Devilman
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. 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 mission 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 meets Akira's childhood friend Miki Makimura and quickly falls in love with her. Devilman resolves to protect Miki and humanity as a whole by battling against his fellow demons. Demon Tribe leader Zennon becomes greatly angered at Devilman's betrayal and is quick to send Devilman's former comrades to destroy him. The other demons soon learn that Miki is precious to Devilman and he must now work to protect her, as well as protect himself. Will the power of love be able to overcome that of true evil?
Overview
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. 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 mission 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 meets Akira's childhood friend Miki Makimura and quickly falls in love with her. Devilman resolves to protect Miki and humanity as a whole by battling against his fellow demons. Demon Tribe leader Zennon becomes greatly angered at Devilman's betrayal and is quick to send Devilman's former comrades to destroy him. The other demons soon learn that Miki is precious to Devilman and he must now work to protect her, as well as protect himself. Will the power of love be able to overcome that of true evil?
Go Nagai
Creator / EP
Shinichi Miyazaki
Producer
Episodes
1. The Devil Tribe Revived
Lord Demon orders three demons to fight to the death. The winner will choose a human, Akira Fuodo, and assume his identity while trying to bring pain and suffering on the Earth.
2. Demon Sirene
Xenon summons Sirene to discover if Devilman has really betrayed the Demon Tribe.
3. Demon Gelge
Xenon sends the slug-type demon Gelge to kill Devilman.
Cast & Crew
Ryoichi Tanaka
Akira Fudo / Devilman (voice)
Hidekatsu Shibata
Zenon (voice)
Kazuko Sawada
Lala (voice)
Ichiro Nagai
Alphonne Luis Steinweg III (voice)
Joji Yanami
Pochi (voice)
Keiko Yamamoto
Kensaku Makimura (voice)
