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Netflix's Devil May Cry Anime Unloads A Super Stylish First Look


Netflix is on a role with video game anime adaptations, from the award-winning success of League of Legends’ Arcane to Castlevania, the company announced a fresh slate of new series coming up, including Tom Clancy’s Splinter Cell and another Witcher show. Between the new announcements, Netflix also gave fans a first look at Devil May Cry, coming 17 years after the first anime adaptation of the Capcom instant classic, and as befitting Dante, it’s dripping with Smokin’ Sick Style.
Voicing Dante in Devil May Cry is Johnny Yong Bosch, who ironically first joined the franchise by voicing Nero, the Scrappy Doo-like replacement for the demon hunter in Devil May Cry 4.
The teaser gives a few hints as to the plot in the closing seconds, possibly confirming that the series will be adapting Devil May Cry 3, arguably the best game in the franchise. The White Rabbit watching the clock tick down to midnight appeared in the manga adaptation, hiring Dante for a simple rescue operation. Earlier in the trailer, there’s a shot of Dante with pizza, which, with his classic outfit, echos the opening of the game and the first shootout in his office.

There are little details in the trailer that are also lifted right out of the games, from the way Dante holds his guns, Ebony and Ivory, to how he stands with his sword at an angle behind his head and even how he’s shown dashing around a room to dodge gunfire. Devil May Cry, so far at least, looks like it’s benefiting from the growing trend of successful video game adaptions. This is especially good because as fun as the games are, the latest in the series, Devil May Cry 5, will be six years old by the time the anime is out, so hopefully, it will rekindle fan interest.
The teaser gives a few hints as to the plot in the closing seconds, possibly confirming that the series will be adapting Devil May Cry 3, arguably the best game in the franchise.
Devil May Cry was first adapted into an anime in 2007 as a bridge between the first and second games. Taking a different angle, the series had Dante unofficially adopt a little girl, Patty, which let fans see a whole new side of the character. Lady and Trish, his usual demon-hunting partners, were also along for the ride in a series of self-contained episodes, ranging from hunting a serial killer to handling a rock star who used the powers of a siren to become famous.
There are still a few months before Devil May Cry hits Netflix, and a lot more information to come out about the series, but it looks like fans can start getting excited.
In 2007, the anime was a hit, and 2025 looks like it will also be successful. Voicing Dante in Devil May Cry is Johnny Yong Bosch, who ironically first joined the franchise by voicing Nero, the Scrappy Doo-like replacement for the demon hunter in Devil May Cry 4. Bosch has also voiced Vash the Stampede in Trigun, Jonathan Joestar in JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure, and Persona 4’s Adachi, among many, many other roles.
There are still a few months before Devil May Cry hits Netflix, and a lot more information to come out about the series, but it looks like fans can start getting excited. Given how Netflix has handled other franchises, from Castlevania to Tomb Raider and even Defense of the Ancients (DOTA), there’s no reason to start doubting them now. Unless we see clips of Dante fighting a large, demonic ape because fans would rather forget Devil May Cry 2 ever happened.
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

TL;DR: Grab Microsoft Office 2024 Home and Business for PC or Mac for just £120.54 through June 1.
You wouldn’t keep paying for Netflix if you could own your favorite shows, right? So why are you still subscribing to Office apps you use every day? Microsoft 365’s price keeps going up, but there’s finally a way to break free — and it’ll cost you way less in the long run.
Microsoft Office 2024 is the answer you’ve been looking for. Instead of monthly payments, simply pay £120.54 once and be set for life (reg. £188.37). It’s that simple. And, yes, this lifetime download works for PC or Mac.
What’s included?
This license comes with:
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Word
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Excel
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PowerPoint
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Outlook
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OneNote
The newest version of Microsoft Office is a little different from Microsoft 365. But just because you’re switching to a lifetime license doesn’t mean you’ll miss out on some of the most recent updates. Word and Excel both still have AI integrations for text suggestions and smart data analysis, and PowerPoint still has improved tools for recorded presentations.
Once you’ve redeemed your purchase, you can install your apps on one computer. After that, they’re yours to use however you want. No more subscription fees or sudden price hikes to worry about.
Why rent when you can own?
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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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