013 4 Hellsing is the perfect mix of style , music , talent and idea . It takes place in Britain ( where most bad things seem to happen ) but present day . To mix things up though they add old school story , basic vampires controlling the world kinda plot . . . they add a twist though , at the head of fighting off this horde of demon vampires is a grand vampire called Alucard . . . as you find out he is not any NORMAL vampire in any sense . . . he shows off to be one of the most evil , heartless , intelligent and powerful characters of all time . . . villain and hero alike . . . the series combines excellent music , voice acting and animation . Great detail was given to each character and such . The weapons are awsome and the fight scene brilliant . . . the only complaint I have is under development . . . the series is 13 episodes . . . 13 . . . from what I understand thats IT . . . FAR too short . . . no one , not even Alucard had any real development . . . you didnt ' have time to get attached to the characters or story like that of the great Cowboy Bebop . Alucards powers were pushed , laying out everything he had within 13 episodes . . . Victoria had a huge story setup for her . . . but again within the 13 episodes nothing was done with her . Many MASSIVE characters were brought up and quickly passed from the show , the Valentine brothers for instance come in and leave in three episodes . . . HUGE characters that could last a good 30 episodes alone delt with in three . . . or Incognito . . . a villain of massive perportions delt with in 3 or 4 episodes . . . a vampire that matched Alucards power delt with so quickly ? . . . he could have gone for some time . . . the entire series was rushed . . . none the less . . . it's worth the buy . . . wether your a Vampire fan , action , horror , fiction or just a anime fan . . . this is for you .
073 4 THIS KICKED A $ $ IT WAS SO COOL THAT I HAD TO WATCH IT ALL AT ONCE . BUY THIS IF YOU WHANT TO BE ENTERTAINED FOR A WHILE .
088 4 Bueno , primero que nada quiero aclarar que en los ultimos 3 años de mi vida he visto varias series de Anime , algunas muy buenas y otras no tanto . . . Una de esas tantas ( que lamentablemente me llegaron tarde ya que hace bastante que se estreno ) es HELLSING , titulo que hace alusion al conocidisimo cazador de monstruos Von Helsing , responsable de la muerte del Blad Tepes , alias , Conde Dracula .
La primera impresion que tube de la serie al introducir el DVD ( que viene en un packaging IMPECABLE , lleno de ilustraciones originales de sobervia calidad ) es que estaba viendo una obra excepcional , con una grafica impecable y con una trama que atrapa desde el 1er capitulo .
La serie en si , a pesar de contar con tan solo media temporada japonesa ( 12 caps ) es excepcional . Cuenta la historia de la ultima heredera de la familia HELLSING ( no Helsing , que por algun motivo de derechos de autor o por agregarle un poco de chapa se le sumo una L , haciendo un paralelismo con la palabra HELL = Infierno en Ingles ) que comanda un grupo militar de caballeros destinados a destruir a los vampiros y demas criaturas infernales que pululan por Londres , Inglaterra , locacion elegida para el desarrollo de la trama .
Ahora , apsemos a los puntos fuertes : es una serie de VAMPIROS , DEMONIOS Y DEMAS BICHOS DEL INFRAMUNDO , lo cual deja un abanico de posibilidades infinito , y en este caso , lo supieron usar . La hambientacion es BIEN oscura y la direccion es muy buena , haciendonos acordar al estilo de nuestro buen amigo Timmy Burton . . .
lo que falta es que la vean . . .
Cheers !
109 4 THIS SERIES WAS REALLY , REALLY , GOOD . I ABSOLUTELY LOVED EVERYTHING ABOUT IT FROM ITS CRAZY ROCK INTRO , ITS SLEEK , COOL CHARACTERS , TO ITS AMAZING ARTISTRY , AND RIGHT UP TILL ITS ENDING , BUT THATS WHERE IT ALL GOES WRONG . I WAITED ALL THIS TIME FOR AND ENDING LIKE THAT ! ! ? ? OR SHOULD I SAY WHAT ENDING . THE ONLY WAY MY TORTURED SOUL COULD REST IS IF THEY AT LEAST FOLLOW THIS SERIES UP AND COMPLETE ITS SAGA . THEN ILL PUT MY FOOT IN MY MOUTH . OTHERWISE , BLAH . RIP HELLSING .
