Review of Vampire Hunter D (1985) by Raji K — 23 Feb 2017

Toyoo Ashida directs the animated classic Vampire Hunter D. A young hunter girl can take care ofher own and is able to hunt some of the most vicious monsters of the night. When her cross is removed by a werewolf she gets bitten by a noble vampire. She hires a quite hunter named D to kill the vampire that bit her.

D is a dhampir a half human/vampire and only has interest in killing vampires. He heads to a castle that is filled with demons, monsters, ghosts and several other dangerous foes to kill the noble vampire. Using light, his sword, and his cunning experience he is able to hold his own against large variety of foes.

Vampire Hunter D is a pretty good classic anime. It is well packaged and has beautiful and vibrant colors for its time. D is a great character that is entertaining to watch. There is a great variety of creatures that vary in size, type and style. Ghost werewolves, seductive snake women, vampires, werewolves are just the tip of the iceberg. The styles in the castle are quite vast and include scientific looking rooms, marshes, dark coves, and your more traditional European look. The variety is really what makes the film stand out give its rather basic premise. After some time, some of the charm wears off and the movie drags, and the final showdown with the count is sadly forgettable.

-2.23.2017.