Devil May Cry Season 2 Drops Sooner Than You Think: Release Date, Time, and Where to Watch

If you like your animation loud, bloody, and full of iconic video game characters with outrageous hair, mark your calendars: 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 is dropping soon. Say hello (again) to Dante and his many… baggage issues.

Here Comes the Devil (Again)

In case you missed it, 'Devil May Cry' is Netflix’s anime take on Capcom’s cult action franchise. It’s executive produced by Adi Shankar—the guy who seems to have cornered the market on adapting stylish, violent video games for streaming. Season 2 wastes no time dropping us back into the chaos: Dante’s fighting not just literal demons, but his estranged, scowling twin brother Vergil and some very psychological demons of his own. There’s a lot of trauma packed into those leather coats.

Release Date and How to Watch

Let’s cut to the chase: all eight episodes of 'Devil May Cry' Season 2 land on Netflix on Tuesday, May 12. It’s the classic Netflix binge model—everything hits at once, no waiting week-to-week.

• PST (Pacific): Episodes go live at 12:00 a.m. (midnight for all you night owls)
• EST (Eastern): If you want to wake up early for it, it's 3:00 a.m.

Yes, you need a Netflix account—none of that free trial stuff anymore. So if you’re budgeting for anime, plan accordingly.

Who’s In This Season?

The voice cast is packed with names familiar to both anime and DC fans:
- Johnny Yong Bosch is back as Dante. If you’ve played the games, you pretty much know the vibe.
- Scout Taylor-Compton, Hoon Lee, Chris Coppola, and the late, great Kevin Conroy (yep, Batman himself) round out the ensemble.

The Plot (Or: Why You Should Care)

Here’s the top-level synopsis: A mysterious villain is getting ready to open the gates of Hell. (Classic mistake.) Who can stop them? Only a devilishly handsome, gun-toting, sword-swinging demon hunter who hates mornings. Expect flashy fights, tragic flashbacks, and sibling rivalry dialed up to 11. If you want it straight from Netflix:

'When a mysterious villain threatens to open the gates of Hell, a devilishly handsome demon hunter could be the world’s best hope for salvation.'

Honestly, if that’s not your vibe, you probably aren’t here for this show anyway.

Need More Animation?

If you chew through 'Devil May Cry' in a night—which, let’s be real, you will—Netflix has plenty more animated carnage and drama. Try 'Arcane', 'Blue Eye Samurai', or 'Love, Death + Robots' to hold you over until the next wave of demon action.

So, if you’re a fan of stylish violence and supernatural family drama, make sure you’re ready on May 12. Sword optional. Pizza recommended.