112 4 ITS A GOOD ANIME SERIES BUT WHAT IT LACKS IS 13 - 14 EPISODES ( FORGOT HOW MANY EPS ) AND REALLY NOT EVEN ANY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENTS WHAT SO EVER ONLY FOR ALUCARD A LITTLE BIT NOTE : ALUCARD BACKWARDS SPELLS DRACULA . . . AND FOR THE PRESIDENT OF HELLSING LIKE A FULL EPISODE.BUT IT STILL IS A DESCENT ANIME TO CHECK OUT .
036 4 In my opinion , Hellsing is one of the highest quality series that I have EVER seen . It's unique subject makes it an interesting and exciting contrast to many other animations . I have heard many people say it is too short and I agree . I would have liked to see more of it too , but It's short duration does not compromise It's reputation of excellence . It is well worth at least watching even you don't buy it .
116 4 It was here fast and in perfect condition , i extremely pleased with this purchase
043 4 Take Trigun's action , Cowboy Bebop's soundtrack , Biohunter's blood / gore . Mix well , and whaddaya ' get ? Hellsing of course ! Hellsing is very very very bloody ( but I'm assuming you all ready know that ) , definatley not an anime for the kiddies . I found it moderately entertaining hearing the Brittish vampires / humans voice actor's accents . They keep saying Fok as a cuss word , whats Fok mean ? * chuckle * And yes , it does have cussing with flying colors , even the big three . Alucard , the main character ( which is Dracula spelled backwards ) , is a billion times as bad ( the good kind of bad ) as Vash , Spike , Inuyasha , etc . He has brains , brawn , and really cool vampire powers . Watching these ephisodes would be really cool if you just smoked a couple joints , or did some acid ( either one should be just fine ) . In conclusion . . . Anime fans , GET IT , OR YOU CAN ENJOY A LIFE WITHOUT GOOD ANIME ! ! !
103 4 I just purchased the whole set and watched all of ' em and liked it , a new twist on vampire legend ( being subordinate to humans ) carrying VERY LARGE CALIBER handguns , ending of Hellsing just makes you want more ( like how Arucard got caught by the Hellsing organization and does Integra drinks his blood ? ? ? ? ? , and what happened to Seras Victora ? )
072 4 This whole show is very much epitomised by one of its main and coolest characters , Arucard . It's cocky , cool , stylish and always looking forward to meeting another vampire opponent to do battle with , who might put up a decent challenge . It has very much a pulp irreverence to it , and therefore lacks a big dramatic pull in relation to the characters in the show , but it's damm stylish , got some really consistently cool animation and art happening most the time , and is pretty much a wacked out show . It's violence and language is over the top , which fits in perfectly with all the zombie and vampire mayhem that goes on . It's a real cool show , if u are wanting some light hearted , semi-intelligent juvenile fun !
019 4 I kind of brought this on a whim . I was looking for some new anime to add to my collection and I had never seen it before . I kind of jibbed alittle over the price , but decided to go for it . That turned out to be a good decision . The animation is goood and the story is good . It is certainly not suitable for younger viewers . Lots of blood and profanity . It's a must see for adult anime fans though !
033 4 One of the things I love about Hellsing is the purity of Arucard's evil . He isn't a romantic vampire as one finds in other series . The anime is imaginative . A resfreshing spin on vampires .
039 4 A friend of mine from school told me that this was one of the greatest animes ever . He was n't kidding . I got the entire series , and I know a lot of other people have complained about the ending being inconclusive but that's the beauty of it . It allows others to think what they want for it , and just let their imaginations run free . I recommend this anime to anyone who loves dark plots , gore , and so much more .
045 4 An anime like this comes around once in a blue moon . I wouldn't call it the best anime i've ever seen , and they could have used more of the story line the anime was based on , but it was still good . Hellsing is an interesting anime about an organization in Britin hunting vampires with its own troops and two vampires of their own . The story was good , but could have gone more in depth in some areas , and they could have given it a better ending unless a sequal is in the making . The only people who would buy it and not be disapointed are major anime fans , vampire fans , and people with a dark sence of humor .
060 4 This was a great series . Too bad it was only one season . Ended it like they thought there was going to be a second season , and there should have been . Alucard was one of the best vampires ever , not too good and not too bad . On the side of good , but with his own set of morals . Just the way a vampire should be . Very powerful individual . Well worth watching . Not for preteens , a bit mature .
067 4 i really like this series . it was full of gore and action . arucard was a very good character that made u laugh . integra is my favorite character in this series because she a strong women in a male position and the voice character did a great protraying that in the voice and i whole story itself wasnt the greatest in anime world but if it was different i migh not like it as much it fit . the art wasnt the greatest either but it help the mood of the series . in all the hellsing dvds we enjoyable and i cant wait till they come out the rest on dvd . oh yeah their is a part two and when it comes out it will be a beautiful day indeed
068 4 I watched all 13 episodes at very recently , I am currently watching them for the forth time . This is a great anime for anime fans and people just getting into Anime . However I would say it is not for those who scare easily because of many . . . images . This is one of the best Animes I , a big anime fan , has seen in some while and recommended to any fan of anime looking for a great anime .
