It was expressed in an interview with original series creator Hideki Kamiya in the Devil may Cry Graphic Edition artbook, the earliest concepts he had for Dante's style were targeted around3 key points; "[a] long, fashionable coat" to create the character "showy", "[a] British man" as Kamiya needed him to be a "witty, nonetheless ancient fighting man", and "doesn't smokecigarette[s]", basic cognitive process that the character was too cool to smoke Cobra the renowned Japanese manga and anime series space adventure cobra.

Kamiya believed that Cobra's assertive perspective and his red garments were the key points for a "heroic" character.Ironically, though cobra could be a serious tobacco user, Dante doesn't smoke himself, as Kamiya Dante thinks cooler without a cigaret.

Ever since Devil may Cry developed Resident Evil four, Dante has had white hair.It remains in a consistent vogue throughout the series, tho' there are some variations between the rates.In Devil may Cry and Devil may Cry four, his hair is slightly compound and his pony brushed down.in Devil may Cry three, his pony-haired hair, that partly covers his eyes, is combed down, and in Devil may Cry a pair of his hair is way thicker,along with his pony divided before of his right eye.Dante has worn countless clothes throughout his several appearances, however his most putting feature is his affinity for red clothing, usually in the kind of long, two-sided coats.