I still like the original Vampire Hunter D. Flawed sure, but I love the 80's Gothic atmosphere and creature designs. Might not be as pretty as Bloodlust but I feel the horror elements of the original film a bit more.
For the record I love how they try to adapt Yoshitaka Amano's designs. Im so use to most of his designs being adapted almost like the animators said "Ohh uhhhh yeah I didn't see any of his drawings sorry..." trying to sweep a watercolor over designed semi abstract pile of art and references under a rug
I wish I could've talked about that more because even though Toyoo Ashida did the final designs, he really took Amano's original designs into account. The designs of Lamika and the Three Sisters certainly are the most 'Amano-esq' in the anime.
Loved the anime for it's detail and horror contents in 1995, but after having bought the DVD in 2018 the series is unique and still impressive for it's artwork and animation for 1985. A uniquely fluid cartoon from Japan that combines a bit of Castlevania with The Matrix effects before the year 2000.
I enjoyed this for 26 years since i was 11 when i rented it and dug it, i thought D was cool, Doris was hot and Magnus Lee was a great villain. The sequel is even better
If that's the dub you saw Kaiser...ouch. What was great watching this film as a kid in the 90's was hearing your favorite 80's voice cast, Shin from FOTNS as D, Kato from Doomed Megalopolis as Count Magnus Lee. come on now! Your ears were robbed! But yeah.. damn watching the animation quality now, taking off my rose-colored glasses, does indeed hurt the eyes in some of those scenes. anyway great review, thanks for the upload.
The Streamline dub is way better. I first saw it with the Sentai dub and didnt enjoy it much but the Streamline dub helps me enjoy it a lot more. It's a fun movie to watch every now and then for its atmosphere and simple plot plus I love the soundtrack. It's also a movie I introduce friends to anime with along with Akira and various Lupin movies and most have enjoyed it despite the cheap production in some areas
Great Intro. Also I remember VHD from Saturday Anime on the SCI-FI channel. I instantly loved it and have re-watched it with friends many times over the years
This is such a detailed and compelling video covering D that I'm at a loss for words( personally, I love it and find it good)! Also, I'm so glad you mentioned D as part of the " Twightlight of the Vampire Robots" block from Cartoon Network! I've been telling about that for a long time!!!
For all its faults, the first film was still one of my favorites. Being a big fan of Amano's designs, the fact that there were flaws was easy to ignore. What I can't particularly ignore is that the series was not fully adapted, and it was out of sequence. The second adaptation was from the third book, rather than the second. This series has so much potential, and it's a shame that it was never fully explored.
@@DJBSharpMusic which volume do you think is the best? I've read volume 1 and 3. But there are so many volumes. I have all the pdfs. But don't know which one to read
Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust was a improved version of it's ova. While I prefer Bloodlust, I do still find the ova charming in it's own depsite it's problems.
@Kaiser Beamz I plan on getting the novels and Manga of Vampire Hunter D soon. I wish we got a full T.V. Anime of Vampire Hunter D with the level of quality that Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust had. But it's only a dream now . :(
While the movie has its flaws, the book and manga adaption are better. The series as a whole is phenomenal but its only really in novel form and i wish it get more adaptions in either the form the dark horse manga did or more animated stuff. But the movie def has a place in my heart as it was the 1st anime i ever saw as a kid while flicking thru channels and i was like ooh cartoon wait this is pretty wild lol
Vampire Hunter D (filmed released 1985) is technically the inspiration for Castlevania 1 NES (NES game relased1986). That is how ground breaking it is. Why Konami do not mention that fact? Why it does not get the credit? Well, copyright issues of course. In fact, Castlevania Symphony of the Night is copy of the half-vampire hero with a sword killing tons monsters. Konami did not even bother to hide the fact by then and hope that Vampire Hunter D was never remembered, so they can feel like they original and ground breaking. Too bad they are just copycats.
I'd disagree strongly with your negative review of VHD. Considering the time, technology, budget its near perfect. You are clipping from a later dub so maybe its mangled a bit but a classic. And luckily the novel has been translated - and made a Manga. IMO the second one though the Anime quality/budget was nuclear in comparison has more flaws but both are still excellent. Also - one of the biggest flaws indeed is the introductions - text rolls at the front. IMO they should have revealed less so not really until the catacomb scene is it obvious its far into the future. (any guess what movie its a tribute to?) That is something "Role Playing Games" are finally coming around to come to grips with - that they owe far more to Jack Vance than Tolkien and are the far future with long cycles of rise and fall of civilizations and the monsters, dungeons and even 'magic' are legacies. Anyways, love your channel and videos - disagree here but not the end of the world or anything. God knows how many times I've watched this movie. And IMO a good movie to any kid who can take scary (and the net has already shown more nipple...heheh) - D's talk to Dan alone is worth a watch.
