Demon hunter

ADULT animated series Devil May Cry is out now on Netflix.

Based on the namesake Japanese video game franchise by Capcom, the show follows demon hunter Dante, voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, who fights sinister forces at the portal between the human and demon realms, with the fate of both worlds resting in his hands.

Creator and showrunner Adi Shankar said that fans of the beloved game will have a good time watching the eight-episode adaptation, which he has been tirelessly working on with his development partner Alex Larsen since its announcement in 2018.

“Rest assured, we are working very hard because we love the franchise and because we want to deliver something great,” Adi said in an interview.

“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,” he added.

Released in 2001 for PlayStation 2, the game is loosely based on the Italian poem Divine Comedy by Dante Alighieri, with allusions like the lead character’s name - players assume the role of ‘Dante’.

During its development, it was initially intended to be a part of Capcom’s Resident Evil franchise, but later became its own title as the staff felt it fit better as a standalone.

The game was met with positive critical acclaim and quickly earned a dedicated fan-base. The franchise currently consists of five video games released across several gaming consoles and on PC.