About “Devilman: Crybaby” in a few words:

Devilman: Crybaby is a Japanese anime series based on the classic manga Devilman by Go Nagai. It follows the story of Akira Fudo, a young man who becomes a devil-human hybrid in order to save humanity from a demonic invasion. The series features themes of violence, sexuality, and existentialism, and is known for its dark and intense atmosphere. The show’s unique animation style and compelling storyline have made it a popular and controversial series among anime fans.

Meet the characters from Devilman: Crybaby

Akira Fudo

Oh man, Akira is this heartbreaking soft-spoken kid who turns into something enormous and terrifying but still somehow clings to kindness — like he refuses to let go of his humanity even when everything else is burning. He’s shy, awkward, and the kind of person who will give you his last snack (seriously, he hoards nothing), yet when pushed he explodes into this fierce protector-mode that’s equal parts tragic and awesome. There’s this constant tug-of-war inside him — gentle boy meets ancient demon and neither of them quite knows how to behave — and that makes him oddly pure and devastating. Also he probably cries over commercials and pretends he’s okay while wearing two different socks, I’m pretty sure.

Ryo Asuka

Ryo is the smooth, brilliant, spine-tinglingly calm type who smiles like he owns the world and then rearranges your life for fun, which is terrifying and magnetic at the same time. He speaks in these cold, philosophical bursts and then does something unbelievably cruel and you’re like, wait, was that a joke? no, it wasn’t — and that’s the point, he’s always playing three moves ahead. He wears control like perfume, but there are weird little human crumbs — like he collects matchboxes or eats lemon drops when he’s thinking — tiny habits that make the whole godlike thing creepily intimate. Also, sometimes he seems genuinely tender and then immediately unravels everything, so you never know which Ryo you’re getting and that’s exactly his power.

Miki Makimura

Miki is the warm, stubborn heart of the group — moral compass, choir-practice energy, the person people run toward when things go sideways because she’s steady and furious in the best way. She’s brave without being showy about it, stands up to idiots and monsters alike, and somehow manages to keep laughing (or humming) in the worst moments — like she’s got this secret playlist of lullabies. She can be annoyingly practical — “clean up, plan ahead” — but also has these tiny rebellions, like keeping a ridiculous neon hairclip hidden in her sock drawer, don’t ask why. And yeah, she’ll scold you for being reckless and then bail you out five minutes later, sometimes while sobbing, sometimes while making instant noodles at 3 a.m.

Miki Kuroda

Okay, Miki Kuroda is chaos in high heels — flashy, sharp, a little mean on purpose, but also weirdly loyal if you sneak past the attitude (don’t try to sneak, she’ll notice). She’s the kind of character who loves the spotlight, throws glitter verbally, and then goes home and cries into a pillow with takeout, so glamorous sadness? yes. She’s brash and bites first, explains never, but there are moments she’s unexpectedly soft — like she secretly feeds pigeons at midnight or collects postcards from burned places, no one really knows. Also, she contradicts herself constantly: swears she hates sentimentality but keeps a ridiculous stuffed thing in her closet, and honestly it’s the best kind of messy.