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Summary: Don't miss this one
Review: Although, I've never actually seen the DVD version of Devil man; I did buy the vhs volumes a long time ago. This was one of my first anime purchases and still one of my favorites. As cheesy as the dub sounded it still couldn't take away from the story, characterization, and the highly entertaining demonic type fights. I do belieave the Devil Man OAV series is based on manga by Go Nagai. The OAV itself is about a boy named Akira who is an average, Japanese, high school aged boy. All of this changes when a former classmate, Ryo shares a dark secret with him that will forever change both of their lives. The Devil Man OAV series is contains a lot of graphic violence, strong language, and gratuituous nudity. So it's definately for a mature viewing crowd. Also just as a sidenote this animation is older than a lot of stuff out there now this is pretty evident in the people's hair styles, and clothing. The animation qualtity such as the colors are still crisp, and fresh though.
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Summary: This is a great anime movie for anyone into horror.
Review: Devilman is a great anime horror movie. It is very interesting. It is definitely not for children.
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Summary: devilman!
Review: devilman is awsome its one of my favorites its a realy weird and sick movie and the demons look awsome.
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Summary: DevilMan is called a classic of anime with good reason.
Review: DevilMan is one of the prime examples of Go Nagai's anime. It'll suit just about everyone,except for the religious people. Action fans will adore both parts for its violence; Philosophers will love it because it takes a completly diffrent take on humanity as a whole, and states that both God and Satan are seen as products of man-kind's imagination. Horror fans will also adore this movie for its demons and suspense. I swear to God my heart stops at least twice during just the first oav. I also love DevilMan because of its supreme irony. (i.e. how the obligatory love scene is juxtaposed with one of the main charecters revealing to the other that demons exsist) There are also literature referances (Dante's inferno). Beautiful,stylish and heart-stopping. for more information on DevilMan, go to http://www.fortunecity.com/rivendell/demons/735
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Summary: Bizzare show, poor DVD
Review: Ever heard of Satan? You know, the ruler of hell? Well, get ready to hear lot about him in this bizzare anime based on demons. Ofcourse, it's not suprising coming from Go Nagai, the same guy who made Cutey Honey and Hannape Bazooka. Both those titles were primarily high on exposed body parts. Devilman is primarily focused on violence. Lots and lost of violence! The artwork is faily old, but not bad in any way. The music is pretty good especially during the end credits of episode 2. The first epsiode has Akira meet his old friend Roy and hears about his dads death. Later on, Akira makes a dangerous descion to become a devil in order to defeat other devils. And theres no better way to do that then at a sabath. In episode 2, Akira must now deal with Semin. After having killed his possessed mother, Akira vows to kill Semin. I was rather surprised with the way things ended in that episode. Go Nagai might be perverted and cynical, but he sure can write a beefy ending. So why did I give it three stars instead of five? Well, here's one thing that is absurd even for Manga. The DVD is English dub only! Anime companies will only produce English only DVDs if they are edited, but I think Manga might have hit a nerve in many anime fans with this DVD. The English dub sounds a little british at some points (not surprising since Manga also works with the UK) and every character in the whole show says the F word. Thats Nagai for you. Extras are ok, but no the best. The filmogrophy on Go Nagai is only on current Manga anime titles. So don't expect to see Cutey Honey or The Abarashi Family in the text. The bio was a little bit better, but I wish they added a few more paragraphs. The photo gallery was propably the only best part of the extras. Overall, they did a good job with getting the title to DVD, but anime purists can't live on English dubbed DVDs.
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Summary: A waste of time and money
Review: Fans of fighting anime will probably love this. There were a lot of battles, and although I'm not really into that sort of thing, I had to admit they were pretty cool. But that's all it has going for it, and it's not enough.
For some reason (probably not a very good one) the people of MANGA decided not to offer us the Japanese audio option, so viewers are forced to endure the English dub. The script is melodramatic, and the voice-actors overact so terribly that I practically burst out laughing during some of the most "dramatic" scenes.
The second volume (Demon Bird) doesn't even pretend to have a plot. It's just three battles strung one after the other. At no point are any of the demons Devilman fights given any sort of motivation, not even Siren (the "Demon Bird" of the title). There are numerous loose ends and questions that are never resolved (Why didn't a demon try to meld with Ryo when he performed the ritual at the end of "The Birth?" Who was it that phoned Akira at the beginning of "Demon Bird?" Why was Ryo able to sense that Akira was in danger in "Devil Bird?" There are more, but I won't ask them for fear of spoiling what little plot "Devilman" has).
Incidentally, although Animerica called it "horror," and the back of the DVD box says it's "horror," and at least one other reviewer says the same thing, this is not horror. There was one disturbing moment in "Demon Bird," but nothing in Devilman was even remotely scary (and this is coming from someone who had to leave the theater ten minutes into The Lost World because he was afraid of the little dinosaurs.)
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Summary: Devilman is the Best Manga!
Review: I am a collector of Devilman figurines, and naturally I would love this movie. Of course, it is not as great as the original comic work of Go Nagai..but still, it does put into pieces and answer some of the questions I had about Devilman, and his enemies. Expects a lot of blood, gore, etc...that's typical of Go Nagai Devilman's work.
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Summary: Dubbed versions fail...
Review: I am a huge fan of Devilman in general and I love the OAV's Devilman 1 & 2, that is, the original Japanese language dialogue versions. This dubbed version contains unnecessary dialogue and swearing that actually detracts from the overall impact of this work. There is no choice either as no subtitles or Japanese language are offered. Also the cover art is horrible compared to that of the Japanese releases. If you can find the original Japanese L.A.Hero/D.I.E. version, buy it!!! The Manga company has made a mockery of this...
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Summary: Devilman he is, everyman he isn't.
Review: I got a real big kick out of this movie. Its references to classical mythology and biblical lore provided a serious backdrop to a mediocre and simplistic plot premise. Make no mistake, Devilman rocks. Volumes 1 and 2 are included on the DVD, don't go looking for more, here are both 50 minute OVAs. Volume one takes its time warming up but erupts into a bloody and thrilling climax. Volume 2 introduces a main villian and her attempts to destroy Devilman. We don't know why, and we aren't told much about his greater significance to the world. Devilman must destroy demons, so demons seek out Devilman. There's your story. The animation is good for its time. The dubbing is at best poor and the DVD does not have the original dialogue with subtitles. I doubt very much we're missing a heck of a lot. Violent, chaotic, but loads of fun for adult anime fans. Don't take it too seriously. I especially enjoyed the assorted demons and their powers and design. Enjoy!
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Summary: Devilman he is, everyman he isn't.
Review: I got a real big kick out of this movie. Its references to classical mythology and biblical lore provided a serious backdrop to a mediocre and simplistic plot premise. Make no mistake, Devilman rocks. Volumes 1 and 2 are included on the DVD, don't go looking for more, here are both 50 minute OVAs. Volume one takes its time warming up but erupts into a bloody and thrilling climax. Volume 2 introduces a main villian and her attempts to destroy Devilman. We don't know why, and we aren't told much about his greater significance to the world. Devilman must destroy demons, so demons seek out Devilman. There's your story. The animation is good for its time. The dubbing is at best poor and the DVD does not have the original dialogue with subtitles. I doubt very much we're missing a heck of a lot. Violent, chaotic, but loads of fun for adult anime fans. Don't take it too seriously. I especially enjoyed the assorted demons and their powers and design. Enjoy!
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