On Thursday, Netflix gave fans a fresh glimpse of the eagerly awaited animated series inspired by Devil May Cry. This new peek showcases the opening credits of an anime adaptation brought to life by Adi Shankar and Studio Mir, based on Capcom’s beloved franchise. What’s grabbing attention is the bold and audacious choice to introduce the series with Limp Bizkit’s hit “Rollin’,” straight from their nu-metal glory days in the year 2000.
It’s interesting to observe that both the original Devil May Cry game and Limp Bizkit’s third album hail from the early 2000s. While some hardcore DMC aficionados might argue in favor of the franchise’s initial music, there’s no denying that “Rollin’” fits the era perfectly, making it a clever and inspired choice.
Shankar took to social media to shed light on this musical decision, explaining that the DMC universe he created is firmly rooted in a late ’90s to early 2000s PS2-era world. It’s a nostalgia trip back to a time just before and after the events of 9/11. The soundtrack reflects these bygone days, blending hits from that period with reimagined classics from the Devil May Cry franchise, all with the unique touch of synthwave duo Power Glove. Fans might remember Power Glove for their work on the Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon soundtrack, which undoubtedly influenced some of Shankar’s other projects, like Captain Laserhawk.
Shankar further mentioned that each season of Devil May Cry will aim to capture the distinct feel of different games in the series, which means we’ll get a fresh theme song and new title design each time around. He even teased, “You are not prepared for this soundtrack.”
Netflix didn’t just stop at offering a sneak peek. They also announced that fans can start streaming the series on April 3. Initially slated for a 2024 release, it’s finally great news for viewers to have a concrete premiere date.
Behind the scenes, this adaptation is brought to life by executive producer and creator Adi Shankar, known for his work on Castlevania and Captain Laserhawk, alongside writer Alex Larsen, who worked on Yasuke. The anime spans eight episodes, centering on a younger version of Dante. Drawing inspiration from the 2005 prequel game, Devil May Cry 3: Dante’s Awakening, Studio Mir steps in for the animation, having previously worked on acclaimed series like The Legend of Korra, The Boondocks, Young Justice, and Harley Quinn.
This latest Devil May Cry venture by Netflix is an adaptation inspired by Capcom’s action-packed franchise that’s been around for over two decades. The game series was originally crafted by Hideki Kamiya, who recently made it back to the spotlight with news of his return to the Okami franchise. While it’s been over five years since the release of Devil May Cry 5, it remains a fan favorite, and there’s a buzz of anticipation for more in the franchise’s future.
