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Most demons in various religions are seen evil. Some religions, I think demons could be considered either good, neutral, or evil. Many see demons as red-winged horned monkeys and often sees those kind as pure evil. In some religions, demons come in many forms and I think in some religions (I'm just taking a guess but maybe Japan is one), demons could be good, neutral, or evil by nature.

There are many names for "demon" in Japan like "ma" (also translates to "magic"), "mamono" (also translates to "demon thing"), "akuma" (which is literally "evil demon" but commonly translates to "devil" and as their Japanese name suggests, akuma are literally evil), "oni" (also translates to "ogre"). Youkai could also translate to "demon" (maybe), but it mostly translates to "spirit", "apparition", or "phantom". I think there are a few translations for demon from Japanese. There are different types of demons in Japan.

As for television or comics, an anime/manga series that has good, neutral, and evil demons (mamono) is Zatch Bell! (Konjiki no Gash!! manga and Konjiki no Gash Bell!! anime in Japan) and are mostly seen as human-like creatures but there are many different species. Another anime that has good, neutral, and evil demons (youkai, meaning "spirit", "apparition", etc.) is Yu Yu Hakusho. While many are shown to be bloodlust, there are some good ones that are main characters or supporters.

As for video games, in Mortal Kombat, Ashrah and Sareena are two demons of the Netherrealm who are good. Ashrah, despite her light human-like appearance, is a demon that can use holy magic..
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