071 4 Since I love vampires and some vampire movies I was very interested in this . There was alot of gore , but I'm not the pansy type . And to correct the person in the last review , Arucard's master didn't die , shows you how much attention people pay to the movie . If those of you out there like blood , gore , and vampires this movie is especially for you . And it has a very great soundtrack .
075 4 Hellsing is twist on what happended between Igor Van Hellsing and Dracula . Instead of Igor killing dracula they form a pact and then Igor and Dracula forms the Hellsing organization which his granddaughter Integeria Hellsing takes over . For a referance this anime is nice and gory so if you need some vampire killing gore or ghoul killing gore watch this anime .
081 4 While the story for this anime is somewhat interesting , it is not very well planned out . The animation and musical score are lacking . I also thought that the script did not translate very well into English . To your average anime fan , this is probably a good anime . I personally did not like it .
082 4 For an anime it was a great watch . Some bits seemed to drag along and not get directly to the point . I like to see action so that has a huge influence on my review .
091 4 For any one in to good action with a good plot line to it this is a good bet for you . This show is a bit more grafic than the anime most people in this country are used to , but it's not as bad as Ninja Scroll , or others along that line . All and all it's 13 episodes of realy good anime .
098 4 Hellsing offers a different approach to Anime . Although the animation of the characters is extremely different from one another , it hardly distracts from the flavor of the films . The plot is a predictable one but with a few twists and turns . The ending is a bit stupid , and is dissapointing . However , each episode leaves you wanting more in a strange way . I never really got caught up in Anime before , but this was strangely intriguing . It has its strong points and its weak points , if you can look past them , this might be a good series to rent .
100 4 Hellsing puts being cool at the top of its to-do list . The storyline itself is typical and predictable , but the characters themselves make it so darn interesting . The vampire Alucard is probably what makes me like this anime so much . He's crazy and creepy and cool all rolled up in one . Overall , the animation is okay and the music is excellent . I would recommend at least a rental .
106 4 The show was pretty good until it stopped following the manga wich is about half way through . Its also pretty over priced for 13 episodes , if your a big fan of the hellsing manga like me this may dissappoint you .
107 4 This is a great anime show with some fast action and slot of cool fights . also the main character is a very dark but awesome person with a cool gun . The quality is superb , and is a great DVD to add weather you like anime or even if it is your first time .
113 4 This is absolutely the best anime series I have ever layed eyes on . If you are in to blood-sucking vampires , preists with knives , and really awesome guns this is the anime for you . Hellsing is a dark story , with a dark plot and a sinister presence , it will send shivers down your spine . You'll want to watch it over and over and over again .
120 4 The problem with this series is that it costs to much for a short series and that the series doesnt really have much of an ending . If you like action packed vampire flicks get Vampire Hunter D and Vampire Hunter D : Bloodlust
074 4 This is simply the best anime I have seen . It is not silly or goofy like a lot of anime and it doesn't have a host of farout stuff like robots as big as cities , guys that turn into girls , or stupid jokes . It is more down to earth . Basically the story line is as follows . The Hellsing organization is kind of like a pest control company except that their pest are vampires and other undead . Their top exterminator is Alucard . He is one powerful vampire with all manner of abilities . in the first episode Alucard converts a policer officer name Victoria Ceras into a vampire and from then on it's a constant showdown between Hellsing and the rest of the vampires . Love the way the picture looks , cool voice actors , interesting characters . The only short commings were the fact that the series is only 13 episodes which in return reflects on the lack of depth in the story . Besides that it is a great anime especially when you compare it to others . There was nothing typical about this anime in my opinion which is why I rate it 5 stars . If you like anime then you should love this series
065 4 Good stuff . I figured it would be a run of the mill , shallow super vampire story . . . and in a way it is , but the anime is executed pretty darn well . If you're thinking about trying it , you should .
097 4 This series is awsome and I dont have any complaints ! If you are a Cowboy Bebop Fan you will enjoy this series as well . . . . .
I'm usually no fan of vampire stories , because they often turn corny . This does not apply to Hellsing , though . When I watched the first episode my jaw simply dropped , because I had never ( and still haven't ) seen anything that could beat the style and the atmosphere it mustered .
