Throughout the series, we see Akira losing control. When he fights Jinmen (the "Face" demon) or when he battles the militaristic General Zann, we see Akira’s eyes go cold. The cross-shaped scar on his forehead glows. His voice drops an octave.
Devilman Amon is a fascinating, visceral, and deeply flawed side-story in Go Nagai’s legendary Devilman franchise. It is not a traditional sequel or a remake; it is a "what-if" scenario that peels back the layers of the protagonist's psyche to reveal the monster underneath. While it is often remembered for its extreme violence, it offers a surprisingly introspective look at the tragedy of Akira Fudo.
: He can fire "Damnation Beams" from his fists or launch "Sonic Arrows" from his antennae. devilman amon
We love Akira Fudo because he cries. We fear Amon because he doesn't.
Akira Fudo becomes the driver, and Amon becomes the engine. Akira provides the morality, the love for humanity, and the tears. Amon provides the raw, infinite power. This is why Devilman is unique: He is a demon running on human software. Throughout the series, we see Akira losing control
: His "Funeral Kick" and "Saber Chop" are capable of shattering boulders and cutting through solid stone.
He dies with Akira.
This is not a show for the faint of heart. It features graphic dismemberment, sexual violence, and disturbing imagery. While Devilman has always been dark, Amon sometimes lingers on the gore to a point that can feel gratuitous rather than thematic.
The OVA adapts the final arc of the Shin Devilman manga (titled Amon: The Darkside of the Devilman ). The manga is generally considered superior in terms of pacing and narrative flow, as the OVA condenses a long story into a short runtime. However, the OVA’s visual interpretation of Amon is iconic and arguably definitive. His voice drops an octave
The central conflict arises when Akira’s love interest, Miki Makimura, is brutally murdered by a paranoid human mob. In the original series, this moment hardens Akira’s resolve. In Devilman Amon , this moment breaks him. His human heart effectively dies, and the demon Amon—usually suppressed by Akira's will—completely takes over the body.
Every time you see a protagonist with glowing red eyes who says, "I can't control it when I get angry," you are seeing a distant echo of Amon.