Netflix’s Devil May Cry Anime Highlights Iconic Characters and Nostalgic Soundtrack
The new series, debuting April 3, 2025, brings Dante and Vergil to life with a fresh voice cast and early 2000s-inspired music.
- Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime adaptation is set to premiere on April 3, 2025, with an eight-episode first season animated by Studio MIR.
- The show introduces a new voice cast, including Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante and Robbie Daymond as Vergil, replacing the original video game actors.
- The soundtrack features nu-metal hits like Limp Bizkit’s 'Rollin' and Papa Roach’s 'Last Resort,' evoking early 2000s nostalgia and aligning with the series’ edgy tone.
- The storyline incorporates elements from the video games and manga, with the demon White Rabbit as a primary antagonist and Vergil making a dramatic entrance.
- Executive producer Adi Shankar, known for Netflix’s Castlevania, aims to create a unique adaptation faithful to the franchise while exploring new narrative possibilities.