Devil May Cry is probably one of Capcom’s most successful ventures from the PlayStation 2 days. Originating as a failed Resident Evil sequel, it kicked off the “stylish action” subgenre all on its own. Focusing on high octane action and plenty of combos, Devil May Cry and its descendants are highly valued classics and replayed by fans constantly. Since he inspired such a loyal fanbase, it’s only natural that he’d make the rounds in a series of other projects as a guest character. While it may be a meme nowadays, that sticker is still a mark of quality if you’re looking for cool dudes. Here is a gallery featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry series.
Besides the direct appearances, our favorite devil hunter has also made a few even briefer cameos over the years. Ken Masters has a Dante-themed skin in Street Fighter 5, pairing with Ed’s Nero skin for a Devil May Cry 4 tag team surprise. Going back further in time, Dante had plants at one point to appear in both SNK vs Capcom: SVC Chaos and Bandai Namco’s Soul Calibur 3. Sadly, these appearances ended up canceled before they could take shape.
Outside of the world of games, Dante has built up a fine career. Several Japanese books cover the moments between the action, including his younger days as “Tony Redgrave.” He also has his own 12-episode anime series and a play that pairs him with characters from Japanese exclusive Capcom franchise Sengoku Basara. Of course, with this kind of merchandise, you can expect plenty of toys and other trinkets to purchase if you’re so inclined. Just don’t confuse him for Dante the dog from Moana if you’re looking for him as a Funko Pop. This may change with the new game, but he hasn’t made the jump to wide-eyed statues as of yet.
Dante from the Devil May Cry Series
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A Gallery Featuring Dante from the Devil May Cry Series
Dante (From The Devil May Cry Series) has been one of Capcom's breakout characters since the PlayStation 2 days. Because of this, it only makes sense that he's made the rounds and showed up in other works. From fighting to card games, here are all the cameos of everyone's favorite demon hunter. -
Viewtiful Joe
In the PlayStation 2 re-release of Capcom's stylish brawler, Dante is a fully playable character who must rescue Trish from the same movie monsters that Joe fights. He and Joe strike up a friendship that lasts for the rest of the series. He also gets an appropriate chibi redesign to go with his always fanciful attitude. -
Viewtiful Joe: Red Hot Rumble
Dante returns to the Viewtiful Joe series in the PlayStation Portable port of Red Hot Rumble. This was a multiplayer-focused game that took the series in a more Smash Bros. direction. It's also the last Joe game to see release, although we're all waiting for his return. -
Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
The game behind the sticker, Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne is the third entry of the original branch of Altus' long-running JRPG franchise. Dante appears as a bonus character and a boss fight for your party, which is fitting since Shin Megami Tensei is all about summoning demons to do your dirty work. -
SNK vs. Capcom: Card Fighters DS
Along with loads of characters from both Capcom and SNK, Dante made an appearance as a card in this TCG-focused Nintendo DS game. A follow-up to a string of NeoGeo Pocket games, Card Fighters only features the gaming heroes during the card battles. -
Marvel vs. Capcom 3: Fate of Two Worlds
Dante was one of the most exciting additions to the Marvel vs. Capcom roster when Fate of Two Worlds hit the streets. His brother Vergil also joins the cast in Ultimate Marvel vs. Capcom 3, letting fans play out the legendary rivalry in a new way. -
Marvel vs. Capcom: Infinite
Dante along made the jump to Infinite, the poorly received new entry in this crossover fighting franchise. Still controlling as he did in 3, he's one of the easier characters to learn no matter where you select him. While this is the only fighting series this Dante has appeared in, this isn't the only Dante around. -
PlayStation All-Stars Battle Royale
Appearing in his DmC style, Dante was one of the third-party characters battling it out in Sony's attempt at a Smash Bros. game. Several other characters from Ninja Theory's reboot appear in the periphery, including sidekick Kat as a mascot figure. -
Project X Zone
A crossover tactics game featuring the characters of Capcom, Namco Bandai and Sega, Project X Zone finds Dante hanging out with some gaming's most notable demons. His partner in the first entry in the series is Demitri Maximoff, the vampiric protagonist of Darkstalkers. -
Project X Zone 2
In X Zone 2, Vergil joins him and the two brothers utilize franchise specific attacks when used. From Ebony and Ivory to Nevan the shotgun guitar, they're ready to go with their entire arsenal. They also bicker endlessly, which you'd expect from such volatile partners. -
Puzzle Fighter
The latest Dante cameo is also one of the rarest. He was one of the new characters added to Puzzle Fighter, a mobile-only spinoff of the popular Capcom puzzle game that lasted less than a year on mobile storefronts. At least we got one more weird chibi Dante out of the deal.
