Dante and Vergil, despite being twin brothers, do not look identical primarily because their lives unfolded in vastly different environments, which caused their appearances to diverge over time.
Environmental Impact on Appearance
The fundamental reason for their distinct looks lies in the worlds they inhabited for most of their lives:
- Dante spent the majority of his life living in the Human World. His experiences and exposure to human environments influenced his physical development, leading to his unique appearance.
- Vergil, in contrast, spent most of his time dwelling in the Demon World. This prolonged exposure to demonic realms and their unique conditions significantly impacted his physical characteristics, causing him to look less like his twin brother as they aged.
This divergence is a deliberate design choice, explained as the natural outcome of their separate upbringings and the profound influence of their respective surroundings.
To summarize the key environmental differences:
| Character | Primary Environment | Influence on Appearance |
|---|---|---|
| Dante | Predominantly the Human World | His appearance evolved to be distinct from Vergil's due to human world exposure. |
| Vergil | Predominantly the Demon World | His appearance diverged from Dante's due to prolonged time in demonic realms. |
Over time, these differing lifestyles and environmental exposures molded their physical forms, leading to their recognizable yet non-identical appearances.
