How Many Devilman Manga Volumes Are There?
Short answer: the complete original Devilman manga fits into just 2 hardcover volumes in English. That’s it — two big, beautiful books and you’ve read the whole thing.
If you want every Devilman manga volume available in English, the count goes up to 10 volumes across 3 separate series:
Just finished Devilman Crybaby on Netflix? The Classic Collection (2 manga volumes) is the original source material. Skip to the Crybaby section for how the manga and anime compare.
| Manga Series | Volumes | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Devilman: The Classic Collection | 2 | Original manga (hardcover omnibus) |
| Devilman Grimoire | 5 | Modern manga retelling (paperback) |
| Devilman vs. Hades | 3 | Sequel manga (paperback) |
The Classic Collection costs $29.99 per volume — $59.98 total for the complete original story. Grimoire and vs. Hades are paperbacks at lower price points; check the Amazon links in each section below for current pricing.
Here’s where the confusion usually comes from: the original Japanese release of Devilman was 5 tankōbon (individually published volumes), put out by Kodansha between 1972 and 1973. That number gets repeated all over the internet. But the English edition from Seven Seas Entertainment repackages all of that into 2 oversized hardcover omnibus editions — meaning multiple original volumes collected into one larger book. Nothing is cut or missing. You’re getting the full story, just in bigger books.
Let’s break down each series so you know exactly what you’re buying.
Devilman: The Classic Collection — The Original Story
This is where to start. Devilman: The Classic Collection contains Go Nagai’s original 1972–1973 manga — the story that inspired Devilman Crybaby on Netflix and went on to influence major works like Berserk (a dark fantasy manga about a lone warrior fighting demonic forces) and Neon Genesis Evangelion (an anime about teenagers piloting giant robots against apocalyptic threats). Devilman basically shaped an entire generation of dark manga and anime.
The series follows Akira Fudo, a gentle teenager who merges with a powerful demon to fight against a demonic invasion of Earth. What starts as a fairly straightforward action manga takes a hard turn into something much darker and more emotionally devastating. It’s wild, it’s intense, and the ending is one of the most iconic in manga history.
Here’s what you’re getting:
- Vol. 1: 680 pages, released May 2018, $29.99
- Vol. 2: 656 pages, released November 2018, $29.99
- Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
- Translator: Zack Davisson
- Format: Hardcover omnibus (multiple original volumes in one book)
These are hefty, gorgeous books. The Classic Collection is based on the Japanese Deluxe Edition, which means you’re also getting the Shin Devilman side-stories woven into the main narrative — no separate purchase needed. Shin Devilman is a set of 5 side-story chapters that Go Nagai originally published separately between 1979 and 1981, several years after the main series ended. In these chapters, Akira and his best friend Ryo travel through different historical periods, encountering figures like Hitler, Joan of Arc, and Marie Antoinette. The stories show how demons have influenced human history — a fascinating, sometimes bizarre expansion of the Devilman world. Four chapters appear in Vol. 1, and one chapter opens Vol. 2. You don’t need to track down any additional books.
Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 1
How the English Manga Volumes Map to the Japanese Editions
If you’ve been researching Devilman manga volumes online, you’ve probably seen different volume counts floating around. Here’s why:
- Original tankōbon (1972–1973): 5 volumes, published by Kodansha while the manga ran chapter-by-chapter in Weekly Shōnen Magazine (a manga magazine aimed at teenage boys)
- 3-volume repackages: Kodansha later reissued the series as 3-volume sets in 1983, 2000, and 2004
- Deluxe Edition (1987): 5 hardback volumes with the Shin Devilman chapters woven into the story — this is the version Seven Seas used for the English translation
- English Classic Collection (2018): 2 volumes that collect the entire Deluxe Edition
The key thing to understand: the 2-volume English set is complete. You’re not missing any chapters compared to the original 5-volume Japanese release. Seven Seas just packed more pages into each book. Classic Collection Vol. 1 covers roughly the first 3 volumes of the Japanese Deluxe Edition, and Vol. 2 covers the remaining 2.
Devilman Grimoire — The Modern Retelling
Devilman Grimoire is a standalone modern retelling created for Devilman’s 40th anniversary. Same characters — Akira, Miki (his close friend and love interest), demons — but a completely different story.
