Devilman Crybaby, director Masaaki Yuasa's 10-episode riff on a 1970s manga, is already the bloodiest, most profane animated series of the year. It's also Netflix's first Japanese-produced anime.

Akira Fudo, Devilman Crybaby ’s title character, is a meek and weak crybaby until he’s possessed by a demon and maintains his human heart through sheer emotional will — remember, he’s a ...

For those unfamiliar with Devilman, first created by Go Nagai, the series follows Akira Fudo, a young over achieving student without a violent bone in his body. When Yokai, who had been banned by ...

Akira, the “Devilman Crybaby,” loses all of the loved ones he fought to protect as he balanced his demonic possession and inner humanity. Chief among them is Miki Makamura, the love of his ...

Devilman focuses on a shy teen named Akira who uncovers an ancient demon skull in the ruins of what was once a Mayan temple. When he tries it on, it gives him a glimpse of a long forgotten time ...

Devilman Crybaby, a 10-part Japanese anime series directed by Masaaka Yuasa and written by Ichiro Okouchi that premiered on January 5, appears to be in the latter category.