---
title: "Devilman Crybaby"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/devilman-crybaby-2018"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 75208
imdb_id: "tt6660498"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 10
runtime_minutes: 25
community_rating: 7.8
vote_count: 749
content_rating: "TV-MA"
---

# Devilman Crybaby (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/devilman-crybaby-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young man merges with a demon to protect humanity from an ancient, encroaching threat."

### Why Watch
- unique animation style
- compelling central conflict

### Caveats & Content Note
- contains graphic violence
- intense mature themes
- Tone & Suitability: This series contains intense depictions of violence and mature themes not suitable for all audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: dark, intense, supernatural, visceral

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Miniseries (10 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 10
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (30%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 7 (70%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Go Nagai
- **Networks / Studios**: Netflix

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Koki Uchiyama** as *Akira Fudo (voice)*
- **Ayumu Murase** as *Ryo Asuka (voice)*
- **Megumi Han** as *Miki Makimura (voice)*
- **Ami Koshimizu** as *Miki 'Miko' Kuroda (voice)*
- **KEN THE 390** as *Wamu (voice)*
- **Subaru Kimura** as *Gabi (voice)*
- **Masato Obara** as *Noel Makimura (voice)*
- **Sayaka Kobayashi** as *Akiko Makimura (voice)*
- **Eri Inagawa** as *Taro Makimura (voice)*
- **Junya Hirano** as *Moyuru Koda (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: 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.

### Q: Who is Ryo Asuka?
Ryo Asuka is Akira Fudo's best friend who informs him of the impending demon threat.

### Q: 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.

### Q: Is this a supernatural series?
Yes, the plot centers on the revival of demons and the battle for the world.

### Q: Does the series feature human-demon conflicts?
Yes, the story focuses on the struggle between humans and the demons attempting to reclaim the Earth.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Devilman - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devilman)
- [Devilman: Crybaby (TV Mini Series 2018) - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt6660498/)
- [Devilman | Devilman Wiki | Fandom](https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Devilman)
- [Devilman Crybaby - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Devilman_Crybaby)
- [Devilman (TV Series 1972–1973) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt0288355)
- [Watch Devilman Crybaby | Netflix Official Site](https://www.netflix.com/title/80174974)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*