Devilman Lady / Devil Lady.
When Yuri is so scarce you gotta dive into the classics
I’m pretty sure you have all heard of the controversial yet popular Netflix original series ‘Devilman Crybaby’ which is the latest within the Devilman series. The Franchise spanning manga, anime, movies, ovas, Novels, video games, live action and a spin-off all starting way back in 1971 with Go Nagai’s Demon Lord Dante.
While there’s so much to unpack from each series I want to focus on one specifically that gives tones of tasteful Yuri goodness; Devilman Lady / Devil Lady, which has lots of peak Yuri moments or undertones, depending on sub or dub. Though I will be talking about the 1998 sub version of the anime. There is a manga as well yet it heavily differs from the anime.
Jun is a 22 year old model who’s pretty popular amongst the industry. Even with the popularity Jun is a kind person who mostly keeps to herself and has very few close relations with people. Our story generally begins with her being approached by Asuka who leads her to a warehouse thus introducing us to Beast and the discovery that Jun herself is also a Beast. She gets provoked into wakening up her beast gene by the means of survival and the harsh rebukes from Asuka to fight. Without much of a say for herself she is forced into a whole new world of fighting, uncontrollable urges, and dealing with the psychological repercussions.
Despite there being plenty of consistent characters throughout the show each leaving some form of impact on Jun. The main cast, with Yuri undertones, can be narrowed down to 3.
Jun Fudo | Protagonist | 22 | Model
Kazumi Takiura | Low-Key Love Interest | 18 | Model
Lan Asuka | Bitch Ass Hoe | 23 | Head of Human Alliance
Finally, We have few instances of Yuri. Starting off with our first (and my personal favorite) is Jun and Kazumi. In just a few episodes in jun is confronted by a beast who calls out Jun for being romantically interested in her kohai even practically stating they are lovers. Kazumi doesn’t make it any better. After some circumstances she forces her way into Jun’s home and teases Jun about them sharing a bed together. Like a cute little puppy in love she often feels excluded when she realizes that Jun is changing and has starting to distance herself emotionally. The more Jun pulls away the more Kazumi tugs creating a very unhealthy cycle between the two.
Our Second couple brings up nothing but bittersweet memories of a time long past. Being a minor character yet having a deep impact and realization to Jun's feelings, is her former Classmate. As the two meet and begin to reconnect Jun confronts the past and acknowledges the downfall of their friendship. In snippets of flashbacks it is revealed that the classmate had feelings for Jun, not being able to contain herself she begins to slowly fondle at Jun while unconscious. Coming too and realizing what is happening to herself Jun tries to run away and begins a struggle with her friend resulting in an life-long injury an thus the deterioration of their friendship.
Lastly, Jun and Asuka. While I have debated on adding this pairing to this category not just because of my totally distaste for this toxic relationship but because of some important facts that contradict the pairing yet not wanting to giveaway too much spoilers for those who wish to watch the series to experience themselves.
Asuka is just unsympathetic to those around her most likely seeing them as nothing more than stepping stones to get what she wants; Including Jun, who she often berates, chastises, degrades and demeans, seemingly all coming from her disdain for beast in general. Though she shows no hesitation of relying on Jun to fight other beast, of course, not without making some form of comments of Jun embracing her true nature - a violent blood-thirsty beast.
Jun constantly has to remind Asuka that she isn't anybody's Lapdog, fights of her own free will, and is still human regardless of the recent changes. Asuka does show some concern when the MC fights turn dire but it just seems superficial as minor actions shows that Jun is nothing more than a trump card for Asuka's questionable plans...
If your watching for just the Yuri there is a lot of great scenes, solid dialogue (at least in the sub case) Just be mindful that the Anime also falls under the categories of:
Horror | Psychological | Violence {at least in the 1972 sense)
Plus a shoot tone of angst with a sprinkle of tragedy an a pinch of *SOL. Can you smell the depression? Is it worth the watch? Well that’s up to you to decide
https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Devilman_(Franchise)
https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Demon_Lord_Dante
https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Devilman_Lady
https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Lan_Asuka
https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Jun_Fudo_(TV)
https://devilman.fandom.com/wiki/Devilman_Lady_(Anime)
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