EVANESCENCE debuts new song “Afterlife” for Netflix’s DEVIL MAY CRY Anime series
Netflix has unveiled a thrilling announcement, revealing that Evanescence, the multi-platinum rock band, will debut a brand-new original song titled “Afterlife” for its forthcoming animated adaptation of CAPCOM’s popular Devil May Cry video game series. The track is set for an official release date this Friday, but fans can catch a sneak peek via a teaser video shared on the band’s official TikTok page.
In addition to this exciting news, Evanescence will also premiere a special lyric video for “Afterlife” on Thursday at 12:00 p.m. EDT, featuring exclusive clips from the Devil May Cry anime series, which is slated to make its global debut on Netflix on April 3rd.
The show will feature prominent characters like Dante voiced by Johnny Yong Bosch, Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady (Mary), Hoon Lee as White Rabbit, Chris Coppola as Enzo, and the late Kevin Conroy in a posthumous performance as VP Baines. The Japanese voice cast will include Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dante, Fumiko Orikasa as Lady, and Hiroaki Hirata as Vergil.
Studio Mir, renowned for its work on The Legend of Korra and DOTA: Dragon’s Blood, is producing the animated Devil May Cry series, promising an epic adventure spanning multiple seasons, with the first season consisting of eight episodes. Essential franchise characters like Dante, Vergil, and Lady will make appearances, ensuring an immersive experience for fans.
The series’ opening credits will feature not only Evanescence’s “Afterlife” but also Limp Bizkit’s hit “Rollin’,” enhancing the show’s high-octane energy and stylish flair. Showrunner Adi Shankar’s vision for the project, first announced in 2018, links the adaptation thematically to his “bootleg multiverse,” suggesting a dark and captivating journey for viewers to embark on.
While this isn’t the initial foray for Devil May Cry into the realm of animation, with a previous anime release in 2007, Netflix’s unique approach promises a fresh perspective, inviting a broad audience of fans and newcomers to delve into the demon-hunting world of Devil May Cry. With a dynamic soundtrack, iconic characters, and Shankar’s innovative direction, the Devil May Cry anime is poised to become a must-watch series upon its release in April. Will you be tuning in to experience the demon-hunting thrills? Stay connected to Animemojo.com for all the latest anime updates and more.