Brad, also known as Bradley, is a character from the Devil May Cry animated series. He is a demon who takes the physical form of a young man with black eyes and neck-length black hair, often seen wearing glasses, which gives him a gentle and unassuming appearance. In the world of the anime, demons are typically malevolent, but Brad stands as a clear exception to this rule. His background is rooted in the Underworld, where he endured cruel treatment from other demons, including his original master, a more powerful demon named Belphagor. He was summoned to the Human World by the butler of a man named Mike Hagel, the mayor of Capulet City. The butler’s intention was for Brad to assist in the summoning of his master, Belphagor.

Despite his duty to prepare the way for Belphagor, Brad’s personality is fundamentally gentle and benevolent. He is quiet, introspective, and appears to have a deep interest in love and romance, as he is frequently seen reading love stories. His defining trait is his capacity for genuine, selfless affection. While completing his demonic task, he met and fell in love with Angelina, Mike Hagel’s daughter. Brad’s primary motivation shifts entirely from serving his master to protecting Angelina and preserving the love they have found. He demonstrates a quiet bravery, not in combat, but in his willingness to defy his demonic nature and face those who would harm his beloved. He refuses Angelina’s pleas to run away together, not wanting to put her in further danger, and later risks his life by returning to the Hagel household to heal her fatally wounded father.

Brad’s role in the story is central to the third episode of the series. He is initially the target of a hit contracted by Mayor Hagel, who believes Brad is a demonic serial killer terrorizing the city. The legendary demon hunter Dante is hired to kill him. However, when Dante confronts Brad and learns the truth of his love for Angelina, he is reminded of his own parents, the demon Sparda and the human Eva, and spares him. Brad then becomes an unlikely ally, explaining the true threat of his master Belphagor’s arrival and assisting Dante by healing the mayor, which ultimately allows the demon hunter to focus on sealing away the greater evil. His key relationships are simple but deeply meaningful. His love for Angelina is the core of his character. His relationship with Dante is brief but impactful, as Dante’s mercy gives Brad a chance to choose his own path. His relationship with his former master, Belphagor, is one of servitude and fear, which he ultimately rejects.

Brad undergoes significant development, effectively redeeming his own soul. He begins as a lowly servant demon, forced to carry out a mission of invasion. Through his love for a human, he develops a conscience and a will of his own. By the end of the episode, he has fully turned against his master, saved a human life, and earned the grudging acceptance of Angelina’s father, who gives his consent for their relationship. Brad is last known to be living happily with Angelina, having successfully integrated into the human world. In terms of abilities, Brad is noted to be a physically weak demon, but he possesses two notable powers. His primary ability is healing, which is potent enough to restore organic matter and even revive a person who has been fatally wounded. He also possesses a low level of superhuman strength and durability, as seen when he easily smashes a window with his bare hands without hurting himself.