Netflix released a behind-the-scenes featurette on Saturday for the upcoming animated series based on CAPCOM’s Devil May Cry video game franchise.
The video offers a glimpse at the fresh animated scenes and includes an interview with showrunner Adi Shankar, who is known for his work on Castlevania. Shankar, the executive producer, took a moment to apologize to fans for the delay in the show’s production.
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In September, Netflix treated viewers to a trailer for the series. Shankar and Alex Larsen, who wrote Yasuke, completed the script for the first season in November 2021.
Studio Mir is in charge of animation and planning for multiple seasons. The inaugural season is expected to include eight episodes, focusing on the characters Dante, Vergil, and Lady. IGN previously pointed out that production would “supposedly” begin in 2022 with no confirmed release date.
Shankar revealed his acquisition of the series in November 2018, stating that the series would join Castlevania in what he called a “bootleg multiverse”. Notably, the Devil May Cry game series was inspired by the 12-episode Madhouse television anime series in 2007, which was released on home video by ADV Films and later by Funimation. Crunchyroll began streaming the anime in June 2017.
Devil May Cry 5 launched in March 2019 for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC, receiving a special edition for PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X in 2020.
If you enjoyed the fast-paced action and stylish combat of Devil May Cry, you may also find satisfaction in Bayonetta. Both games have a similar emphasis on fluid and combination-oriented combat, giving players a thrilling experience when facing hordes of enemies. With over-the-top characters, intense boss battles, and tons of supernatural elements, Bayonetta captures the essence of Devil May Cry, making it the right choice for fans of the adventure-filled genre. adrenaline inspiration.
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This game series has also spawned novels, manga, and a stage play in conjunction with Sengoku Basara. Tokyo saw the stage play Devil May Cry: The Live Hacker in March 2019.
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Source: Netflix’s YouTube channel