Devil May Cry: The Two Dantes Explained (Canon vs Non-Canon Theory)

In today’s video, Other Helmet Guy breaks down one of the biggest Devil May Cry theories: does Dante actually exist in two different timelines?

By comparing the original Dante path (DMC3 → DMC1 → Anime → DMC2) to the modern Canon route (DMC3 → DMC4 → DMC5), we explore how the character has been rewritten, reshaped, and divided into two completely different versions.

The non-Canon Dante becomes stronger, darker, and more isolated—eventually entering the SMT universe and continuing his journey independently.
Meanwhile, the Canon Dante is locked into a repeating rivalry with Vergil, a storyline that heavily influences Nero and shifts the focus toward Vergil’s legacy rather than Dante’s own development.

This video looks at:
🔥 Dante’s personality shift
🔥 The original vs modern storyline
🔥 Vergil’s impact on the Canon rewrite
🔥 Nero’s role as the new protagonist
🔥 Why the two Dantes feel like separate characters
🔥 What this means for the future of the series

This is all just theory, not official fact—just my own interpretation of the lore.
What do you think? Should Devil May Cry stick to the Canon Dante? Or should the original timeline continue in some form?