Joe Moran So much potential, so little realized.I'm not going to do a full review but this is what I feel could of made it 2x as good as it was.1) Dante's/Sparda's back story is never really explained. Sparda is mentioned a few times but to anyone who hasn't played the games it's just a name to them and it could be quite confusing.2)No mention of Vergil. Why? For me the defining moment of DMC is when the two brothers have their final face off in the third game or even any of the battles in the third game. He's a perfect opposite of Dante. Obviously anyone who has played the games knows that Vergil decides to remain in the demon realm where his father grew up and is then 'recruited' by Mundus and the series is set after the events of the first game.Even if it was a flashback to where they battled or even just them growing up together with their mother but nope, nothing.3) For me this was the biggest mistake of the entire series: Dante NEVER uses his 'Devil Trigger'. I mean come on, that power was MADE for anime! Imagine the amazing colours of his glowing red power emitting from his body and his incredible speed. I watched the whole thing expecting maybe in the final episode that something would push him too far and he would be forced into using it but yet again, nothing.4) My final and less significant point: There is a lack of all major items from the games. Such as the two amulets that the brothers share, Sparda's sword which Dante kept after the first game or force edge which Dante was left with after Vergil stayed in the demon realm. That's not to say that I didn't enjoy the anime, I thought it was okay but could of been 2x as good had they included some of these points. 6-7/10.

NightmareBeforeHogwatch Devil May Cry is a 12 episode series of animated episodes based on the PS2 Capcom Video game Devil May Cry and the Manga volumes. The Animated Series follows the main playable character of the Video Game, Dante as he works in his demon killing business, Devil May Cry. Dante (voiced by Toshiyuki Morikawa in Japanese) is a half-demon, Half human. whose father, Sparda, a legendary Dark Knight, saved the earth from demons many years ago. His mother, Eva's picture stands on Dante's desk in Devil May Cry in memorial. Dante works as a Private investigator,mostly accepting jobs involving the supernatural. although, throughout the series, Dante is in financial debt, and the money from his work goes to pay off that consistent debt. Devil May Cry also sees the return of series regulars, Trish and Lady. Trish, who makes her first appearance in the first game is a human-like demon created by Lord Mundus in Dante's Mother's image, she has demonic powers, such as electricity. after, Dante defeated Mundus, Trish joined Dante as his partner. Lady, who makes her first appearance in the third game is a female demon hunter, who is descended from the bloodline of a priestess, whose blood, Sparta used to seal the gate between the human and demon world. she often gives Dante work and takes the pay claiming it will go towards the debt he owes her. Two new additions to the series are Patty, an orphan girl, who Dante saves in the first episode, and spend her time cleaning Devil May Cry after Dante, and acts like his sister. the other addition is Morrison,Dante's Agent. who gives Dante work and helps out with repairs around the office. at first the series seems to just be Dante taking missions,and winning, but something more sinister is happening in the background. this is where the last main character comes in. Sid, A weak demon who first appears in episode one, and continues to appear throughout the series. Initially seems to be an insignificant danger and minor nuisance, Dante shows mercy towards Sid and restrains from killing him when given the opportunity. Unfortunately, Sid's ambitions prove to be far more dangerous than Dante possibly imagined. The order of the full series chronologically i believe is DMC 3 followed by the first DMC then the Anime then DMC 4 and lastly DMC 2, this is because By the anime Dante has met both Lady and Trish, but Lady and Trish don't know each other, and they meet and become friends during the anime, and I believe in the 4th game Trish and Lady make an appearance together(having not played the game I'm not sure) then the 2nd game comes last.From the Animation team that brought you Deathnote, with amazing music By Japanese singer Rin Oikawa and Rungran. Devil May Cry combines bloody action, and Emotional moments, although I hoped there would be more, showing more of Dante's vulnerability towards his mother,and showing that although Dante seems to be a man with no cares, there's is something hidden in his tough exterior, although there is one episode that does go into Dante's past, and another where a demon falls in love with a human, both episodes, and others do reference Dante's parents and past, but I'd Like to be more. despite some minor flaws, in this Reviewers opinion, Devil May Cry is a must see.

