Devil May Cry: The Anime Is WAY Deeper Than You Remember

What's good anime fam! Welcome back to Fanimation—your go-to hot spot for in-depth reviews of the shows that blow our mind and throw our sleep schedules into disarray. Today… we're talking about something that got me hyped and weirdly ambivalent when I initially watched it. Yeah—we're doing it. Devil May Cry: The Anime. The same Devil May Cry animated back in 2007 that you broke your hands bloody with on PlayStation. And I'm about to let you in on a little secret. This show? Wildly complex and excitingly intricate. Like, "cool buddy with commitment issues" complex. Grab some snacks, get comfy, and let's dive into why this 12-episode ride deserves way more love than it ever got. I must pose this question to you. Do you watch an anime and you're like—"Whoa, this is so me", while simultaneously, you feel it's not holding anything back? That is Devil May Cry in essence. It's not quite your standard shonen fight-fest or demon-killing power trip. It's actually a character study masquerading in the guise of a supernatural action show. And truthfully? It packs more of a punch than you might think… especially if you're paying close attention. In this video, we’re breaking down the whole thing—the stunning visuals, the slapping music, the sneaky character depth, and yeah… we’re going to talk about why people either love this show or completely miss the point. Let’s set the table. Alright, flash back to 2007. The PS2 golden age is ending, and Devil May Cry 3 just reminded people what "style" is all about. Along comes Studio Madhouse—yeah, that Madhouse—coming in to make an anime of the franchise. But here's the thing. They didn't rip off the games. They made something new—something that takes place between DMC 1 and DMC 4, where Dante is experiencing a… let's call it "quarter-life crisis." And this is not the same wisecracking, pizza-eating Dante we're used to and love from the games. Nah.. this Dante? He's quieter. More reflective. Almost pinned down by all the things he's seen and done. Still a roughneck, but don't worry—there's more to him than meets the eye. The show runs through him doing his demon-killing work, taking on odd jobs here and there. Sounds simple, but trust.. these "jobs" go far beyond simply carving up demons.