Japanese manga series
 is a manga series drawn by Mineko Ohkami and published in the monthly Japanese magazine "Wings". The manga was licensed in the United States by Tokyopop. The Tokyopop translation is imported to Australia by Madman Entertainment.
The sequel "Heavenly Black and Evil White: Dragon Knights 2" follows 500 years after the original story and it is currently ongoing since 2014.
Rath used to be an evil spirit that had possessed the dead body of the Dragon dog, Illuser. Ace used his blood to turn it into one of the Dragon Tribe. After going to Nadil's castle to rescue Lii with Rune and Thatz, Rath is captured and Cesia releases all the souls that were held inside of Rath, most notably Gil and Bierrez, and Rath disappears. It is unknown whether or not Rath is dead at this point, and the story seems to indicate that Cesia will bring him back again at some later point.
When Cesia finally revives Rath once more, he goes back to Nadil's castle where Nadil reveals that Rath is the Demon King. This finally explains Karl's inexplicable loyalty to Rath and Rath's ability to continually return to life in different bodies. Rath uses Rakeita, the magical gun, with the help of the Dragon lord and Dragon empress' dragon eyes. In the end, Rath and Cesia become the Dragon Lord and Queen. In the sequel "Heavenly Black and Evil White", he and Cesia have three children; plays the important role as well
These two are also very friendly to each other, like they are a real family. Dragon Knights volume 18 has a few bonus side stories based on these two's daily life, and it is quite funny. Two of these stories are a "cooking show" with Kharl and Garfakcy in which Kharl fails to make edible food and creates demons instead. In the sequel, he plays the important role.
A demon Cesia took under her wing when she first escaped the witch, he is very protective of her, and she cares for him deeply. He was the only one who stayed with her during her time captive by Nadil's army and the witch, and accompanied her to the Dragon Castle, even though he is a demon. He doesn't have much confidence in his abilities as he spent most of his short life unable to walk and without any skills other than the odd talent of being able to travel through mirrors. Zoma has ties to both Rath and Nohiro, and holds an inner power far greater than he can imagine or comprehend. It is now known that Zoma is Lord Kharl's left bird and he is restored to his true shape when Rath, Rune, and Thatz go to Nadil's palace to rescue Cesia.
A strange human, Nohiro has healing powers that far surpass that of any known faerie or elf. He has no recollections of his past apart from a vague memory of the Spirit Tribe. This has set off his quest to find out about the disappearance of the faeries and to save them from total destruction (and, of course, to wed a pretty elfin girl). He is also mysteriously connected to Rath and, therefore, to Zoma, although, when asked, Rath denied ever hearing of him. Very kindhearted, Nohiro is just learning how to use his powers and is currently traveling the land and working odd jobs in an attempt to earn money for his voyage. He also seems rather fond of Rune.
Miyabi, Shian, and Hanakusuku are three Water Lights or faeries who teamed up with Nohiro on his search for more of the Spirit Tribe. Tight friends, they spend much of their time arguing with each other and vying for "Lord Nohiro's" attention and praise. Of the three, only Miyabi currently survives, the other two falling in Nohiro's defense as they fled from Lord Kharl's castle.
Ringleys, another Water Light, was rescued from a demon by Thatz and Kitchel and accompanied Kitchel on her quest for the Three Treasures. Lacking many powers, Ringleys comes along for moral support... And to be randomly thrust by Kitchel into situations against his will.
Reema is a death fairy. She helps noble souls into the Afterlife. She behaves childishly and playfully at times. But when it suits her she seems to have the mind of an adult and displays omniscient tendencies, doing her best to warn the Dragon clan of impending disasters though apparently these preordained events must happen. She has some feelings for Alfeegi; she helped him and the Dragon King in a demon town, and as he was dying he kissed her.
Reema's companion and/or watcher, he takes their duties very seriously and tries to protect her. He appears to share the same foreknowledge of events.
 The main protagonist of this series. He is a son of former Dragon Lord (Lykouleon) and former Dragon Queen (Raselene) who looks like Lykouleon and considers as a "stray member" in Dragon clan. He is very curious and adventurous; likes to travel around the world. He was one of the mysterious characters that often appeared in the original story along with Rio and Silk.
 A mysterious boy who owns a shop who befriends with Natasu and Silk. He was one of the mysterious characters that often appeared in the original story along with Natasu and Silk. In author's earlier draft his name was originally "Ringas". It reveals, he is a son of the current Dragon Lord (Rath) and Dragon Queen (Cesia). Also, an older fraternal twin brother of Ceren, who is also known as Heaven Star Princess.
 A fairy who accompanies with Natasu. Also, she appeared in the original story where she turned into demon due to Kharl meddling and died. Later, she was reborn by Nohiro's power.
A mysterious girl whose real name is not revealed. She gives Cesia the Wind Staff. She knows things that are about to happen and gives the characters valuable information. Although there isn't much information about her, it's known that she has a greater role later in the story. In the sequel, her real name is Ceren, a newly bride of King of Arinas, daughter of the current Dragon Lord (Rath), Dragon Queen (Cesia) and Rio's younger fraternal twin sister.
The Heaven Star Princess's bodyguard. Like the princess, he is also a mysterious character with very few appearances. Not much is said about him either. In "Heavenly Black and Evil White", Grinfish plays the important role in the sequel along with Heaven Star Princess.
Manga.
"Dragon Knights" was changed to being made in an unflopped format by Tokyopop in May 2002.
"Dragon Knights" ended in May 2007 with 26 tankouban volumes.
Following the sequel series called Heavenly Black and Evil White: Dragon Knights 2 Shukufuku no Kuro to Hametsu no Shiro: Doragon Kishidan II' (祝福の黒と破滅の白:ドラゴン騎士団 II) was released in 2014 and it is currently ongoing.
Reception.
According to Diamond Comic Distributors in December 2001, the third volume of "Dragon Knights" was the 243rd top selling comic.
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