The World God Only Knows, Volume 25 (The World God Only Knows #245-256)

Finally signals the end of the arc involving Kaori and the plan for Vintage to open up the gaps in all the girls’ hearts at the school. It was a messy and muddled plot, feeling overlong as if you weren’t getting anywhere. However, once that has been resolved and the next phase of the past arc begins, you will forgive everything as a few significant revelations occur. The history of Hell, the truth about Dokuro, and the intricate plan were fantastic and surprises you. It all feels like it fits perfectly. It jumps between the past and the future but the author has done it masterfully, keeping up the tight pacing once again. It wraps together (although more like a retcon) a purpose for Keima and the various girls that he had to save from runaway spirits. We also finally get an answer of some long standing mysteries that was hinted at during the very beginning of the series. After a few average volumes, Volume 25 finally delivers a satisfying punch.