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Devilman

Original title: Debiruman
  • TV Mini Series
  • 1987–1990
  • TV-MA
  • 57m
IMDb RATING
7.2/10
2.1K
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Show Hayami in Devilman (1987)
Adult AnimationAnimeHand-Drawn AnimationSuperheroActionAnimationFantasyHorror

Devilman faces the tortoise demon Jinmen and birdwoman Shiranu.Devilman faces the tortoise demon Jinmen and birdwoman Shiranu.Devilman faces the tortoise demon Jinmen and birdwoman Shiranu.

  • Creator
    • Gô Nagai
  • Stars
    • Show Hayami
    • Alan Marriott
    • Yû Mizushima
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    7.2/10
    2.1K
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    • Creator
      • Gô Nagai
    • Stars
      • Show Hayami
      • Alan Marriott
      • Yû Mizushima
    • 11User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Show Hayami
    • Akira Fudou
    • 1987–1990
    Alan Marriott
    Alan Marriott
    • Akira Fudou
    • 1987–1990
    Yû Mizushima
    Yû Mizushima
    • Ryo
    • 1987–1990
    Adam Matalon
    Adam Matalon
    • Ryo
    • 1987–1990
    Jun Konomaki
    • Miki Makimura
    • 1987–1990
    Larissa Murray
    Larissa Murray
    • Miki Makimura
    • 1987–1990
    Tesshô Genda
    Tesshô Genda
    • Thug
    • 1987–1990
    Sukekiyo Kameyama
    • Thug
    • 1987–1990
    Naoya Uchida
    Naoya Uchida
    • Thug
    • 1987–1990
    Takeshi Aono
    Takeshi Aono
    • Jinmen
    • 1990
    Mikio Terashima
    • Professor Asuka
    • 1987
    David Collings
    David Collings
    • Jinmen
    • 1990
    Yoshiko Sakakibara
    Yoshiko Sakakibara
    • Shirenu
    • 1990
    Liza Ross
    • Shirenu
    • 1990
    Masako Ikeda
    • Sumiko Fudou
    • 1987
    Unshô Ishizuka
    Unshô Ishizuka
    • Kaim
    • 1990
    Mahito Tsujimura
    • Additional Voices
    • 1987
    Fumihiko Tachiki
    Fumihiko Tachiki
    • Gelmar
    • 1990
    • Creator
      • Gô Nagai
    • All cast & crew
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    8klemen977

    where can I find devil man the demon birth vol 2

    I enjoyed too in watching the first volume of devil man the genesis. I was couldn't t believe that a movie could end in such a way. So now I discovered that exists a volume 2 of demon birth, but I can t find it. I would be grateful if somebody tells me the URL address of a page from I can download it.

    The movie Apocalypse of devil man was a little confusing, but full of good stuff in sense of drama. The way in which the shots were taken and how are transit from one to another is fine.

    I still not understand fully the story, the battle between devil man and "Amon" is symbolic in his dreams, where is fighting against the demonic side, And the question is about who will stay in that body of "Akira" "what personality "Akira" would have" human or demonic.

    second thesis of mine, when "akira" is attached in a hangar with his two friends is doubled, (here the movie isn't clear) can somebody explain me. Somebody who read the "manga" story. Meybe this is different.

    Question. Are they making another movie (cinema) of devil man? a continuation of the devil man the movie???
    10luke_bale

    Well worth watching!

    This is a great introduction to what could have been an excellent series, unfortunately never finished. Animation is a little primitive to todays standards but enjoyable all the same. Great original story as well as great characters. There is a sequel which continues the story but unfortunately that doesn't conclude anything. A sequel was recently made which is just awful and barely follows on from the others with any sense what so ever it also has awful subs and isn't that easy to get hold of (Amon: apocolypse of devilman.)This also doesn't conclude the series but it is definately still worth watching the first 2 parts (demon birth, demon bird.)
    6iainsmith

    Above average animated horror.

    I had high hopes for this movie, which unfortunately weren't met. The basic premise is that a group of archaeologists uncovered a deep cave which unfortunately releases demons which roamed the Earth millions of years ago. A schoolboy attempts a ritual which will give him the power of a demon, and with it the power to save the world.

    The movie is basically enjoyable, but takes far too long to get going. It takes almost 2/3 of the film to establish the characters and get main plot-line going. It is fun from that point, but it all ends too quickly. There is a sequel to the movie which is supposed to continue the story, but I haven't seen this one.

    Overall, if you get the chance to see this than you may like it, but I wouldn't make a great effort to catch it.
    8mickelking

    Devil man - the birth (english dub version). a classic horror anime OAV gem. 7.9 out of 10

    I recently rewatched this anime after seing it years ago. I use to watch it plenty; back when i was in high school as a kid. Pretty much as good as the day I saw it.

    I would say out of the whole devilman franchise, this is the best one.

    Pros: The English dub version of this anime is grate. The dialogue really shines. The voice acting is spot on. You really get a feel for the characters situation. The animation and drawings are good. All the characters look different. Soundtrack is beautiful, especially for the opening scene, and the main charater's first kill.

    I was suprised at how well they composed the theme music for each major scene. They really catch the atmosphere really well with the music in this anime. The story was well done with a strong connection between both protagonists. Good action and gore, and entertaining all the way through. The aggressive language was cool and funny at times. Main characters are very memorable.

    Cons: The story was good as an OAV. However, the mainplot could have been more elaborated in anime movie form. It just felt a little short. I would say the main protagonists could have done a bit more reasearch, and more fight sequences. Some mystery for the story would have been a nice touch too. This would have made it perfect. These were the only negatives I saw.

    Overall: This is a classic 80's anime. Im surprised after all these years it's still so good. The sequel to this was called the Demon bird. Animation, drawings, and action is better in this one. However the story and other stuff are not as strong as the first installment. This is why I rate (Devilman the birth) as the better anime. However they are both good. Grate anime.🙂👍

    Final grade: 7.9 out of 10.
    8AdityaDev007

    A ver good short-time adaption of it's source

    This Adaption is trying to be very true to it's source material hence we have seen many severe scenes in the overall episode not a single sequence is able to watch with somebody with weak heart it has set some benchmarks on violence category with its release and you should definitely try it if you are a true gore-horror anime lover.

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      Widely considered to be one of the (unintentionally) funniest dubs in all of anime.
    • Quotes

      Akira: Miki, let me introduce you to Ryo, from my old school. He was my best friend.

    • Connections
      Featured in Manga Video Commercial (2000)

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    • Release date
      • November 1, 1987 (Japan)
    • Country of origin
      • Japan
    • Languages
      • Japanese
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 惡魔人
    • Production company
      • Dynamic Productions
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    • Runtime
      57 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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