AMON - Devilman Apocalypse: A thorough dissection of the horror and aesthetics from the depths

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse": A unique OVA that deepens Go Nagai's worldview

■ Public Media

OVA

■ Original Media

comics

■ Release date

May 24, 2000

■Release and sales

Sony Music Entertainment

■Frequencies

52 min

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 1

■Original Story

・Original work: Go Nagai

■ Director

・Director: Kenichi Takeshita

■ Production

Studio Live

■Works

©1999 Go Nagai/Dynamic Planning, SPE Visual Works

■ Story

The Demons' declaration of war and their indiscriminate merging has thrown humanity into panic. People are plagued by suspicion and suspicion, and as "demon hunters" fight each other, they begin the path to ruin. Makimura Miki is brutally murdered by a mob. Having lost the one he was meant to protect, Fudo Akira despairs of humanity. Within him, the consciousness of Amon, a hero of the Demons, is resurrected and takes over Akira's mind and body. The berserker Amon declares war on both humanity and the Demons. What is Satan's plan as he watches this?

■Explanation

This is an original story based on the timeline between the comic version's "Miki Makimura's Massacre" and "Final Chapter: Devilman Army vs. Demon Army". Nagai Go's characters include the standard Fudo Akira, Asuka Ryo, Miki Makimura, Satan, Psycho Jenny, and Miiko, as well as original creatures designed by figure genius Yasushi Nirasawa. (Some of these creatures are scheduled to be released as figures in the spring at the same time as the video.) *A comic of the same title is currently being serialized in Kodansha's media mix magazine "Magazine Z". However, although the world view and setting of this comic are the same, the story is different.

■Cast

・Akira Fudo/Shinji Takeda/Miki Makimura/Atsuko Enomoto/Ryo Asuka/Tomokazu Seki/Amon/Akio Otsuka/Cerus/Kazuki Yao/Miko/Rie Tanaka/Yumi/Tomoko Kawakami/Tare/Motoko Kumai/Psycho Jenny/Mitsuki Saiga/Zuubo/Hirokazu Suzuoki

■ Main staff

・Creator: Toyoo Ashida ・Director: Kenichi Takeshita ・Chief animation directors: Hiroshi Kamishina, Hiroshi Takeuchi ・Screenplay: Ritsuko Hayasaka ・Creature design: Yasushi Nirasawa ・Storyboard: Kenichi Takeshita, Hiroshi Takeuchi ・Color setting: Yui Enatsu ・Music: Takeshi Kobayashi & MANGAHED
・Production: Aniplex Animation Production: Studio Live

■ Related works

Devilman

■ Theme songs and music

・ED1
・The Continuation in Front of Me・Lyrics by Kokufu Tatsuya・Music by Kokufu Tatsuya・Singer by MANGAHEAD

The appeal and evaluation of "AMON - Devilman Apocalypse"

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse" is an OVA work that further deepens the worldview of Nagai Go's masterpiece "Devilman". It was produced in 1999 and released by Sony Music Entertainment on May 24, 2000. This work is an original story based on the timeline between "The Massacre of Makimura Miki" and "The Final Chapter: Devilman Army vs. the Demon Army" in the original manga, and depicts Nagai Go's worldview from a new perspective.

The story of this work begins with humanity falling into panic due to the Demons' declaration of war, as Fudo Akira loses Makimura Miki and despairs, but Amon's consciousness is revived and takes over his body. Fudo Akira, who declares war on both humanity and the Demons as the berserker Amon, further deepens the original theme of "searching for humanity." Furthermore, with Satan's intentions operating behind the scenes of the story, a more complex human drama is depicted.

One of the attractions of this work is the creature design by Yasushi Nirasawa, a genius in the figure world. Nirasawa's designs respect the worldview of the original work while providing new visuals, making for a strong visual impact. Some of these creatures were planned to be released as figures, making them special to fans.

