Netflix announced today (the 22nd) that Season 2 of its animated series 'Devil May Cry,' based on Capcom's iconic action game franchise, will premiere on May 12, accompanying the announcement with an official trailer.

The Devil May Cry series established the unique 'stylish action' genre and has become one of Capcom's flagship action franchises. From its five numbered titles to the reboot 'DmC: Devil May Cry' and the mobile release 'Devil May Cry: Peak of Combat,' the series has solidified its presence by consistently delivering high-octane, stylish action across all platforms and iterations.

The Netflix animated series 'Devil May Cry,' which released its first season on April 3, 2025, featured an original story based on the source material. Season 1 received widespread acclaim from both critics and viewers, recording 5.3 million views in its first week and achieving a 95% freshness rating on Rotten Tomatoes. The success is attributed to its original narrative and action sequences, which distinguished it from the games. Furthermore, the animation's release had a positive ripple effect on the games themselves, with the concurrent player count for 'Devil May Cry 5' on Steam surging approximately 4.5 times compared to pre-release levels.

Building on this momentum, production for Season 2 began quickly, and it is now finally nearing its release. The most notable aspect of the new trailer is the long-awaited appearance of Vergil, the brother and eternal rival of the protagonist, Dante. The trailer features several scenes of the two clashing, raising expectations that the rivalry between the brothers will serve as the core narrative of Season 2, much like in the original games.

Specific details regarding the number of episodes for 'Devil May Cry' Season 2, which will be released on Netflix on May 12, have not yet been disclosed. However, given that Season 1 consisted of eight episodes, it is expected that Season 2 will follow a similar format.