Against the backdrop of preparing for the second season of the series Devil May Cry from Netflix, it's the perfect time to recall the anime Devil May Cry (2007) from Madhouse.

It has the same grim, gothic vibe associated with the PS2 era: a bit rough around the edges, somewhat noticeably outdated in places, but that's what makes it particularly enjoyable to watch today. It's hard to find the trailer. Here’s a link to Dailymotion (the tseivo player embed does not currently support this resource): https://www.dailymotion.com/video/x9cfrbu

The anime can easily be described as a title with the "monster of the week" formula: almost every episode features a new job where a demon appears, and Dante finds himself caught up in a fight. But instead of a constant chase for major plot twists, the series allows itself pauses: bar scenes, night drives, listening to records, and awkward conversations with Patty Lowell.

This rhythm is reminiscent of Cowboy Bebop and even older shows like Blue Seed: each time there’s a new threat, but the atmosphere, buildup, and the mood before the fight are equally important. Despite its self-contained story, it is still a canonical part of the universe that unfolds between the first and second games and does not explain the basics too well for newcomers.