[RAW] Akuma-kun English Sub & Dub

About [RAW] Akuma-kun

[RAW] Akuma-kun blends adventure, fantasy and supernatural by Toei Animation (1989). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The premise: The age of the demons has begun. Dr Faust has foreseen this rise of evil.

Next up: Unfortunately, he is near death and is unable to personally clash this upcoming threat. Faust entrusts a young boy, Shingo Yamada, to take the responsibility of ridding the Earth of this new evil presence. Faust comes across a birthmark on Shingo's forehead that signifies that he is the chosen demon fighter.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of [RAW] Akuma-kun follows that studio's craft. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 6.2/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. Released in 1989, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.