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Jan 30, 2025
Devilman’s visuals are one of the best aspects of the series, but in this OVA, they didn’t turn out well. If you saw him in a random image, you wouldn’t even recognize that it’s him.
The soundtrack and voice acting are weak. It was released in the 2000s, and compared to the previous OVA, you can see a big difference in the transition of technology and art style.
It fell short, but it’s understandable.
Story:
It follows the previous OVAs normally, just like Devilman Crybaby, but with some differences, such as the use of psychic powers, which I found interesting. It could have been included in the Netflix adaptation,
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but they probably followed the original material to the letter. (I’m not sure since I haven’t read the manga yet.)
Even though the design isn’t memorable, as I mentioned earlier, it’s not bad. In fact, it’s darker in a way, but it feels like the typical relaxed design style of that era.
As for the protagonist, just as the title suggests, this film showcases the true strength of "Amon," which is cool. In the Netflix adaptation, they did show this well, but I personally would have liked a bit more. Still, both adaptations are good.
In this version, we actually see "Amon" fully taking over Akira’s body and making it his own.
The ending was interesting, but I'm not going to talk about it because it would be a spoiler... (The music worked a miracle in this ending, at least for me)
In the end, I got to see everything I wanted from the Netflix adaptation, so I’m satisfied. Considering everything I mentioned about the transition between eras, along with the evolution of technology and art style, I give it a 6/10.
And if you look at the page of this OVA, the original material comes from a solo manga, and the ending isn't closed. (Maybe some won't like it...)
Would I recommend it? It depends on you.
Do you want to see something a bit grotesque? Something that modern media doesn’t usually show? Then watch not just this OVA, but the entire old OVA series. I personally enjoyed watching it, but I wouldn’t recommend it for people who are sensitive to heavy or disturbing scenes.
Reviewer’s Rating: 6
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Jan 27, 2025
Plot:
I didn't like the fact that Asuka simply got out of bed, and knew exactly where the protagonist was and helped him...
Although at that moment somehow Asuka had become the devil, or he was already inside the body or something, it didn't make sense, since nothing was shown about it, but I ignored the fact.
I'd like at least something to be shown to satisfy this desire to know how it happened.
It could be that I haven't seen it, because the OVAs with a rating below 7 I just ignored, and watched “Devilman The Birth”, and this one. Finally, I'm going to watch “Amon: Devilman
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Mokushiroku”, but that's beside the point.
Soundtrack:
I love the soundtrack to this movie, which, like the previous OVA “Devilman The Birth”, is provocative and makes you want to follow the fight. I love it
The color palette of that era is always memorable, isn't it?
I like it, but it's just a personal point I'd like to share :)
Conclusion: I gave it a 6. Although I think it could be worth a 7, the plot is a big flaw, and even if you ignore that to like it and watch it, in terms of production, it's still a bit lazy. Or maybe the era...? Things like this used to happen all the time.
I'm particularly fond of Devilman, so if possible, I'd like everything about that series to be made to the highest quality (💖), hence this rating.
** Taking into account the era and what this OVA can convey, I thought about maybe giving it an 8, but I decided that, considering
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 22, 2025
京本！！！！😭😭😭
Unpredictable story.
I wanted to see more of Fujino's life, but the ending is nice because it shows her suffering and then accepting it and moving on with her life with Kyõmoto in her memories.
That's really beautiful.
The plot was also good. It got a bit confusing at times, but I think it's the way it was chosen that led to it.
The music was good, but I personally miss the instrumental soundtracks in various parts, which in this case were not lost, but could have made a few events a little more striking.
Even so, the ending, with only sound effects, shows Fujino leaving Kyõmoto's room after remembering
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the moments with her, and shows why she draws and goes back to work as calmly as she did at the beginning when she simply enjoyed spending time doing it.
Overall, it's a great movie. Even though I know it won't, once I've finished writing this review and published it, I'm going to look into a possible sequel or separate material like a manga or something.
Maybe in this one there won't be the famous 4-koma as shown in the anime😂
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jan 14, 2025
The character design is excellent. I personally love it.
Even the side characters (MOB) have personality.
