About Devil May Cry

Based on the video game series of the same name by Capcom, 'Devil May Cry' is an anime series that premiered in 2007. The show focuses on a devil hunter named Dante, who runs an agency dedicated to exterminating all forms of devils and demons. Dante is himself a half-demon, born to a demon father and a human mother. The series revolves around Dante's missions, his battles against the dark forces, and his interactions with other characters.

Making / Production

The series was produced by the anime studio Madhouse. Shin Itagaki directed the series, while Bingo Morihashi worked on the script. Hiroyuki Kobayashi and Haruhiro Tsujimoto from Capcom also participated in the project. The art and animation reflect the distinct visual style of the original 'Devil May Cry' game.

Actors

• Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dante: Morikawa successfully brought the cool and aloof nature of Dante to life with a substantial depth of character.
• Misato Fukuen as Patty Lowell: Fukuen portrayed Patty, an orphaned girl who Dante protects, with a delightful mix of resilience and childlike innocence.
• Akio Otsuka as Morrison: Otsuka's portrayal of Morrison, Dante's agent and friend, added a mature and serious tone to the series.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The anime series follows an original storyline, separate from the video game timeline.
• In some episodes, Dante can be seen eating pizza, a favorite food of his game character.

Awards

Although the Devil May Cry series was well-received, it did not win any significant awards.

Quotes

• "Devils never cry. But that doesn’t mean they don’t feel pain." — Dante
• "You sure know how to throw a party. No food, no drinks, and the only babe just left." — Dante
• "Humans... They are not as weak as you think... And definitely not as weak as devils expect them to be!" — Dante

Music, Soundtrack

• The series features an ambient and moody soundtrack by Rungran.
• "d.m.c.", the series' opening theme, is a powerful rock number that sets the tone for the show.
• "I'll Be Your Home", the end theme by Rin Oikawa, captures the more emotional moments of the series.