The setting takes us to modern England where a secret institution Hellsing exists in order to protect the living from the undead ( and keep them unaware about it ) . The institution is run by Integra Hellsing , who is pictured as a cold , distant and extremely strong-willed lady . Although the intstitution eliminates vampires , it doesn't prevent them from having one ( later two ) in their service . The vampire lord Alucard is in fact the most potent weapon the institution has at its disposal . . .
It's apparent that not only a lot of work , but also a lot of genius has been invested in creating the characters - especially Alucard whose personality seems to be a delicate blend of Japanese samurai , English gentleman and unpredictable madman . Usually when the moviemakers try to make a character ultracool , they usually only end up with something ultra-annoying - but not this time . Alucard is the very definition of cool , and there's nothing anyone can do about it . : - )
The style of this series is nothing shot of awesome . The drawings , the music , the characters , the timing - everything is set up perfectly to deliver a haunting atmosphere that just won't let you out of its grip . . .
The bad :
Unfortunately the series suffers from a few flaws , of which at least two of them are critical .
The first ( and worst ) flaw is that there is too much story crammed into a mere 13 episodes of 22 - 24 min . each . Were supposed to take part of the Alucard - Anderson duel , the FREAK-chip conspiracy , the rise and fall of the evil Incognito and then some , while at the same time getting to know the characters , and watch their development . . . The end result is that none of these things are done with anything that would even resemble the excellence of the other parts . In fact I would have to say that the story becomes severely incoherent about half-way through . The worst thing is probably that the FREAK-chip plot is suddenly just dropped in favour of the Incognito plot . It is too bad that an otherwise extremely professional series would suffer from such an amateurish mistake .
The second critical flaw is Celes Victoria . Not because of what she is - she is in fact a great charachter , probably the most likeable in the entire Hellsing institute . The problem is that she is a character that's just begging for development that never happens , because the series ends so soon . Despite the fact that she gets lots and lots of screen time , she never really seems to accomplish anything important . You keep waiting and waiting for a breakthrough in her character , and then . . . the series ends . A true anticlimax that is incredibly annoying . In the end it feels like a waste of an extremely nice and promising character . : - (
Other flaws that also deserve brief mention is the fact that some parts seem to display a poor understanding of British culture . ( The UK is a protestant nation in sharp opposition to anything catholic etc . ) This brings us to the part that religion as a whole has been drawn down to the level of superstition . In order to go any deeper there would have to be a counterweight against fanatic priests , baptised knives and blessed silver bullets . Also as the story unfolds , the focus will move more and more towards action and gore , and although this isn't poorly done , the series as a whole simply can't deliver on the expectations that are created by the first episodes .
I still recommend that you at least watch the first episodes ( you can get them separately ) . They're worth it for style alone .
011 4 this dvd collection is awesome despite what the amazon guy ( who reviewed it ) says . i thought the characters where devoloped perfectly . there is no need to prolong the obvious . they tell you what he's doing and why he's doing it . isn't that enough ? or do you like drawn out exhausting plots like akira ? though there is some funny phrases in the story it does not at all have silly undertones . the crazy twists that are given to the vampires ( such as implanted vampires and vampires wearing crosses ) gives this set a unique feeling the whole way through . the only thing i thought was a little bit strange was the theme song for the opening and closing credits . it doesn't ( in my opinion ) fit the story . that really doesn't matter anyway since it's only on for about 30 seconds . another thing i loved about this anime is the english dubbs are excellent . i'm not one of those anime nerds that likes to watch subtitles instead of the actual movie and this will not disappoint those of you who feel the same . i give this series a 5 do to extreme violence , gore , adult situations and great animation / dubbing . enjoy !
021 4 The good :
I'm usually no fan of vampire stories , because they often turn corny . This does not apply to Hellsing , though . When I watched the first episode my jaw simply dropped , because I had never ( and still haven't ) seen anything that could beat the style and the atmosphere it mustered .
The setting takes us to modern England where a secret institution Hellsing exists in order to protect the living from the undead ( and keep them unaware about it ) . The institution is run by Integra Hellsing , who is pictured as a cold , distant and extremely strong-willed lady . Although the intstitution eliminates vampires , it doesn't prevent them from having one ( later two ) in their service . The vampire lord Alucard is in fact the most potent weapon the institution has at its disposal . . .
