Netflix misspells a lead Devil May Cry character’s name and has to recall official merchandise
Netflix has removed an officially licensed Devil May Cry T-shirt from its storefront after discovering a spelling error on the merchandise. The character Vergil’s name was misspelled on the shirt, prompting a recall from the official Netflix store.
This incident emerges during an active period for Netflix’s Devil May Cry expansion. The streaming platform launched its animated adaptation of Capcom’s long-running franchise, with the first season debuting in April 2025. The series proved successful enough to warrant greenlit production on a second season within just one week of the premiere, demonstrating significant viewer interest in the adaptation.
However, the merchandise mishap compounds existing criticism regarding Netflix’s approach to the Devil May Cry franchise. Segments of the fanbase and critical observers have expressed concerns that the animated series has not adequately represented the established characters and source material from Capcom’s original games, which have maintained a dedicated global audience for decades.
The spelling error on official merchandise highlights quality control challenges in licensed product manufacturing and distribution. For dedicated franchise fans with intimate familiarity of character names and game lore, such errors can be particularly frustrating and may further erode confidence in Netflix’s stewardship of the Devil May Cry brand.