Cyborg 009

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Both feature a main cast of nine numbered individuals, who were essentially created as 'tools' to serve a specific purpose. No. 5 also occasionally features a promotional show where the characters in the show wear costumes directly referencing the costumes of the Cyborgs. The artstyle for these segments also imitate the Cyborg 009 manga. 

Both are superhero manga with strong themes of self-sacrifice. Both play around with what it means to be/not be a human. 

Both feature a team of cyborg characters repurposed for use by an organization. Both have a generally somber tone, and both show the implications of being a cyborg. 

In 1965, Go Nagai (who wasn't a professional mangaka at the time) was going around submitting work to various magazines until one day, Shonen Sunday paired him up as an assistant to the legendary mangaka Shotaro Ishinomori. Go was an assistant for Ishinomori for a short time during the first run of Cyborg 009. Through both of these series, you can tell that Nagai and Ishinomori both have the same disdain for war, as both manga expresses concern towards the human race and it's desire to cause conflicts. However, Cyborg 009 is a lot more optimistic with this outlook, while Devilman goes in deep when it comes to showing us the worst possible scenario that can arise out of war. Cyborg 009 is an enjoyable read for people who enjoyed the old school art and messages advocating for peace in Devilman.  read more 

Both manga are from Shotaro Ishinomori. Both titles are action-packed manga with a similar art style. Both manga has the main protagonist being kidnapped and are turned into cyborg from a mysterious evil organization. Both protagonist choose to fight for good and must use their superhuman abilities to fight against evil. If you liked one, you'd like the other.