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Devilman (1972)

J-drama 1 season 39 episodes 25 min Action & Adventure, Animation and Sci-Fi & Fantasy

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Devilman features Akira Fudo, a shy and timid teenager who has gone mountain climbing in the Himalayas with his father. While in the middle of the expedition, both father and son are killed in a tragic accident. Akira's body is found and possessed by the demon soldier Devilman, who uses his new human form as a disguise in order to fulfill his mission of causing chaos on Earth in order to pave the way for a demonic invasion of the planet. Before his mission can begin in earnest, Devilman meets Akira's childhood friend Miki Makimura and quickly falls in love with her. Devilman resolves to protect Miki and humanity as a whole by battling against his fellow demons. Demon Tribe leader Zennon becomes greatly angered at Devilman's betrayal and is quick to send Devilman's former comrades to destroy him. The other demons soon learn that Miki is precious to Devilman and he must now work to protect her, as well as protect himself. Will the power of love be able to overcome that of true evil?

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What is Devilman about?

Devilman: Devilman features Akira Fudo, a shy and timid teenager who has gone mountain climbing in the Himalayas with his father. While in the middle of the expedition, both father and son are killed in a tragic accident. Akira's body is found and possessed by the demon soldier Devilman, who uses his new human form as a disguis…

How many seasons does Devilman have?

Devilman has 1 season, with 39 episodes in total.

Is Devilman still running?

Devilman has ended in 1973.

How long is each episode of Devilman?

Each episode of Devilman runs about 25 minutes.

Who stars in Devilman?

The cast of Devilman includes Ryoichi Tanaka, Hidekatsu Shibata, Kazuko Sawada, Ichiro Nagai and Joji Yanami.

Which country is Devilman from?

Devilman is a J-drama, produced in Japan.

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