Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Johnny Yong Bosch and executive producer Adi Shankar break down the emotional core of Netflix’s Devil May Cry, from Dante’s painful family history to the cinematic influences shaping Season 2. In this exclusive Devil May Cry interview, Bosch opens up about channeling the loss of his own brother into Dante’s story, while Shankar explains how music, anime, and classic filmmaking inspired the hit Netflix adaptation.
Bosch discusses how Dante’s relationship with his brother informs the character’s emotional arc and why some recording sessions became deeply personal. Shankar also reveals how Studio Mir helped elevate the scale of Season 2, the importance of “emotional architecture” in storytelling, and why tracks from Papa Roach, Evanescence, and the games themselves became such a major part of the series’ identity.
The pair also talk about adapting the legendary Capcom franchise for a wider audience, balancing longtime fan expectations with emotional realism, and how Devil May Cry became bigger than just the games. From Christopher Nolan inspirations to anime roots and soundtrack deep dives, this conversation explores how Netflix’s Devil May Cry is evolving into its own universe.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction – Johnny Yong Bosch & Adi Shankar on Devil May Cry
0:55 Johnny Yong Bosch on Dante’s Emotional Journey
2:58 Adi Shankar on Building Season 2 With Studio Mir
4:20 Why Emotion Matters More Than “Being Smart”
5:37 The Music Behind Devil May Cry Season 2
7:13 Adi Shankar on Reimagining Devil May Cry’s World
11:35 Crafting an Unpredictable Story for Fans and Newcomers
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Johnny Yong Bosch and executive producer Adi Shankar break down the emotional core of Netflix’s Devil May Cry, from Dante’s painful family history to the cinematic influences shaping Season 2. In this exclusive Devil May Cry interview, Bosch opens up about channeling the loss of his own brother into Dante’s story, while Shankar explains how music, anime, and classic filmmaking inspired the hit Netflix adaptation.
Bosch discusses how Dante’s relationship with his brother informs the character’s emotional arc and why some recording sessions became deeply personal. Shankar also reveals how Studio Mir helped elevate the scale of Season 2, the importance of “emotional architecture” in storytelling, and why tracks from Papa Roach, Evanescence, and the games themselves became such a major part of the series’ identity.
The pair also talk about adapting the legendary Capcom franchise for a wider audience, balancing longtime fan expectations with emotional realism, and how Devil May Cry became bigger than just the games. From Christopher Nolan inspirations to anime roots and soundtrack deep dives, this conversation explores how Netflix’s Devil May Cry is evolving into its own universe.
Chapters:
0:00 Introduction – Johnny Yong Bosch & Adi Shankar on Devil May Cry
0:55 Johnny Yong Bosch on Dante’s Emotional Journey
2:58 Adi Shankar on Building Season 2 With Studio Mir
4:20 Why Emotion Matters More Than “Being Smart”
5:37 The Music Behind Devil May Cry Season 2
7:13 Adi Shankar on Reimagining Devil May Cry’s World
11:35 Crafting an Unpredictable Story for Fans and Newcomers
Our Social Media:
facebook.com/collider
x.com/Collider
Our Website
collider.com
Video By Maggie Lovitt & Dano GS
For copyright matters, please contact us at: legal@valnetinc.com
#devilmaycry #johnnyyongbosch #collider
