Devil May Cry, the action-adventure game published by Capcom, is one of the most innovative games out there. From amazing fight choreography to memorable characters and complex yet fun gameplay, gamers are in love with the franchise. Fans are of the opinion that it is one of the finest hack-and-slash games.
Devil May Cry is receiving a brand new anime series by Studio Mir, and it’s the talk of the town in the gaming community. But what plenty of fans are unaware of is the fact that Studio Mir is a seasoned studio and has plenty of experience in animation adaptations.
So let’s dive into Devil May Cry as well as other animation adaptations by Studio Mir. In fact, most anime/animation fans have watched at least one or two of the series from this list.
Devil May Cry is all set to debut on Netflix
Devil May Cry is an urban fantasy action animation based on the game franchise of the same name. It is created by Adi Shankar, who is the showrunner for Castlevania. It was first announced in 2018 and is slated to premiere on April 3, 2025.
But before you dive into the Devil May Cry anime once it airs in April 2025, check out these other animation adaptations by the same studio.
My Adventures with Superman
This anime-style animated series is based on DC’s Superman and follows Clark Kent and Lois Lane. The plot revolves around Superman exploring his origins as well as how he begins to love Lane and vice versa. The animation also focuses on him, Lane, and Jimmy Olsen trying to break the day’s most important stories.
Mortal Kombat Legends
Mir Studio also animated two series based on the Mortal Kombat games. Mortal Kombat Legends: Scorpion’s Revenger and Battle of the Realms are both excellent anime adaptations of the game franchise and are extremely popular amongst fans.
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf
The Witcher: Nightmare of the Wolf is an adult dark fantasy animation film that is a spinoff of the Netflix series The Witcher. It focuses on the origin story of the mentor of Geralt and fellow witcher, Vesemir.
The movie aired in August 2021 and was loved by The Witcher fans. Additionally, it also animated The Witcher: Sirens of the Deep, another spinoff that is a loose adaptation of a short story by Andrzej Sapkowski, A Little Sacrifice.
Voltron: Legendary Defender
Voltron: Legendary Defender is a mecha animation series that acts as a reboot for the Voltron franchise as well as the anime Beast King GoLion. It has a mix of traditional and anime-influenced animation.
It is set in a sci-fi universe, and it follows Paladins of Voltrons who need to work together somehow to form Voltron, a legendary robot. They must use it to defeat Emperor Zarkon and the Galra Empire.
Dota: Dragon’s Blood
An adult epic fantasy animation, it is based on the 2013 game by Valve, Dota 2. Premiering on August 2022 on Netflix, it is set in a fantasy world full of magic. The plot follows Drago Knight Davion, whose job is to hunt and slay dragons to make sure that the world is a safer place.
The Legend of Korra
Probably one of the most popular adaptations created by Studio Mir, The Legend of Korra is actually the sequel to Avatar: The Last Airbender. It follows Korra, the daughter of Aang and Katara. Korra faces political and spiritual unrest in a world that is becoming more and more modern. Her status as an Avatar and her usefulness are suddenly being questioned by others as well as herself.
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