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Netflix’s ‘Devil May Cry’ Anime to Feature Kevin Conroy’s Posthumous Role

The late voice actor, renowned as Batman in animation, delivers one of his final performances as VP Baines in the series debuting April 3, 2025.

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Overview

  • Kevin Conroy, who passed away in 2022, voices VP Baines, a new character in Netflix's adaptation of the Devil May Cry video game franchise.
  • Producer Adi Shankar confirmed Conroy’s performance was recorded prior to his death, with no artificial intelligence used to replicate his voice.
  • The show’s trailer, released on March 13, 2025, offers a first look at Conroy’s role and has been praised for his nuanced performance.
  • The anime, animated by Studio Mir, follows demon hunter Dante as he battles to prevent a portal between human and demon worlds from opening.
  • The series, spearheaded by Adi Shankar, features a cast including Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante, Scout Taylor-Compton, and Tony Todd in one of his final roles.