Evanescence’s ‘Afterlife’ Music Video Sneaks in a Devil May Cry Season 2 First Look

Netflix’s Devil May Cry anime has become the epitome of early aughts edge thanks to its fittingly bold choice to infuse the soundtrack with iconic emo and nu-metal acts like Limp Bizkit, Papa Roach, and Evanescence. Now, the symbiotic relationship between the show and its music has taken on new forms because the music video for Evanescence’s latest track is giving fans a first look at what its titular demon-killing hero will look like in the show’s upcoming second season. Scattered throughout Evanescence’s music video for “Afterlife” are glimpses of Dante’s fresh look, a fitting tease for fans eagerly awaiting the second season of Devil May Cry. The song itself left a lasting impact on the anime, earning praise for its emotional weight in the anime’s best episode and swiftly inspiring Netflix’s own AMV tribute. While Netflix’s announcement poster had already hinted at Dante’s post-timeskip appearance—subtly revealing longer hair and possibly his rightful ownership of the legendary pis ... Read full article.