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One of the biggest urban fantasy action-adventure gaming franchises,Devil May Cryhas once again returned to rule the industry, but this time it has taken a different route. The creators of the game decided last year to adapt the story ofDevil May Cryinto an anime adaptation, and the trailer for the upcoming series has finally been released.
The responsibility of streamingDevil May Cryhas been taken over by Netflix, and by the looks of the trailer, it feels like Dante is ready to get back in action. The war between Demons and Humans is the central theme of the game, and the same theme will be followed in the anime series as well. However, this time there may be some new twists that are only going to enhance viewers’ experiences.
As soon as the trailer was launched, the fans of the popular video game and the anime community came together to praise the efforts of the creator. The brilliant animation and the world-building of the series are the perfect proof of the fact that anime adaptations are way better than live-action adaptations.
Dante is Returning With The Devil May Cry Anime Series
The news about Capcom’sDevil May Crybeing adapted into an anime series was announced in September last year. The project was taken over by film producer Adi Shankar and Studio Mir, who are majorly known for creating the anime seriesCastlevania. Even Capcom was involved in the project to help in the smooth flow of the narrative and plot development.
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While there was no major news after the announcement, Netflix decided to reveal the trailer for the upcoming series through Geeked Week 2024.
It brings themain character, Dante, to lifewith its amazing animation and a slightly unique storyline that might not be a part of the original gaming series.
The series is written by Alex Larsen, and the first season will most likely have eight episodes. The series will also take some inspiration from theDevil May Crymanga series that was based onDevil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening,which is a prequel to the original game.Devil May Cryand anime fans are in for a surprise with the series, which is scheduled to be released in April 2025 on Netflix.
Devil May CryFans Are Happy That The Series Got An Anime Adaptation
While the fans are happy that the series is finally getting a decent adaptation, they are more happy about the fact thatDevil May Cry is returningwith an anime adaptation rather than an anime adaptation. If history has taught us anything, live-action adaptations are rarely a success.
This is because of the limited resources and development of any kind of series. With anime adaptations, the creators have so much more freedom and room to grow. Thus, adaptingDevil May Cryinto an anime was the right choice by Capcom.
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Thus, as soon as the trailer of the series was released, fans expressed their happiness for the game being adapted into an anime, which is much more enticing.
I’d rather have an anime than live action tbh, cheaper and honestly looks and fits better for DMC
DMC fans are finally eating!!!pic.twitter.com/6qBdGYnRhL
Jackpot!pic.twitter.com/cCTy1ooBwl
ooooo weeee I’m excited
Looking forward towards it😈pic.twitter.com/C6jPWPb5m3
Devil May Cryis one of the biggest names in the gaming industry and by the looks of it, the anime series might also earn a lot of positive response from anime fans. The animation looks great and hopefully, the narrative structure also lives up to the expectations.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
