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Business Upturn
22-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Devil May Cry Season 2: Release date speculation, cast and plot details – Everything we know so far
Netflix's Devil May Cry animated series has taken the anime world by storm, bringing Capcom's iconic video game franchise to life with slick animation, intense action, and a rebellious punk vibe. After the explosive first season premiered on April 3, 2025, fans were left buzzing with excitement over a major cliffhanger and the official confirmation of Devil May Cry Season 2. If you're eager to know more about the upcoming season, including release date predictions, cast details, and potential plot points, here's everything we know so far about Dante's next demon-slaying adventure. When Can We Expect Devil May Cry Season 2? So, Netflix gave the green light for Season 2 on April 10, 2025, like a week after Season 1 exploded onto our screens. That's a good sign—they know this show's a banger. But here's the kicker: no official release date yet. Bummer, right? Still, we can play detective and piece together a rough timeline. The show's big shot, Adi Shankar, worked on Castlevania , which usually took about 15 months between seasons. If Devil May Cry follows that pattern, and word on the street is production kicked off around summer 2025, we're probably looking at late 2026 for Season 2. Expected Cast for Devil May Cry Season 2 The voice cast in Season 1 was straight-up fire, and most of 'em are probably back to bring the noise in Season 2. Here's the lowdown on who we expect to hear in the new season. Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady (Mary) Robbie Daymond as Vergil Chris Coppola as Enzo Ferino Hoon Lee as White Rabbit Kevin Conroy as Vice President Baines The Japanese dub is stacked too, with Toshiyuki Morikawa as Dante, Fumiko Orikasa as Mary, and Hiroaki Hirata as Vergil. Plot Details and Expectations for Season 2 Devil May Cry Season 1 ended on a jaw-dropping cliffhanger: Dante, betrayed by Lady, was placed in cryostasis by DARKCOM, a government organization aiming to control his power. Meanwhile, Vergil, revealed as 'The Knight' of the demon realm, declared war on humanity, setting the stage for an epic sibling showdown. Here's what we can expect from Season 2's plot based on the finale and the game's lore: Dante and Vergil's Beef: These twins are always at each other's throats, and Season 2's probably gonna lean hard into that. Vergil's demon alliance and war talk scream bad blood. The show's in its own timeline, but it might pull from Devil May Cry 3 's brotherly feud, with some fresh spins. Their mom's death messed 'em both up, so expect some emotional gut-punches. Busting Out of DARKCOM: Dante's not staying frozen forever, right? Season 2's gotta show how he breaks free. Maybe Lady flips sides and helps him, or Vergil's demon squad crashes the party. DARKCOM's up to no good—probably experimenting with demon juice—so figuring out their deal will be a big plot chunk. New Faces, Game Nods: If Trish or Nero pop up, it'll tie the show closer to the Devil May Cry universe. That mystery client from the finale could be a game character or someone new. Shankar's 'Bootleg Multiverse' thing might sneak in Castlevania Easter eggs, but don't expect Alucard to crash the pizza party. Ahmedabad Plane Crash
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Beyond The Ice Palace II: A well-polished 8-bit throwback but leaves you feeling a little cold
AS Guinness drinkers know, all good things come to those who wait. I mean, just ask Grand Theft Auto fans. 11 But Beyond The Ice Palace 2 breaks all the records for sequels - this one is a massive 35 years in the making. So have those years been kind? Well, yes and no. Beyond The Ice Palace II is a polished version of the 1988 cult classic. A fantasy action platformer which reeks of Ghost 'N Goblins dipped in a little Castlevania. 11 Unfortunately the clunky controls can be somewhat sluggish which results in a slow-paced side-scroller. However, this has an unintentional knock-on effect of giving this game a lovely Commodore 64 feel to proceedings. For example, your jumps have to be well-timed otherwise you end up in a world of pain redoing a basic leap. And, if you're not careful, missed ledge-grabs will have you cursing the 8-bit gods. But again, this all results in a plush throwback which is a good thing for retro fans. Plot wise, the Cursed King has been chained up for a couple of decades but has managed to set himself free and is now keen on some bloody revenge. 11 Weaponry is a little thin on the ground sadly, with the King's chains of captivity his main source of death and destruction. There's also a grappling hook which, due to the slow-pace of the game, resulted in plenty of missed links when swinging from one poorly-positioned hook to the next. 11 This game is tricky too. There were numerous occasions where I ended up miles back towards the start of a level after painfully succumbing to a random flame-tossing skeleton. And this difficulty level only intensifies when you take on the wonderfully creative end-of-level bosses. 11 They are gigantic - think God of War but minus the detail - and some can try your patience as you are quickly wiped out. However, it's easy to turn all this into a positive - Beyond The Ice Palace 2 makes you work hard for victory. And that's no bad thing. 11 The boss designs are bonkers and random and the game itself looks really clean. A plush 8-bit homage with a bit of polish to make it shine. 11 Despite the lack of weapons, you can upgrade your abilities using power crystals found along the way. There are plenty of secret locations to discover too and chests to open after solving fairly basic puzzles. 11 Although it feels quite linear, there is an opportunity to go back to previous areas of the game and explore previously unreachable sections. And there is a thrillingly oppressive nature to Beyond The Ice Palace 2 which has classic C64 game vibes to it. 11 There's a lot here to like, but also a lot to frustrate. Having said that, there's enough fun to justify the price so long as you can shake off the little niggles. It's retro pixel art with modern gameplay twist, but it is sadly lacking that consistency to crown it a worthy sequel. It wouldn't be the end of the world if we had to wait another 35 years for the follow up.
