Amon: Apocalypse Of Devilman [upd]

Released in 2000 as a two-part OVA (Original Video Animation) directed by Hideki Takayama, Amon is not a remake or a sequel. It is a reimagining and a direct adaptation of the Amon: The Darkside of Devilman manga (written by Yu Kinutani and Go Nagai), which itself is a retelling of the final, most nihilistic arc of the original story. If Devilman Crybaby is a tragic opera of emotion, Amon is a brutalist, industrial noise album—raw, ugly, and unforgettable.

Amon differs from the original manga and Crybaby in one crucial way: amon: apocalypse of devilman

is a dark fantasy manga and Original Video Animation (OVA) that serves as an alternative ending to Go Nagai’s seminal horror series, Devilman . Released in 2000, the story diverges from the original timeline to explore a grim "what if" scenario where the protagonist loses his humanity before the final battle begins. Released in 2000 as a two-part OVA (Original

The narrative shifts the focus toward the internal struggle between Akira Fudo and the beast dwelling within him. As society collapses under the paranoia of a secret demon invasion, humanity turns on itself. Vigilante groups hunt anyone suspected of being "different," leading to a complete breakdown of morality. The story reaches its emotional nadir with the death of Miki Makimura, an event so horrific it shatters Akira’s spirit and allows the legendary demon Amon to seize control of his body. Amon differs from the original manga and Crybaby

The soundtrack, composed by Toshiyuki Omori, is a masterpiece of dread. It blends heavy industrial percussion, droning choirs, and discordant strings. There is no heroic theme. The music feels like the sound of the world’s last heartbeat.