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Devilman Crybaby is based on the 1972 manga with the same name but without Crybaby. Even with questioning naming for the show, title of song and excessive use of sexual content, this show is one of the most exciting adaptation I’ve seen in my 7 years of doing this. Devilman Crybaby is about Akira Fudo and Ryo Asuka, two teenagers who lives in the modern age of Japan where one day they found out that demons are starting to appear in secret night clubs. They plan to record the demons in action, said plan backfires and Akira then turns into himself into a demon. However instead of killing humans, Akira has become Devilman who protects humans by killing the demons. Now Akira has to live a double life while living with his girlfriend's family.
Even when this is, an adaptation of an old source material, it is presented just as fresh. And no, you don’t need have any previous knowledge to enjoy this one. Even if you have, you will still enjoy all the new things that is in this adaptation. A modern adaptation that DOES take advantage of the internet and AMPLIFIES sorten elements higher than ever before. This not only further proves that Devilman is a great story, but it also timeless because this is a story of people. AND demons that ACT like people.
If you are wondering why the characters looks so different from their original counterparts, then you should now that the director is Masaaki Yuasa. His art style might be trouble to get used to, but if you accept his surreal design you will definitely enjoy how expressive the characters can be. And for a series that is all about how sending a message, this does give the audience both hope and despair.
This marks the end of the description, since I really believe this anime should not be spoiled.
I highly recommend this for those people who liked Berserk, Evangelion and Parasyte.
If there any words I would describe Devilman Crybaby would be these:
Explicit
Tragic
and ...
Damn