Business Upturn
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Upturn
Devil May Cry Season 2: Everything we know so far
By Aman Shukla Published on May 24, 2025, 17:30 IST Last updated May 24, 2025, 10:52 IST Netflix's Devil May Cry anime has taken the streaming world by storm, delivering high-octane action and a gripping storyline that has fans clamoring for more. Following the explosive first season, which premiered on April 3, 2025, Netflix quickly confirmed Devil May Cry Season 2, much to the delight of fans worldwide. With a cliffhanger ending that left viewers on edge, anticipation for the next chapter is at an all-time high. Here's everything we know so far about Devil May Cry Season 2. Devil May Cry Season 2 Release Date Speculation While Netflix has officially renewed Devil May Cry for a second season, an exact release date has not been confirmed. Based on the production timeline of Adi Shankar's previous hit, Castlevania , which typically saw a 15-month gap between seasons, we can speculate a potential release window for Devil May Cry Season 2 in summer or autumn 2026. Cast and Characters The voice cast for Devil May Cry Season 2 is expected to see the return of key actors from Season 1, though some changes may occur due to the passing of notable performers. Confirmed and potential returning cast members include: Johnny Yong Bosch as Dante: The charismatic demon hunter, voiced by Bosch, will remain the central figure. Bosch, known for roles in Bleach and Power Rangers , brings a fresh yet faithful take to Dante. Scout Taylor-Compton as Lady: Despite mixed fan reactions to her portrayal, Lady is likely to return, though some X posts suggest her role may be reduced in favor of focusing on Dante and Vergil. Robbie Daymond as Vergil: Vergil's emergence as a key antagonist sets the stage for a significant role in Season 2, with Daymond's performance expected to capture the character's intensity. Hoon Lee as White Rabbit: While the White Rabbit was defeated in Season 1, the series could introduce new villains or revisit his legacy. Chris Coppola as Enzo Ferino: A supporting character who may see further development. Plot Expectations for Devil May Cry Season 2 Devil May Cry Season 1 ended on a dramatic note, with Dante captured and placed in cryostasis by DARKCOM, while his brother Vergil emerged as a formidable antagonist, declaring war on humanity as 'The Knight' under King Mundus. Season 2 is expected to dive deeper into the complex relationship between Dante and Vergil, exploring their sibling rivalry and contrasting paths. The narrative will likely focus on Dante's escape from DARKCOM's facility and his mission to confront Vergil and thwart the demonic invasion. Aman Shukla is a post-graduate in mass communication . A media enthusiast who has a strong hold on communication ,content writing and copy writing. Aman is currently working as journalist at
Forbes
04-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Forbes
You Should Watch This Perfect 100% Scored Netflix Show This Week
Netflix At this point it's well-established that Netflix is doing good work with a lot of its animated productions, and many of them, from Arcane to Cyberpunk: Edgerunners, are some of the highest scored series on the entire service. But one show can often get overlooked because it's not adapting a big video game. That would be Blood of Zeus, which will return for its third season on Thursday, May 8 this week. Why should you bother with an animated series based on Greek Mythology? Well, how about the fact that it's really, really good. Both seasons of Blood of Zeus have a perfect 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes from critics, something we almost never see in the entire scope of Netflix content. It also has a 92% audience score with a 97% just for season 2, so many fans are expecting something similar out of season 3. Blood of Zeus Here's the synopsis for Blood of Zeus: If the animation looks familiar, it's because it's the same place that did Castlevania on Netflix, Powerhouse Animation Studio, still doing work on Castlevania Nocturne as well. And if you've seen either Castlevania, you know how good that animation is. This is in fact the final season of Blood of Zeus, ending on its own terms. That means when season 3 airs this week, you'll be able to binge the entire series, which is about four hours per season of eight, half hour episodes. You can't say that about all that many shows on Netflix at this point. Blood of Zeus is a unique Netflix production as it's not an adaptation of anything, but rather an original work created by Charley and Vlas Parlapanides for Netflix specifically. They did once say they were going to shoot for five seasons, but ultimately it was condensed into two. There are at least some echoes of the ultra-hyper violent God of War, the famed video game series, and that is getting a live-action adaptation on Amazon Prime Video down the road. But God of War certainly does not have a monopoly on Greek Mythology (just ask Christopher Nolan). Blood of Zeus I would highly recommend Blood of Zeus even if I haven't seen season 3 in advance. The level of quality has been stellar and it's nice to watch something fully original for a change. Follow me on Twitter, YouTube, Bluesky and Instagram. Pick up my sci-fi novels the Herokiller series and The Earthborn Trilogy.
