Devil May Cry Netflix Series Gets Explosive New Trailer

An explosive new trailer has dropped for the upcoming Netflix Devil May Cry series that highlights several fan-favorite characters. Although it has been a few years since the last Devil May Cry game, fans are excited to see the anime potentially drive heightened interest in the series, which could eventually lead to more games.

Although a large portion of fans appreciate the 2007 animated Devil May Cry series, many have been hoping for Capcom to do more with the franchise’s multimedia potential. Adi Shankar intends to deliver on those cravings with Netflix’s new Devil May Cry show. This series seems to be a fresh new take that could be a decent entry point for many who are curious about Devil May Cry but aren’t sure where to start.

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Netflix dropped a new trailer for Devil May Cry, showing details about its plot. The trailer begins as a new villain describes Dante as a high-level threat, isolating him as the biggest hurdle to his goal of ushering in the “age of the Demon.” A large army looms over what appears to be Red Grave City, and Dante, voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, expresses his excitement at being the sole protector of the metropolis.

Devil May Cry Anime Trailer Revealed

After setting up the stakes for this anime’s story, Dante is shown engaging in stylish combat, inspired largely by the material the show is adapting. Dante is shown flipping between various fighting stances that take cues from the Swordmaster, Gunslinger, and Royal Guard Styles seen throughout games like Devil May Cry 5. Within the quick cuts of combat set to “Last Resort” by Papa Roach, Dante’s shown speaking to series regular Lady, apparently for the first time, and before she has the scar that she’s been shown with in most of the games.

Comic Book Resource has reported that this story is somewhat inspired by Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening. It looks like it may be making up its timeline by borrowing elements from various parts of the Devil May Cry continuity. The trailer ends with a sneak peek at Vergil, Dante’s iconic twin brother, stepping into the middle of a fight. This leads to events that prompt Dante to transform, teasing his powerful Devil Trigger ability. Although much of the show seems filled with fast-paced action, Dante taking on foes in his Demon form is likely to be a highlight, and fans won’t have to wait long after the trailer when the Devil May Cry series releases on April 3.

Devil May Cry

Network

Netflix

Writers

Alex Larsen

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  Johnny Yong Bosch

  Dante (Voice)

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