Behind The Shock Value: Important Themes That Devilman Crybaby Tackles

"Released in 2018 on Netflix, Devilman Crybaby told a story that was not for the faint of heart. The 10 episodes were packed with ultra-violence, gore, profanity, death, and no shortage of NSFW scenes. The shock value was high, and many viewers understandably could not take the heat. Those that stayed and paid strong attention, though, were bestowed the gift of the show's deep lessons. While the show is demonic in many senses, those that gave the anime its critical acclaim are the ones who know the truth: that Devilman Crybaby is a show about being human, and does that in a manner that is utterly unafraid." - click image for article