Capcom has produced plenty of video games over the years. Many characters have been created within this company from Megaman to Leon Kennedy of the Resident Evil franchise. Of course one of the most important characters that have come out in recent memories is Dante from Devil May Cry. Along with his twin brother Vergil, they have both become strong characters that have resonated with fans all over the world. Because of this, there should be some facts that everyone should know about the twins of Sparda. Both obvious and not so obvious.
Here are ten important facts about Dante and Vergil.
10 Dante Appeared In Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
One of the most popular facts about Dante is his infamous crossover with Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne. Created by Atlus as part of their mainline games, Nocturne was beloved for its gorgeously dark art style and moral themes.
Dante appeared in the game as an exclusive boss and character within the Maniax version of the game. Although he wasn't used to the capacity as his main game franchise, his place in Shin Megami Tensei is nothing short of memorable.
9 Vergil's Nelo Angelo Name Is A Mistranslation
When Vergil first appeared in the original Devil May Cry game, he was introduced as a boss called Nelo Angelo. From there, Dante had to fight against a boss that seemed to be his equal in every way possible. However, Dante eventually defeated Nelo Angelo and Vergil wouldn't appear again until Devil May Cry 5. However, an interesting tidbit is that his actual name is a mistransliteration to Nero Angelo which means Black Angel in Italian.
8 Dante Hates Olives, But He Always Gets It In His Pizza
Similar to the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, Dante absolutely loves Pizza. So much so, that he practically orders it by the daily judging from the Devil May Cry anime. However, one of the jokes that seem to pop up about Dante is that he hates olives. Similar to some other peoples preferences in real-life. However, it seems like olives always appear in his pizza as if it fate itself that spites the demon hunter.
7 Vergil Tends To Think Aloud
Unlike Dante who tends to let things flow whenever he fights or in daily activities, Vergil tends to act incredibly methodical. Because of his lust for power along with his more reserved nature compared to his brother, Vergil often thinks aloud in his thoughts. Often speaking quite openly. A good example of this is when Vergil arrived at Fortuna for the first time and he monologues about the irony of humans worshipping a demon.
6 Dante Is Always In Debt
It seems like, besides Devil hunting, Dante is almost always in constant debt. This is a running gag that has been present ever since Devil May Cry the Anime. Not only that, but it has also continued to follow in Devil May Cry 4 and 5. It seems that Dante tends to consistently get swindled whether it's by clients or by allies like Lady. Nonetheless, it seems like Dante is still able to maintain some money in order to keep his business alive.
5 Vergil's Yamato Focuses On Cutting Through Dimensions
One of the most unique elements of Vergil is his chosen weapon. Although it looks like a katana, the sword is one of the most dangerous devil arms in the entire franchise. This is partly because the weapon has the ability to cut through dimensions. This means that the sword is virtually capable of cutting through virtually anything. It is so powerful that it is even capable of splitting the human and demon sides of Vergil.
4 Dante's Rebellion Focuses On Fusion
In contrast to Yamato which was based on a Japanese katana, Dante's rebellion looks more like a broadsword and is a manifestation of Dante's power. Although players have seen the character grow more and more over time, they never fully understood what Rebellion really was until the fifth game. Here it is revealed that Dante's Rebellion fuses the demon and human traits together. Which granted Dante access to his Sin Devil Trigger.
3 Vergil's Sword Style Is Based On Iaido
Unlike Dante who utilizes a more free-forming and energetic fighting style, through which the player is able to switch on the fly, Vergil's is far more controlled and calculated. With singular strikes that are distinctively fast, he is a fast of utilizing a quick-draw technique where he takes out the sword really fast and sheaths it afterwards. This is a reference and is inspired by the real-life sword martial art of Iaido.
2 Underneath His Personality, Dante Hides A Deep Sense Of Guilt And Depression
Beneath his jovial personality, however, Dante harbours a lot of guilt and depression as a character. As a result of losing his family from demons, he is determined to make them pay and gain some form of catharsis by becoming a devil hunter.
As shown by the ending theme of Devil May Cry the anime, it has Dante quietly drinking his whisky as a sad song plays. Not only that, but he shows a lot of emotion when he lost his brother multiple times.
1 Vergil's "The Alpha And The Omega" Title Is A Reference To His Status In The Series
When Vergil made his full return in Devil May Cry 5, his title was referred to as the alpha and the omega. Both of which represents the beginning and the end of the Greek alphabet. This is supposed to signify Vergil's role as an antagonist throughout the series.
This would inherently make sense, as Vergil was one of the main antagonists during Devil May Cry 3, which is the first in the series canonically, meanwhile Devil May Cry 5 represents his current appearance.