What Reading Order Should I Follow For The Kiss Of The Demon King Series?

The dynamic in 'Kiss' is so unique because Sabine is the villain in almost anyone else's story. Reading the previous books, where demons are often portrayed as powerful and noble (or at least honor-bound), makes her manipulation of Rydstrom even more shocking and enjoyable. You appreciate how far he falls. So, while not mandatory, reading at least one earlier demon book (like 'Dark Desires After Dusk') heightens the subversion.

Here's a visual that might help—think of the series as having a few core arcs that interlock. 'Kiss of a Demon King' sits right in the middle of the Demon/Shifter/ Sorceri storylines. Before it, you have the Lykae and Valkyrie foundations, then the stories involving Cadeon (Rydstrom's brother) and the conflict over the throne. After it, the series starts delving deeper into the Morior and other factions. So it's not just a linear 'book 1, book 2' thing; it's a web. Reading it as book seven ensures you have all the necessary political and magical stakes in place. Sabine's actions have consequences that ripple into later books, too.

I get why this question trips people up — there are a few possible series you might mean, and I’ll cover the most likely one first with a clear reading/watch order. If you mean 'Kiss×sis' (the comedy/ecchi manga by Bow Ditama), the simplest route is: read the manga in publication order (volume 1 → onward), then treat the anime OVAs and the TV series as adaptations you can watch after reading the volumes they cover. The OVAs adapt early chapters and were released intermittently before the TV show, so I usually read the first few manga volumes and then watch the OVAs for the scenes they animate; the TV series is basically a retelling, so it’s optional and fun to watch after some manga to see animated takes on your favorite moments. If you actually meant another title like 'Kiss of the Abyss' or something similar, do this: look for the original publisher’s list or the publication dates, follow that release order, then slot in side-stories, drama CDs, or short-story collections after the main volumes. Sites like MyAnimeList, MangaUpdates, Goodreads, or the publisher page are lifesavers for checking volume lists and special chapters. If you tell me the exact title you have in mind, I can give a precise numbered list.

I hope this helps! It's a fantastic series, and getting the order right lets you fall into the world without distraction. Enjoy the ride—it's a wild one from 'Fleshand Blood' all the way to 'Feared'.