God... watching this makes glad I've never seen this dub. It REALLY sucks. Is this the dub from the more recent release? I'm so glad I still have the Urban Vision DVD of Vampire Hunter D. That 80's dub crushes whatever was featured here... Sacred Ancestor/Dracula references aside... And also, when did they start calling Rei-Ginsei, just Rey?
I've noticed many reviewers use the Sentai dub for clips instead of the Streamline version...was there a reason? I really love the original dub, but maybe isn't well liked because the Sentai's script is closer to the original ?
I still like the original Vampire Hunter D. Flawed sure, but I love the 80's Gothic atmosphere and creature designs. Might not be as pretty as Bloodlust but I feel the horror elements of the original film a bit more.
For the record I love how they try to adapt Yoshitaka Amano's designs. Im so use to most of his designs being adapted almost like the animators said "Ohh uhhhh yeah I didn't see any of his drawings sorry..." trying to sweep a watercolor over designed semi abstract pile of art and references under a rug
I wish I could've talked about that more because even though Toyoo Ashida did the final designs, he really took Amano's original designs into account. The designs of Lamika and the Three Sisters certainly are the most 'Amano-esq' in the anime.
@@KaiserBeamz Dude! You should totally review the Project A-ko series.
Loved the anime for it's detail and horror contents in 1995, but after having bought the DVD in 2018 the series is unique and still impressive for it's artwork and animation for 1985. A uniquely fluid cartoon from Japan that combines a bit of Castlevania with The Matrix effects before the year 2000.
what's amazing is that in spite of all these issues, Vampire Hunter D is still ducking awesome! We need more D and his left hand.
I agree! 😭
I enjoyed this for 26 years since i was 11 when i rented it and dug it, i thought D was cool, Doris was hot and Magnus Lee was a great villain.
The sequel is even better
If that's the dub you saw Kaiser...ouch.
What was great watching this film as a kid in the 90's was hearing your favorite 80's voice cast, Shin from FOTNS as D, Kato from Doomed Megalopolis as Count Magnus Lee. come on now! Your ears were robbed! But yeah.. damn watching the animation quality now, taking off my rose-colored glasses, does indeed hurt the eyes in some of those scenes.
anyway great review, thanks for the upload.
This ain't no Bloodlust, that's for sure.
Bloodlust is a long ways away, but it's gonna be fun doing a compare-contrast with it and this anime.
The Streamline dub is way better. I first saw it with the Sentai dub and didnt enjoy it much but the Streamline dub helps me enjoy it a lot more. It's a fun movie to watch every now and then for its atmosphere and simple plot plus I love the soundtrack.
It's also a movie I introduce friends to anime with along with Akira and various Lupin movies and most have enjoyed it despite the cheap production in some areas
Woolie alert 4:50
I first saw this on TBS and it was totally worth it. My dad and I still love this movie entirely.
Great Intro. Also I remember VHD from Saturday Anime on the SCI-FI channel. I instantly loved it and have re-watched it with friends many times over the years
Awesome video, im rewatching vampire hunter D again, keep up your great work :)
This is such a detailed and compelling video covering D that I'm at a loss for words( personally, I love it and find it good)! Also, I'm so glad you mentioned D as part of the " Twightlight of the Vampire Robots" block from Cartoon Network! I've been telling about that for a long time!!!
Still loved it as a late teen early 20 something back in the early 90s. Maybe not high art or anything but.. still pretty rad for what it is.
For all its faults, the first film was still one of my favorites. Being a big fan of Amano's designs, the fact that there were flaws was easy to ignore.
What I can't particularly ignore is that the series was not fully adapted, and it was out of sequence. The second adaptation was from the third book, rather than the second. This series has so much potential, and it's a shame that it was never fully explored.
Hi! How many of the books have you read? Which volume do you think is the best?
@anashuwachowdhury1040 due to financial difficulties at that time, only 3
@@DJBSharpMusic which volume do you think is the best? I've read volume 1 and 3. But there are so many volumes. I have all the pdfs. But don't know which one to read
@@ihmsfm1040 arguably, the first one really paints the picture the best, yet volume 3 is a really great volume as well.
