Devilman Crybaby 2018
“Kill, as instinct.”
What is Devilman Crybaby?
The television series Devilman Crybaby is a Japanese original net animation series based on Go Nagai's manga series Devilman. The series is directed by Masaaki Yuasa and produced by Aniplex and Dynamic Planning, with animation by Science Saru.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2018
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 10
- Runtime
- 25 minutes
- First aired
- Jan 5, 2018
- Last aired
- Jan 5, 2018
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- Netflix
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 10 episodes and an average 25-minute runtime.
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Overview
The television series Devilman Crybaby is a Japanese original net animation series based on Go Nagai's manga series Devilman. The series is directed by Masaaki Yuasa and produced by Aniplex and Dynamic Planning, with animation by Science Saru. It was released by Netflix and is a dark fantasy horror series. The story follows Akira Fudo, who learns from his best friend Ryo Asuka that demons will revive and reclaim the world from humans. With humans hopeless against this threat, Ryo suggests combining with a demon, and Akira becomes Devilman, a being with the power of a demon but with a human heart. The series is a reimagining of the classic manga series, which was first written and illustrated by Go Nagai. Devilman Crybaby features a blend of action, horror, and fantasy elements, and has been released as a web anime series.
Should you watch it?
“A young man merges with a demon to protect humanity from an ancient, encroaching threat.”
- unique animation style
- compelling central conflict
- contains graphic violence
- intense mature themes
Watch it if you enjoy dark fantasy stories exploring the struggle between humanity and monstrous instincts.
This series contains intense depictions of violence and mature themes not suitable for all audiences.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 10 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 I Need You Jan 5, 2018
- E2 One Hand Is Enough Jan 5, 2018
- E3 Believe Me! Jan 5, 2018
- E4 Come, Akira Jan 5, 2018
- E5 Beautiful Silene Jan 5, 2018
- E6 Neither Demon nor Human Jan 5, 2018
- E7 Weak Humans, Wise Demons Jan 5, 2018
- E8 I Must Know Myself Jan 5, 2018
- E9 Go to Hell, You Mortals Jan 5, 2018
- E10 Crybaby Jan 5, 2018
Frequently asked questions
What is the premise of the series?
Akira Fudo learns that demons are returning to reclaim the world and merges with one to fight back.
Who is Ryo Asuka?
Ryo Asuka is Akira Fudo's best friend who informs him of the impending demon threat.
What does it mean to be a Devilman?
A Devilman is a being that possesses the power of a demon while retaining a human heart.
Is this a supernatural series?
Yes, the plot centers on the revival of demons and the battle for the world.
Does the series feature human-demon conflicts?
Yes, the story focuses on the struggle between humans and the demons attempting to reclaim the Earth.