The Darkside of the Devilman
Part 2.1
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Title: Death Follows Him
Written: Gou Nagai
Illustrated: Yu Kinutani (I think.
I'm not sure if this was the arrangement for author and
illustrator but it makes the most sense.)
Translated from: Amon Devilman Mokushiroku
© Gou Nagai, Yu Kinutani and Kodansha 2000 (Not
me!)
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This translation is © to me and is done expressly for non profit
purposes.
(I desparately wanted to know exactly what was happening
and since no one else was going to do it for me...)
So no selling, renting or anything else...
[Right... This is a very literal translation, and I have put in some scene descriptions but you are missing out on a lot if you don't have the manga. It looks wonderful. ^_^ No I'm not sick, you just miss out on a lot when you are reading a translation of something which is essentially a visual work.]
WARNING: (Again)
- This will have strong language and viiolence in it. I can't help it, the
manga's got it. So if you are going to be offended, click 'Back' on your
browser now.
Page 48 - 49.
48 was a blank black page with Amon written on it.
49 was the cover to the second part. It has Amon floating over the cross Akira had been standing on but the entire area around it has been gouped. Some damaged buildings in the background, and in the further back ground there are some whole buildings with lights on. It has become night and the moon is out behind Amon. (Look at the scan)
Title: Death Follows Him
Page 50.
1.
[Picture of (I think) St Pauls Cathedral, from outside. It's night
and there are stars above it. It's not damaged in any way.]
Title bubble: Rome: Vatican Government.
2.
[Looks like a display picture of the land mass of Japan. Display like
you get on tactical maps. There is a circle drawn around Tokyo area to
indicate that something has happened there.]
Title Bubble: Anti Demon.... (Something)
(Note: I really don't know what this is saying. There are kanji with katakana beside them as a result, since I am not very good at Japanese I don't know what they are trying to say here. I assume it's something like 'Anti Demon World Detection and Response Headquarters.' It's something official, probably about what they do at the Vatican.)
Someone: Wh... What is that?!!
Page 51.
1.
[Panel of someone's hand typing away at a key board.]
2.
[Panel enlarged, shows someone wearing glasses. He is typing with each
hand on a separate keyboard, while various screens display maps and textual
information. The maps usually have something to do with Japan and the disturbance
there.]
3.
[Panel has drawn out again to show the persons work station but also
the large wall map seen earlier. There is someone standing in front of
it. The display still shows the large map of Japan with the hightlight
over Tokyo.]
Man: What on earth is happening in Japan? Who or what could cause this?!!
Page 52.
1.
[The person standing in front of the large display screen has turned
around and is holding his arms in a questioning manner. He is also shouting
at the other guy there. He is revealed to be an old man with past the shoulders
white hair and a beard and mostashe. He is dressed in some sort of uniform.
I'll call him Fanatic.]
Fanatic: What in the name of God has come to pass?!
2.
[The other guy, Nerd, is still typing away. He has got on very thick
glasses and appears to have either very close cropped hair or a shaved
head. He is wearing that uniform as well but has on a plain tie rather
than one showing rank.]
Nerd: I don't know... But it's happening in other places now...
Nerd: The demon approach is following a path....
3.
[Panel showing a close up of the event circle, almost like a hurricane
or cyclone drawn over Japan.]
4.
[Close up of the fanatic. He has got clenched teeth and seems to be
raving.]
Fanatic: It's most likely that this is the start of a full scale world wide invasion... And
Fanatic: I know there are so few places that are free from mistakes. (This is not an error)
(I think what he is saying here is that the data is not a computer malfunction.
What they are seening and sensing is actually occurring.)
Page 53.
1.
[Close up of Nerd's hand typing. He doesn't have as many rank stripes
on his sleeve as Fanatic.]
2.
[Display screen showing the edge of the occurance lines over Japan
however something has broken off from it and is travelling overland in
a northly direction.]
Nerd or Fanatic: For this reason we know that the current casualities have been incredible...
3.
[Picture is drawn back slightly to show that the travelling distrubance
is moving really fast along the Japanese Island chain, always moving north.]
4.
[The display screen is shown in this panel. It shows Japan and a large
section of China and Russia. Fanatic is looking at it with his back to
the reader. This travelling disturbance has gone, leaving a trail, almost
straight up the Japanese island chain to the main land and then turned
west. It's moving at a really good clip!]
Nerd: The Kanto area of Japan, Hokkaido... And now SABARIN... It's started going west...
Nerd: Siberia... Still going west... It's traveling incredibly fast and making unbelievable progress.
