Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku [1 episode total]

Alright, let’s talk about Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku—the 2000 OVA that’s basically a 45-minute gore fest with zero chill. If you’re here for a deep story or character growth, you’re in the wrong place. This thing is all about shock value, and honestly? It’s not even that good at it.

First off, let’s get the basics straight. This is a sequel to the earlier Devilman OVAs, but don’t expect any meaningful continuation. The plot? Tokyo’s gone to hell because demons are real, and humans are losing their minds—rioting, killing each other, the whole shebang. Akira Fudo, our half-demon hero, is supposed to be fighting back, but after his girlfriend Miki and her brother get brutally murdered (more on that later), he snaps. The rest is just him either losing control to his inner demon Amon or fighting other demons in ways that’ll make you want to skip dinner.

Now, let’s get to the part everyone’s talking about: the violence. Oh my god, the violence. This OVA doesn’t just push boundaries—it takes a sledgehammer to them. There’s a scene where Akira rips off a demon’s breasts and eats them. Yeah, you read that right. And Miki’s death? It’s so graphic and unnecessary that multiple people in the forums said they turned it off halfway. One user even described it as “sickening” and “hard to watch.” The worst part? None of this violence serves a purpose. It’s just there to shock you, not to advance the story or develop characters.

Speaking of characters, there’s barely any development here. Akira’s supposed to be struggling with his humanity vs. his demon side, but we never get to see that inner conflict. He’s just… angry. And the other characters? They’re either cannon fodder or there to get killed in the most gruesome way possible. The forums are full of people complaining that the OVA has “no plot at all” and is just “ultraviolent thing after ultraviolent thing.” Even the fight scenes, which should be the highlight, are a letdown. The animation is average at best, and the choreography feels lazy. One user compared it to the previous OVAs and said, “The other OVAs had the same problem [with violence], but at least those were entertaining, tense, and well-animated.”

Let’s not forget the ending. It’s abrupt and anti-climactic. No resolution, no answers—just a fight that ends as quickly as it starts. The forums are flooded with comments like, “The ending was so bad I wanted to throw my remote,” and “I can’t believe I sat through that for nothing.”

So, is Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku worth watching? If you’re a completionist who needs to see every Devilman installment, sure—it’s only 45 minutes. But if you’re looking for a good story, compelling characters, or even just fun action, skip it. The forums are unanimous: this OVA is a disappointment. As one user put it, “You’re really not missing out on much. There’s barely any plot at all, it’s just ultraviolent scenes, one after another.”

In the end, Amon: Devilman Mokushiroku is a textbook example of style over substance. It’s all shock and no heart, and it fails to live up to the legacy of the Devilman franchise. Save your time—watch the original OVAs instead. They’re not perfect, but at least they have a story to tell.

Final verdict? 2/10. The only reason it gets a 2 is because the animation is slightly better than the ’70s TV show. Otherwise, it’s a hard pass.

Note: This review is based on user discussions from MyAnimeList, where the consensus is that the OVA is a violent, plotless mess with little to offer beyond shock value.