Netflix Anime: Devil May Cry

If you ever wondered what would happen if you gave a demon hunter a giant sword, a pair of pistols, and an endless supply of one-liners, the answer is Netflix’s new anime Devil May Cry. Spoiler alert: it is as chaotic and ridiculous as you might hope, and somehow still manages to pull off being very cool.

Based on the legendary video game series by Capcom, Devil May Cry follows Dante, a silver-haired half-demon who looks like he walked out of a 2002 Hot Topic catalog and never left. Dante is a freelance demon slayer, which sounds impressive until you realize he spends most of his time being broke, wrecking his own office, and trying to scam free pizza. Honestly, relatable.

This new adaptation is not a direct copy of the games. Instead, it pulls inspiration from the overall tone of the series while doing its own thing. You still get the key ingredients: Dante’s reckless fighting style, over-the-top weapons, absurd monster designs, and the ever-present feeling that the main character cares more about looking awesome mid-fight than actually surviving.

The story starts with Dante taking on various demon-related jobs, but it quickly spirals into a bigger plot involving ancient rivalries, secret organizations, and a lot of property damage. Think John Wick if John Wick replaced all the assassins with giant bug monsters and spent half the movie talking to himself while flipping through the air firing dual pistols. The show knows exactly what it is: flashy, self-aware, and totally unbothered by things like logic.

Animation-wise, the series looks slick. Studio Mir, known for The Legend of Korra and Dota: Dragon’s Blood, delivers smooth action scenes packed with speed lines, glowing magic circles, and enough mid-air slow motion to make you question the laws of physics. You can feel the weight of Dante’s giant sword every time it smashes through a demon, yet somehow Dante himself moves like a caffeinated cat on roller skates.

Voice acting is also a treat. Dante’s English voice is dripping with sarcasm and fake tough-guy energy in a way that feels just right. Every time he delivers a cheesy line like “Party’s getting crazy. Let’s rock,” you can practically hear the writers high-fiving each other in the background.

Now, is it deep? No. Is it philosophical? Also no. Will it change your life? Maybe, but only by making you wish you too could solve all your problems by stylishly firing two guns while wearing sunglasses indoors at night.

One tiny downside: the plot occasionally gets so tangled in demon lore that it feels like it is daring you to keep up. If you are expecting a tight, serious story with heavy emotional payoffs, you might want to look elsewhere. But if you are here for demon-punching, motorcycle-stabbing, and stylish nonsense, congratulations. You have arrived at your destination.

In the end, Netflix’s Devil May Cry is like ordering three scoops of ice cream for dinner and deciding that yes, this was a good life choice. It is messy, it is excessive, and it absolutely rules. Strap in, order some pizza, and enjoy the demon-slaying chaos.