If you’re looking for a Virgil (or rather, a Vergil) to guide you through the inferno that is Devil May Cry, look no further. Adi Shankar, the showrunner and executive producer of the animated series from Capcom, has a few things to say about the show and the world he’s created. And don’t worry, he still thinks Dante (voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch) is cool.

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Shankar — who was showrunner for Captain Laserhawk: A Blood Dragon Remix — says he and his development partner Alex Larsen have been working on the series, based on the hit video game, every day since it was first announced in 2018. “Our goal wasn’t just to pump out another animated show. My goal is to make one of the best shows on the Netflix platform — period.”

Shankar partnered with Studio Mir (The Legend of Korra, The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf), whose portfolio of prior animation work, he says, “speaks for itself.” 

His message to excited fans? “Get hyped.” With the series officially renewed for a second season, there’s even more to look forward to. 

What is Devil May Cry about? 

Sinister forces are at play at the portal between the human and demon realms. In the middle of it all is Dante, an orphaned demon hunter for hire, unaware that the fate of both worlds hangs around his neck.

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Who is in the cast of Devil May Cry? 

• Johnny Yong Bosch (Bleach: Thousand-Year Blood War) as Dante
• Scout Taylor-Compton (The Runaways) as Mary
• Hoon Lee (Banshee, Warrior) as White Rabbit
• Kevin Conroy as VP Baines
• Chris Coppola (Beowulf) as Enzo

What is Devil May Cry based on? 

Devil May Cry is based on the popular action-adventure game of the same name, developed by Capcom and created by Hideki Kamiya. The game follows the hunter Dante, who makes it his life’s mission to avenge his mother’s death by killing all demons.

When will Devil May Cry be on Netflix?

You can stream Season 1 right now, only on Netflix. 

Will there be a Season 2 of Devil May Cry?

There’s a storm brewing in the underworld — and luckily, more Devil May Cry is coming soon. The series has just been renewed for a second season. Stay tuned for more updates. 

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