Netflix is releasing a new Devil May Cry anime on April 3, 2025, and it’s likely going to be one of the most exciting shows this year.
What makes it worth your attention is that even if you’ve never played the games, the story, characters, and animation quality look like they’ll land well with anime fans of all kinds. There’s a lot here to enjoy: fights, character drama, and a solid creative team that’s bringing it all together.
What the New Series Is About
Devil May Cry anime is based on video game series which was first released in 2001 by Capcom and quickly made a name for itself in action gaming. At the center of the story is Dante, a half-demon known for his sharp attitude and skills in taking down monsters.
What drives him is more than just being cool is that his mother was killed by demons, and that set him on a path that’s about protecting people and dealing with his own pain. It’s a mix of fast-paced action and emotional storytelling that works surprisingly well in an animated format.
Netflix’s anime adaptation of Devil May Cry follows Dante as he deals with his mother’s death and tries to stop a portal that would let demons flood into the human world. The stakes are high, but what makes it interesting is that the story doesn’t just focus on big battles.
It also looks at how Dante handles his past, his connections with others, and his role in a world full of danger.
The 2007 Anime Showed How Well It Can Work
This isn’t Devil May Cry’s first time as an anime. In 2007, Madhouse (the studio behind Death Note and One Punch Man Season 1) made a 12-episode series set between the first and second games. It gave us a version of Dante that wasn’t just about fighting, he was broke, taking odd jobs, and forming bonds with characters like a young girl named Patty.
That anime gave fans both action and more grounded moments, making it clear that this franchise has the kind of depth that works well for anime storytelling.
Why Anime Fans Should Check This Out
So what’s different this time, and why should anime fans care?
- Audi Shankar Is Running the Project
He’s the guy who worked on Netflix’s Castlevania series, which a lot of anime fans really liked. Shankar’s approach to adapting games has earned him a lot of respect, especially for treating the original material seriously and making it enjoyable for both newcomers and longtime fans.
- Studio Mir Is in Charge of the Animation
Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) is handling the animation, and their work is known for smooth movement and great fight scenes. They’ve shown they can keep the action exciting and easy to follow, which is a big deal for a series like this.
- Dante Was Practically Meant for Anime
Dante fits right into anime without needing to change much. He’s got the sarcasm, the dramatic fights, the emotional backstory, and a difficult relationship with his twin brother, Vergil.
One wants power, the other wants to protect people. That kind of setup is something anime viewers are very familiar with, and it tends to work well.
- It’s Not Just Action, There’s Character Work Too
The 2007 anime did a good job of showing Dante outside of fights. It gave us a look at his life struggles, his sense of humor, and how he handles relationships. That approach made him more relatable, and it looks like this new version will do the same.
You’ll still get the flashy sword fights, but there will also be time spent on the quieter stuff—things that show Dante as more than just a demon hunter.
We don’t yet know if the Netflix version will follow an episodic structure like the 2007 anime. That format let them tell a variety of stories. Some action-heavy, some focused on character relationships. It gave the show room to breathe and helped keep things interesting from week to week. If they stick with that approach, it could give the series even more appeal.
