The iconic anime series Hunter x Hunter will return to Spanish screens through Animebox, after having achieved notable success in the 90s and being adapted again in 2011 by the Madhouse studio. This time, the streaming platform will not only offer the series digitally but will also release physical versions in the Spanish market, taking a significant step for fans. However, the most notable aspect of this return is that, for the first time, Hunter x Hunter will arrive fully dubbed in Spanish, marking a milestone in the sector of […]
The iconic anime series Hunter x Hunter will return to Spanish screens through Animebox, after having achieved notable success in the 90s and being adapted again in 2011 by the Madhouse studio. This time, the streaming platform will not only offer the series digitally but will also launch physical versions in the Spanish market, marking a significant step for fans. However, the most notable aspect of this return is that, for the first time, Hunter x Hunter will be fully dubbed in Spanish, which marks a milestone in the anime sector in Spain and opens the door to more renowned titles that could be presented similarly.
What will the voices of the characters be like?
On September 12, the launch date will be when Animebox will start offering three episodes per week, scheduled for Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This schedule will continue until all 148 episodes of the series are available. Both the original version and the Spanish dubbed version will be available, allowing viewers to choose their preference. This strategic decision by Selecta to implement full dubbing could help diversify the anime offering in the country.
Despite the common belief that most anime fans prefer to watch it in the original version with subtitles, recent data from Netflix indicates that more than half of viewers choose to watch it dubbed in their language. This trend suggests that by meeting this demand, companies may feel encouraged to follow Selecta’s example and consider full dubbing for other popular series.
Hunter x Hunter, created by Yoshihiro Togashi, is considered one of the most critically acclaimed shonen series, which undoubtedly fuels the anticipation surrounding its return. With the new release on the way, many hope that this revival will not only revitalize interest in the series but also encourage the arrival of more prominent titles to the anime landscape in Spain.
The animated series of Devil May Cry on Netflix is being a huge success. And there are good reasons for it. It has a passionate team behind the franchise, which has proven to be capable of bringing a video game franchise to an animated series with Castlevania and has also managed to give it its own personal touch. Something very necessary in a franchise like Devil May Cry that is so tied to the mechanics of the video game. What you might not know is that this is not the first time Devil May Cry has been adapted for television. […]
The Netflix animated series of Devil May Cry is a complete success. And there are good reasons for it. It has a passionate team behind the franchise, which has proven to be capable of bringing a video game franchise to an animated series with Castlevania and has also managed to give it its own personal touch. Something very necessary in a franchise like Devil May Cry that is so tied to the mechanics of the video game itself.
What you might not know is that this is not the first time Devil May Cry has been adapted for television. The franchise had another adaptation in the past that, with its ups and downs, Netflix probably doesn’t want you to remember. To avoid comparisons, more than anything. This anime was one of those productions that many people wonder why it even exists, even if for a small group of fans, it is a cult work that they remember with tremendous affection.
The Devil May Cry Anime
Devil May Cry: The Animated Series is a twelve-episode anime that aired in 2007 produced by Madhouse and directed by Shin Itagaki. Although at the time he was a director with little experience, Itagaki would become known, for many infamously, as he would be the director of the cult series Teekyu and the second season of the 2016 adaptation of Berserk, which received a lot of criticism for its poor animation. This gives us an idea of where the problems, or rather the divisive nature, of this anime may lie.
Before going into detail, it is important to point out some details. Unlike the current Netflix series, Devil May Cry: The Animated Series is not exactly inspired by the video games. It is based on the mangas and novels that have been made from the franchise, which have never been released outside of Japan, and everything that happens takes place between Devil May Cry 1 and 2, giving both Trish and Lady a greater prominence than they have in any of the games.
This also allowed the series’ screenwriter, Toshiki Inoue, to introduce new characters and plots. For example, Patty Lowell, a young girl whom Dante must protect from demons after she inherits a huge reward. She would not appear again until Devil May Cry 5 as an easter egg, canonizing her existence.
What is the problem with the series?
Despite the fact that the series had everything to succeed, it had a huge problem: it failed to connect with the audience. Its entire plot, beyond the fights and the relationships between the characters, lacked a clear purpose or a long-term goal. For some people, the writers had not managed to capture Dante’s personality, making him too childish and prone to clowning around, although we won’t lie: it is clear that this is exactly Dante from the very first cinematic of the first Devil May Cry.
All of that, along with a not particularly spectacular animation and interesting art, but not great either, led to the series receiving mixed reviews. There was part of the audience and critics who loved it, but there was also a part that expected something deeper and darker, or something much more spectacular and flashy. Exactly the same thing is happening currently with the Netflix series, on a much smaller scale.
Should you watch the series?
If you like Devil May Cry and especially if you enjoyed the Netflix series, you should watch Devil May Cry: The Animated Series. It’s not a series that has revolutionized anime or that will change your life or your perspective on the franchise, but it will give you more Dante. Which is always good, if you ask us.
