![]() ![]() The animation itself was superb for an OVA made over 16 years ago. The original has atmosphere all throughout, even without considering the visuals. ![]() The original Japanese version is dark, moody, and suspenseful, especially through good use of talented voice casting the English dub is so bad that it will make you cringe, and it makes otherwise frightening moments laughable. First is atmosphere, and this is where we start to realize why the show is misunderstood. What makes this show so unique, however, are a few qualities that make it stand out. It's a simple story, really, and it's essentially a rescue picture.Doris is hauled off, D comes to rescue her. As the story progresses, we discover more about D's dark past as he takes on Lee's minions in an effort to save Doris from a fate worse than death. D is a vampire hunter, but he understands his prey, as he is half-vampire himself. Of course, our heroine Doris doesn't want such a fate, and she sends word for a dark stranger who might be able to save her from her fate. It's dated and soon to be replaced, but this OVA still has earned a place in anime fandom and should be recognized as what it is-a slick vampire western.Ī young girl is stalked.although she is strong enough to handle the fierce creatures that come after her, she is no match for Magnus Lee, an ancient vampire determined to make her his new bride. The Anime Critic calls it "below average." Can this film really be that bad? It all depends on your point of view, but I see Vampire Hunter D as a misunderstood classic for a variety of reasons. It earned a single star from THEM Anime Reviews. Helen McCarthy, author of The Anime Movie Guide, lists it as one of her top five films to avoid. ![]()
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