Devilman English Sub & Dub

About Devilman

Here is what Devilman is about, retold in plain terms: an action, supernatural and demons anime by Toei Animation (1972). The setup: Devilman features Akira Fudo, a shy and timid teenager who has gone mountain climbing in the Himalayas with his father. While in the middle of the expedition, both father and son are killed in a tragic accident.

Another thread: Akira's body is found and possessed by the demon soldier Devilman, who uses his new human form as a disguise in order to fulfill his task of causing chaos on Earth in order to pave the way for a demonic invasion of the planet. Before his mission can begin in earnest, Devilman crosses paths with Akira's childhood friend Miki Makimura and fast falls in love with her. Devilman resolves to protect Miki and humanity as a whole by battling against his fellow demons.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. It will appeal most to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Devilman follows that studio's craft. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. With a 6.4/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. It aired in 1972, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.