Devilman- Crybaby -dub- May 2026

The dub also excels in its localization of the show’s infamous supporting characters. Kiko (Miki’s rival) and the rap duo Miko & Taro speak in a colloquial, often profane street slang that feels organic rather than forced. This choice is critical. Devilman: Crybaby is a story about the primal, ugly nature of humanity—our fears, our sexual desires, and our capacity for mob violence. The English script does not sanitize this. The dialogue in the infamous “Sabbath” party or the final, devastating massacre at Miki’s school is sharp, brutal, and uncomfortably modern. It translates the show’s central thesis—that humans are the real monsters—directly into the vernacular of contemporary fear.

However, the dub is not without its points of friction for purists. The show’s names are anglicized (Ryo’s pronunciation of “Akira” becomes harder, less fluid), and some of the poetic, almost biblical cadence of the original Japanese is lost in favor of more direct, punchy lines. Furthermore, the sheer speed of Yuasa’s animation means that sometimes the English actors have to cram syllables into tight mouth flaps, leading to moments that feel slightly rushed compared to the original’s natural pacing. Devilman- Crybaby -Dub-

Griffin Puatu as Akira Fudo gives a career-defining performance. He masterfully walks the line between gentle, crybaby weakness and monstrous, sorrowful strength. His transformation is not just physical; Puatu’s voice shifts from a soft, hesitant tenor to a guttural, pained roar during his Devilman battles. Crucially, he nails Akira’s defining trait: his tears. When Akira cries, Puatu’s voice cracks with genuine, unforced vulnerability, making the character’s innate humanity believable even as he rips demons apart with his bare hands. The dub also excels in its localization of