: Dante is hired by his agent, Morrison , to protect a young orphan named Patty Lowell .
: The episode opens with a high-stakes heist at a Vatican City museum . A mysterious villain known as the White Rabbit steals the Force Edge , the legendary sword of the demon knight Sparda. Devil May Cry Episode 1
The first episode of varies significantly depending on whether you are watching the 2025 Netflix adaptation or the 2007 original anime . Netflix Series (2025): " Inferno " : Dante is hired by his agent, Morrison
: After Dante defeats a brother who had been replaced by a demon, the real Patty offers to take care of the orphan, but the child ultimately chooses to stay at the Devil May Cry shop. Video Game (2001): "Mission 1" The first episode of varies significantly depending on
The series premiere, titled introduces a darker, more modern take on the demon hunter Dante.
While not an "episode" in the television sense, the first game (and its first mission) serves as the foundation for the series.
: Dante is introduced during a chaotic fight sequence on a bustling street, establishing his signature snarky attitude and mastery over his weapons.