The music was really well done. Adding another composer besides Maeda was an interesting choice that I personally appreciated. The additional composer was responsible for creating music for the anime’s rock band, ZHIEND, something Maeda himself likely wouldn’t have delivered as effectively. Maeda tends to focus on a “stable” style of music, which can leave the listener feeling slightly uneasy due to its consistency and constant rhythm. This can also be challenging for the singers performing his songs. On the other hand, the music for ZHIEND was composed instrumentally by Hikarisyuyo,
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who did an excellent job creating a more dynamic sound that truly brought out the essence of post-rock.
I deeply respect Maeda’s work, but he wouldn’t have been able to achieve what Hikarisyuyo did. Delegating this task was a brilliant decision.
That said, Maeda still wrote the lyrics for ZHIEND’s songs, and there’s nothing to criticize in that regard—he’s great at what he does.
Beyond the band’s music, Maeda himself composed the entire soundtrack with the assistance of the group known as ANANT-GARDE EYES, who, as far as I know, are involved in almost all his musical projects. Their contributions truly make a difference.
The process typically involves Maeda creating the demo version (just the instrumental), writing the lyrics, and then ANANT-GARDE EYES arranging the music. This is what truly brings Maeda’s compositions to life. Without an arranger, Maeda’s music feels incomplete, so their role was significant here. As mentioned, the instrumental OST was impactful, as were the sound effects.
The ending might not have been satisfying for some, and I won’t dive into details to avoid spoilers. I hope you can watch it without knowing too much beforehand.
This anime left a mark on me during my teenage years. It introduced me to perspectives I had never considered. This makes sense, as shounen stories in Japan often aim to do just that—the primary audience is teenagers and young adults, who have more free time to watch due to not yet working full-time or only doing part-time jobs (baito). Additionally, this demographic is easier to please and contributes significantly to streaming revenue.
To wrap up, while the ending may not have pleased everyone, I personally found it good. There wasn’t much else to show because...
(⚠⚠⚠ DO NOT READ BELOW IF YOU WISH TO AVOID SPOILERS!! ⚠⚠⚠)
The leader of the organization aiming to exploit the abilities of young people had gathered their memories, powers, and ambitions to weaponize them against the rest of the world. There were still other organizations, but they seemed less serious in comparison. These groups appeared to focus more on using the youths for internal conflicts or future wars when their abilities matured, as these powers are a symptom of youth.
Regardless, this type of ending doesn’t appeal to the majority, so I’ll classify it as “mixed feelings” and leave the recommendation up to you. Whether you like it or not is entirely your choice.
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Jan 5, 2025
The emotional and psychological shifts were amazing, just like in the first season. Truly, truly incredible. I could feel what the characters were feeling and thinking as if it were my own skin.
Canute made a cold choice by killing his brother to gain more power, and then using that power to instill fear wherever he went, aiming to create the ideal world he envisioned. Unfortunately for him, he lost his strong and kind brother, which I personally think is a real shame, truly…
His brother, who governed over Germany, was strong and kind. Because of that, it was possible to have a conversation and reach an
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agreement, which Canute only realized later, after reuniting with Thorfinn and understanding the ideal world that Thorfinn envisioned. It was as simple as Canute had once thought when he was younger, and completely opposite to the path he had been following to achieve his goals up to that point.
Canute became cold and very powerful, but personally, I think it was a narrow vision. As I just mentioned, the connection with his brother could have led them to unite and create a better world together.
Suppose his brother was unwilling to listen and was just another common war-loving figure of that era. In that case, killing him as Canute did might have been the right choice. After all, Canute's ideal world would have taken much longer to realize, considering Germany's great military strength. Having an enemy of that caliber would have been far too risky.
Even so, I believe we humans can be much better.
It's impossible to be perfect, but we can come close. Thors shows us how to avoid losing to ourselves, by not letting anger or fear take control and make us lose our way. Of course, there are other things to learn to come close to becoming the best version of ourselves, but I feel that by watching Vinland Saga, I found the answer I was looking for—why not to attack someone.
Even though I already knew killing made no sense, this simple yet complete thought was exactly what I was searching for.
Be that as it may, Canute was able to meet Thorfinn and change. At this point, I’m proud of him!
At the end of the day, the remaining ormals working on the farm were incredibly lovely 💖.
What can I say to convey this adorable feeling...
I really want Ormar to be happy!
The reunion with Tolfin and his family was very touching...
When was the last time you watched an anime that made you cry...
