3 reasons why Devil May Cry 6 can be announced after the Netflix animated series

Devil May Cry, Capcom’s franchise, has been quiet since the 2019 critically acclaimed DMC5. But with the arrival of Netflix's anime, it can prove to be the catalyst of its return. With the series about to make its debut in April 2025, there’s growing speculation that Capcom can leverage this buzz and make an announcement for Devil May Cry 6. Here is why the timing perfectly aligns.

The animated adaptations quite often breathe new life into the gaming franchises. Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, a Netflix series revitalized the Cyberpunk 2077 player base. It proved that the well-received show could translate to game sales.
Devil May Cry anime introduces the demon-slaying antics of Dante to the broader audience, including ones unfamiliar with the games. Some memorable soundtracks like Devil Trigger and Bury the Light are already keeping the series relevant, culturally. But the series can amplify the visibility of it.

Capcom knows well that nostalgia sells. The alternate universe storytelling of anime— featuring fan favorites like Vergil and Lady teases DMC5’s unresolved plot threads. With the viewers craving more after the series binge-watching, Capcom could start to capitalize by announcing DMC6 and answering the lingering questions on the future of Nero or the retirement of Dante.

History repeats. Before Netflix revealed Dragon’s Dogma 2, the platform dropped the miniseries for the cult-classic RPG, testing the interest in dormant IP. Even though the show was not ground-breaking, it did remind the fans why they loved the original, and the sales for the 2012 title saw a surge. Capcom now appears to mirror a similar strategy with the release of the Devil May Cry anime series.
The recent wins of the studio with Resident Evil 4 Remake and Monster Hunter Rise show the pattern of reviving classics while pushing new titles. With nearly 10 million copies already sold of DMC5, the franchise is still ripe for expansion. Hideaki Itsuno, the Director, fresh off Dragon’s Dogma 2, can shift the focus back towards Devil May Cry, especially if this anime will spark the demand.

The genre is now hotter than it was ever. Some games like Black Myth: Wukong and Stellar Blade dominate the headlines, while Ninja Gaiden 4 and Bayonetta 3 prove that there is still room for both substance and style. Practically, Devil May Cry invented a hack-and-slash modern formula, yet it has been absent during the resurgence.
Capcom is not the one that will miss on the trends. With the rivals thriving, the announcement of DMC5 will reclaim the throne. The series can hint at the older titles’ remake, mimicking the remake-success strategy of Resident Evil. Whether through the polished classics or the new stories, Devil May Cry is primed for slashing way back into the spotlight, and the upcoming anime is just the perfect hype machine.
All the pieces are right in place— the beloved franchise, the genre hungry for innovation, and the proven studio strategy. If Netflix’s series will stick the landing, well, fans, Devil May Cry 6 might not just be your wish. It can be inevitable.