Devil May Cry is an adult animated urban dark fantasy political thriller action anime series created by Adi Shankar and Alex Larsen. Based on the popular Japanese video game franchise of the same name developed by Capcom, the Netflix series follows Dante, a supernatural mercenary who is hunted by a government agency working for Vice President William Baines to protect the world from a terrorist known as the White Rabbit, who wants to open the gates of hell. Devil May Cry’s voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch, Scout Taylor-Compton, Hoon Lee, and Chris Coppola. So, if you loved the intense action, thrilling drama, breathtaking visuals, and compelling characters in Devil May Cry, here are some similar shows you should check out next.
Blade (Buy on Amazon)
Blade is a Japanese animated superhero action series co-written by Kenta Fukasaku and Warren Ellis. Based on the Marvel Comics, the Spike series follows Blade, a legendary half-vampire who hunts down evil vampires, but his most important mission is to catch a very powerful and influential vampire who killed Blade’s mother. The English Dub voice cast of Blade includes Harold Perrineau, Kim Mai Guest, JB Blanc, and Steve Blum.
Devil May Cry: The Animated Series (Crunchyroll & Rent on Prime Video)
Devil May Cry: The Animated Series is a Japanese horror action fantasy directed by Shin Itagaki. Based on the popular video game franchise of the same name developed by Capcom, the WOWOW TV series follows Dante, an easily bored supernatural mercenary who takes on various jobs to kill dangerous enemies, which pay well, but Dante is still deeply in debt.
Jujutsu Kaisen (Netflix, Crunchyroll, & Hulu)
Jujutsu Kaisen is a Japanese dark fantasy action-adventure series created by Gege Akutami. Based on Akutami’s Japanese manga series of the same name, the MAPPA series follows Yuji Itadori, a teenage boy with immense physical strength who unwittingly swallows the finger of a high-powered demon. He is soon recruited into a shaman school, where he trains to kill demons.
Hellsing Ultimate (Crunchyroll)
Hellsing Ultimate is a dark fantasy action horror thriller series created by Kohta Hirano. Based on Hirano’s Japanese manga series Hellsing, the Fuji TV series follows Alucard, a vampire, and his master, Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, who work for the British government to keep vampires in line, but now they must fight against a war-crazed general who is vying to start a war with his vampire army.
Garo: Vanishing Line (Crunchyroll)
Garo: Vanishing Line is a Japanese superhero action thriller anime series created by Keita Amemiya. The TXN anime series is the third installment in the Garo: The Animation series, and it is set in the fictional city of Russell City, United States. It follows Makai Knights and Makai Alchemists who fight against sinister forces created by negative emotions to stop them from destroying their city.
Chainsaw Man (Hulu & Crunchyroll)
Chainsaw Man is a Japanese dark fantasy action horror comedy series directed by Ryuu Nakayama. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Tatsuki Fujimoto, the MAPPA series follows Denji, a lonely young man who is betrayed and killed. Still, he is brought back because of the Chainsaw demon who melds himself into Denji’s body.
Claymore (Crunchyroll)
Claymore is a Japanese dark fantasy action-adventure series. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Norihiro Yagi, the US: Funimation Channel series is set on a fictional medieval island, and it follows Clare, a hybrid warrior, and her teammates who must fight against shapeshifting demons to protect their people.
Bleach (Hulu & Rent on Prime Video)
Bleach is a Japanese supernatural action-adventure anime series directed by Noriyuki Abe. Based on the Japanese manga series of the same name by Tite Kubo, the TXN series follows Ichigo Kurosaki, a young man who has the ability to see ghosts, and soon he is recruited to become a Soul Reaper. He is tasked with finding tortured spirits and helping them find peace. Bleach’s voice cast includes Johnny Yong Bosch, Michelle Ruff, Stephanie Sheh, Jamieson Price, Steve Prince, and Wally Wingert.