In November 2023, as part of Shigeru Mizuki's 100th birth anniversary project, a completely new anime was exclusively distributed worldwide on Netflix.
This new anime, the first in about 34 years, is positioned as a legitimate sequel to the 1989 TV anime, depicting the supernatural detective buddy story of second-generation Akuma-kun Ichiro Uzumeki and Mephisto III.
Starting January 9, 2026, it will finally premiere on terrestrial TV! Broadcasting on TOKYO MX and other channels!
Experience the new "Akuma-kun" revived in the Reiwa era with the spell "Eloim Essaim," magic circles, and dark, stylish visual beauty 👿
01① Revival as a Legitimate Sequel to the 1989 Version
This work is not just a reboot but a legitimate sequel set about 30 years after the 1989 TV anime.
Nostalgic characters like the original Akuma-kun Shingo Uzumeki and Mephisto II also appear, capturing fans' hearts.
Voice actors Yuko Mita and Toshio Furukawa reprising their roles is also an exciting point 🔥
02② The Appeal of the Cool Second-Generation Akuma-kun
The new protagonist Ichiro Uzumeki (CV: Yuki Kaji) is a genius boy who appears once every 10,000 years.
Due to his complex upbringing, he struggles to understand human emotions and has a cool, arrogant personality.
But his pursuit of mysterious incidents while chasing the mystery of his origins is so cool ✨
03③ Mephisto III - Half Human, Half Demon
Mephisto III is the son born between Mephisto II and Shingo's sister Etsuko.
Despite being half-demon, he has a kind heart and his emotional personality complements Ichiro.
The mismatched buddy dynamic between Akuma-kun and Mephisto III is the biggest highlight of this work 🤝
04④ Dark and Mystical Visual Beauty
Beautiful animation production by Encourage Films.
Magic circle designs, occult-like direction, and a world that's both pop and dark.
The "Eloim Essaim" spell scenes are a must-see spectacle 🔮
05⑤ Star-Studded Staff Assembled
The general director is Junichi Sato, the series director of the 1989 version.
Series composition is by Hiroshi Ohnogi, known for "Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood" and "GeGeGe no Kitaro" Season 6.
Music is by Akio Izutsu of "99.9 Criminal Lawyer" and "Hakozume," adding exotic sounds to the work 🎵
He has a cool, arrogant personality but pursues the mystery of his own origins.
He works as a supernatural detective at the "Millennium Kingdom Research Institute" with Mephisto III.
🔥Fun fact: Yuki Kaji is a popular voice actor known for Eren in "Attack on Titan"! He passionately portrays the "once-in-10,000-years genius" ✨
In contrast to Ichiro, he has an emotional and kind personality.
Akuma-kun's partner who has demon powers inherited from his father and a human heart.
🔥Fun fact: Makoto Furukawa plays Saitama in "One Punch Man"! In this work, he brilliantly plays an emotional half-demon 👻
Ichiro's adoptive father who took him in and raised him as a child.
The protagonist of the 1989 anime, appearing as an adult in this work.
🔥Fun fact: Yuko Mita returns after 34 years since the 1989 version! Reviving with the famous quote "May dreams reach your heart" ✨
Son of the high-ranking demon Mephisto, with ramen as his favorite food.
He married Etsuko and had Mephisto III.
🔥Fun fact: Toshio Furukawa has voiced many legendary characters like Ataru Moroboshi in "Urusei Yatsura" and Piccolo in "Dragon Ball"! 👻
She waits for her missing husband while raising her daughter "Mio" alone.
She's like a mother figure to Akuma-kun and friends.
🔥Fun fact: The setting "Kamichofu" is modeled after Chofu City, Tokyo, where Shigeru Mizuki lived for many years 🏠