A dramatic original Devilman: The Birth production cel featuring Akira Fudo, Ryo Asuka, and the demon Illuge in a tense horror-action sequence from the 1987 OVA. This striking two-layer setup captures the brutal atmosphere of Go Nagai’s dark fantasy world, with Illuge looming in attack position as Akira pulls Ryo away from danger.
 
The image has the sinister, hand-painted presence that makes vintage Devilman production art so compelling: sharp demon teeth, claw-like forms, heavy shadow shapes, and the physical depth of layered acetate. Akira and Ryo are shown from behind in the middle of the attack, while Illuge dominates the left side of the composition with a vivid pink body, dark hair, and a feral expression.
 
This cel appears around the 30:08 mark of Devilman: The Birth, during the sequence in which Akira pulls Ryo, who is holding a shotgun, out of the window of their Audi as Illuge attacks. The two cel layers appear on screen seconds apart, making this a strong approximate sequence match rather than a perfect timing-sheet match. Immediately afterward, Ryo fires the double-barrel shotgun and blood splatters across him, placing this cel directly in the buildup to one of the scene’s most violent moments.
 
This is an original hand-painted anime production cel used in the traditional animation process. It is not a reproduction, print, or fan-made item. The cel is presented with a non-matching copy background for display purposes and includes a Soul of Tokyo Certificate of Authenticity.
A memorable and atmospheric Devilman horror cel, with excellent demon imagery, strong character presence, and the unmistakable look of original 1980s Japanese OVA production art.
 
DETAILS
Series: Devilman
Character: Akira Fudo, Ryo Asuka, Illuge
Production: Original two-layer production cel
Episode / Film: Devilman: The Birth / Devilman Tanjō-hen / デビルマン 誕生編
Scene Match: Approximate sequence match; the two cel layers appear on screen seconds apart
Timestamp: Around 30:08
Studio: Oh! Production
Director / Notable Staff: Directed by Umanosuke Iida / Tsutomu Iida; based on Go Nagai’s Devilman
Cel Number: C8 / B16
Overall Size: Approximately 9 inches high x 10.5 inches wide
Image Size: Approximately 8.5 inches x 10.25 inches
Medium: Hand-painted production cel on acetate
Layers: Two cel layers
Background: Includes a non-matching copy background for presentation purposes
COA: Includes Soul of Tokyo Certificate of Authenticity
Condition: Vintage production condition with trace line fading, stuck cel layers, minor handling wear, and paint/line irregularities typical of studio-used anime cels from this era. Cel layers are stapled together. Overall good condition for its age. Please review all photos carefully.
Country of Origin: Japan
Era: 1980s
Shipping & Packaging: Ships securely packaged and fully insured. The cel will be placed in a protective sleeve with rigid support to help prevent bending during transit.
 
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