The appeal and reviews of "Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children": A deep dive into the world of Devil Children

"Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children": A grand adventure unfolding between another world and reality

"Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children" is a TV anime series that aired from 2000 to 2001 and is based on the game by ATLUS. This work depicts an epic adventure that takes place between the other world "Makai" and the real world, and depicts the battles and growth of children with special powers called Devil Children.

■Overview of the work

This work is based on the game series "Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children" developed by ATLUS, and animation was produced by TMS Entertainment. The director was Hiroo Takeuchi, the series composition was Shinzo Fujita, and the character design was by Shuhei Tamura. The series aired from October 7, 2000 to September 29, 2001, with a total of 50 episodes broadcast on Chubu Nippon Broadcasting (CBC).

■ Story

The protagonist, Kai Setuna, begins living alone due to certain circumstances. However, the apartment he was meant to live in is destroyed by a mysterious weather phenomenon known as "stones falling from the sky." An old man named Kaname Hiromi appears before the bewildered Setuna and tells him about the existence of another world called "Makai" and that Setuna is a "Devil Child" who inherited the devil's gene, the "Devil Genome." Although surprised, he heads to Makai with Kaname Mirai, Hiromi's granddaughter who is also a Devil Child. There, he faces a daily battle to crush the ambitions of the Great Demon King Lucifer and restore peace to Makai.

■ Characters

The main characters of this work are as follows:

• Kai Setsuna : Voiced by Shoutarou Morikubo. The protagonist who fights in Makai as a Devil Child.
• Mirai Kaname : Voiced by Yukana Nogami (renamed "Yukana" from #27). A Devil Child who fights alongside Setuna, she is the granddaughter of Hiromi Kaname.
• Cool : Voiced by Kikuko Inoue. A character who acts as a support for Setsuna and Mirai.
• Vert : Voiced by Chiaki Osawa. A character who supports Setsuna and Mirai along with Cool.
• Hiromi Kaname : Voiced by Sukekiyo Kameyama. An old man who tells Setuna about the existence of Makai and guides him.
• Great Demon Lord Lucifer : Voiced by Ryutaro Okiayu. The great demon lord who threatens the peace of Makai.
• Fenrir : Voiced by Mitsuo Iwata. One of Lucifer's subordinates.
• Abaddon : Voiced by Wataru Takagi. One of Lucifer's subordinates.
• Demogorgon : Voiced by Kiyoyuki Yanada. One of Lucifer's minions.
• Vivisana : Voiced by Masaya Takatsuka. One of Lucifer's subordinates.
• Paimon : Voiced by Miki Nagasawa. One of Lucifer's subordinates.

■ Staff

Many staff members were involved in the production of this work. The main staff members are introduced below.

• Planning : Naoji Kato (Chubu Nippon Broadcasting), Koji Okada (ATLUS), Tetsuya Watanabe (Dentsu)
• Producers : Naoji Kato (Chubu Nippon Broadcasting), Taihei Yamanishi (Dentsu), Yasumichi Ozaki (TMS)
• Series Composition : Shinzo Fujita
• Music : Yoshimata Ryo
• Music producer : Masayoshi Okawa
• Music cooperation : First Smile Entertainment
• Character design : Shuhei Tamura
• Art director : Nobuhito Sakamoto
• Color design : Yoshitaka Kato
• Digital Director of Photography : Mitsuru Sugiura
• Recording Director : Fusanobu Fujiyama
• Digital editing : Jun Takuma
• Animation Producer : Hiroshi Kato (ACTAS)
• Production Desk : Kazunori Hashimoto (ACTAS) (#1-40), Kinue Takahashi (ACTAS) (#41-50)
• Planning cooperation : Hideki Uchino (ATLUS) (#1-40), Daizo Shimamura (ATLUS)
• Assistant Director : Tetsuya Kobayashi

■ Theme songs and music

The theme songs and insert songs for this work are as follows.

