Devilman: Crybaby

Devilman Crybaby is an interesting show to say the least; it's a modernised adaptation of Go Nagai's classic manga, Devilman, from the 70s; and boy what a change from the source material's aesthetic this went through. Devilman: Crybaby is an interesting slice of animation from Netflix; it's not an American import but rather a Japanese anime that was exclusively licensed for the Netflix service. It starts off strongly with its edgy and fast-paced premiere episode, but for me it fizzled out around episodes 2 & 3, and then started picking up the pace and focus again by episode 6. It's tonally uneven at times and doesn't seem to focus on any one given thing in the story, but it's still an ambitious effort nonetheless.

Devilman is as classic an anime property as Lupin the Third, Astro Boy, Cyborg 009, Space Pirate Captain Harlock and even Kimba the White Lion. It's been in the background of the Japanese pop-cultural scene since 1972, and it's cool that properties like these can be reimagined in several ways, kind of like how there are various adaptations of iconic characters, such as Superman and Sherlock Holmes, around the world. I wonder if this will result in a Mazinger Z series or movie?

Devilman: Crybaby; perfectly okay stuff that's well worth any otaku's time on the internet. Beware though: recommended for otaku aficionados only. Anyone outside that demographic will fall most likely fall asleep while watching it.