(I have written SABARIN here because I don't know where they are referring to. I think I am being incredibly dense with geography here.)
5.
[Close up of Nerd pushing his glasses up.]
Nerd: That's how it stands....
6.
[Front on of Fanatic. He his sweeting and still hasn't unclenched his
teeth. (Jaws of steel, this guy.)]
Fanatic: Wh... What is its target...!?!
Fanatic: My faith tells me the Special Demon Troops Head Quarters are at the centre of this... We of the Vatican provide the moral support and pressure!!
(I think he is complaining that they should have consulted them first.
Either that or the Vatican doesn't approve of the Special Demon Troops
and thinks the job should remain their sole perrogative.)
Page 54.
1.
[Picture of Fanatics feet walking with quite some force.]
Fanatic: We snuff them!!
2.
[Fanatic is stomping his way around Nerd's work station to face him.
Fanatics back is to the display screen.]
Fanatic: We have to hold the enemy in check. Throughout the world we are the terminal but also the nucleus of this effort!!
(He means that the Vatican is the first and last line of defense against demons and no one else should take the role.)
3.
[Panel of Nerd looking quite surprised. He is turning in his work station
and isn't typing. Instead he is removing an ear piece from his ear. He
had been listening to the news or something.]
Nerd: Absurdity...
Nerd: Good heavens but it seems that the humans have destroyed themselves...
4.
[Fanatic has grabbed Nerd's tie and is shaking him.]
Fanatic: Where!!?
5.
[Panel of the back of Nerd's head. Fanatic is yelling at him in an
'in your face' manner. Fanatic is sweating heavily.]
Fanatic: The worlds end is the same as the Vaticans end.
Fanatic: The Vatican will be alone.
Fanatic: Demons and the like will invade here!!
Page 54.
1.
[Picture of a snow covered landscape. There are some hills in the background
and a few scrawny trees. There is something approaching in the distance.]
Fanatic: This will make a considerable sacrifice...
Fanatic: Absolutely...
Text Box: Siberia
2.
[Panel of some sore of deer running through the snow. There are lots
of them in a herd and they are kicking up a lot of snow.]
3.
[Close up of some of the deer. They appear quite aggitated about something,
almost as if they are running in fear.]
Page 56.
1.
[Panel showing the deer running towards the reader. Behind them the
goup can be seen closing in on them. This goup though isn't passive like
it was previously. Instead it is wave like.]
2.
[Panel closer to the goup. It is definitely 'alive' and reaching towards
the deer. It also rises quite high into the air.]
3.
[The back running deer are getting caught up in it despite their best
efforts. The goup is definitely what they were afraid of.]
Page 57.
1.
[The goup with some sort of half recognisable deer in it.]
2.
[A deer's head. While it is mostly gouped it's eyes are still frantic.]
3.
[The goup has over taken all the deer and it churning them around.
Several are still trying to get free.]
4.
[Frame has drawn back a bit. The goup is travelling across the land
like a giant wall of goup. It's sweeping up the snow and trees as well.]
Pages 58 - 59
Double spread showing Amon walking ahead of the goup. His wings are
raised above him and he seems to be walking casually. The goup has reared
up behind him and small amounts are going around him but there is no goup
in front of him. There is steam coming from the snow.]
Page 60.
Close up of Amon with some side inserts working up to a close shot of
his cat like eye.
Page 61.
1.
[Picture of some mountains. They don't appear to have been gouped.]
Text bubble: India
2.
[The inside of a cave. There are three statues of (I assume) India
Gods. There are also several people sitting on pillars with three people
gathered below them.]
Someone: What's happened? (Who are you?)
(I put down two questions here because I am unclear as to who is speaking.
What's happened is what I think was said but the following conversation
allows for Who are you as well. ^_^)
Page 62.
1.
[Panel of Dosu 6 looking up at someone on one of the pillars.]
Dosu 6: The... The Devilman Army Corps...
Dosu 6: Our brother Fudou's hasn't died, has he?
2.
[Picture of one of the guys on the pillars looking down at Dosu 6.
This is one of the India guys from earlier who were trying to talk to Akira
while Amon was in control. It looks like its Big Head.]
Big Head: Fudou Akira doesn't have this fury...
3.
[Close up of Big Head.]
Big Head: Fudou believed in continually protecting the childlike humans. But the great thing is that Miki-san has been murdered.
Big Head: There is no saying if the shock of this has completely destroyed his ability to reason...
(Note here that Big Head has referred to Miki politely. He called her Miki-san. Just a quick note, watch his language later. ^_^)
4.
