The wait is over. Netflix’s long-anticipated anime adaptation of Devil May Cry — based on Capcom’s iconic hack-and-slash video game series — has officially dropped today. And yes, it’s every bit as stylish, bloody, and brooding as fans had hoped.
Here at Anibu, we’ve been keeping a close eye on this one. With Adi Shankar (Castlevania) as executive producer and the ultra-slick Studio Mir (The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf) handling animation, expectations were sky-high. So far, the early signs suggest this might just be Netflix’s next cult anime hit.
🧛♂️ Stylish Action, Demonic Lore, and a Smokin’ Hot Lead
At the heart of the series is Dante, an orphan raised as a Devil Hunter. With demonic forces scheming to break the barrier between the human world and the underworld, Dante is forced to face a destiny larger than he could ever imagine. Think Castlevania meets John Wick, with just the right dose of gothic camp.
And let’s not forget that opening — set to Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin’”. Yes, seriously. It’s absurd, chaotic, and weirdly perfect. Later episodes even feature a dramatic sequence set to Evanescence’s “Afterlife”. This show knows exactly what it is, and it leans in hard.
🔥 What the Internet Is Saying
The series has barely been out for a few hours, but social media is already ablaze with reactions:
“Dante is BACK. This anime goes HARD. Studio Mir cooked.” — @silverchaos (X)
“I came for the nostalgia, I stayed for the animation. This is how you do a game adaptation.” — Reddit user “VergilStansUnite”
“Peak early 2000s energy with a modern edge. Limp Bizkit?! I’m sold.” — @n3rdcoreanime
Over on Reddit’s r/anime, fans are praising the smooth fight choreography and faithful tone. Some even say this might rival Castlevania as Netflix’s best game-to-anime project yet.
🎙️ Voice Cast Highlights
English:
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Dante: Johnny Yong Bosch
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Lady: Scout Taylor-Compton
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Vergil: Robbie Daymond
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White Rabbit: Hoon Lee
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VP Baines: Kevin Conroy
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Enzo: Chris Coppola
Japanese:
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Dante: Tomokazu Morikawa (森川 智之)
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Lady: Fumiko Orikasa (折笠 富美子)
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Vergil: Hiroaki Hirata (平田 広明)
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White Rabbit: Ryotaro Okiayu (置鮎 龍太郎)
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VP Baines: Shogo Nakamura (中村 章吾)
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Enzo: Yuki Matsukawa (松川 裕輝)
📺 Watch It Now
Whether you’re a longtime fan of the franchise or just in the mood for something stylish, brutal, and a little over-the-top, Devil May Cry is worth checking out.
Streaming now, only on Netflix.
👉 Watch here
📝 Anibu Editorial Verdict:
This is the kind of unapologetically bold adaptation we love to see. If you liked Castlevania, this is a no-brainer. If you’ve never played the games, don’t worry — you’re about to meet one of gaming’s coolest antiheroes in his flashiest form yet.