Netflix’s Devil May Cry Anime Set to Premiere April 3 With Star-Studded Cast and Nostalgic Soundtrack
The eight-episode series, helmed by Adi Shankar and animated by Studio MIR, adapts Capcom's iconic demon-hunting franchise with a blend of classic characters, new villains, and early 2000s-inspired music.
- Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime, created by Adi Shankar, will debut worldwide on April 3, 2025, with its first season consisting of eight episodes.
- The series will feature a mix of familiar characters like Dante, Lady, and Vergil, along with new villains including White Rabbit, who leads a demonic invasion.
- Johnny Yong Bosch, known for voicing Nero in the games, will voice Dante, with Scout Taylor-Compton, Hoon Lee, and others rounding out the cast.
- The show’s soundtrack embraces late '90s and early 2000s nostalgia, featuring Limp Bizkit’s 'Rollin' as the opening theme and Papa Roach’s 'Last Resort' in promotional material.
- Produced by Studio MIR, known for titles like The Legend of Korra, the anime is part of Shankar’s 'Bootleg Multiverse' and is expected to span multiple seasons if successful.