: Encouraged by his childhood friend Ryo Asuka, Akira attends a hedonistic "Sabbath" party where he is possessed by Amon. Unlike other possessed humans who lose their souls, Akira’s empathy allows him to control the demon.
: As demons begin to surface globally, humanity descends into a mass hysteria that mirrors the very monsters they fear. Akira finds himself fighting on two fronts: against literal demons and against the tribalistic cruelty of a terrified public. DEVILMAN crybaby
: The story's pivot occurs when Ryo is revealed to be the fallen angel Satan, who had planned the demon apocalypse to wipe out humanity. His motive is deeply personal and rooted in a possessive, misunderstood love for Akira. Core Themes Theory: Devilman Crybaby is a Prequel to the Manga - Tumblr : Encouraged by his childhood friend Ryo Asuka,