Chargerbeats1969 I am one of the few who is actually considered a big huge fan of DMC.I Started playing the Games in the original order from when it came out (1-3 soon 4). Replayed the games in the specific order in which Capcom admitted was the True order (3, 1, 2... 4 is in between 3 & 1 so I will do that later). And of course replayed the games again in a higher difficulty level.Read the Novels, Read the Comics... in which I proudly own them all and re-read when given the chance.I made and own Dante's costume and weapons... I am just missing Ebony & Ivory (dammit!) But I have substitutes.Then of course I have all 12 Episodes of the DMC Series. Which I am now watching the 3rd time just to see if I missed anything.NOW! From my perspective of this whole Franchise of DMC... Every story told from the different Sources (aka books, games, etc) have it's own appeal and Promotes a different side of the story of our beloved hero Dante. Bringing in a new vision of what or who Dante is as well as the overall complex story surrounding the entire DMC world.That is what it's supposed to be People! Have an open mind! Sure they all do not have that same feel as the game. Because If the books or TV series did that... then it would be boring since we Already saw fast-paced action in the games way way too many times, which will make things repetitive.DMC does have a story, which is why they made the books and such. Like Final Fantasy VII, They had to unfold weak plot holes that will make the story even better by filling those holes with a twist. DMC is doing the same thing, and Wants you to understand the Strong Story. Not just about Dante+action.The Books explains how Dante got his beloved guns Ebony & Ivory and also explores his overall lifestyle as a growing half Devil-Human. In the game, we get to understand His dysfunctional family and why Dante does what he does and all the fun within his job. The comic is more of a support for the DMC 3 game, bringing out in debt details about both Dante and his brother Virgil. The TV Series is more about exploring Dante's real personality and overall realistic lifestlye as a struggling business owner, bringing in the human feel as he struggles with debts and such.Overall, This Series is one for the True Fans! And it is also a teaser for those who are not familiar with DMC. Do not feel disappointed for it's simple and less action oriented story. Be happy that Dante and his pals have made it this far! And I am rooting for the 2010 Live Action DMC! I am giving a 10/10 for this series unfolds another great story about the life of Dante and his Devil May Cry shop. He is a great guy who loves Rock, eats pizzas and Strawberry Sundae Ice cream, and has a big heart in helping others and saving the world. Speaking of ice cream, don't mind if I do!

CrystalisK As a huge fan of the games which i see as the best 3rd person action game series released since Resident Evil i was anticipating an action packed anime, but sadly this wasn't the case.First of all the series takes place in 12 episodes and is a visually fine anime along with some great enemy character design, that somewhat lives up to the games. But besides this, the main story that takes place is somewhat non existent as the first 6-8 episodes are pretty much stand alone chapters with minimal linking to the main plot and sees Dante taking "devil-hunter" jobs. The last 2-3 episodes are the only ones with a somewhat main plot and by the the viewer wont seem to care about the story anymore as its been so lose as it has to this point, it feels like the writers didn't really knew what to make of the series except from using the brand.What i found the worst about the series though was that the characters are so extremely one sided and lacks depth, to be honest i always thought the Dante character would be more interesting but hes always presented to superior and u never get the feeling like he would lose a battle, the same goes for the 2 other female fighter sidekicks that are in most of the episodes, all the characters in the series never seem to get beyond putting up one-liners against each other which really leaves them shallow and unlikeable. The same goes for the 2 other characters that are regulars in most episodes and are usually hanging out in Dante's office, the little girl Patty and his "jobagent" Harrison, both are stripped for depth and seem to only have the same role for every episode.As the trademark for the video games are the battles and also what made me look forward to this, it came as a major disappointment to the fighting scenes in this as they like the story are reduced to a single or two scenes in every episode, with most of them lasting a mere 10 seconds or so, even the last battle is highly disappointing and adds to how Dante and the other 2 main fighters on the good side are represented so superior, and u throughout the series never really get the feeling that they might lose and therefore might create some unseen twist in the span of the series.I will only really recommend this the hardcore fans of the game, as there's nothing new to see here as you will be forgetting this as soon as its over, if you want the real Dante play the games! 4/10