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Devil May Cry Anime Ending Breakdown – Vergil's Return & Future Plot
Spoiler Alert: If you haven’t finished Season 1 of Devil May Cry on Netflix, turn back now. This recap goes full throttle with spoilers, demon blood, and sibling rivalry.
Devil May Cry has always been about stylish action, slick swordplay, and the eternal struggle between humans and demons—but Netflix’s 2025 anime adaptation added something new to the mix: emotional depth, political intrigue, and a finale that hit like a Rebellion sword to the gut. If you thought this series would be all flash and no substance, the final episodes likely changed your mind.
In classic DMC fashion, the season wrapped up with hell quite literally breaking loose—White Rabbit’s portal tech unleashing demonic forces on Earth, Vice President Baines launching a war campaign into the underworld, and the shocking reveal that Dante’s long-lost brother Vergil is very much alive… and working with the enemy.
Missed a few plot points amid the chaos? Don’t worry. We’re diving deep into the ending of Devil May Cry Season 1, unpacking what it all means and where the demon-slaying drama could be headed in Season 2. Buckle up—it’s about to get infernal.
🩸 The Sword, The Blood, and the Betrayal
The final episode of Devil May Cry Season 1 pulls no punches. It all boils down to White Rabbit’s twisted plan to break the barrier between Earth and Hell, using a deadly combo:
- The Sword of Sparda
- Two pieces of a magical amulet
- And the blood of demon brothers Dante and Vergil
White Rabbit had it all—except Dante’s blood. Mary, always the straight shooter, was determined to keep it that way. But when she was overwhelmed by demonic forces, Dante was forced to jump in and do what he does best: slice through demons with iconic flair.
Together, Dante and Mary decimated White Rabbit’s army, and the villain himself was presumed dead... until the real final act kicked in.
🎩 White Rabbit’s Final Trick
Just when everyone thought it was over, White Rabbit came back in full grotesque, corrupted glory. Turns out, years of surviving off demon and human blood had pushed him to mutate beyond recognition.
Fueled by a concoction that fused bloodlines, White Rabbit opened a hell portal, letting demons spill into the streets of New York. In the chaos, Enzo—Dante’s grifter-turned-friend—was tragically killed, sending Dante into a grief-fueled rampage.
The sword, the amulet, and the blood? United.
And that’s when the big reveal hit: Vergil is alive.
🧊 Vergil's Betrayal, Dante's Rage
Yes, Vergil—the twin Dante believed long dead—had been working with White Rabbit all along to bring down the barrier between realms. But why?
2,000 years ago, Sparda, the legendary demon knight (and their father), sealed Hell off from Earth to protect both sides. After Sparda disappeared and their mother Ava was killed, Dante assumed Vergil perished too. But instead, Vergil either joined Mundus willingly or was manipulated.
Now, Vergil seems to believe breaking the barrier is the only way to save his kind—the oppressed Makai demons—from suffocating under Mundus’ tyrannical rule and human aggression alike.
🛑 Crisis Averted (Temporarily)
In the climax, Mary delivers the final blow to White Rabbit by blasting the blood-balance device on his chest. With White Rabbit weakened, Dante transforms fully into his demon form and kills him using the very sword that had pierced his chest moments earlier.
By removing the amulet from the sword, the barrier is reestablished. Hell is closed—for now.
🚨 The Real Twist? Baines Isn’t the Savior
Vice President Baines, the shady government official from DCOM, wasn’t there to save anyone. After snatching White Rabbit’s portal tech, he initiated a new hellish plan—literally. He launched a full-scale military operation into the Netherworld with backing from the Uroboros Corporation, led by the enigmatic Aras.
Mining hell for resources? That’s the new capitalist frontier. And Baines is turning Makai into a strip-mined, militarized wasteland. In other words, humans have become the real invaders.
❄️ Dante Gets Iced, Mary Makes a Choice
Here’s the gut punch: Mary, still loyal to DCOM (for now), knocks out Dante and hands him over. He’s placed in a cryostasis pod like some demon popsicle.
But the moment Mary sees what Baines is doing with the portal tec
🔮 Season 2 Theories & What’s Next
So where do we go from here?
- Dante is imprisoned, but he won’t stay that way for long.
- Mary will turn rebel. Her conscience (and maybe some guilt) will force her to team up with Dante and even Vergil.
- Vergil might take White Rabbit’s place, not as a villain, but as a protector—trying to free captured Makai civilians.
- Mundus is still out there, and if Uroboros keeps pushing into his realm, the King of Hell may rise in fury.
- Sparda’s return? It’s not off the table. The only thing that could unite Dante, Vergil, and Mary is their shared legacy—and Sparda’s unfinished mission.
The final moments of Devil May Cry Season 1 leave us in the calm before what’s sure to be a brutal storm. Dante’s fate hangs in the balance—literally frozen in time—while Mary wrestles with the weight of her choices and the realization that DCOM and Baines are far from the heroes they claim to be.
With White Rabbit gone, Vergil lurking in the shadows, and hell itself being mined by Earth’s corporate overlords, the lines between good and evil are blurring fast. Can Mary redeem herself? Will Dante and Vergil fight side-by-side—or face off once again? And where is Sparda in all of this?
Season 2 promises a deeper dive into demon politics, family legacies, and the very nature of humanity versus monstrosity. One thing’s certain: the stylish, soul-splitting saga is far from over.
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