister, high-stakes setting.