Jan 11, 2018
This is my first review I've written on this site, I felt like this was a good place to start because this anime seems to be pretty controversial. I didn't know anything about Devilman before going into this, so I was in for a ride.
I'll start off by saying, if you're the type of person that doesn't like to look any deeper than what's on the surface, then this anime isn't for you.
VERY MINOR SPOILER:
The first episode starts out strangely, and ends shockingly. You're literally left thinking "What the F*CK did I just watch?" Give it a chance.
Story: 8/10. The story is really fast-paced, and
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it has a very unique story. At first I didn't think I liked it because it seemed that things didn't really connect at all. But after watching it all the way through, you realize that those things don't really need to connect and it's deeper than what's on the surface. Most people don't like the ending, myself included, but it could've been worse. You really need to think about what you're watching. It's clear that there are underlying innuendos but it's up to the viewer to figure those out. That's what makes this show good. Unfortunately, it's a little hard to process what's happening in such a short amount of time, especially when you're binge-watching it on Netflix.
Sound/Music: Outstanding. 10/10. It has a late 80's electronic/synth soundtrack that just absolutely pulls you in. It also slows down and gets sappy on you when it needs to while still keeping a bit of it's electronic/synth style, and it's REALLY damn good. This is what kept me in it. I don't usually go back and listen to soundtracks of shows, but this is definitely one that I would recommend listening to and buying if/when it comes out.
Art: 8/10 At first, it's a little off-putting. I haven't seen a lot of older anime but I understand the art style is somewhat similar. There's a lot of distortion and wacky things that happen with the art in the first episode, but after that you sort of get used to it. It ended up looking pretty damn good in comparison to when I first looked at it. There are times when it will make you cringe and feel really uncomfortable, but that's what it's setting out to do and it does a great job of it. I would almost compare this to The Office. I know, that sounds weird, but hear me out. When you first watch it, you think it's extremely cringey and unfunny and you don't understand while people enjoy it, but the more you watch it, the more you get used to it and understand it. That's how it is with the art (as well as the story). The things that it does adds to the intensity of the show. It's not meant to be pleasing to the eyes. It's mean to make you literally say "What the f*ck?" but at the same time keep watching because you're so intrigued by it.
Character: 7/10. This is sort of a weak point in the show. There are some characters that you don't care about too much because, with only 10 episodes, you don't get much time to see them develop and grow attached to them. Although, I have to say it does a pretty great job at developing certain characters and wrapping up their arcs towards the end, but not so good with certain other characters and it feels rushed. This is unfortunately due, I'm sure, to limited source material and thus only having 10 episodes to work it all out in. There are certain moments that hit pretty hard emotionally, and those are with the characters that were fortunate enough to have good development.
Overall/tl;drl: 8.4/10. This is a really good, really different anime. As Gigguk puts it, it's a breath of fresh air. Something different from the norm, something we're not used to seeing. If that's not something you like and you want to sit back and enjoy a typical fan-service anime, then don't watch this. But if you want to see something different and innovative and you're a fan of that, then absolutely watch this show. You won't be disappointed.
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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