Devilman Crybaby is a truly brilliant anime that should be viewed by anyone as it is truly a work of art and a shining example of wonderful storytelling. The series is available on Netflix right now and deserves your full attention as potentially the best anime of this winter 2018 season, had this been released last year this would have easily been my anime of the year. Written by Ichiro Okouchi and directed by Masaaki Yuasa based on the legendary and influential source material of Go Nagai, Devilman easily meets and exceeds the expectations that one would have for an anime with such talented individuals
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involved. This show is not for the faint of heart as it has very graphic violent and sexual content that is used to tell the very tragic story. Devilman is meticulously well crafted in every aspect that allows it to stand out above the rest of the anime this season as a true masterpiece that excels at what it does.
Devilman pulls the viewer in by the neck and doesn’t let go as it sprints to the finish line while somehow ever feeling rushed. The pacing of the show is one of its strongest points as Devilman only has 10 perfectly and energetically paced episodes that never fell as though they are dragging and have a solid momentum that increases and never lets up as the show progresses. Every episode feels like a necessary progression to the story with no filler whatsoever as all side stories and subplots are substantial to the main plot of the anime and each episode fits seamlessly with one another because of how well the pacing is. The spirited pace of Devilman Crybaby encourages binge viewing as the anime feels like a wonderful four-hour movie that is well focused on telling its story. The incredibly deliberate pace allows the wonderful story of Devilman Crybaby to truly shine.
The story telling is spectacular in Devilman Crybaby as the anime is very well focused with an appropriate scale to allow its story to excel and flourish. The story is relatively simple but wonderfully told with incredible direction, animation, voice acting, music, and writing that all allow the anime to engage the viewer in the vivid world and story of Devilman Crybaby. The anime takes bold risks with its source material, such as its modernization, while keeping the core iconic story and tragedy intact. Every minute of this anime felt satisfying and necessary and the conclusion to the anime is a cut above most others as it appropriately ties up all character and story arcs in a way that is true to the themes of Devilman and is sure to satisfy viewers. The final two episodes of Devilman Crybaby are some of the best anime I have ever seen with how well it concludes the story and how well the main characters and their motivations are explored. Tone and atmosphere are used well throughout the anime to enhance the storytelling. Overall the story of Devilman Crybaby takes the viewer for a ride on an emotional rollercoaster that only increases in speed right to the last second as the tragic story unfolds. The anime expertly executes its emotional gut punches incredibly and precisely with the thoughtful use of stylish animation and music to complement the wonderful writing.
The animation and music in Devilman Crybaby is stellar and breathtaking as the visuals are stylishly vivid and the energetic and hyped music complements the pacing and art style perfectly. The music for Devilman Crybaby is a blend of techno synths, pop, and electronic tracks that are wonderfully appropriate for the tone of the anime and help elevate the scenes with the amazing soundtrack. The breathtaking visuals for the anime truly stand out as the demon designs looks very unique and awe inspiring. The visuals of the anime are incredibly stylishly animated and each frame looks stunning. The anime is made hypnotic by the energetic pace, soundtrack, and animation that all combine to give the anime a unique hypnotic style that instantly grabs your attention from start to finish. In my opinion the soundtrack and how well it’s implemented into the storytelling of Devilman Crybaby is some of the best that I have heard in any anime and truly enhances the viewing experience of the anime.
The characters and writing in Devilman Crybaby are very well done and every character is well written and has a character arc that progresses with the anime and each character’s arc is satisfactorily tied up by the end of the anime. The main character is Akira Fudo, the writing for his character is very well done and his character arc and motivations are dealt with and tied up very well in the anime. The other main character is Akira’s childhood friend Ryou, an incredibly complex and well defined character whose initially confusing character arc reveals itself as the story progresses and intricate character motivations make his character truly stand out. Ryou’s character is perhaps the most intriguing and complex character in the anime and his tragic arc is very well executed. The side characters such as Akira’s surrogate family, the Makimuras, and the other side characters such as the rappers all have their own character arcs and motivations that are tied up in a satisfactory way by the anime’s conclusion. All characters are very well voiced. Each character feels unique and are driven by differing and sometimes conflicting motivations that tie into the main story and theme of Devilman Crybaby.
Overall, Devilman Crybaby is a worthy contender for anime of the year despite the year only just beginning and is most certainly worthy of your time and attention. The story, characters, animation and music are all exceptional and complement each other to make Devilman Crybaby a truly great anime that I believe is deserving of a 10/10 as it does what it sets out to do remarkably and precisely. The entire anime is only ten episodes and on Netflix so please give the anime a shot as I believe that it deserves it, once you start watching the four hours will fly by before you know it. 2018 is already proving to be a great year for anime and anime fans. Thank you for reading this far and thank you very much for your time.
Jan 7, 2018
Devilman: Crybaby
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Devilman Crybaby is a truly brilliant anime that should be viewed by anyone as it is truly a work of art and a shining example of wonderful storytelling. The series is available on Netflix right now and deserves your full attention as potentially the best anime of this winter 2018 season, had this been released last year this would have easily been my anime of the year. Written by Ichiro Okouchi and directed by Masaaki Yuasa based on the legendary and influential source material of Go Nagai, Devilman easily meets and exceeds the expectations that one would have for an anime with such talented individuals
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