- Volumes: 5 (paperback)
- Written by: Go Nagai
- Art by: Rui Takatou
- Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
- Released: October 2017 – December 2018
This is not a sequel to the original manga. It reimagines the Devilman story from the ground up with updated art and a different narrative direction. You can read it without any prior Devilman knowledge, though you’ll catch more references and appreciate the changes more if you’ve read the Classic Collection first.
Grimoire tends to get overlooked in a lot of Devilman guides — it’s a completely separate purchase from the Classic Collection and a genuinely fun read on its own. The updated art style by Rui Takatou gives the familiar characters a fresh look, and the altered story structure means you won’t know exactly where things are heading even if you know the original inside out.
Devilman Grimoire Vol. 1
Once you’re hooked and want to keep going:
Devilman Grimoire Vol. 3
Devilman vs. Hades — The Sequel
Devilman vs. Hades is a direct sequel to the original manga, picking up where that devastating ending left off.
- Volumes: 3 (paperback)
- Publisher: Seven Seas Entertainment
- Released: February – November 2018
- Translator: Zack Davisson
This one continues the story into the afterlife, featuring a crossover with Mazinger Z — Go Nagai’s classic giant robot manga. Nagai created multiple series that share the same universe, and vs. Hades leans into those connections. It’s a wild ride if you want to see Devilman’s story extended beyond the original’s famously bleak conclusion.
Important: read the Classic Collection first. Devilman vs. Hades contains major spoilers for the original manga’s ending — and that ending hits so much harder when you experience it fresh.
Devilman VS. Hades Vol. 1
What About Devilman Crybaby?
If you’re here because you watched Devilman Crybaby on Netflix — welcome! That 2018 anime, directed by Masaaki Yuasa, is a loose modern adaptation of Go Nagai’s original manga. It modernizes the setting (smartphones, social media, rap battles) but follows the manga’s overall storyline and, yes, that ending.
The Classic Collection — 2 manga volumes at $29.99 each — is the source material. Reading it after watching Crybaby is a fantastic experience. You’ll recognize the story beats but discover so much more detail, different character dynamics, and the Shin Devilman side-stories that the anime never adapted.
The manga’s art style is very different from the anime’s — Nagai’s 1970s art has its own raw, chaotic energy that’s totally worth experiencing. Honestly, just grab Vol. 1 and see for yourself.
Devilman Manga Not Yet Available in English
Go Nagai’s Devilman universe is much bigger than what’s been translated. Several major entries still don’t have official English releases as of 2026:
- Amon: The Darkside of the Devilman (by Yu Kinutani) — a darker reimagining that dives deep into the original’s brutal final act
- Devilman Saga (13 volumes, by Go Nagai) — a far-future sci-fi sequel that ran from 2014 to 2020
- Devilman Lady / Devil Lady — a spiritual sequel featuring a female protagonist
None of these have licensed English editions. Unofficial fan-made translations (created by volunteer translators, not authorized by the publisher) exist online, but there’s no word on official releases. If Seven Seas or anyone else picks these up, we’ll update this guide.
Recommended Reading Order for Devilman Manga Volumes
Whether you’ve read everything above or jumped straight to this section, here’s the simplest way to read Devilman in English:
Step 1 — The Original (start here):
- Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 1 — 680 pages, $29.99
- Devilman: The Classic Collection Vol. 2 — 656 pages, $29.99
That’s 2 volumes for the complete original story, including the Shin Devilman side-stories. These two books are the foundation of everything else in the Devilman manga universe.
Step 2 — The Sequel (optional, read after the original):
- Devilman vs. Hades Vol. 1 → Vol. 2 → Vol. 3
Three paperback volumes that continue the story. Only read this after the Classic Collection — it picks up right where that ending left off and spoils everything.
Side Path — The Retelling (anytime):
- Devilman Grimoire Vol. 1 → Vol. 2 → Vol. 3 → Vol. 4 → Vol. 5
Grimoire is standalone, so you can read it before, after, or alongside the Classic Collection. That said, reading the original first makes the reimagined takes in Grimoire land differently — in a good way.
The bottom line: you only need 2 manga volumes to read the complete original Devilman. Everything else is bonus — really good bonus, but bonus nonetheless.