Devilman: The Birth

About Devilman: The Birth

Here is what Devilman: The Birth (デビルマン 誕生編) is about, retold in plain terms: an action, fantasy and horror anime by Oh! Production (1987). The premise: Akira is just another normal kid in modern-day Tokyo, until an old friend of his, Ryo, shows up and turns his world upside down. Akira learns that there is an upcoming war of demons on humanity and he has just been enlisted for a major tour of duty.

Along the way, the only way to fight a demon is with their power, so Akira and Ryo risk a perilous ceremony in an attempt to create humanity's only hope: the formidable Devilman.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Akira Fudou (Shou Hayami) and Ryo Asuka (Yuu Mizushima) are two of the characters you will meet early. If you count yourself among viewers who like fast, high-impact fights, put it on your list. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Oh! Production, so the studio's house style defines how Devilman: The Birth looks and moves on screen. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.1/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Shou Hayami as Akira Fudou, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 1987, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.