Bro, dude, broski: synopsis of the second season of the anime Devil May Cry.

Adi Shankar Shares New Footage from the Second Season of the Devil May Cry Anime

The showrunner of the new Devil May Cry anime adaptation, Adi Shankar, spoke with journalists from Collider. During the brief conversation, he revealed a couple of details about the upcoming second season and presented fresh footage.

In classic fashion, Dante will have to clash with a horde of invading demons, but the most serious threat comes from his own brother, Vergil. Shankar promised that the continuation will not repeat the formula of the first season but will focus on the protagonist's internal conflict with high emotional intensity.

I'm allergic to formulaic storytelling. I don't like it when successful shows turn into comfort food. Devil May Cry will not be a series that treads water, repeating the same thing. My goal for the second season was to capture the feeling of a 2000s movie, where viewers can't predict the next plot twist.

Adi Shankar

Vergil will fully step into the spotlight as the main antagonist. According to Shankar, the most appealing trait of this character is his calmness and restraint, which contrasts with Dante's more explosive personality.

Vergil is a person who can stand completely still and yet seem like the most dangerous one in the room. His presence speaks for itself.

Adi Shankar

The premiere of the second season is scheduled for May 12.