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Devilman Watch Order
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The Devilman watch order lists several separate versions of Go Nagai's story in release order; you can start with any one. The 1972 TV series (39 episodes) is the original anime, in which Akira Fudo merges with the demon Amon to fight devils, and the 1973 Mazinger Z vs. Devilman film is an optional crossover. The OVAs from 1987 to 2000, The Birth, The Demon Bird and Amon: The Apocalypse of Devilman, retell the manga and are optional. Devilman Lady (26 episodes, 1998) and Demon Lord Dante (13 episodes, 2002) are separate stories, and Cyborg 009 VS Devilman (2015) is another optional crossover. Devilman Crybaby (10 episodes, 2018) is the modern retelling and the best-known version. Go Nagai's Violence Jack OVAs are a separate series and are not listed.
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Devilman is several separate versions, so you can start with any one. The best-known and newest is Devilman Crybaby (10 episodes, 2018).
Checked October 2026
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Devilman
#1 · 1 entry
- 1Episodes 1-39
1972 series, 39 episodes (July 1972). Start here for the original: Akira Fudo merges with the demon Amon to fight devils.
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Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Movie
#2 · 1 entry
- 2Mazinger Z vs. Devilman MovieOptional
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (July 1973). Optional: a crossover film with another Go Nagai hero; no series needs it.
Movie
Devilman: The Birth OVA
#3 · 1 entry
- 3Devilman: The Birth OVAOptional
Devilman: The Birth OVA (November 1987). Optional: a standalone OVA on how Akira becomes Devilman.
OVA
Devilman: The Demon Bird OVA
#4 · 1 entry
- 4Devilman: The Demon Bird OVAOptional
Devilman: The Demon Bird OVA (February 1990). Optional: the second Devilman OVA, a standalone Siren arc.
OVA
Devilman Lady
#5 · 1 entry
- 5Episodes 1-26
Devilman Lady, 26 episodes (October 1998). A separate story: a young woman, Jun Fudo, becomes a devil-human hybrid.
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Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVA
#6 · 1 entry
- 6Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVAOptional
Amon: The Apocalypse of Devilman OVA (May 2000). Optional: a standalone OVA retelling the manga's story.
OVA
Demon Lord Dante
#7 · 1 entry
- 7Episodes 1-13
Demon Lord Dante, 13 episodes (August 2002). A separate story based on another Go Nagai manga.
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Cyborg 009 VS Devilman OVA
#8 · 1 entry
- 8Cyborg 009 VS Devilman OVAOptional
Cyborg 009 VS Devilman (October 2015). Optional: a 3-episode crossover OVA with Cyborg 009.
OVA
Devilman: Crybaby
#9 · 1 entry
- 9Episodes 1-10
Devilman Crybaby, 10 episodes (January 2018). Start here for the modern version: Akira Fudo and his friend Ryo Asuka.
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Checked October 2026
This page lists them in release order: the 1972 series (39 episodes), the 1973 Mazinger crossover film, the OVAs (1987-2000), Devilman Lady (26, 1998), Demon Lord Dante (13, 2002), Cyborg 009 VS Devilman (2015), then Crybaby.
The crossover films and all OVAs are optional.
What to skip
- Watch first
- Start with Episodes 1-39 (Devilman).
- What to skip
- 5 entries are optional: Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Movie, Devilman: The Birth OVA, Devilman: The Demon Bird OVA, Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVA, and Cyborg 009 VS Devilman OVA. The story still tracks without them.
- Filler notes
- Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVA. Amon: The Apocalypse of Devilman OVA (May 2000).
- Cyborg 009 VS Devilman OVA. Cyborg 009 VS Devilman (October 2015).
- Devilman: The Birth OVA. Devilman: The Birth OVA (November 1987).
The correct order to watch Devilman, as one listShowHide
Watch Devilman in this order. 9 entries, chronological.
- Devilman: Episodes 1-39
- Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Movie (movie) — optional
- Devilman: The Birth OVA (OVA) — optional
- Devilman: The Demon Bird OVA (OVA) — optional
- Devilman Lady: Episodes 1-26
- Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVA (OVA) — optional
- Demon Lord Dante: Episodes 1-13
- Cyborg 009 VS Devilman OVA (OVA) — optional
- Devilman: Crybaby: Episodes 1-10
How this order works
AnimeChrono watch orders put every season, movie, OVA, ONA and special for a franchise in chronological story order, the order the events happen. When an OVA or movie takes place partway through a season, the episode range is split so it sits where it belongs. Entries you can skip are marked optional, and each order says where to start. Release order, sorted by air date, is a secondary view once every entry has a date. The orders began as a hand-curated set, and episode counts and air dates come from AniList. Fans maintain the orders from there. Any signed-in user can edit one. Edits from trusted contributors go live right away and the rest are reviewed first. Every change is versioned and can be reverted, and each order shows when it was last updated and last checked.
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Devilman watch order FAQ
What order should I watch Devilman in?
Devilman is several separate versions, so you can start with any one. The best-known and newest is Devilman Crybaby (10 episodes, 2018). This page lists them in release order: the 1972 series (39 episodes), the 1973 Mazinger crossover film, the OVAs (1987-2000), Devilman Lady (26, 1998), Demon Lord Dante (13, 2002), Cyborg 009 VS Devilman (2015), then Crybaby. The crossover films and all OVAs are optional.
Where should I start Devilman?
For a modern take, start with Devilman Crybaby (January 2018, 10 episodes). For the original, start with the 1972 series (39 episodes). The versions are separate, so you need none of the others.
Do I need the OVAs and the crossover film?
No. Mazinger Z vs. Devilman (1973), The Birth, The Demon Bird, Amon and Cyborg 009 VS Devilman are optional extras. The Violence Jack OVAs are a separate Go Nagai series.
What is the chronological order of Devilman?
Start with Episodes 1-39 (Devilman), then continue with Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Movie, Devilman: The Birth OVA, Devilman: The Demon Bird OVA, Episodes 1-26 (Devilman Lady), and Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVA, followed by 3 more entries. The full Devilman watch order on this page has 9 entries across 9 series, listed in chronological viewing order.
What is the release order of Devilman?
Devilman aired in the same order as the chronological watch order, starting with Episodes 1-39 (Devilman).
How many episodes is Devilman?
Devilman has 78 TV episodes in this order, plus 10 ONA episodes, 1 movie, and 4 OVAs.
Where do the Devilman movies fit in the watch order?
Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Movie comes right after Episodes 1-39 (Devilman).
Can I skip anything in Devilman?
Yes. 5 entries are marked optional: Mazinger Z vs. Devilman Movie, Devilman: The Birth OVA, Devilman: The Demon Bird OVA, Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku OVA, and Cyborg 009 VS Devilman OVA. Everything else is part of the main story.
Is Devilman finished?
Yes. Devilman has finished airing, and this order covers everything released so far in chronological viewing order.
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