The essential episodes of Devilman Crybaby

Watch these 10 in order and you've got Devilman Crybaby — each pick states its reason.

1. 01

   S01E01 · Pilot · January 5, 2018 · 26m

   I Need You7.2

   Ryo, a young professor returning from research abroad, takes his pure-hearted, crybaby friend Akira to a decadent party, where things turn demonic.

2. 02

   S01E02 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 25m

   One Hand Is Enough6.9

   Akira has become a completely different man -- he's stronger and hungrier than ever before. He seeks out Ryo for answers.

3. 03

   S01E03 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 24m

   Believe Me!6.1

   After getting shut down by his editor, paparazzo Nagasaki gets desperate. Silene and Kaim learn what happened to their missing fellow demon, Amon.

4. 04

   S01E04 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 25m

   Come, Akira6.6

   Akira's mother calls and says she'll be home soon. Everyone is looking forward to seeing her, but Ryo warns Akira not to trust any human.

5. 05

   S01E05 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 25m

   Beautiful Silene6.4

   Silene tracks down Amon, hoping to reawaken his demonic side. But in the ensuing battle, the human soul of Akira remains powerful.

6. 06

   S01E06 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 24m

   Neither Demon nor Human7.5

   At a widely broadcast track meet, Ryo plans to expose high school athlete Koda as a demon, thereby spreading fear and distrust throughout society.

7. 07

   S01E07 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 25m

   Weak Humans, Wise Demons7.4

   With the fear of demons gripping the world, humanity devolves into paranoia and violence. Akira tries to save other demon-human hybrids like himself.

8. 08

   S01E08 · Top rated · January 5, 2018 · 25m

   I Must Know Myself7.5

   Ryo's actions and motives remain a mystery to himself, so he revisits his past for answers. Miki's father searches for his missing wife and son.

9. 09

   S01E09 · Season 1 peak · January 5, 2018 · 28m

   Go to Hell, You Mortals8.4

   Betrayed and exposed, Akira becomes a target. After Miki takes to social media to defend his human soul, she and Miko find themselves under attack.

10. 10

    S01E10 · Series finale · January 5, 2018 · 25m

    Crybaby8.2

    Confronted by Akira, Ryo reveals the truth about demonkind and himself. Humans, demons and devilmen gather for an ultimate battle for the world.