Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth(1987)
Overview
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.
Director
Umanosuke Iida
Studio
Dynamic Planning
Cast
Show Hayami
as Akira Fudou (voice)
Yu Mizushima
as Ryo (voice)
Jun Konomaki
as Miki Makimura (voice)
Mikio Terashima
as Professor Asuka (voice)
Masako Ikeda
as Sumiko Fudou (voice)
Tessyo Genda
as Thug (voice)
Sukekiyo Kameyama
as Thug (voice)
Naoya Uchida
as Thug (voice)
Mahito Tsujimura
as Additional Voices
Sakiko Tamagawa
as Additional Voices
Teiyu Ichiryusai
as Tare Makimura (voice)
Kiyoko Kobayashi
as Additional Voices
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
0h 51m
Language
Japanese
Rating
7 / 10
Production Companies
Dynamic Planning
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth (1987).
What is Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth about?▼
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.
Who directed Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?▼
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth was directed by Umanosuke Iida and released in 1987. It is a action, fantasy, horror, animation film.
How long is Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?▼
Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth has a runtime of 0 hours and 51 minutes (51 minutes total).
Who stars in Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth?▼
The cast of Devilman - Volume 1: The Birth includes Show Hayami as Akira Fudou (voice), Yu Mizushima as Ryo (voice), Jun Konomaki as Miki Makimura (voice), Mikio Terashima as Professor Asuka (voice), Masako Ikeda as Sumiko Fudou (voice) and more.
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