Devilman: Tanjou-hen

(Devilman: The Birth)

Type

OVA

Episodes

1

Status

finished

Ep.Length

51 Min

Rating

R

Aired

1987-11-01

Season

Winter 1987

Description:

Akira is just another normal kid in modern-day Tokyo, until an old friend of his, Ryo, shows up and turns his world upside down. Akira learns that there is an upcoming war of demons on humanity and he has just been enlisted for a major tour of duty. But the only way to fight a demon is with their power, so Akira and Ryo risk a dangerous ceremony in an attempt to create humanity's only hope: the powerful Devilman.

Alternative Titles:

デビルマン 誕生編, Devilman: Tanjou-hen

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Episodes

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Status

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Description:

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Description:

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Episodes

3

Ep.Length

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Rating

Mild Nudity

Status

finished

Aired

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