Devilman: Crybaby

Devils cannot take form without a living host. However, if the will of an individual is strong enough, they can overcome the demon and make its power their own, becoming a Devilman.

Weak and unassuming, Akira Fudou has always had a bleeding heart. So when his childhood friend Ryou Asuka asks for his help in uncovering devils, Akira accepts without hesitation. However, to Akira's surprise, the place they go to is Sabbath: an immoral party of debauchery and degeneracy. Amidst bloodshed and death, demons possess the partiers, turning their bodies into grotesque monsters, and begin wreaking havoc. In a reckless attempt to save his best friend, Akira unwittingly merges with the devil Amon and becomes a Devilman, gaining the power to defeat the remaining demons.

Though it grants him great power, this new partnership awakens an insatiable and primeval part of Akira. Having the body of a devil but the same crybaby heart, Akira works alongside Ryou, destroying those that harm humanity and his loved ones.

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Asuka, Ryou Main

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Fudou, Akira Main

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Devilman Main

Uchiyama, Kouki Japanese

Satan Supporting

Murase, Ayumu Japanese

Makimura, Miki Supporting

Han, Megumi Japanese

Kuroda, Miki Supporting

Koshimizu, Ami Japanese

Kukun Supporting

Young Dais Japanese

Wamu Supporting

KEN THE 390 Japanese

Silene Supporting

Tanaka, Atsuko Japanese

Amon Supporting

Choi, Eun-Young Producer

Yuasa, Masaaki Director, Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

Kimura, Eriko Sound Director

Oshiyama, Kiyotaka Episode Director, Storyboard, Character Design, Key Animation, Animation Director

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Oct 19, 2024

LegionIscariot

Recommended

Devilman is like "Chainsaw Man" or "Kaiju N.8" only Devilman is actually good...

Akira the crybaby is invited by his friend Ryou to a club of debauchery in order to investigate devil possessions.
Ryou believes that all the depravity and sin would be a great place for them to manifest, and he was right.

In a desperate bid to save his friend, Akira gets possessed by a powerful devil but maintains his human heart. Now with his new found power he can fight the devils entering the world through humans.

However this isn't some superhero story where a guy in cape shows up and saves the day. ... Innocents will die.

The anime is an accurate representation of the human race. Inability to act smart in times of crisis. Unable to stand together against evil when we really need to. Hating each other for being different. Willing to sacrifice others out of fear.

It asks you what's really a monster. A monster is not determined by external appearances but by what's in your heart.

First thing you'll notice is the art style. Its a style that tends to be very rare in anime. I dont know what its called but I guess its a mix of traditional hand drawn with computer animation. With a lot of abstract and trippy designs. Helps it stand out.

The anime also has a sleezy side to it and im not complaining. Lots of sexual content.

If you like sex, drugs, and violence this anime is for you.
But be prepared to see good people die in horrible ways.

Reviewer’s Rating: 7

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Jun 10, 2024

abandonedCat

Mixed Feelings

"Devilman: Crybaby" begins with promise, offering a strong introduction to its characters and the intriguing world they inhabit. However, this initial spark quickly fizzles out, as the show fails to develop its characters or expand on its world-building in any meaningful way. The plot becomes erratic, jumping from one event to another without a coherent sense of pacing.

The story's writing is disappointingly weak. The creators had an interesting concept: exploring the difficult times and flawed decisions of teenagers, exaggerated by a devilish twist. Unfortunately, this promising idea remains superficial, never delving deeper into the complexities of its themes. Instead, the show wastes precious screen time ... on pseudo-philosophical and pseudo-scientific info dumps, which are more pretentious than enlightening.

Comparisons can be drawn to other anime like "Tokyo Ghoul" and "Attack on Titan," where the protagonist is caught between good and evil. However, "Devilman Crybaby" also shares their clichés, failing to bring anything fresh to the table. It feels as though the writers lacked either the skill or the time to fully develop the narrative, resulting in a series that feels rushed and undercooked.

In summary, while "Devilman: Crybaby" starts strong, it quickly loses its way, falling into the trap of shallow storytelling and missed potential. The series could have been a profound exploration of teenage struggles through a supernatural lens, but instead, it settles for mediocrity.

Reviewer’s Rating: 3

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Jul 23, 2024

Hermonia

Not Recommended

Funny

What the hell did I just watch...

The story is mid, the characters couldn't even carry it. Didn't care about them one bit. All that they could show was nudeness. It feels like this was originally supposed to be a hentai but then the director decided that it should have a story and added a bunch of random demons and action into the mix. Which goes absolutely nowhere...

The art is bland and tasteless, looks like everything was drawn in a rush. It's understandable when characters are standing in a distance and everything is blurry and not detailed, but even up close shots were drawn so ... poorly.

Only the last few eps were interesting imo

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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