

The action scenes fare good as well with some nicely executed moves and each character having his/her moment to shine. Characters move quite fluidly and the environments have such vibrant detail that they almost seem real.

First off, I like this art style, resembling the old manga but with a modern spin. The two groups cross paths and, while uncertain of each other's intentions, they both know something sinister is brewing and it involves their respective origins. Akira Fudo/Devilman, accompanied by his friend Ryo, also looks into this matter as they search for more demons to slay. Plot: With reports of strange activity happening in Japan, Joe Shimamura/009 and his fellow cyborgs move in to investigate. Now, I'm only somewhat familiar with both franchises and I've seen at least one or two variants of each, but the idea of them crossing paths was what peeked my interest in this 3-part OVA. In a way, it seemed inevitable that these two would eventually meet (heck, Devilman is no stranger to crossovers as he met Mazinger Z). They have had many incarnations over the years, each putting their own spin on these heroes. In the history of manga/anime, two of the most well-known series are the sci-fi classic Cyborg 009 and the gothic superhero Devilman.