• OP1 : Song title "Go-Round" (#1-40) / Singer: Nao Ito in FIX / Lyrics: Yume Hamaguchi / Composition: Face 2 fAKE / Arrangement: Face 2 fAKE
• OP2 : Song title: "LOVE SICK" (#41-50) / Singer: FAIRY FORE / Lyrics: Genouzono Takashi / Composition: Genouzono Takashi / Arrangement: FAIRY FORE & Akashi Masao
• ED1 : Song title: "Aurora of Heaven ~AURORA HEALING~" (#1-40) / Singer: PlatinA Forest / Lyrics: SHU-ICHI / Composer: Shinobu / Arrangement: PlatinA Forest & Shinobu Narita
• ED2 : Song title: "Idol ~I DOLL~" (#41-50) / Singer: FAIRY FORE / Lyrics: Genouzono Takashi / Composition: Genouzono Takashi / Arrangement: FAIRY FORE & Akashi Masao
• Insert song 1 : Song title "Kitto..." (#14, 25, 26) / Singer: Nao Ito in FIX / Lyrics: NAO / Composition: YOU-TA / Arrangement: YOU-TA
• Insert song 2 : Song title "KAZE's Song" (#15-21, 23, 24) / Singer: Nao Ito in FIX / Lyrics: Yume Hamaguchi / Composition: Face 2 fAKE / Arrangement: Face 2 fAKE
• Insert song 3 : Song title: "Memories" (#22) / Singer: Takumi Nakayama with "R" / Lyrics: Nagi Hayashida / Composition: Ritsuko Miyajima, Hidehiko Enomoto / Arrangement: Hidehiko Enomoto

■ Evaluation and impressions

Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children was highly praised not only by fans of the original game, but also by anime fans. In particular, the epic adventure that unfolds between the parallel world "Makai" and the real world, and the story of the Devil Children's growth, attracted many viewers. The character design and music were also highly praised, and the opening theme "Go-Round" and the ending theme "Tenkai no Aurora ~AURORA HEALING~" were especially popular among anime fans.

As for the story, the friendship and growth of Setuna and Mirai, as well as the fight against Lucifer, were beautifully depicted, moving the viewers. Also, different devils and characters appear in each episode, adding depth to the story. In particular, the relationship between Setuna and Mirai, and the way Kaname Hiromi guides them left a deep impression on the viewers.

As for the characters, each one is attractively portrayed, such as Setuna's growth, Mirai's strength, and Cool and Vert's support roles. The characters of Lucifer and his subordinates were also unique, leaving a strong impression on viewers.

As for the music, Yoshimata Ryo's background music, theme songs, and insert songs livened up the story and enhanced the emotions of the viewers. In particular, Nao Ito's "Go-Round" in FIX and PlatinA Forest's "Tenkai no Aurora ~AURORA HEALING~" further enriched the worldview of the anime.

■ Recommendation points

"Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children" can be recommended for the following reasons.

• An epic adventure : The epic adventure that unfolds between the other world "Makai" and the real world is sure to captivate viewers.
• Character Growth : The story of Setsuna and Mirai's growth leaves a deep impression on the viewers, and supporting characters such as Cool and Vert are also fascinating.
• Music : Yoshimata Ryo's background music, theme songs, and insert songs add excitement to the story and stir the emotions of the viewer.
• Fans of the original game : Fans of the original Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children game will also enjoy the anime version.

Related information

The following information is related to this work:

• Original Game : The Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children series is a game developed by ATLUS that depicts the adventures of the Devil Children. The anime version is based on this game, and is enjoyable for game fans as well.
• Broadcasting Station : This work was broadcast on Chubu Nippon Broadcasting (CBC). CBC is a TV station mainly based in Nagoya, and broadcasts many popular anime.
• Production company : TMS Entertainment is an animation production company that has produced many popular anime, including this one, providing high-quality animation.

Conclusion

"Shin Megami Tensei Devil Children" is a work that depicts the epic adventure that unfolds between the other world "Makai" and the real world, and the growth story of the Devil Children. It is a work that can be enjoyed not only by fans of the original game but also by anime fans, and the character growth and music have been particularly highly praised. Please watch this work and experience the adventure and growth of Setsuna and Mirai.