***Warning, the following may contain spoilers for Devilman Crybaby. Reader discretion is advised.***
Series Synopsis
Akira Fudo (voiced by Koki Uchiyama) has a reputation of being overly sensitive. The slightest bit of hardship is enough to throw him into a fit of tears. Akira is – in a single word – a crybaby.
One day, Akira’s old friend Ryo Asuka (voiced by Ayumu Murase) returns to Japan in need of Akira’s help. Ryo informs Akira that the world is on the verge of destruction. Living in the shadows are an ancient race of demons who are about to make their apocalyptic return. To fight the oncoming threat, Ryo proposes an insane idea.
Demons have survived because they attach themselves to other lifeforms. However, if a human heart manages to beat out a demon’s attempt to take over the body, a person can then wield the power of the damned while still retaining their humanity. Ryo believes Akira will be able to do just that.
Against the odds, Akira does manage to successfully win control over a particularly powerful demon. In a single night, the once timid high school student becomes an unstoppable defender of humanity.
Neither man nor demon, Akira has transformed into the frightening creature known as a Devilman.