[Close up of Dosu 6 with Miiko and the other in the background. (I'm
getting sick of calling that person 'The Other'. I think I'll call him
Blondie, unless someone wants to inform me of his actual name.)]
Big Head: His strong hatred has broken his control and the seal has broken... The demon has roused...
Big Head: He is no longer Fudou Akira but a most exceedingly fearsome
demon...
Page 63.
1.
[Panel from the top of a pillar. It shows the back of Big Head looking
down at the group before him.]
Big Head: Leave it as it is. We are facing the strongest and most evil foe. (It was) inevitable...
Big Head: The demons are about to wake up. Now, it's possible...
2.
[Close up of Dosu 6. He appears to be shouting a response. (If you
are wondering why there are so many close ups of Dosu 6, you will find
out at the end of part 3.)]
Dosu 6: We stand together with our brother! You'd have me leave him to die?! You'd better be joking!!
3.
[Shot of Dosu 6 from the back. It's angled so that he is looking up
at the pillar Big Head is sitting on.]
Big Head: I'll say it as many times as I have to... Fudou is now...
Dosu 6: He's NOT dead!!
4.
[Back to a shot of Dosu 6. He has closed his eyes and clenched his
teeth, almost as if he is trying to hold back tears. His head is also tilted
to the side and there is a bit of a quiver drawn in.]
Dosu 6: He's definitely alive!
Dosu 6: His damage is inside. Me, and Meriken-jou, and also Miiko... That we're all safe is proof of this...
(Basically I think he is trying to say that Akira is not completely
gone because they were able to escape from Amon. And right after I name
the Guy Blondie I get a name (Typical!) Meriken-jou is I think the other
guys name. The jou part means lock or padlock. Don't know what the Meriken
bit means.)
Page 64.
1.
[A panel of one of the other Indian guys. This time it's Brow Bones
with Big Head in the background.]
Brow Bones: We have been manipulated for ulterior purposes...
Brow Bones: He was valuable because of his innocent soul... But now he is lost! (There is only one person lost now!)
2.
[Close up of Dosu 6 looking very fierce.]
Dosu 6: Gu...
Dosu 6: It seems the only way is to do(see) it for myself!!
3.
[Panel of Dosu 6 running away from them.]
Dosu 6: He (my brother) definitely hasn't been killed. He's not dead!!
4.
[Close up of Big Head with Brow Bones and one other in the back ground.]
Big Head (thought): Dosu 6...
Big Head (thought): You have a childs understanding...
(His language has changed here. Either that or he had/has respect for Miki and so called her 'san' and doesn't think Dosu 6 is worth the effort.)
5.
[Picture of some clouds.]
Dosu 6: I still...
Dosu 6: I still respect you Brother...
Page 65.
1.
[Panel of Dosu 6 sitting on a rock out crop. Miiko and Meriken-jou
are standing behind him. (I think they gave up on Miiko's clothes.)]
Dosu 6 (I think): Why do they continue to appear to be strong and unchanging...
Dosu 6 (I think): They're just confusted and weak. Fudou is...
2.
[Close up of Dosu 6's face.]
Dosu 6: I have to protect this world from the powers of evil...
Dosu 6: I'll have to unite with a demon(s)...
Dosu 6: Even if my human heart cries (Even if I lose my human heart)...
3.
[Side view of Meriken-jou and Miiko's faces.]
Meriken-jou: Are you ready for the hit a matter like this will have...?
4.
[View of Dosu 6. He seems happy about something and at peace.]
Dosu 6: It's okay...
Dosu 6: I'll be alright for my Brother...
5.
[A front on view of Meriken-jou and Miiko's faces.]
Meriken-jou: I understand Dosu 6...
Miiko: Me too...
6.
[Close up of Miiko's face.]
Miiko: Akira-san... Isn't a ruler of Demons. It was said that even Devilman possesses a human heart...
Miiko: Surely that lives still...
(Remember Miiko is a human demon hybrid.)
Page 66.
1.
[Panel of Dosu 6. He is standing up in a proclaimation stance. There
are mountains in the background.]
Dosu 6: I'm going to protect my Brother!!
2.
[Close up of Dosu 6's face. He is sweating slightly but has an aura
around him. (You know the one's they get when they are making proclaimations?)]
Dosu 6: I'll show that old man yet.
Dosu 6: I won't just antagonise the enemy!!
3.
[Close up of one of the Big Head's (I think) eyes. He looks almost
sad about something.]
Big Head (thought): You still understand as a child...
