Devil May Cry
Synopsis
Patty Lowell—the lost heir of a prestigious family—is found at an orphanage, and J.D. Morrison brings her to his acquaintance Dante, the owner of a business called "Devil May Cry." Dante takes on so-called "odd jobs," and at Morrison's request, he agrees to become a bodyguard for Patty. Begrudgingly, he sets out to deliver Patty to her family, though he is a bit annoyed with a job that essentially amounts to babysitting. While Dante seems like a lazy good-for-nothing, he is actually a prolific demon hunter, which comes in handy when demons begin pursuing Patty. Soon enough, Dante realizes that there is more to this case than meets the eye, and he makes use of his particular skill set in order to keep Patty safe. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The Devil May Cry anime is a disappointment for many fans of the video game series, who find the story weak, the action underwhelming, and the characters poorly developed. While some appreciate the animation and music, the episodic format and lack of challenging stakes make it a mediocre adaptation. The anime is generally considered watchable but ultimately forgettable, failing to capture the essence of the games.
Strengths
- Faithful representation of the game's character personalities (mostly Dante).
- Good animation quality, especially considering the time it was made.
- Awesome music, particularly the opening theme and fight tracks.
Weaknesses
- Episodic format with a weak overarching plot that only develops late in the series.
- Dante is overpowered and faces no real challenges, leading to boredom.
- Inconsistent character development and underutilization of supporting characters like Lady and Trish.
- The humor and side plots involving Patty are annoying and detract from the main story.
- Action scenes are short and lack the spectacular choreography of the games.