Netflix misspells the name of Devil May Cry antagonist Vergil on a t-shirt, and it’s honestly one of the more understandable typos they could’ve made
Netflix has produced a notable error in its merchandise for the Devil May Cry animated series. A t-shirt featuring characters Dante and Vergil was released with a spelling mistake—the character’s name was printed as “Virgil” instead of “Vergil.” The error was discovered and shared on social media by a Devil May Cry fan (@vergildearest on X), after which Netflix removed the product.
The Devil May Cry animated series premiered on Netflix in April and earned a renewal for a second season, indicating the platform views it as a success despite receiving mixed reviews from established franchise fans. The merchandise mistake highlights a common challenge in producing licensed goods: maintaining accuracy with character names and details that matter greatly to devoted fan communities.
The article notes that this particular misspelling is an understandable error, likely because “Virgil” closely mirrors the correct spelling and recalls Virgil (Publius Vergilius Maro), the renowned ancient Roman poet featured in Dante Alighieri’s Divine Comedy. The Divine Comedy is believed to have influenced the Devil May Cry franchise. While the confusion is understandable, the incident emphasizes the importance of rigorous quality control when producing merchandise for established franchises with passionate, knowledgeable fanbases who notice such details.