Netflix has recently unveiled the delightfully captivating opening sequence of its anime adaptation of Devil May Cry, directed by Castlevania producer Adi Shankar, set to premiere on April 3.
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Additionally, the sequence is filled with flickering skulls, swords, and pepperoni pizza slices suffocating under mozzarella – all the necessary offerings to evoke an image of the demon hunter protagonist Dante’s hellish origins.
This introduction aligns perfectly with the fierce footage of Devil May Cry that Netflix
. It depicts Dante engaging in classic demon hunter activities like pulling a firearm from a greasy takeout box and landing punches on monsters’ noses.
Now that the intro for Devil May Cry is confirmed, I’m genuinely excited to say that Devil May Cry – brought to life by The Legend of Korra artists Studio Mir – appears to capture Dante’s blazing, laser-light desire for destruction in a visually stunning manner comparable to the Capcom game series.
Participating in the Devil May Cry video game franchise, created by Resident Evil developer Hideki Kamiya, has consistently felt like diving into an infernal whirlpool at a dive bar, ever since its debut in 2001. Flames and cheesy pizza are essential to capturing its unique essence, which is hard to find elsewhere unless you’re wearing a studded belt.
Regardless, Netflix’s adaptation must effectively embody the thrilling pace and grit of the Devil May Cry games if it aims to surpass the Japanese Devil May Cry anime, which aired for 12 episodes in 2007 before fading into public indifference.
In contrast, Shankar, stated in an interview with Netflix publication Tudum, promises “to create something extraordinary.”
“Our aim was not just to churn out another animated series,” he states. “My objective is to produce one of the finest shows on the Netflix platform – period.”