Tomoharu Katsumata
Director
Devilman (1972)
Season 1
Devilman features Akira Fudo, a shy and timid teenager who has gone mountain climbing in the Himalayas with his father. While in the middle of the expedition, both father and son are killed in a tragic accident. Akira's body is found and possessed by the demon soldier Devilman, who uses his new human form as a disguise in order to fulfill his mission of causing chaos on Earth in order to pave the way for a demonic invasion of the planet. Before his mission can begin in earnest, Devilman meets Akira's childhood friend Miki Makimura and quickly falls in love with her. Devilman resolves to protect Miki and humanity as a whole by battling against his fellow demons. Demon Tribe leader Zennon becomes greatly angered at Devilman's betrayal and is quick to send Devilman's former comrades to destroy him. The other demons soon learn that Miki is precious to Devilman and he must now work to protect her, as well as protect himself. Will the power of love be able to overcome that of true evil?
Released July 8, 1972
Episode 25 min
None+
Genres: Action, Animation, Anime, Anime: Shounen, Anime: Supernatural, Fantasy, Science Fiction
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Production Companies: Toei Animation, NET
Network: tv asahi
S1E1 - The Devil Tribe Revived
Lord Demon orders three demons to fight to the death. The winner will choose a human, Akira Fuodo, and assume his identity while trying to bring pain and suffering on the Earth.
July 8, 1972, midnight
S1E2 - Demon Sirene
Xenon summons Sirene to discover if Devilman has really betrayed the Demon Tribe.
July 15, 1972, midnight
S1E3 - Demon Gelge
Xenon sends the slug-type demon Gelge to kill Devilman.
July 29, 1972, midnight
S1E4 - Demon General, Xannin
Demon General Xannin is selected to takeover Devilman's original mission. He dispatches to Japan with Demon Vetra.
Aug. 5, 1972, midnight
S1E5 - The Sleeping Beauty, Zoldova
A new student, Himura Iwao, arrives at Nakado Academy and challenges Akira to a race. During which, they stumble upon a cave and discover a sleeping woman. The woman is actually Lita, who was a human sympathizer from the Demon Tribe.
Aug. 12, 1972, midnight
S1E6 - The Head of Rokfel
Miki's father works to reconstruct the face of the skull of a young woman who died 200 years ago. Rokfel animates the skull and begins to wreak havoc in the city to lure out Devilman.
Aug. 19, 1972, midnight
S1E7 - The Terrifying Puppet Emissary Zulu
Puppeteer Zulu and Demon Abil set their sights on Miki.
Aug. 26, 1972, midnight
S1E8 - Iyamon and Bauu
Demon Iyamon disguises herself as a student in order to kill Miki. When her cover is blown by Devilman, her brother Bauu comes to her rescue.
Sept. 2, 1972, midnight
S1E9 - The Brainwave Demon Gondroma
Brainwave Demon Gondroma uses his powers to control animals and spread chaos in the human world.
Sept. 9, 1972, midnight
S1E10 - Demon Gandee, the Walking Eye
Devilman faces off against the Gan Triplets.
Sept. 16, 1972, midnight
S1E11 - The Red Flowered Demon, Lafleur
While pursuing Demon Lafleur, Devilman accidentally injures Miki's father. Akira and Miki get into a huge argument, and it seems as though their relationship is over.
Sept. 23, 1972, midnight
S1E12 - The Fire Demon, Firem
The mischievous demon Firem accompanies the behemoth Aguilar on his mission with Xannin. Devilman finally has a one-on-one match with Xannin.
Sept. 30, 1972, midnight
S1E13 - The Proud Mermaim
Xenon dispatches Demon Mermaim to assist Xannin in his fight against Devilman. She does not care for Xannin, and puts a spell on him to prevent his interference. Mermaim moves in and attacks the Makimura family while they are on vacation. As Devilman does battle with Mermaim, Xannin discovers Miki.
Oct. 7, 1972, midnight
S1E14 - Challenge at the Realm of Ice
Miki is rushed to the hospital after an altercation with Xannin. Furious, and heartbroken, Devilman swears to defeat the Demon Tribe once and for all. He flies to the Himalayas to settle things with Xenon, only to find the Tribe is gone. Himura appears and finally reveals his true identity.
Oct. 14, 1972, midnight
S1E15 - Demon Evine Thousands of Arms
The centaur-type, horned demon Evine uses mirrors to control people's arms.
Oct. 21, 1972, midnight
S1E16 - Demon Genie, Living in Darkness
During a meteor shower, all of the children in town start seeing a glowing red star. They soon begin receiving terrible nightmares and are driven to the point of insanity.
Oct. 28, 1972, midnight
S1E17 - Stamp Demon Dagon
Akira, Miki, Tare, and his friends come across a mysterious storyteller. The storyteller gives children stamps with monster designs on them. At night, the monsters come to life and attack.
Nov. 4, 1972, midnight
S1E18 - The Silvery Mayako
A beautiful young woman named Mayako begins working at Cafe Chaco. Her alluring beauty has smitten all of the males in town. When young boys start killing themselves over Mayako, Akira wonders if there's more behind her allure.