Big Head (thought): Amon's...
4.
[Panel shows Amon standing there with the goup behind him. There is
a set of Demon legs facing him. Overlaying this picture is a close up of
Big Head's head.]
Big Head (thought): Amon is a 'God of Killing (murder)'. It is truely
fearful!!
Page 67.
1.
[Panel of Amon, chest upwards. He is looking at what is facing him.]
2.
[Panel showing what Amon is looking at. There is one demon with a group
of demons behind him. (I think this demon is the one from the third OAV
named Selos or Jack Los. I'm not entirely sure though since the adaption
is not that good.) You can't see the details of any of them.]
3.
[Panel showing the details of the group that have confronted Amon.
I think there is eight of them including their leader. Look at the scan
for details.]
4.
[Close up of Amon. He appears amused at something. Certainly not intimidated.]
Amon: It's not long before they all brazenly flock together...
Amon: But they're only half way between vampires and zako...
(I think it's Vampires and I don't know what a 'zako' is. Basically
Amon doesn't think they are worth his time.)
Page 68.
1.
[Close up of their leader. He has a sort of human face surrounded by
an almost exoskeleton with a top spike and three side spikes on each side.
I get the impression of a scorpian or some sort of insect.]
Leader: I suppose the Devilman Army Corp won't be joining us...
Leader: You've gone to pasture you bastard and lost your authority...
2.
[Close up of Amon's face. He still looks amused.]
Amon: So you say... But then you're all bastards...
Amon: You won't even touch one little toe (I'll beat you with just one finger)!
3.
[Close up of the leader from the side.]
Leader: Bastard!! (Die)
(I'm not sure what this last one is. It's not friendly
and the actual word is 'yare' - you very impolite while the kanji is one
for korusu - kill, murder, slay. So pick which one you want.)
Page 69.
Spread of the group of demons leaping towards Amon. Amon is standing
in the background in shadow with his wings spread. Their leader is at the
front of the attack.
Pages 70 - 71
Double spread of the various demons being cut to pieces by Amon's various
appendiages - his tail, front claws, horns, etc... The last one is Amon
ripping off the Leaders head
Pages 72 - 73
Picture of Amon after he has passed through the group of demons. There
isn't a mark on him while they are busily falling apart. Most of them have
been cut into pieces while a couple have just been stabbed. Amon is still
holding the Leaders head.
Pages 74 - 75
Double spread of Amon and the demon pieces. Over laid over it is a picture
of Amon's eye. Then the main picture shows that Amon has flapped his wings
and has sent what is left of the demons flying. The final overlaid panel
shows Amon in the centre of a circle of calm as the demon parts fly away.
All through this he still has the Leaders head.
Page 76.
1.
[Picture of a very amused and smiling Amon looking down at what's left
of the Leaders head.]
Amon: Fu....
2.
[Picture of the Leader's head beginning to goup around Amon's hand.]
3.
[Close up side view of Amon's eye.]
4.
[Picture of Amon shaking the goup that was the Leader's head from his
hand. There is lots of goup behind him. He looks like he is going to continue
his journey.]
Amon: You hurry up and come out... (You hurry up. I want to meet you...)
Amon: Satan!!
Page 77.
1.
[Panel of a snow covered mountain.]
2.
[Panel sof something with wings and the legs of an ox. It also has
more than one head and horns.]
The thing: Amon has...
The thing: The Devilman Army Corps have antagonised the enemy...
3.
[Close up of the thing's heads. It has three heads. Two blond and one
dark haired. The middle head has a third eye and is the one sporting two
horns. The dark head also has one horn. The far head can't been seen that
well. This is Zenon.]
Zenon: Your awakening has allowed you to prefectly manipulate the demons...
Zenon: I'd advise you to continue... Satan-sama...
('sama' is a term of great respect.)
4.
[Panel of some feathers which are presumably attached to a wing. There
are dots of power around them.]
Satan: ...You're wrong. (No.)
Pages 78 - 79.
[Double spread of Satan with Zenon in the back ground. Satan is both male and female and has four wings on either side of his back, one set on his head and another on his ankles. (It's kind of hard to count all the wings in this shot.) Feathers are flying everywhere. This is Ryou's other form.]
Satan (don't know if this is thought or speech, probably thought or said so softly that Zenon can't hear him.): Live...
Satan: Akira...
Page 80.
[Close up of Satan's face. Looks very feminine and concerned about something.]
Satan: My...
Satan: Akira...
Chapter 2 End
Part 3 - Four Heads of the Beast
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