After Tolfin told us all about what happened since the day of his death from Tolls in episode 24,
After Tolfin told her everything that had happened since the day of her death from Tolls in episode 24, she showed the same look as the day Tolls didn't give her daughter a name, and encouraged her by saying “Go ahead”, and then gave her a stern look and pushed her back again.......it was super impressive....
Thank you so much to the creator of this work. Truly.
And many thanks to all the staff at the company that distributes the manga and the animation.I feel like I’ve learned one of the most important steps to becoming a better human being.
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Nov 30, 2024
Jun Maeda has done it again! He's created another story of youth and strong feelings that will tug at your heartstrings.
I'd give it a solid 7.5! The story is really lovely. It might feel a little empty at first, but that's just because you're waiting for the characters to get along! And as you watch, you'll find yourself wanting to keep watching to see how it all plays out.
The soundtrack is just perfect for the anime! It has that youthful drama vibe that really delivers what the anime needs. I just have to say, Daamae did a truly amazing job!
I'm a huge fan of Jun
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Maeda, and I love that he was part of the team as a composer in the creation of this anime. He also wrote the original story for the visual novel game, which I think is really cool.
It's so great that I can watch another one of his anime with a soundtrack he created!
I'd give it an 8 out of 10 just for the sheer joy of seeing the characters' expressions and listening to the music. Naga was and still is working on the design of the characters for the Daamae characters, which was really helpful. But honestly, he can draw the most perfect expressions for each character! The J.C. Staff studio also had the best animators who delivered the same lines to Naga. That's what I call professional!
Conclusion: I recommend this anime. It's not for adults, but it's very nice. The creator is Jun Maeda. He likes to write about young characters. This is a story I recommend watching unless you're looking for something more adult.
Just a quick additional note: the creator of this anime is Jun Maeda (as I said before), and he only creates stories with young characters to show how exciting and remarkable youth can be. That's why I said earlier that UNLESS you're looking for a Seinen Anime, this is definitely a story I recommend watching!
Reviewer’s Rating: 7
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Oct 26, 2024
I wasn't expecting this at first.
A 32 year old guy protagonist, yeah right!
Even though he's not cool, he never gives up!
I mean, he can't work that hard after he's over 30, so it's really amazing!
My 23 year old brother knows exactly how that feels!
It's so funny!
It's grotesque, it's serious, and most of all, it's hilarious!
And most of all, it's hilarious!
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Everyone has a good sense of humor.
And the rhythm of the laughter is also very good 👌.
I'm not going to spoil the story for you.
I'll give you a brief description.
The main character is chasing his dream.
No way! happens
And while searching for the truth
while seeking the truth of the situation.
And there is also a bond between friends.
It's a bit like Naruto, which I used to watch a long time ago (the part where you care about your friends).
The monster that came into Kafka and the monster No. 9 are totally different...?
Is it asking humans for help, or is it trying to destroy them...?
I think my favorite so far is Leno.
He loves his senpai so much, he's so cute!
A sequel is in the works!
Of course I thought so, but please give me a concrete date when it will be done.
Well, I'll just have to wait and look forward to it.
Also, the OPED fits well with the anime.
It's good.
If you want to enjoy both action and youth
I recommend this anime!
Thank you for reading!
Reviewer’s Rating: 9
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Jul 6, 2024
This is not an anime for the faint of heart. I don't think I'm strong myself, but I can handle it well, and I can say that even for the time of the original material, which was released from 1972 to 1973, then before and from that time itself the whole world did not give children the knowledge; education to become civilized people; and not even a good preparation not only academically but also personally that would make them become more HUMAN people...
As for other details besides the message it wants to convey, as I mentioned above, since it's Netflix, they must have spent a
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lot of money, so things like the number of frames seemed higher than that of an ordinary Japanese anime (despite the lack of quality in most of the frames, the number still covered that and made it interesting), as well as the effort they asked of the music composer when creating so many songs for several different scenarios, leaving the anime with a different perception in each episode.
Especially the last two episodes were emotional in many ways...
I wish there were more scenes like those in the last two episodes, but the author's message and thoughts wouldn't have been fully conveyed if there were, so I think the script was really well done as well.
If you're thinking of watching it, I recommend that you prepare yourself and watch it with an open mind, not getting carried away by what's happening, but rather watching it with an open mind and understanding the feelings and ideas conveyed throughout the anime.
Thanks for reading this far, and have a good marathon! ✨✨
Reviewer’s Rating: 8
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