Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth
デビルマン 誕生編
Synopsis
Akira Fudo is just a normal kid in Tokyo, until an old friend of his, Ryo, shows up and turns his world upside down. An upcoming war of demons on humanity is waiting in the wings, however, the only way for a human to fight a demon is with their power. To save the world, Akira and Ryo risk a dangerous ceremony in an attempt to create humanity's only hope: the powerful Devilman.
Part of the Devilman OVA Collection
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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
Devilman US Trailer - Manga Entertainment English Preview
Type: Trailer • Published 2009-10-03
Top Cast
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Show Hayami
Akira Fudou (voice)
Yu Mizushima
Ryo (voice)
Jun Konomaki
Miki Makimura (voice)
Mikio Terashima
Professor Asuka (voice)
Masako Ikeda
Sumiko Fudou (voice)
Tessyo Genda
Thug (voice)
Sukekiyo Kameyama
Thug (voice)
Naoya Uchida
Thug (voice)
Mahito Tsujimura
Additional Voices
Sakiko Tamagawa
Additional Voices
Teiyu Ichiryusai
Tare Makimura (voice)
Kiyoko Kobayashi
Additional Voices
Minami Takayama
Additional Voices
Keiichi Ando
Walla (voice)
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Umanosuke Iida
- Screenplay & Story
- Go Nagai, Umanosuke Iida
- Original Score
- Kenji Kawai
- Original Title
- デビルマン 誕生編
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese, English
- Runtime
- 51m
- Production Studios
- Dynamic Planning
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Umanosuke Iida
Go Nagai, Umanosuke Iida
Kenji Kawai
Takeshi Seyama
Laurence Guinness, Toshio Tanaka, Katsuhiko Hasegawa, Katsuhisa Kato, Koichi Murata
Department Leadership Roster
Umanosuke Iida
Director
Go Nagai
Screenplay
Umanosuke Iida
Screenplay
Toshio Tanaka
Producer
Katsuhiko Hasegawa
Producer
Koichi Murata
Producer
Takeshi Seyama
Editor
Ryohei Suzuki
Producer
Kenji Kawai
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth
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What is Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth about?
Akira Fudo is just a normal kid in Tokyo, until an old friend of his, Ryo, shows up and turns his world upside down. An upcoming war of demons on humanity is waiting in the wings, however, the only way for a human to fight a demon is with their power. To save the world, Akira and Ryo risk a dangerous ceremony in an attempt to create humanity's only hope: the powerful Devilman.
Who directed Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth was directed by Umanosuke Iida.
Who stars in Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?
The principal cast of Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth includes Show Hayami, Yu Mizushima, Jun Konomaki, Mikio Terashima, Masako Ikeda.
When was Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth released and how long is it?
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 51m.
Who composed the musical score for Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth was composed by Kenji Kawai.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.).