Netflix has just revealed the opening credits for its upcoming Devil May Cry anime, and in a bold move that perfectly fits the show’s vibe, the track chosen to kick things off is none other than Limp Bizkit’s “Rollin’.” The iconic single from the band’s 2000 album Chocolate Starfish and the Hot Dog Flavored Water was a major nu-metal anthem of the time, and it’s a fitting soundtrack to the Devil May Cry universe, which itself originated in the early 2000s.
This track choice is no accident. Devil May Cry creator Adi Shankar shared that his vision for the series is deeply rooted in the late ’90s and early 2000s — a time before and after 9/11, when Devil May Cry and Limp Bizkit were both cultural staples. Shankar emphasized that the series isn’t set in the modern day but rather in a world reminiscent of the PS2 era, which was a defining period for both the game franchise and music scene.
In his social media post, Shankar explained the reasoning behind the choice: “My music choices reflect this. My series features a mix of hits from that era and greatest musical hits from the DMC franchise reimagined by Power Glove.” The synthwave duo, known for their work on Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon and Captain Laserhawk, is bringing fresh, electrified takes on Devil May Cry’s legendary tracks, making for a nostalgic yet exciting blend of old and new.
The Devil May Cry anime will not just rely on one defining sound; each season will feature a new theme song and title design to match the evolving tone of the story, much like how the games themselves shift in atmosphere from installment to installment. Shankar warns fans, “You are not prepared for this soundtrack.”
With this drop, Netflix has given us a peek at the bold, era-appropriate energy we can expect from the Devil May Cry anime when it launches on April 3, 2025. The show promises to be a love letter to the PS2-era world, packed with nostalgia, adrenaline, and now — Limp Bizkit’s unforgettable “Rollin’.”