Netflix to release 'Devil May Cry' anime: What we know so far

At its Drop 01 animation showcase on Wednesday, Netflix announced its decision to join hands with Capcom for a new animated series based on the action series 'Devil May Cry'.It also unveiled the announcement trailer for the hack-and-slash action series. Adi Shankar will be the executive producer and Studio Mir will be handling the animation. Netflix has not announced the premiere date, but it has listed the show as 'coming soon', as per reports.

Adi Shankar to be executive producer

Earlier, Adi Shankar worked on Netflix’s adaptation of 'Castlevania'. Talking about his new assignment, Shankar said that he is honored that Netflix and Capcom had entrusted him to run the 'Devil May Cry' franchise. He also said that writer Alex Larsen and he love these characters. Studio MIR is known for such shows as 'The Legend of Korra', 'The Boondocks', 'Young Justice', and 'Harley Quinn'.

Earlier Netflix-Capcom projects

It is not the first time that Netflix and Capcom have collaborated, it has made many different Resident Evil projects. They are working on a Mega Man film at present. Netflix has also adapted video games, with in-development projects including Horizon Zero Dawn, Gears of War, Assassin’s Creed, and BioShock.

Inspired by Devil May Cry 3: Dante's Awakening

Launched in 2019, 'Devil May Cry' is the fifth entry in the series. Earlier, director Hideaki Itsuno tried to bring back pure action games.

'Devil May Cry will' will be deeply inspired by 2005's 'Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening'. It follows young Dante as he battles against a demonic invasion of Earth and crosses swords with his brother Vergil.

Earlier in 2007, 'Devil May Cry' was adapted into a 12-episode anime series. It was produced by the studio Madhouse (Trigun, One-Punch Man) and directed by Shin Itagaki (2016’s Berserk). This anime was set between the events of the original 'Devil May Cry' and 'Devil May Cry 2'. It featured self-contained stories of Dante working as a devil hunter for hire.

FAQs:

Q1. Who will be the executive producer of 'Devil May Cry'?
A1. Adi Shankar will be the executive producer and Studio Mir will be handling the animation of 'Devil May Cry'.

Q2. When was 'Devil May Cry' launched first?
A2. 'Devil May Cry' was first launched in 2019. It is the fifth entry in the series. Earlier, director Hideaki Itsuno tried to bring back pure action games.