Netflix's 'Devil May Cry' Anime Set to Premiere April 3
Adi Shankar's adaptation reimagines the iconic video game franchise with a cinematic approach inspired by Hollywood blockbusters.
- The eight-episode series will be available for streaming on Netflix starting April 3, 2025, with all episodes released simultaneously.
- Produced by Adi Shankar and animated by Studio Mir, the series reimagines the Devil May Cry universe in a new timeline with a focus on psychological realism and tragedy.
- Dante, voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, battles demons and the antagonist White Rabbit, while navigating conflicts with familiar characters like Lady and Vergil.
- The show draws inspiration from early 2000s blockbusters like The Matrix and Christopher Nolan's Batman trilogy, aiming for a grounded yet cinematic experience.
- The soundtrack features contributions from rock bands like Evanescence and Limp Bizkit, enhancing the series' edgy and nostalgic tone.