As part of Netflix’s Geeked Week, the streaming giant has unveiled a fresh trailer for its highly anticipated show, accompanied by a confirmation of a spring 2025 release date, with April specifically being revealed as the month of premiere.
As a collaborative effort between Netflix and Capcom, the anime brings to life Dante, voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, who skillfully navigates a hail of bullets while unleashing a diverse array of signature Dante moves. Massive sword, twin pistols, pizza. It is all there. Directed by Adi Shankar, renowned for his work on Dredd, Castlevania, and Captain Laserhawk.
For fans of Devil May Cry, this electrifying teaser promises to deliver a thrilling ride, pinpointing its place within the beloved series’ timeline with precision. Certain fans have pointed out striking similarities between certain scenes in the trailer and the Devil May Cry 3 prequel manga, with a notable example being the enigmatic rabbit’s appearance at the trailer’s conclusion. The plot suggests that this anime may occupy a narrative space between Devil May Cry 2 and Devil May Cry 3, effectively positioning it as a precursor or pseudo-sequel to the original Devil May Cry anime released in 2007.
Here’s a surprise: Johnny Yong Bosch lends his voice to Dante in this game, a casting choice we were familiar with before this trailer dropped – but it’s only now that we’re hearing him in action.
Suffice it to say that he’s the voice behind Nero in the Devil May Cry series, making him the voice actor for not one but two members of the esteemed Sparta family. Johnny is a renowned voice actor, known for his extensive work on notable anime projects such as Akira, Like a Dragon, and Code Geass.
Preliminary indications suggest that the trailer has a positive first impression. The series is being brought to life by Studio Mir, the renowned studio behind The Legend of Korra, in collaboration with Shankar Animation, Adi Shankar’s own animation company, and has exceeded the expectations of its enthusiastic fan base. The wait for April seems interminable.
