 Writer Morihashi Bingo persuaded the staff to use the name of the Roman emperor; according to Bingo, the similarities between Nero and the name of Vergil's alter ego (Nelo Angelo) were coincidental and there is no connection between the characters.Most of Nero's moves were named after casino terms, which Morihashi thought would suit the character's personality.In "Devil May Cry 5", Nero's gameplay emphasizes his anger at how Dante first treats him.