The First Circle

I was not expecting that at all. Wow. I thought the show was good so far, nothing special, just a demon slasher with an OP / comic relief main character. Had its pegged as a low 7/10. Something to watch that was good but not memorable. This turned everything around. Iv never played the games so I can't speak on the lord of the show but man this was solid. Netflix are cooking lately.

This episode was amazing. Few words spoken but the back story was incredible. Now I don't know who to root for. Who are the real devils in the story? It's like Attack on Titan all over again, there's no right answer.

First episode Iv rated as well, definitely well worth the watch.

To be honest I think the show is mid at best.

The design, the animation, the poor writing and dialogue makes it a 5 stars in my opinion.

But this episode is really what redeemed the show for me.

Great music, great esthetic, almost no dialogue (which is a good thing), and great story telling that bring some depth to what was a very 1 dimensional show and characters for the most part.

If they could bring more episodes with that level of quality, I would enjoy watching more of DMC.

I think the show needs to learn more from the likes of castlevania TV series which strikes a better balance between the humor and seriousness and had an overall WAY better animation.

No spoilers - just sharing how this episode made me feel ,This anime moved me deeply. I haven't watched any anime in a long time, but this episode made me feel truly sad. The art style-there are two distinct styles-was really impressive. The emotional weight of the story and the atmosphere completely pulled me in. The antagonist was written in such a way that I found myself understanding his actions. Everything from the pacing to the dialogue felt purposeful. It's rare to find an episode that leaves this kind of impact. Honestly, this was a beautiful and powerful experience that reminded me why I fell in love with storytelling in the first place.

This episode presents the White Rabbit as an exceptionally well-written villain. His backstory, life, and personality are masterfully developed, allowing for a deep understanding of his character without the need for lengthy dialogue. The soundtrack, which includes Evanescence's song "Afterlife," perfectly complements the narrative and adds intensity to the scene. Overall, this episode is a prime example of how to create a well-written villain in a video game adaptation. Hopefully, future seasons will maintain this level of quality and development; there's nothing better than seeing well-written villains in a video game adaptation.

Episode 6 took me by complete surprise-this was peak cinema. The depth and emotion added here completely elevated the entire series. I initially saw Devil May Cry as more of a fun, easy watch, something to relax to. But this episode changed that entirely. The character development, storytelling, and atmosphere were all on a different level. It made me realize there's so much more to this show than I first thought. The stakes feel higher now, the world more immersive, and I'm fully invested. This was the turning point. The art style was amazing, and the no talking, only music part really hit well. 10/10.