Dante’s Demon-Slaying Adventures Continue on Netflix
The stylish demon hunter Dante is officially returning for another round of monster mayhem. Netflix has renewed the animated Devil May Cry series for a second season just one week after its premiere. The series is based on the legendary Capcom video game franchise and has already earned a strong following, proving there’s plenty of life—and death—left in the beloved demon-slaying saga.
Season One’s Strong Performance Sets the Stage
The animated adaptation, developed by Adi Shankar, made an immediate impact. According to Netflix, the show was viewed for over 21 million hours in its first four days, translating to 5.3 million views based on the show’s nearly four-hour runtime. That performance placed it fourth on Netflix’s weekly global chart, trailing only viral hits like Adolescence and Gone Girls: The Long Island Serial Killer.
The series also achieved widespread popularity across the globe, landing in Netflix’s Top 10 lists in 87 countries during its debut week. On Rotten Tomatoes, it boasts a 95% critic score, indicating both fan and critical acclaim for its high-octane animation, intense action, and faithful character portrayals.
A Demon-Hunting Legacy Reimagined for Streaming
The Devil May Cry series adapts the familiar lore of the games, centering on Dante, an orphaned mercenary who unknowingly carries the fate of both the human and demon realms. As the animated series’ logline suggests, “sinister forces” seek to merge the worlds—and only Dante can stop them. The anime-style production comes from Studio Mir, the acclaimed animation studio behind The Legend of Korra and Dota: Dragon’s Blood.
Voice actor Johnny Yong Bosch leads the cast as Dante, marking a shift from the video game series where Reuben Langdon famously portrayed the character. Langdon also contributed motion capture to Devil May Cry 3, 4, and 5, but Bosch’s take adds a fresh layer to the anime’s version of the character.
A Franchise with Deep Roots and Global Appeal
The Netflix series is the latest expansion of a franchise that includes five mainline games, a 2013 reboot, an HD collection, and a mobile title. Since its first release in 2001, Devil May Cry has built a reputation for stylish combat, gothic horror elements, and charismatic anti-heroes. The anime retains the franchise’s signature tone, combining brutal fight choreography with snappy dialogue and atmospheric visuals.
Production on the series faced delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but the wait has clearly paid off. With a second season now confirmed, fans can expect more demon-hunting, deep lore, and perhaps the arrival of other iconic characters from the games.