The wait
was short! Just a week after the premiere of the "Devil May
Cry" animated series on Netflix, the platform has officially announced
that the second season is in production. The announcement came today
via the official Twitter account, along with an epic image of Dante with his
eyes glowing red and a gun in hand, pointing off-screen. Although no
further details were given about the release date or plot, the image leaves us
wanting more.
While
not much is known yet, this quick announcement suggests we could see the second
season sometime within the next year, following typical industry timing. While it's possible the series
could premiere sooner, it seems unlikely it will be delayed for more than a
year, barring major delays. Interestingly, Netflix made this
announcement amid a somewhat mixed reception, demonstrating that the platform
remains firmly committed to the project.
In the
coming months, we're sure to expect more details, including trailers, cast
information, songs, and more. The animated series is based on the popular "Devil May
Cry" video game franchise and stars Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante and Kevin
Conroy in a posthumous role as VP Baines. Adi Shankar, the series
creator, is also responsible for the story and executive production, while
Studio Mir is in charge of animation.
The
Netflix series "Devil May Cry," despite being an animated production,
isn't considered an "anime" in the traditional sense , primarily due to its origin
and production process. Here's why:
- Geographical Origin: The term
"anime" refers to animation originating in Japan. Although
many non-Japanese animated films, such as "Avatar: The Last
Airbender" and "The Legend of Korra," have a drawing style
reminiscent of Japanese anime, they are not considered "anime"
because they were not produced in Japan. Devil May Cry was
created by Adi Shankar, an American producer, and the animation was done
by the South Korean studio Studio Mir, not a Japanese studio.
- Animation Style: Although the series
features an anime-influenced visual style, the differences in narrative
approach and directorial style, as well as the way the story unfolds, are
more typical of Western animation. This distances it from the conventions
of Japanese anime, which has its own storytelling rules and structures.
- Production and Creative Team: The creative team behind
the Devil May Cry series is primarily Western, with a script written by
Alex Larsen and creator Adi Shankar. Although the series is inspired by a
Japanese video game, its production approach isn't strictly Japanese.
