Level E is a Japanese science fiction comedy manga series written and illustrated by Yoshihiro Togashi. It was serialized in Shueisha's Weekly Shōnen Jump magazine from 1995 to 1997, with its chapters collected into three tankōbon volumes. The story marks a departure from Togashi's previous battle shōnen works, focusing instead on a more episodic and comedic narrative structure.
The plot centers on Prince Baka Ki El Dogra, a brilliant but incredibly eccentric and mischievous alien prince of the planet Dogra. After his spaceship crash-lands on Earth, he forcibly takes up residence with Yukitaka Tsutsui, a high school student and baseball player. The prince, possessing immense intelligence and a sadistic sense of humor, proceeds to torment his unwilling host and the local populace with a series of bizarre and elaborate pranks and experiments, often involving other alien visitors.
Known for its sharp wit, unpredictable plot twists, and genre-bending storytelling, Level E is considered a cult classic. Despite its short run, it is highly regarded for its clever writing and Togashi's ability to subvert reader expectations, moving seamlessly between horror, suspense, and absurdist comedy. The series' unique tone and intellectual humor have cemented its legacy as a standout work in the manga medium.
