Summary
Fans ofDevil May Cryare brimming with excitement for the debut of the new animated series produced by Adi Shankar, and some of them might have already binge-watched it.
So, for those looking for a new thrill after watching Dante’s demon-hunting shenanigans, there are a few series that might suit their tastes even if they’re not 100% related to slaying fiends from hell. Some have high doses of action and comedy, while others captivate the audience with incredible fight scenes. This list will guide readers to pick a new action animatedseries to watchif they lovedDevil May Cry.
Devil May CryandCastlevania: Nocturneare quite similar. Both have strong male main characters looking for a way to get a hold of their powers, and once they do, they are fearsome in battle. Though Dante’s sense of humor is a little bit edgier than Richter’s, both series indeed have great action scenes.
Castlevania: Nocturne offers more than simply bloody carnage: It has a great story and some incredibleeaster eggs to find if readers are die-hard fans of the games.
TheWitchbladeseries (set in the same universe asThe Darkness) comes from an originalAmerican Comic property of Top Cow, and it is a great example of one of the first early 2000’s collaborations between an anime studio and an American producer.
The series is based loosely on theWitchbladeuniverse, though some of the characteristics are there: Ancient sentient weapon taking hold of the female host body, lots of action, and body horror. It is a total reboot with a new host carrying the legendary weapon.Witchbladeis meant for adult audiences and has a lot of violence and gore, so readers are advised to use discretion.
Tomb Raider: The Legend Of Lara Croftis the animated version of the most popular action video game female heroine, and it does a great job at taking the torch from the Crystal Dynamics reboot of the series and taking it to the streaming screen.
Like in the case ofDevil May Cry, it has tons of Easter Eggs that the watchful eyes of the fans can spot, and also tons of cool new settings to explore. The action scenes are somewhat toned down, but it still does the trick.
Gory, extreme, dark, and unapologetic:Spawnis one of the finest creations ofthe Author and Artist Todd McFarlane, and it has a hell of an animated series starring the legendary Keith David as the voice of this obscure and intriguing anti-hero.
If fans ofDevil May Cryenjoyed the violence, gore, and action of the series produced by Adi Shankar, they will probably love Spawn. Though it can be a little bit hard for those who don’t enjoy adult animation.
Though it is true thatInvincibleis quite toned down (maybe even sugarcoated)compared to the original comic series, it still retains that very same bloody, violent spirit that made it quite characteristic and comparable to masterpieces like The Boys.
Fans of Dante’s inclination for turning his enemies into mince meat will surely love to see Mark turning into that which he swore to destroy (especially in Season 2). Here’s a fair warning: Season 3 of Invincible can be a bit triggering.
Blood of Zeusmight have gone under the radar of some fans of animated series with anime vibes, but for some, it was a great display of creativity. Especially when fans have a chance to get into the story and the world-building behind it, it can be addictive.
With elevated stakes, an engaging action storyline, and more than one surprise, Blood of Zeus is quite similar to Devil May Cry in terms of gore, fluid video game-like combat, and, of course, tons of gore.
