It’s time forEvanescencefans to assemble because the band is all set to jump on the highly anticipated game-to-anime adaptation bandwagon, which is none other thanDevil May Cry. TheAdi Shankar-helmed series appears to have confirmed that the upcomingDevil May Cryanime willfeature a powerhouse song by the rock band Evanescence— the band behind hits like “Bring Me To Life,” “Lithium,” and “My Immortal.”
The news comes after both NetflixGeeked and Shankar shared a video posted by the band on its official X (previously Twitter) handle. The video features Evanescence vocalistAmy Lee, doing a countdown using hand signals — first three fingers, then two — before culminating inthe classic “devil horns” gesture. So while it’s unclear what the song will be like, or what exactly it is for,this countdown and the repost by Shankar must mean that there’s some kind of a soundtrackforDevil May Cryon its way.
Shankar, known for bringing Netflix’sCastlevaniato life on screen, has been generating traction about the upcoming series on his X handle and has previously insinuated thatDevil May Crywill be just as audacious and stylistically rich, if not more — especially because it’s coming from the same team. According to him, the series draws from his pre-and-post-9/11 memories, and anchors in a turbulent late ’90s/early 2000s world. The trailer itself featuredPapa Roach’s“Last Resort” and that track perfectly fits the show’s vibe. When you think of it in this light, teasing an Evanescence track at this point feels even more apt, as it would perfectly complement the show’s gothic, introspective mood. However, at this point, it’snot yet clear whether the soundtrack in question is going to be a remake, an old song, or a completely new track.
‘Devil May Cry’ Original Games Were Also Made in the Same ‘90s and Early 2000s Era
Devil May Crykicked things off in the late ‘90s and early 2000s — a time whenrock music, edgy writing, and a cool, rebellious vibe were everywhere. SoDanteimmediatelybecame a standout character for anyone who was into playing video games. Shankar, himself, hails from the same era and his work clearly takes inspiration from his own experiences growing up.
The upcoming anime, therefore, seems to be fully embracing that era. Setting the story in that dynamic period is a smart move too as it’s bound to draw in new viewers while striking anostalgic chord with those who grew up playing these games. The upcomingDevil May Cryseries is all set to premiere onNetflixin April 2025 and is going to be a nostalgic trip down memory lane — in more than just one way.