Scottish Sun
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
‘Best of all time' PlayStation game is ‘now worth £675' – or £1,600 if you have special mark on disc case from the '90s
AN ALL-TIME favourite PlayStation game could fetch hundreds of pounds if you've got a copy. Check your drawers as soon as possible because collectors might pay as much as £1,670 for the classic title. 4 Gamers in the nineties loved the original PlayStation – and obsessed over a classic Castlevania game at the time Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock 4 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is a treasured piece of gaming history Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting It's Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, which is considered to be one of the best games of all time. The action RPG landed in 1997 and wasn't an instant hit – but eventually caught the attention of gamers and now holds a legendary status for collectors. Konami's classic title is valued at £614 if you have a new copy for the original PlayStation, according to video game collectibles price tracker PriceCharting. And even an unsealed but "complete in box" unit would fetch £327. The loose disc on its own is said to be worth £146, while the box has an estimated value of £79. Even the manual on its own is listed with a £130 valuation. But the best price for a regular copy of the game is one that's been totally sealed and has been professionally graded, potentially netting you £676. PRICED UP But there's a way to bag even more money. Some copies of the game are stamped with a Limited Edition badge, and these are potentially worth much more to collectors. For this, you'd be looking at as much as £1,669 for a professionally graded "new" copy – or £1,517 for a sealed unit without grading. Little-known free PS5 trick lets you instantly beat hard parts of game – three taps will get you unstuck while playing A "complete" box that's been opened is valued at £584, while the loose disc is said to be worth £384. The box itself is estimated at £203, while the manual would potentially fetch £75. This particular version of the game includes an "exclusive artbook and music CD". It's important to note, however, that PriceCharting simply tracks previous sales of games to create estimates. 4 The title is even rarer if you have a Limited Edition copy Credit: Konami / PlayStation / PriceCharting So there's no guarantee you'd get these exact sums if you decide to auction off your old game. You could potentially end up with more – but offers could also come in far lower. It's also worth remembering that these games could even climb higher in value in years to come (or drop off completely), so keep that in mind. CASTLE CRAZED Castlevania: Symphony of the Night was a direct sequel to Castlevania: Rondo of Blood – a less-well-known game that initially only released in Japan in 1993. OTHER PLAYSTATION HITS TO CHECK FOR Here's how much PriceCharting says some of these classic PlayStation 1 games are now worth... Doom [Black Label] Professionally Graded: £1,331 New: £1,210 Complete: £465 Loose: £24 Box: £179 Manual: £128 Tekken [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £44,275 New: £15,949 Complete: £52 Loose: £- Box: £16 Manual: £18 Doom [Long Box] Professionally Graded: £6,617 New: £6,016 Complete: £64 Loose: £- Box: £22 Manual: £22 Rayman 2 The Great Escape [Watch Bundle] Professionally Graded: £1,217 New: £1,106 Complete: £401 Loose: £238 Box: £160 Manual: £100 Final Fantasy VII Professionally Graded: £4,015 New: £752 Complete: £38 Loose: £16 Box: £12 Manual: £15 JoJo's Bizarre Adventure Professionally Graded: £1,417 New: £625 Complete: £184 Loose: £108 Box: £80 Manual: £35 Batman Forever Arcade Professionally Graded: £1,390 New: £525 Complete: £202 Loose: £105 Box: £41 Manual: £69 Picture Credit: Nikos Pekiaridis/NurPhoto/REX/Shutterstock The 1997 sequel Symphony of the Night had an unimpressive launch but ultimately sold hundreds of thousands of copies. An initial Japan launch in March of 1997 was followed by a US debut on October 3, and then a November release for Europe. It was well-reviewed by critics, who particularly enjoyed the large and freely explorable game world. The title is now considered to be one of the best games ever made, and is an iconic part of gaming history. 4 Castlevania has since become a gaming mega-franchise for Konami Credit: Konami / Wikimedia Commons And the Castlevania series went on to become a hit franchise for Konami.
