“Devilman: Crybaby” is an anime series that defies explanation and I just don’t have a clue how I felt about it. It’s gory, sexually depraved and just filled with every kind of repulsive imagery you can imagine. However, it’s creative, stylish and intriguing too.

Akira is a socially awkward high school student. After being introduced to the sinister underworld of demons, he undergoes a transformation and gets the body of a demon while retaining his human heart. He is now ‘Devilman’ as he leads the fight against the demons but when humanity learns of the existence of demons, the world descends into complete chaos.

Many of the characters in this show engage in sickening acts. Many of them transform into horrifying monsters. Seriously, some of the designs of the demons are truly nightmarish. The Devilman character has existed for many years with different versions but this was my introduction to the character so I can’t make any comparisons. I don’t get the whole gimmick of having him be this powerful being but always crying. Akira also has a mysterious friend and you have to wait until the end to find out the truth about him. The animation on the characters is interesting.

“Devilman: Crybaby” is genuinely shocking at times. It blends together philosophical themes with excessively disturbing visuals. In a way, I admire it yet I’m also repulsed by it. Honestly, some of it is just disgusting and it reminded me of films such as “Videodrome”. I can’t decide whether I like the show’s art style as it looks very different from most anime shows. I think I’ll have to give “Devilman: Crybaby” a negative review. I understand if some people really love it but I can also imagine many people despising it. It’s certainly a weird and uncomfortable show to watch.