Devil May Cry, also known as Adi Shankar's Devil May Cry, is an upcoming adult animated urban fantasy action television series created by Adi Shankar and based on the Japanese video game franchise of the same name by Capcom. Produced by Studio Mir in South Korea, the series is scheduled for an April 2025 release on Netflix.[1]
| Devil May Cry | |
|---|---|
| Genre | |
| Created by | Adi Shankar |
| Based on | Devil May Cry by Capcom |
| Voices of | Johnny Yong Bosch |
| Country of origin | South Korea United States |
| Original language | English |
| Production | |
| Executive producers |
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| Production company | Studio Mir |
| Original release | |
| Network | Netflix |
Voice cast
editProduction
editIn late 2018, Adi Shankar announced to produce the TV series adaptation of Devil May Cry for Netflix.[3][4] Alex Larsen was hired as a writer for the series.[5][6] The first season will consist of 8 episodes.[7][8][9]
In late September 2023, the first-look teaser was released during Netflix's Drop 01 livestream.[10] Shortly after, Dante's long-time English voice actor, Reuben Langdon, revealed that he was not asked to reprise his role.[11] It was revealed in September 2024 that Johnny Yong Bosch, who voices Nero in the games, would be taking on the role of Dante for the series.[2]
Release
editBy September 2023, a first-look teaser trailer was released along with the news that Studio Mir would be producing and animating the series.[10][12] A second teaser trailer was released on September 19, 2024.[1]
References
edit- ^ a b Rayna, Leo (September 19, 2024). "Netflix Reveals Explosive Debut Teaser Trailer for Capcom's New Devil May Cry Anime Series". Comic Book Resources. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
- ^ a b Aguda, Patrick (September 19, 2024). "Adi Shankar's Devil May Cry Animated Series Premieres 2025". Operation Rainfall. Retrieved September 19, 2024.
Johnny Yong Bosch, the voice actor behind Nero in the Devil May Cry video games, voices Dante in the animated series.
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- ^ Hernandez, Rafael (November 6, 2021). "'Devil May Cry' Anime Will Star Dante and Vergil, Span Multiple Seasons". Collider. Retrieved November 15, 2021.
- ^ Robson, Daniel (November 5, 2021). "Devil May Cry: The Animated Series' Story Will Be Told Over Multiple Seasons, Stars Dante and Vergil". IGN. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ Valentine, Evan (November 5, 2021). "Netflix's Devil May Cry Anime Will Be "Multiple Seasons"". ComicBook. Retrieved December 16, 2021.
- ^ a b Nolan, Liam (September 27, 2023). "Castlevania Producer's Devil May Cry Show Gets First Look Teaser". The Escapist. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ Kaser, Rachel (September 27, 2023). "Netflix reveals Tomb Raider, Devil May Cry shows are in the works". VentureBeat. Retrieved September 27, 2023.
- ^ White, Peter (September 27, 2023). "'Devil May Cry' Anime Series, Based On Videogame, Set At Netflix From Adi Shankar". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved September 28, 2023.
