In fact, director Masaaki Yuasa’s Devilman Crybaby pays clear homage to Amon , particularly in its final episodes where Akira loses control and the world descends into a similar red-hazed, limb-strewn chaos. However, Yuasa’s version retains a sliver of melancholic humanity, while Amon remains resolutely, terrifyingly empty.

In the original story, humanity falls into a state of paranoid hysteria as they realize demons live among them. Amon focuses specifically on the psychological breaking point of Akira Fudo. After witnessing the horrific death of his beloved Miki Makimura at the hands of a human mob, Akira’s grief becomes so immense that his human heart—the very thing keeping his demonic half in check—shatters.

For fans of psychological horror, body horror, and animation that pushes boundaries, Amon is essential viewing. It is a masterpiece of despair—a howling, bloody scream into the void, reminding us that sometimes, the hero doesn’t just lose. He becomes the apocalypse.

Director Iida uses color masterfully. The first OVA had a gothic, blue-and-black palette. Amon is drenched in rusty reds, sickly yellows, and deep, void-like blacks, creating an atmosphere of a world already dead.

received mixed reviews upon its release, with some critics praising the film's dark and thought-provoking themes, while others found it too violent and disturbing. Despite this, the film has developed a cult following over the years, with many fans appreciating its unique blend of horror and action elements.