We also get to meet Akira’s friends in particular, there’s a lot of attention towards Miki Makimura (who Akira happens to be living with). In the first few episodes, Devilman Crybaby follows Akira as he fights demons Ryo accompanies him, filming him during several confrontations. Episode one alone (for all its violent and sexual imagery), is just a small taste of what’s to come. The artistic flare does a superb job bringing out the show’s vibrant and chaotic nature. Whether through fight scenes or just watching how characters run, Devilman Crybaby ’s visuals are fascinating. Upon its release, Devilman Crybaby received much praise in particular, many critics pointed out the remarkable animation style. Due to the nature of Akira’s heart being human, while now inhabiting the body of a demon, Akira considers himself a “Devilman.” While attending a rave (where Ryo stabs a bunch of people and lots of demons show up), Akira becomes possessed by a demon and inherits its powers. In this version of the show we follow Akira Fudo one day his friend Ryo shows up, telling him that demons are trying to take over humankind. For those unaware, Devilman Crybaby is an adaptation based on the 1972 manga of Devilman. Released last year exclusively to Netflix, Devilman Crybaby is directed by Masaaki Yuasa and written by Ichirō Ōkouchi. One of the goals for Anime Horrors is to highlight anime shows and movies that bring out the best in horror through their themes, characters, and story.