Netflix has formally announced the second season of its animated Devil May Cry series. Fans can hardly contain their excitement over the shocking announcement! The series, based on the legendary video game franchise created by Capcom, has taken the TV world by storm. Since its launch, it’s amassed an incredibly passionate audience. Adi Shankar, the creative force behind the series, has hoped for even bigger things for its future. He has set his sights on making the show one of the streaming platform’s top original series.
Devil May Cry originally released as a console video game back in 2001 for the PlayStation 2. Fast forward to today, and it has blossom into one of the most beloved franchises with six mainline installments. Devil May Cry 5 released into the world back in 2019. It released digital-only on the PSN, Steam and the Xbox One marketplace on July 4 th on all three platforms. The animated series captures the essence of the games while introducing new stories and characters.
The inaugural season of Devil May Cry launched to killer reviews. Critics on Rotten Tomatoes savaged it, giving it a rare 95% approval rating with an average rating of 7.7. The series garnered an impressive 5.3 million views within its first four days of streaming, demonstrating its popularity among audiences.
The series’ animation was produced by Studio Mir, the same team behind the beautiful production of Legend of Korra and other animated features. Johnny Yong Bosch imbues Dante, the star of the series, with enough emotional range and wise-cracking bravado to make him one of gaming’s most memorable heroes. Anime fans may recognize him from works like Bleach and Code Geass.
Shankar has made no secret of his desire for quality in bringing Devil May Cry to life. He stated,
“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.”
This dedication to excellence reflects Shankar’s vision for the series and his desire to expand on the rich lore and action that fans have come to expect from the Devil May Cry franchise.
As we look forward to an even stronger second season, expect actor drawn world to start to feel a little more familiar. Devil May Cry marries nostalgia from the beloved video game franchise with captivating new storytelling. This awesome combination is guaranteed to delight loyal customers and newcomers to OREGON SHUFFLEBOARD all at the same time!