Alternative TitlesEnglish: Devilman Synonyms: Devil man, Debiruman Japanese: デビルマン
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Type: Manga
Volumes: 5
Chapters: 20
Status: Finished
Published: Jun 11, 1972 to Jun 24, 1973 Genres:
Action, Adventure, Demons, Drama, Fantasy, Horror, Sci-Fi, Shounen, Super Power, Supernatural, Psychological
StatisticsScore: 8.051 (scored by 1315 users)
Ranked: #8122
Popularity: #1074
Members: 2,608
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SynopsisDemons exist and their power is beyond what humans can fathom. In fact they are so strong that humans do not stand a chance against them in a fight. The only thing strong enough to defeat a demon is another demon and it is trough this logic that Ryo Asuka hatches the plan to have his good-hearted friend Akira Fudo possessed by a demon. If a person is of pure of heart then he might be able to control the demon that posses him and thereby acquire power equal to a demon. After raising some hell in a club the plan works and Akira is possessed by the powerful demon known as Amon. Now Akira is mankind's sole champion of justice against the hidden demon menace that has plagued humanity since the dawn of time.
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Related MangaSequel: Violence Jack
Alternative version: Devilman Lady, Amon: The Darkside of Devilman, Devilman G
Spin-off: Neo Devilman, Devilman vs Getter Robo
Side story: Shin Devilman
Adaptation: Devilman, Devilman: The Demon Bird, Devilman: The Birth
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RogerZaraki
23 of 51 people found this review helpful
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20 of 20 chapters read
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What can I say? I love DEVILMAN!!!!
The story is epic! Demons lived on Earth many years ago, before being chased out by cavemen, God and the Angels, before Satan betrays them and saves several demons! Akira and Ryu two best friends decide to prevent the apocalypse to be caused by the demons! In that moment...both their lives change forever as Akira turns into DEVILMAN!!!
The series is filled with violence, gore, nudity, destruction and some disturbing images. The series is filled with great characters, awesome story lines, and some pretty incredible stuff!
What are ya waiting for? Go read DEVILMAN!!!!
Then check out its sequel...Jack...VIOLENCE JACK!!!
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tatabox
4 of 22 people found this review helpful
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20 of 20 chapters read
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8 |
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Well, i just finished reading Devilman and I'm quite intrigued with Nagai. I had never read anything by him, but as soon as I learned that he's one of those authors that (re)defined several manga genres, I decided to read him, starting with Devilman.
This manga is about a war between humans and demons. In Devilman these demons were the dominanting species living on earth before humans. They are suddently trapped in ice during an ice age, without demons to prey on humans, humanity is able to develop into current society. Devilman's plot starts when demons are discovered to be alive in the ice, and start a war against humanity, since they ruined earth's balance with nature and, well, because they're demons.
The main character is a schoolboy named Akira who is induced by his friend to willingly get posessed by a demon. Due to his pure heart, Akira is able to maintain is human heart and control and promises to protect humans from demons.
The art is amazing, the panel layouts are stunning and there are several moments when suspense is maintained simply by this, rather than the plot.
The story is interesting altough having some confusing aspects, the rythm in particular was somewhat chaotic, particulary towards the end. One of the most interesting aspects of the storytelling, wich I believe to be typical of this period, is a build up of tension not with the major plot, but with small action sequences. It also has a surprising progression, since it goes from a typical "special schoolboy with secret powers fighting goons to protect loved ones/humans" to a apocalyptic/post-apocalyptic/dystopic situation, cold-war/noir style story, where the central concept focuses on what being human is.
Nagai is also well known for his use of gore, and he really uses it well in Devilman. Since those moments are scarce they really cause an impact.
The conclusion itself is very interesting and original, even tough the final twist is the weirdest and most pointless one I have ever seen.
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Both stories involve creatures which take over people's minds and bodies and can morph them in monstrous ways, and a protagonist who manages to retain his human personality despite being one of these hosts. Both protagonist's have to deal with this fact while keeping their identity secret and struggling not to lose their humanity.
If you look at the first half of Devilman, it's almost identical to Parasyte...only it's the older one. Parasyte is basically Devilman.
The main Character in each manga have the same situation by losing their humanity and merging with another creature and fighting for minkind.
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Well I'll refrain myself from spoiling the two (Spoilers for decades old manga? Surely everyone already knows the spoilers)
Miura himself claims he's a big fan of Go Nagai and had influences from his manga.
As for the manga:
Both have deep roots in mythology and share a great deal of themes. Among them: friendship, corruption, and betrayal.
If you only read the first Devilman series you might see the similarities with Berserk and also notice the major turning point of both series are very much alike.
The more of Devilman you read the more and more similarities you'll notice.
The characters:
Akira/Amon and Guts: Both (at some point or another) sacrifice some of their humanity to become stronger. (It's spoilers to say, but the more you read of each the more similarities you'll pick up)
Several characters and Caska: If you read Devilman and the backstories you notice Caska is a combination of several traits of the woman present in the Devilman series.
Asuka and Griffith: Both are at one point or another best friends with the main character. Both also are one of the main reasons the main character is able to gain strength. They also share the trait of the (HUGE SPOILER).
Also, the relationship between the main character and the "best friend" can occasionally (and in some cases undeniably) be described as homosexual in nature (one could argue against this but no matter the case the bonds extend far beyond comradery and friendship). There are plenty of actions both "best friends" take out of jealousy over the main character's affections. Read more into both series and you'll find them.
The stories in both series (especially in regards to Berserk's Golden Age arc) are almost identical (involving demons, hell, the sacrifice of one's humanity for power, and the like). Both Akira Fudo (Devilman) and Gut (Berserk) are (relatively) mundane individuals who are hired by white-haired bishonens (Ryo in Devilman, Griffith in Berserk) to fight for them, earning infamous reputations. Both also have EXTREMELY dark endings (just of the Golden Age arc with Berserk), that involve betrayal and loss. The series do differ in their protagonists though, with Akira being pure-hearted and kind and Guts being cynical and cruel.
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