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

Makimura, Miki Main

Han, Megumi Japanese

Satan Supporting

Murase, Ayumu 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, Animation Director, Character Design, Key Animation

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Jul 7, 2024

shiratori09

Recommended

This is not an anime for the faint of heart. I don't think I'm strong myself, but I can handle it well, and I can say that even for the time of the original material, which was released from 1972 to 1973, then before and from that time itself the whole world did not give children the knowledge; education to become civilized people; and not even a good preparation not only academically but also personally that would make them become more HUMAN people...

As for other details besides the message it wants to convey, as I mentioned above, since it's Netflix, they must have spent a ... lot of money, so things like the number of frames seemed higher than that of an ordinary Japanese anime (despite the lack of quality in most of the frames, the number still covered that and made it interesting), as well as the effort they asked of the music composer when creating so many songs for several different scenarios, leaving the anime with a different perception in each episode.

Especially the last two episodes were emotional in many ways...
I wish there were more scenes like those in the last two episodes, but the author's message and thoughts wouldn't have been fully conveyed if there were, so I think the script was really well done as well.

If you're thinking of watching it, I recommend that you prepare yourself and watch it with an open mind, not getting carried away by what's happening, but rather watching it with an open mind and understanding the feelings and ideas conveyed throughout the anime.

Thanks for reading this far, and have a good marathon! ✨✨

Reviewer’s Rating: 8

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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

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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