Netflix’s high controls have revealed that the expected anime based on the ‘Devil May Cry’ video game franchise will premiere on April 3, 2025. Under the direction of Adi Shankar, responsible for ‘Castlevania’ and ‘Castlevania: Nocturne‘, The series promises intense action and spectacular fighting full of the characteristic elements of the fiction universe. With a story that follows Dante, the demon hunter protagonist of the Capcom franchise, the anime will enter the human and demonic worlds, where he will fight to prevent dark forces from mixing in both realities.
Good background
The MIR studio, known for jobs like ‘Dota: Dragon ‘S Blood‘ and ‘X-Men ’97‘, He is in charge of animation, which consists of eight episodes with which he intends to attract the followers of the franchise and, along the way, add new spectators. As they reveal from the streaming house, production has had Langdon Reuben for Dante’s English dubbing. He has already interpreted the character in several titles of the franchise and his work aims to contribute a sense of continuity with previous iterations. This detail is important for the followers of the saga, since it maintains a connection with the original universe. In addition, the anime will feature the Rollin ‘song by Clez Bizkit, which will sound during the opening sequence by providing a very special atmosphere to the project.
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A story called to expand the universe
The plot of the animated series will focus on the classic events narrated in video games, although it could include new elements to expand its narrative. So far, Netflix has not revealed whether the adaptation will be completely faithful, but Shankar’s work, known for its ability to maintain the essence of the franchises in which it works, gives rise to assume that the anime could follow the line of the line of the Original story, respecting the characteristics and possibilities of the characters.
In the original thread, Dante, son of Spardaan ancient demon who decided to protect humanity, embarks on a staff Revenge mission after the death of his family. This epic journey will face both supernatural hazards and internal issues about their own nature. In this regard, the series could deepen the conflicts he faces, exploring his character and skills as a demon hunter in a context where threats do not stop growing.
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Dante and family
The ‘Devil May Cry’ franchise was born in 2001 with a sound launch in PlayStation 2, and over the years it has established itself as one of Capcom’s most important sagas. The sequelae and spin-offs have been a constant since then. The last numbered chapter of the series, ‘Devil May Cry 5’, launched in 2019, continues to maintain a considerable level of sales even years after its arrival at mobile devices. The anime, which opens another front of interest in the franchise, seems willing to condition all its elements so that it is attractive to both those who already know the series, and for those who will discover it.