Akira Fudou
main character
ONA
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- January 5, 2018
- Season
- Winter 2018
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Original creator
- Gou Nagai
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 76/100
Estimated watch time
4h 10m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Demons97%Body Horror90%Psychosexual90%Gore88%Urban Fantasy86%Shapeshifting85%Nudity84%Male Protagonist83%Cosmic Horror82%Philosophy81%
ONAFINISHED2018 WINTER7.6 / 10 AniList score
Devilman Crybaby
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Synopsis
The protagonist Akira Fudou learns from his best friend, Ryou Asuka, that an ancient race of demons has returned to take back the world from humans. Ryou tells Akira that the only way to defeat the demons is to incorporate their supernatural powers, and suggests that he unite with a demon himself. Akira succeeds in transforming into Devilman, who possesses both the powers of a demon and the soul of a human. The battle of Devilman and Akira Fudou begins. (Source: Netflix) Note: New Devilman project marking Go Nagai's 50th anniversary as a creator.
Should you watch Devilman Crybaby?
Devilman Crybaby has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 64% of 174,043 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #2 most popular anime of all time, and #7 highest-rated anime of 2018, and #1 most popular anime of 2018 on AniList.
Of the 282.1K AniList users who started it, 3.8% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 251K have finished it.
At about 4 h 10 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Drama, Horror — especially demons, body horror, psychosexual, gore.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Gou Nagai
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Character design
- Ayumi Kurashima
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Devilman, Devilman: The Birth
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
- ED1“Konya Dake” by Tavito Nanao · eps 9
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Devilman Crybaby FAQ
How many episodes does Devilman Crybaby have?
Devilman Crybaby has 10 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 4 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Devilman Crybaby?
About 4 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Devilman Crybaby finished?
Yes. Devilman Crybaby has finished airing — the final episode aired January 5, 2018.
Is there a season 2 of Devilman Crybaby?
No sequel is listed for Devilman Crybaby as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Devilman Crybaby based on a manga?
Yes. Devilman Crybaby adapts the manga by Gou Nagai.
Who animated Devilman Crybaby?
Devilman Crybaby was animated by Science SARU and directed by Masaaki Yuasa.
Who sings the opening of Devilman Crybaby?
The opening, "MAN HUMAN (DEVILMAN crybaby Ver.)", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Devilman Crybaby?
Devilman Crybaby is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.