Announced details
Cross-media development spanning home video games, anime, merchandise, and other products
Global sales of “Devil May Cry 5”: 11.2 million copies (as of 31 March 2026)
Cumulative sales of the “Devil May Cry” series: more than 38 million copies (as of 31 March 2026)
Anime Season 1: 21.7 million views
Anime Season 2: 6.4 million views in the first 2 weeks after release
Global Top 10 in the “Shows | English” category on Netflix for a combined total of 4 weeks across the 2 seasons
The relationship with Netflix concerns distribution of the anime. The relationship with Nintendo concerns the release of software for Nintendo Switch 2. Capital and personal relationships are Not disclosed.
Netflix is identified as the distributor of the anime. Nintendo is identified as the trademark holder of Nintendo Switch 2. Other information on its location, representative, business activities, capital, and year of establishment is Not disclosed.
Japan Game Awards 2019
The Game Awards 2019
In this announcement the company addresses none of Contract Value / Offering price / Impact on Business Performance.
The “Shows | English” category on Netflix
Japan Game Awards 2019
The Game Awards 2019
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Names of Products / Services Covered | Devil May Cry 5 Devil Hunter Edition, Netflix anime “Devil May Cry” Season 3 |
| Counterparty | Netflix, Nintendo |
| Counterparty overview | Netflix is identified as the distributor of the anime. Nintendo is identified as the trademark holder of Nintendo Switch 2. Other information on its location, representative, business activities, capital, and year of establishment is Not disclosed. |
| Relationship with the Company | The relationship with Netflix concerns distribution of the anime. The relationship with Nintendo concerns the release of software for Nintendo Switch 2. Capital and personal relationships are Not disclosed. |
| Launch date | Digital version: 23 June 2026 (scheduled); physical version: 28 August 2026 (scheduled) |
| Applicable area | Cross-media development spanning home video games, anime, merchandise, and other products |
| Award/certification name | Japan Game Awards 2019, The Game Awards 2019 |
| Usage history | Global sales of “Devil May Cry 5”: 11.2 million copies (as of 31 March 2026), Cumulative sales of the “Devil May Cry” series: more than 38 million copies (as of 31 March 2026), Anime Season 1: 21.7 million views, Anime Season 2: 6.4 million views in the first 2 weeks after release, Global Top 10 in the “Shows | English” category on Netflix for a combined total of 4 weeks across the 2 seasons |
| Source | The “Shows | English” category on Netflix, Japan Game Awards 2019, The Game Awards 2019 |
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These are items the company does not state in this document. We do not leave them blank, nor fill them in from other sources or by inference.
The reasons the company gives
The company's own explanation, not something inferred from the numbers.Production of Season 3 was confirmed in response to the strong reception for the game and the favorable response to the Netflix anime. Through the release for Nintendo Switch 2 and anime production, the company intends to expand global awareness under its one-content, multi-use strategy.