Anime Adaptation of Iconic Game Debuts

Netflix's highly anticipated Devil May Cry anime series finally has a release date: April 3rd! The streaming giant made the announcement via X (formerly Twitter), unveiling a new teaser trailer set to the appropriately edgy sounds of Limp Bizkit.

DEVIL MAY CRY. APRIL 3. #NextOnNetflix pic.twitter.com/ypAHuHcqpJ

— Netflix (@netflix) January 30, 2025

This adaptation, spearheaded by Castlevania's Adi Shankar and animated by the acclaimed Studio Mir (behind The Legend of Korra and X-Men '97), was first announced in 2018. The first season will consist of eight episodes.

While plot specifics remain shrouded in mystery, the series appears to center around Dante, likely drawing inspiration from the events of the first three Devil May Cry games rather than Devil May Cry 5. Interestingly, Dante will be voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, known for voicing Nero in the video game franchise.

The last mainline entry in the Devil May Cry video game series, Devil May Cry 5, launched in 2019, marking a triumphant return for the franchise after a period of relative inactivity following 2013's DmC: Devil May Cry. Considered a top-tier action game, Devil May Cry 5 is highly recommended, especially for fans of titles like Ninja Gaiden Black 2. Read our full Devil May Cry 5 review for more details.