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The Setting is Modern Japan conceals a vast supernatural society where mythic races—Devils, Angels, Fallen Angels, Dragons, Youkai, and European Monsters—engage in an age‑old conflict known as the Great Holy War . Ordinary humans (人間, Ningen) form the largest demographic yet remain largely oblivious to this hidden realm, though some become Sacred Gear wielders or Devil reincarnates through contracts . Primordial Dragons and eclectic beings like Youkai and European Monsters carve out their own territories and political alliances, further complicating the balance of power . Across Earth, Hell, and Heaven, these factions employ divine artifacts, demonic pacts, and sanctioned tournaments—Rating Games—to settle disputes and vie for supremacy .


  1. Ordinary Humans and Society

Ordinary humans (人間, Ningen) are the most populous species in this world, inhabiting cities like Kuoh Town and attending institutions such as Kuoh Academy without awareness of the supernatural conflicts around them . While most live mundane lives, a select few possess the Sight or stumble into the occult, becoming contractors in devilish pacts or wielders of Sacred Gears . Human‑only groups like the Hero Faction demonstrate that humans can harness Sacred Gears and Holy Swords to compete in factional skirmishes, though they remain outliers in the broader supernatural hierarchy . In places such as Kuoh Town—governed behind the scenes by devil nobility like the Gremory family—local politics and economics can be subtly influenced by unseen supernatural powers .

  1. Supernatural Races

2.1 Devils

Devils (悪魔, Akuma) originate from the Underworld and are organized into noble houses known as the 72 Pillars and the Extra Demons . These houses mirror feudal aristocracies, each led by a Maou (Demon Lord) who commands a peerage comprising Bishops, Rooks, Knights, and Pawns . Pure‑blooded Devils, descending from Lilith’s children, occupy the highest ranks, while Reincarnated Devils—humans reborn through Devil Terms—fill out the lower tiers . Conflicts between devil houses are resolved through formalized Rating Games, overseen by Hell’s council, to prevent all‑out feuds and maintain order within their realm .

2.2 Angels

Angels, servants of the Biblical God, uphold heavenly doctrine and wield Light‑based powers capable of harming Devils and Fallen Angels alike . After the Great War claimed the divine God, Heaven instituted the Brave Saint system, allowing humans to reincarnate as Angels and replenish their ranks . Angels are structured under the Church of God, led by the Four Great Archangels who command legions of lesser angels and enforce cosmic law .

2.3 Fallen Angels

Fallen Angels (堕天使, Datenshi) were once Heaven’s enforcers but fell from grace through “impure thoughts” and rebellion against divine authority . Known as the Grigori, they specialize in espionage, shapeshifting, and subversive tactics, seeing themselves as neither wholly devil nor angel . Their hideouts in the spirit realm are protected by powerful curses and illusions, making them elusive adversaries in the Great War .

2.4 Dragons and Other Mythical Beings

Dragons in High School DxD are primordial beings predating angels and devils, embodying raw elemental and destructive might . Esteemed figures like the Dragon God of Infinity, Ophis, and the Phoenix Emperor represent near‑godly threats that upset factional equilibria . Beyond Dragons, European Monsters—ranging from Harpies and Lamiae to Minotaurs and Gorgons—form diverse subgroups with unique abilities and cultural structures .

2.5 Youkai, European Monsters, and Others

Youkai are spirits and monsters rooted in Asian folklore—kitsune, nekomata, oni—often organized into factions such as the East Youkai under Magari or the West under Yasaka . Kitsune (fox demons) can shapeshift, wield Fox Fire, and reside in Kyoto’s Youkai territories , while Nekomata (forked‑tail cat spirits) specialize in ki manipulation and maintain matriarchal societies with unique mating customs . European Monsters add further variety, from mermaids and dwarves to fairies and unicorns, each species governed by its own lineage and tribal laws . Other exotic beings—Jötunn, Golems, Vampires—round out the tapestry of supernatural races, some allied with Gods and Buddhas or serving rebel factions like the Chaos Brigade .

  1. The Great Holy War

The Great Holy War spans millennia, erupting into open hostilities when divine and infernal forces clashed for cosmic dominance . Pre‑war, factions jockeyed for territory and resources; the war’s peak saw the Four Great Satans invade Heaven and Slayer God, only to be repelled at great cost to the 72 Pillars . A post‑war peace treaty divided the Underworld into Devil and Fallen Angel regions until Volume 4, when a formal alliance emerged, reshaping politics and curbing further cataclysms .

  1. World Mechanics

4.1 Sacred Gears and Divine Artifacts

Sacred Gears are relics bestowed by Heaven or born of infernal alchemy, granting wielders powers from elemental manipulation to reality warping . Longinus Spears, the rarest class, possess the capacity to slay deities and puncture dimensional barriers, making them coveted by all factions .

4.2 Devil Terms and Contracts

Devils employ Devil Terms—pacts sealed in blood or magic—to recruit humans and other beings, binding them into peerages and granting demonic powers, wings, and accelerated healing . Breaking a Term incurs Hell’s wrath, enforcing loyalty and ensuring the stability of devil hierarchies.

4.3 Demonic and Holy Powers

Devils wield Demonic Power (魔力, Maryoku) as their core energy, countered by Holy Power in Angels and Fallen Angels . Users channel these energies through spells, sigils, and hybrid techniques—such as Akeno’s Holy Lightning—blurring lines between holy and profane .

  1. Factional Politics and Tournaments

To prevent slaughter among peerages, Hell’s council sanctions Rating Games—structured battles with strict rules—where point systems and forfeits resolve disputes without collateral damage . Angels conduct their own divine trials, while Fallen Angels favor covert operations and skirmishes. Dragons remain largely detached but intervene through alliances when existential threats—like Ophis’s schemes—emerge .

  1. Realms and Locations

6.1 Earth Locations

Kuoh Academy: Covert supernatural hub, protected by devil wards and home to the Occult Research Club .

Kuoh Town: Human‑administered district under Rias Gremory’s subtle governance .

Hot Springs Resort: Neutral ground for informal diplomacy and training sessions.

6.2 Underworld (Hell)

Pandemonium: Capital city where Maous legislate and convene .

Soul Market: Bazaar of cursed relics, policed by Hell’s Inquisition.

6.3 Heavenly Realms

Celestial City: Fortress‑like citadel housing divine archives and the archangels.

Sanctified Temples: Earthly cathedrals linked to Heaven via ethereal ley‑lines.

6.4 Otherworldly Domains

Dragon Wilderness: A pocket realm where Dragons roam unchecked.

Grigori Strongholds: Hidden enclaves in the spirit plane .

  1. Impact on Ordinary Life

Though Glamours (illusion spells) mask supernatural skirmishes, residual magic can alter weather patterns, cause mass hallucinations, or disrupt technology in areas of high spiritual activity. Civilians near Youkai hotspots report folklore‑like phenomena—phantom lights, unexplained vanishings—often dismissed as myth . Secret organizations like the Hero Faction or Beast Tamers (e.g., Kiyome Abe with her tamed Youkai and European Monsters) influence local economies and security .

  1. Themes and Tone

This world melds high‑school slice‑of‑life with high‑stakes fantasy warfare. Fanservice‑driven harem comedy contrasts with visceral battles, while political intrigue in Hell and Heaven adds depth. Core themes include loyalty forged in battle, the ethics of power, and the coexistence of ordinary humanity with mythic forces .

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