Netflix's Devil May Cry animated series revitalizes Evanescence with a fresh tune
Devil May Cry Anime Series on Netflix Evokes Nostalgia and Heavy Rock
The much-anticipated Devil May Cry anime series, premiering on April 3, promises a thrilling blend of nostalgia, intense action, and heavy rock music. Executive producer Adi Shankar has revealed that each season of the series will feature a different theme song and title design, with Evanescence creating a new track for the show titled "Afterlife".
The music video for "Afterlife" was recently released, offering a tantalizing glimpse of the series with exclusive clips and a nod to the edgy teenage years that the music video was designed to evoke. The video, teased by Amy Lee of Evanescence, features a lot of footage from the Devil May Cry series, which may contain spoilers for those who wish to remain unspoiled.
Adi Shankar, in a quote-retweet of the video, confirmed its connection to the Devil May Cry universe. He also mentioned that the series is set in a late '90s/early 2000s PS2 era of the world, staying true to the original games' settings. Shankar further teased that the anime will reflect the times each game in the series was set in, promising a unique and immersive experience for fans.
The music video and the series itself are aesthetically a nostalgic tribute to 80s and 90s cartoons, with bold, angular designs, slick, stylized action sequences, and a dark, edgy atmosphere reminiscent of classics like Cowboy Bebop and Trigun. The animation style emphasizes vibrant character depth and a retro feel, blending modern animation techniques with the spirit of older anime.
The soundtrack, driven by heavy rock riffs and pulse-pounding beats, complements the show's frenetic pace and intense action. Shankar stated that his Devil May Cry Universe features a mix of hits from that era and greatest musical hits from the Devil May Cry franchise, reimagined by Power Glove Audio. The series has already used Limp Bizkit's "Rolling" as its opening theme song and Papa Roach's "Last Resort" in its official trailer, setting high expectations for the rest of the soundtrack.
In the Devil May Cry anime series, a demon-hunting team led by Maria, a heroine who leads a demon-hunting team under a secretive company called Dark Room, run by the Vice President of the United States, fights to stop the White Rabbit, a villain who seeks to bring demons from hell to Earth for refuge. The series promises to be a fresh take on the franchise while maintaining its core action and style elements, appealing both to longtime fans and newcomers.
With its nostalgic aesthetic, intense soundtrack, and thrilling plot, the Devil May Cry anime series on Netflix is set to be a must-watch for fans of action-packed anime and heavy rock music.
- Gizmodo might be intrigued by the Devil May Cry anime series on Netflix, as it combines nostalgia, intense action, and heavy rock music reminiscent of the late '90s/early 2000s.
- Io9 could find the music video for Evanescence's "Afterlife", featuring exclusive clips from the Devil May Cry series, an exciting sneak peek into the anime series' edgy, 80s and 90s cartoon-inspired aesthetic.
- In terms of entertainment, Movies-and-TV could highlight the Devil May Cry anime series on Netflix, offering a unique, immersive experience for fans due to its unique animation style and blend of nostalgic hits like Limp Bizkit and Papa Roach with reimagined Devil May Cry franchise musical hits.
- Music enthusiasts may enjoy discussing the soundtrack of the Devil May Craig anime series, which features heavy rock riffs and pulse-pounding beats alongside a mix of hits from the '90s and devil may cry franchise songs, reimagined by Power Glove Audio.
