The Demon Detective: Akuma-Kun

I was randomly scrolling through Netflix as one does, I came across an interesting-looking anime. The art drew me in, It was soft and bubbly, yet this was a horror anime. I thought it was only 12 episodes so I would give it a try. I was pleasantly surprised.

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Akuma-Kun

Storyline: A boy trying to create a society where humanity realizes its true potential and lives happily, with the help of some unlikely allies.

Info: 12 episodes

Genre: Supernatural Horror, Mystery, Thriller

Rating: TV-MA

I found out while writing this review that this is a continuation of an anime from the 90s which was also called Akuma-kun. It seemed to have been a popular show, with over 40 episodes and 2 movies. You don’t need to watch the original show to watch Akuma-Kun (2023) Just knowing it had an original show makes a lot more sense. We see the characters from the original as the parents of the new main characters. I can understand for someone who grew up with the original Akuma-Kun this was very nostalgic. If you are like me and just want to watch Akuma-Kun (2023) they are just additional characters.

The original was a child-friendly show, and the reboot was graphic. I enjoyed how they kept the art style. They kept the pastel colors and bubble-looking characters. However, they went dark with the storyline, with blood, murder, and scary demons.

I felt as if I was watching a version of Sherlock Holmes and Watson. Akuma-Kun was the quirky observant detective like Sherlock and Mephisto III was the empathetic, organized, and annoyed friend like Watson. Mephisto III is a half-demon who keeps Akuma-Kuns alive and communicates with the clients. Each episode is a mystery the two of them solve, With an overall storyline connecting at the end.

For it only being 12 episodes they make a huge ending. As someone who can predict any show or movie ending, I didn’t guess this plot twist. I hope we get a second season.

Ratings:

IMDb: 4.6/10

Anime-Planet: 3.3/5

My Review: This wasn’t one of my favorite anime but it was still entertaining. I thought the mystery stories mixed with demons made the possibilities endless. I only solved a few causes, while the rest caught me off guard. This is a childlike animation and not a child-friendly show. I enjoyed watching horror in a bubbly light way. Like I mentioned earlier this seems like a version of Sherlock Holmes and I enjoy the banter between Akuma-Kun and Mephisto III. Akuma-Kun seems to be heartless and emotionless, but in the end, he cares deeply for his friend. For it only being 12 episodes I think it’s worth watching, and If they come out with another season I will be watching it.

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