Nov. 11, 1972, midnight
S1E19 - Demon Adal The Puppet Strategy
Tare comes across a dumping ground with tons of mannequins. Later at night, he sees a mannequin in his room and attacks it with a hammer. It turns out the mannequin was Miki, who was killed by his attack. Distressed, Tare runs away from home.
Nov. 18, 1972, midnight
S1E20 - Farewell, Demon Drango
A new transfer student named Tomita arrives at Nakado Academy and takes a liking to Miki. This angers Akira, who views Tomita as a rival.
Nov. 25, 1972, midnight
S1E21 - Demon Draw Loves Humans
Demon Draw has a bottomless appetite and sets his eyes on Nakado Academy.
Dec. 2, 1972, midnight
S1E22 - Demon Mughal The Illusionist
Principal Pochi and Alphonne see Akira push Miki into a river. Akira is set on proving his innocence and finding Miki.
Dec. 9, 1972, midnight
S1E23 - Demon Bera The Mystery of Tibet
Tare has a fight with Miyo and ends up stowing away on his father's flight to Tibet. Akira and Miki go off to bring him back home. Meanwhile, Demon General Muxan enlists Bera to expand the Demon Tribe's territory. She reworks her plan to eliminate Akira and the Makimura family.
Dec. 16, 1972, midnight
S1E24 - Demon Giacon, The Living Specter
Demon Giacon uses his powers of possession to wreak havoc in the human world.
Dec. 23, 1972, midnight
S1E25 - Evil General Muxan, The Great School Assault
Tired of his failures, Muxan decides to go face Devilman himself. All of Nakado Academy is held captive in an alternate dimension.
Dec. 30, 1972, midnight
S1E26 - The Snow Demon Lala
Akira is captured by Demons Dodo and Demon Lala during a ski trip. Dodo disguises himself as Akira and plans on killing all of his friends.
Jan. 6, 1973, midnight
S1E27 - Demon Jewel, Endless Desires
Demon Lord Xenon places Demon Marshall Lacock in charge of operations. Meanwhile, Lala attempts to escape the insane asylum.
Jan. 13, 1973, midnight
S1E28 - Demon Miniyon, the Devil's Pendant
Lacock sends out her second servant, Miniyon to wreak havoc in the human world. He leaves his special pendant everywhere, which has the power to shrink anyone. Lala attempts to seduce Akira, much to his annoyance.
Jan. 20, 1973, midnight
S1E29 - Demon Kenetos, the Mysterious Necklace
Demon Kenetos leaves behind his cursed necklaces all over Japan. Anyone who puts it on, has their head transported into his realm. Akira's teacher Alphonne falls victim to Kenetos' scheme.
Jan. 27, 1973, midnight
S1E30 - Demon Phizele, the Insane Shadow
Demon Phizele has the ability to turn any human aggressive and violent. Miki, Lala, Tare, and Miyo have to fend off all the crazed humans while Devilman tries to find Phizele.
Feb. 3, 1973, midnight
S1E31 - Demon Kilskey, the Crimson Tornado
Demon Kilskey is dispatched by Lacock to kill Lala. Kilskey later reworks his plan to use Lala to lure Devilman into a trap.
Feb. 10, 1973, midnight
S1E32 - Demon Aurora, The Sparkling Prison
Demon Marshall Lacock orders Lala's best friend, Aurora, to kill her.
Feb. 17, 1973, midnight
S1E33 - Demon Weathers, The Sun's Revolt
Demon Weathers uses his powers of weather control to battle Devilman. Tare and Miyo attempt to save a dog named Hachi.
Feb. 24, 1973, midnight
S1E34 - Demon Alron, The Terrifying Dress
Upset at the pain Devilman has caused the Demon Marshall, Alron dispatches to Japan to kill him. Meanwhile, Lala is frustrated with her own stupidity and tries to find a way to cure it. Akira mocks her, saying only death can fix that. Lala attempts to kill herself, ultimately throwing herself at battle with Alron.
March 3, 1973, midnight
S1E35 - Demon Marshal Lacock, the Frozen Academy
Mourning the loss of Alron, Demon Marshall Lacock disobeys Xenon's orders and goes to confront Devilman. She uses her powers to slow down time in the city, leaving only Akira and Lala out of the trance. Together, they battle against Lacock.
March 10, 1973, midnight
S1E36 - Demon Magdler, The Flying Lava
Lala is killed by Demon Magdler. Devilman fights him to get revenge.
March 17, 1973, midnight
S1E37 - Demon Wooddou, The Enraged Greenery
Demon Wooddou controls trees to attack humanity. While battling against Wooddou, Akira transforms in front of Tare.
March 24, 1973, midnight
S1E38 - Demon Dremoon, The Moon is Hell
Demon Dremoon is using his powers to bring the Earth closer to the Moon. Devilman frantically searches for Dremoon before it's too late.
March 31, 1973, midnight
S1E39 - Demon God, The Miracles of God
A series of unexplained events have been occurring all over the world. Akira realizes the only person who has such power is Xenon's Captain of Guard: Demon God. God warns Akira not to interfere, otherwise, he will reveal his identity to Miki.
March 7, 1973, midnight
Network: tv asahi
Episode Runtime: 25 min.
Season Runtime: 975 min.
Released: July 8, 1972
Last Air Date: March 31, 1973, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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