Devil May Cry Season 2 Confirmed by Netflix After Huge First Week

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Netflix is bringing back Devil May Cry for a second season, just a week after the first one came out. The animated series, based on the hit video game, has become really popular for its awesome action, exciting story, and the cool main character, Dante.The news was shared on Netflix Anime’s official X (formerly Twitter) account, along with a cool new picture of Dante holding his famous weapon. The post also highlighted producer Adi Shankar, who’s known for turning games into hit anime shows. His work on Castlevania was a big success, and Devil May Cry is already heading in the same direction.

A Strong Start for the Demon-Hunting Franchise

Season 1 of Devil May Cry debuted on April 3, 2025, and has quickly gained traction. Within its first seven days, the series clocked in a whopping 21 million watch hours and amassed 5.3 million viewers globally. It also stormed into Netflix’s Top 10 in 87 countries, landing in the fourth spot on the platform’s global rankings. This impressive performance makes its renewal not just expected, but well-earned.

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In the first season of the anime, we meet Dante, a demon hunter who lost his mom and brother and grew up alone. Later, he finds out his twin brother, Vergil, is alive—but working with demons to destroy the world. The season ends with a big fight coming between the two brothers, and fans can’t wait to see what happens next.

A Producer with a Proven Track Record

Adi Shankar, who’s known for his cool way of turning popular stories into shows, is back to lead the series. He’s working with Studio MIR, the team behind The Boondocks and LOOKISM, to make the animation look amazing for both new viewers and longtime fans.

There’s no info yet about the story or release date for Season 2, but fans can expect great quality. Shankar takes his time to make sure everything is done well, and he’s already teased that more exciting stuff is on the way.

Johnny Yong Bosch, the voice of Dante, shared a teaser online and said he’s excited for what’s coming. Robbie Daymond voices Vergil, and Kari Wahlgren plays a few important characters, adding more fun to the story.

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Season 2 doesn’t have a release date yet, but fans are really excited. Devil May Cry has been a big hit and shows that Netflix is great at making animated shows for adults, especially ones based on video games. It also proves that people love cool, dark stories with action and emotion.

With a great team working on it and more fans joining in, Devil May Cry Season 2 is set to be one of the most awaited anime sequels. For now, fans can rewatch Season 1 and look for clues about what might happen next in Dante’s demon-hunting adventure.