Thanks for the great Castlevania music. Symphony of the Night really did Vampire Hunter D better.
I haven't seen this one in a long time. All I remembered was that they guy had a talking hand.
D may not have been very good, but there's no denying that a lot of us here grew up with it!
Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust was a improved version of it's ova. While I prefer Bloodlust, I do still find the ova charming in it's own depsite it's problems.
I still like the ova inspite of it's flaws.
@Kaiser Beamz
I plan on getting the novels and Manga of Vampire Hunter D soon. I wish we got a full T.V. Anime of Vampire Hunter D with the level of quality that Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust had. But it's only a dream now . :(
Another classic one I first saw in the early 90's.
Even though I have looked back on watching Vampire Hunter D on VHS even though I have done an anime review on Vampire Hunter D a couple years ago
Do bloodlust please
@Kaiser Beamz
Could you do a video on Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust?😭
Yes please
14:44
this scene needs a heartbeat
And a quick X-ray of the blood coursing through her veins.
Love the Castlevania music!
Nice
While the movie has its flaws, the book and manga adaption are better. The series as a whole is phenomenal but its only really in novel form and i wish it get more adaptions in either the form the dark horse manga did or more animated stuff. But the movie def has a place in my heart as it was the 1st anime i ever saw as a kid while flicking thru channels and i was like ooh cartoon wait this is pretty wild lol
they keep announcing stuff for the series. but then nothing. which is a shame.
5:10
Are we sure she's not a Belmont?
To be fair, the _Castlevania_ franchise was heavily inspired by this film.
4:50 where is this audio clip from, and is it in context with Vampire Hunter D or is it referencing something else?
If this movie was released in Laserdisc and Theatres at the same time, is it an OVA or a movie?
I'm sorry, but i gotta make the most obvious comment.
RIP Henry Kissinger
What do you think of the streamline dub
Vampire Hunter D (filmed released 1985) is technically the inspiration for Castlevania 1 NES (NES game relased1986). That is how ground breaking it is. Why Konami do not mention that fact? Why it does not get the credit? Well, copyright issues of course. In fact, Castlevania Symphony of the Night is copy of the half-vampire hero with a sword killing tons monsters. Konami did not even bother to hide the fact by then and hope that Vampire Hunter D was never remembered, so they can feel like they original and ground breaking. Too bad they are just copycats.
I'd disagree strongly with your negative review of VHD.
Considering the time, technology, budget its near perfect. You are clipping from a later dub so maybe its mangled a bit but a classic.
And luckily the novel has been translated - and made a Manga. IMO the second one though the Anime quality/budget was nuclear in comparison has more flaws but both are still excellent.
Also - one of the biggest flaws indeed is the introductions - text rolls at the front. IMO they should have revealed less so not really until the catacomb scene is it obvious its far into the future. (any guess what movie its a tribute to?) That is something "Role Playing Games" are finally coming around to come to grips with - that they owe far more to Jack Vance than Tolkien and are the far future with long cycles of rise and fall of civilizations and the monsters, dungeons and even 'magic' are legacies.
Anyways, love your channel and videos - disagree here but not the end of the world or anything. God knows how many times I've watched this movie. And IMO a good movie to any kid who can take scary (and the net has already shown more nipple...heheh) - D's talk to Dan alone is worth a watch.
Also is this different dub?
The original dub is better!
Amen.
God... watching this makes glad I've never seen this dub. It REALLY sucks. Is this the dub from the more recent release? I'm so glad I still have the Urban Vision DVD of Vampire Hunter D. That 80's dub crushes whatever was featured here... Sacred Ancestor/Dracula references aside...
And also, when did they start calling Rei-Ginsei, just Rey?
I've noticed many reviewers use the Sentai dub for clips instead of the Streamline version...was there a reason? I really love the original dub, but maybe isn't well liked because the Sentai's script is closer to the original ?
i think it's that the Sentai dub is more accessible these days.
And the streamline dub took many liberties
Really good video. I'm planning on watching Vampire Hunter D in the near future, so it was nice hearing some more in depth thoughts on it.
Ok Elitist bum lol
The original dub is so much better then this.
It’s is a travesty that dub didn’t get the HD treatment.
Like every film Vampire Hunter D is a product of its time but to use that as as an excuse to say it’s not that good is just pathetic.