Devil May Cry jumped from video games to streaming! The anime series inspired by the popular game created by Capcom is now available on Netflix, just in time for the weekend, so you can follow the new adventures of Dante and other familiar characters, like Lady and Sparda.
The anime will also introduce some variations compared to the video game, including a new villain White Rabbit. If you haven’t watched the series yet, here’s what it’s about and all the details, so you can get your popcorn ready. Take note!
What is Devil May Cry about?
Devil May Cry is inspired by the famous action-adventure video game. The plot follows Dante, a hunter determined to avenge his mother’s death by eliminating all demons. Dark forces lurk in the portal that connects the human and demonic worlds. Amid this chaos, Dante is unaware that the fate of both worlds rests in his hands.
Here’s the official trailer of the series:
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How many episodes does Devil May Cry have on Netflix?
The series premiered on Thursday, April 3, on the Netflix streaming platform and has 8 episodes.
Devil May Cry: Cast
The anime series features several actors who lent their voices to the main characters. Among them are:
- Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante
- Scout Taylor-Compton as Mary
- Hoon Lee as White Rabbit
- Kevin Conroy as Vice President Baines
- Chris Coppola as Enzo
Will there be a second season of Devil May Cry on Netflix?
So far, the streaming platform has not announced whether there will be a second season of the anime series; however, the franchise’s story still has much to tell, so the series could extend to more than two seasons.
Unfortunately, for now, we just have to wait for Netflix to make an official announcement. In the meantime, you can enjoy the first eight episodes available in season 1.
What is Devil May Cry?
It is a series of 3D hack & slash action video games, set in a dark fantasy world, developed by Capcom and created by renowned former company members such as Hideki Kamiya, Atsushi Inaba, and Shinji Mikami. The titles follow the adventures of Dante, a mercenary seeking to avenge his mother’s death by eliminating demons.
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How many games are there in the Devil May Cry saga?
Currently, the franchise has at least 10 games.
Where can I play DMC?
The video games in the franchise are available to play on the following consoles and devices:
- Android
- iPhone
- PC
- Switch
- PS2
- PS3
- PS4
- PS5
- Xbox Series X
- Xbox One
- Xbox 360
How to play DMC in chronological order?
The chronological order of the series does not match the release order of the games. Several entries are set before or after others, and there are even cases where they are placed up to four entries before or after in the official timeline of the saga. This is the chronological order in which you should play them:
- Devil May Cry
- Devil May Cry 4: Special Edition – The Story of Vergil
- Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening
- Devil May Cry: The Animated Series
- Devil May Cry 4
- Devil May Cry 5: Bloodlines
- Devil May Cry 7: The Call of Cthulhu
- Devil May Cry 2
- Devil May Cry 6