The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors Shinji Takeda as Akira Fudo, Atsuko Enomoto as Miki Makimura, Tomokazu Seki as Ryo Asuka, and Akio Otsuka as Amon adding excitement to the story. In particular, Akio Otsuka's powerful performance as Amon realistically expresses the inner world of Akira Fudo as a berserker, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

The main staff is also impressive, with professionals from various fields gathering together, including director Takeshita Kenichi, animation directors Kamishina Hiroshi and Takeuchi Hiroshi, and scriptwriter Hayasaka Ritsuko. The music is by Kobayashi Takeshi and MANGAHED, and the effective background music that heightens the tension of the story is impressive. The quality of the animation produced by Studio Live is also high, and it has been praised for its visual beauty and realism of the movements.

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse" is recommended not only for fans of the original "Devilman" but also for viewers who like dark fantasy and horror elements. In particular, the story that depicts Akira Fudo's search for humanity and his feelings of wavering between despair and hope is deeply moving. Other points not to be missed are the creature designs by Yasushi Nirasawa and the quality of the splendid cast and staff.

This work takes advantage of the OVA format to create a dense story and visuals, allowing you to enjoy Go Nagai's worldview from a new perspective. Please give it a watch and experience its charm for yourself.

Detailed information and recommendations for "AMON - Devilman Apocalypse"

■ Background and production secrets of the work

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse" was produced as part of Go Nagai's "Devilman" series. In response to the popularity of the original manga, the aim was to provide fans with new surprises and excitement by depicting a new story as an OVA. Many creators came together to create the story from a new perspective while still respecting the worldview of the original work.

In particular, the participation of Yasushi Nirasawa, a genius in the figure world, attracted a lot of attention. Nirasawa created new designs based on the creatures in the original work, creating creatures with a strong visual impact. Some of these creatures were planned to be released as figures, making them special to fans.

In addition, director Takeshita Kenichi worked with screenwriter Hayasaka Ritsuko to refine the storyline in order to further deepen the original theme of "the quest for humanity." The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors, including Takeda Shinji as Fudo Akira, Enomoto Atsuko as Makimura Miki, Seki Tomokazu as Asuka Ryo, and Otsuka Akio as Amon, adding excitement to the story. In particular, Otsuka Akio's powerful performance as Amon realistically expresses the inner world of Fudo Akira as a berserker, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

■ Work evaluation and recommendation

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse" is recommended not only for fans of the original "Devilman" but also for viewers who like dark fantasy and horror elements. In particular, the story that depicts Akira Fudo's search for humanity and his feelings of wavering between despair and hope is deeply moving. Other points not to be missed are the creature designs by Yasushi Nirasawa and the quality of the splendid cast and staff.

This work takes advantage of the OVA format to create a dense story and visuals, allowing you to enjoy Go Nagai's worldview from a new perspective. Please give it a watch and experience its charm for yourself.

■ Related works and recommendations

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse" was produced as part of Go Nagai's "Devilman" series. In response to the popularity of the original manga, the aim was to provide fans with new surprises and excitement by depicting a new story as an OVA. Many creators came together to create the story from a new perspective while still respecting the worldview of the original work.

In particular, the participation of Yasushi Nirasawa, a genius in the figure world, attracted a lot of attention. Nirasawa created new designs based on the creatures in the original work, creating creatures with a strong visual impact. Some of these creatures were planned to be released as figures, making them special to fans.

In addition, director Takeshita Kenichi worked with screenwriter Hayasaka Ritsuko to refine the storyline in order to further deepen the original theme of "the quest for humanity." The cast is also impressive, with the performances of the voice actors, including Takeda Shinji as Fudo Akira, Enomoto Atsuko as Makimura Miki, Seki Tomokazu as Asuka Ryo, and Otsuka Akio as Amon, adding excitement to the story. In particular, Otsuka Akio's powerful performance as Amon realistically expresses the inner world of Fudo Akira as a berserker, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

■ Work evaluation and recommendation

"AMON - Devilman Apocalypse" is recommended not only for fans of the original Devilman, but also for viewers who like dark fantasy and horror elements. In particular, the story that depicts Akira Fudo's search for humanity and his feelings of wavering between despair and hope is deeply moving. Other points not to be missed are the creature designs by Yasushi Nirasawa and the quality of the splendid cast and staff.

This work takes advantage of the OVA format to create a dense story and visuals, allowing you to enjoy Go Nagai's worldview from a new perspective. Please give it a watch and experience its charm for yourself.