Devil Lady

Synopsis

Devil Lady, also known as デビルマン レディー, is a Japanese anime television series that aired in 1998. The show follows the life of Jun Fudo, a model who transforms into a powerful demonic being known as Devil Lady to fight against other demons threatening humanity. As Jun struggles to balance her human and demonic identities, she faces moral dilemmas, personal growth, and battles that challenge her physically and emotionally. With themes of identity, power, and the line between good and evil, Devil Lady explores the depths of human nature in a dark and intriguing narrative.

Cast

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  Junko Iwao

  Jun Fudo / Devil Lady (voice)

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  Kisho Taniyama

  Takai (voice)

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  Hochu Otsuka

  Algoth (voice)

• Kaoru Shimamura

  Ran Asuka (voice)

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  Kazusa Murai

  Kazumi Takiura (voice)

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  Ryusei Nakao

  Dr. Jason Bates (voice)

Reviews

Devil Lady has received mixed reviews from critics. While some praise the show for its unique premise and character development, others criticize its pacing and animation quality. Rotten Tomatoes gives Devil Lady a rating of 65%, stating 'Devil Lady offers a fresh take on the supernatural genre with its complex protagonist, but struggles to maintain consistent storytelling.' IMDb users have rated the show 6.3/10, with many pointing out the compelling themes but noting inconsistencies in its execution. Metacritic's review mentions, 'Devil Lady's exploration of identity and morality sets it apart, but uneven writing and animation hold it back.' Overall, Devil Lady is worth a watch for fans of dark fantasy and character-driven narratives.