Vampire Hunter D...
I've rarely met a vampire, or in the case of Vampire Hunter D, a hunter of vampires, that I didn't like...
A tale of vampires set in the far future with an odd future-past look to everything. D, a vampire hunter, has taken it upon himself to travel the world, ridding it of vampires. This is another one of my very favorite titles. The first movie suffers from the limitations of '80s animation, but, the story still manages to shine through. The animation quality is much improved in the second movie and, although each of the movies is a self-contained story, I strongly recommend watching the movies in order. There are no naughty bits, but, there is plenty of red ink and gore on exhibit. I used to have the original Streamline version of the first movie on dubbed VHS and I repurchased the Urban Vision version on DVD. I also have the second movie on DVD. I gave Vampire Hunter D a 5 out of 5.
The Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust soundtrack CD has 27 tracks and I liked 16 tracks for a total of 59.2% which works out to a rating of 3 out of 4. It should be noted that there are six tracks that are one minute or less.
According to John, a contributor to the AnimeNation blog...Movie 1
The first animated horror film for adults! In the year 12,090 A.D. the earth is plagued by vampires who rule over small pockets of civilization in a mockery of ancient feudal land baronies. The stranglehold these arrogant immortals hold over their helpless victims is challenged by a mysterious vampire hunter known only as "D". A beautiful young villager, DORIS promises herself to this hunter in exchange for his eradication of the local vampires headed by COUNT MAGNUS LEE. But before "D" can put his plans into action, Magnus Lee kidnaps Doris. It is now up to "D" to fight through a horde of demons and supernatural assassins in order to rescue this brave girl and put an end to the tyranny of Magnus Lee. A thrilling and sophisticated animated horror film filled with bizarre imagery and exotic characters.
Movie 2
Bloodlust
D has been hired to track down Meier Link, a notoriously powerful vampire who has abducted a Human woman, Charlotte Elbourne. D's orders are strict - find Charlotte, at any cost. For the first time, D faces serious competition. The Markus Brothers, a family of Vampire Hunters, were hired for the same bounty. D must intercept Meier and conquer hostile forces on all sides in a deadly race against time. Despised by Vampires for his profession and by Humans, for the blood in his veins, D relentlessly pursues his prey for a price.
[There are] 25 Vampire Hunter D novels so far covering 15 story arcs. The 1985 movie was an adaptation of the first novel from 1983, also titled Vampire Hunter D. The 2000 movie, known as Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust in America but just Vampire Hunter D in Japan, was based on the third novel from 1985, Vampire Hunter D: Demon Deathchase...
A tale of vampires set in the far future with an odd future-past look to everything. D, a vampire hunter, has taken it upon himself to travel the world, ridding it of vampires. This is another one of my very favorite titles. The first movie suffers from the limitations of '80s animation, but, the story still manages to shine through. The animation quality is much improved in the second movie and, although each of the movies is a self-contained story, I strongly recommend watching the movies in order. There are no naughty bits, but, there is plenty of red ink and gore on exhibit. I used to have the original Streamline version of the first movie on dubbed VHS and I repurchased the Urban Vision version on DVD. I also have the second movie on DVD. I gave Vampire Hunter D a 5 out of 5.
The Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust soundtrack CD has 27 tracks and I liked 16 tracks for a total of 59.2% which works out to a rating of 3 out of 4. It should be noted that there are six tracks that are one minute or less.