It's apparent that not only a lot of work , but also a lot of genius has been invested in creating the characters - especially Alucard whose personality seems to be a delicate blend of Japanese samurai , English gentleman and unpredictable madman . Usually when the moviemakers try to make a character ultracool , they usually only end up with something ultra-annoying - but not this time . Alucard is the very definition of cool , and there's nothing anyone can do about it . : - )
The style of this series is nothing shot of awesome . The drawings , the music , the characters , the timing - everything is set up perfectly to deliver a haunting atmosphere that just won't let you out of its grip . . .
The bad :
Unfortunately the series suffers from a few flaws , of which at least two of them are critical .
The first ( and worst ) flaw is that there is too much story crammed into a mere 13 episodes of 22 - 24 min . each . Were supposed to take part of the Alucard - Anderson duel , the FREAK-chip conspiracy , the rise and fall of the evil Incognito and then some , while at the same time getting to know the characters , and watch their development . . . The end result is that none of these things are done with anything that would even resemble the excellence of the other parts . In fact I would have to say that the story becomes severely incoherent about half-way through . The worst thing is probably that the FREAK-chip plot is suddenly just dropped in favour of the Incognito plot . It is too bad that an otherwise extremely professional series would suffer from such an amateurish mistake .
The second critical flaw is Celes Victoria . Not because of what she is - she is in fact a great charachter , probably the most likeable in the entire Hellsing institute . The problem is that she is a character that's just begging for development that never happens , because the series ends so soon . Despite the fact that she gets lots and lots of screen time , she never really seems to accomplish anything important . You keep waiting and waiting for a breakthrough in her character , and then . . . the series ends . A true anticlimax that is incredibly annoying . In the end it feels like a waste of an extremely nice and promising character . : - (
Other flaws that also deserve brief mention is the fact that some parts seem to display a poor understanding of British culture . ( The UK is a protestant nation in sharp opposition to anything catholic etc . ) This brings us to the part that religion as a whole has been drawn down to the level of superstition . In order to go any deeper there would have to be a counterweight against fanatic priests , baptised knives and blessed silver bullets . Also as the story unfolds , the focus will move more and more towards action and gore , and although this isn't poorly done , the series as a whole simply can't deliver on the expectations that are created by the first episodes .
I still recommend that you at least watch the first episodes ( you can get them separately ) . They're worth it for style alone .
024 4 Luckily , word has it another season is under works ! Watching this will make you want to buy the manga series all in one wack .
Here we have another Japan-made Vampire named Alucard ; not the slinky biseinen from Castlevania , but he's deffinately awesome . He has 3 character designs , though he seems to fit in the SLAYERS ' description of a monster ; no real physical body , can't be destroyed . That black eye-bally goo he turns into must be his true form because he can shed his body like a snake skin . He enjoys violence . . . . big suprise there .
Integral Hellsing looks & dresses like an attractive man , but has the coldhearted , loud , bossy unrelentig personality of a token female CEO . Sorry bishie-fans , Integral's a lady , a crossdresser . But we can forgive her cuz she oozes girl-power . Even though Alucard could have just killed her as a child & freed himself from the Hellsings , he analized her personality & willingly chose to serve under her . She's a very confused girl who doesn't know what she really wants in life & feels very alone , but she's learned not to take crap from others .
Next we have Ceras Victoria . A girl Alucard saved by giving his blood . She looks like a newspaper boy with a D-cup & a mini skirt , & she carries a big big gun . Even though there's no real romantic relation between Alucard & Integral , Ceras seems to be a bit jealous of his masters ' master .
Walter is awesome ! He's like a Ninja Alfred ! ( Batman ) & there's a bunch of bad guys but none last longer than 3 episodes .
048 4 What a great series ! I don't see how the others don't like this show any more than they do .
Hellsing is a cult action anime : only rabid action anime and movie fans will appriciate it to the fullest . But it is very cool . I'm watching it right now , in fact . It is very short , but why do people claim to get 30 episodes out of Incognito ? Well , he's not that powerful . If you really watched it and paid attention , you'd realize that Arucard is nearly unlimited in power . He simply is looking for a good fight . Otherwise , there would be no vampires around to stir up trouble . * rolls his eyes * Get real , people , anime isn't supposed to be realistic . This box set is awesome , all 13 episodes . It is very nice and shiny . ( ( Please note I have the international box set version , the 2 DVD gatefold box set , not the 4 DVD set . All region DVDs are better ) )
050 4 I expected Hellsing to be something like a dark gothic story with a human who controls a vampire . The theme of vampire hunting vampires have been used thousands of times . Hellsing surprised me in many ways . There was a very fresh feeling to the anime . The jazzy music created a mood that I never expected to feel . The story was not dark as I anticipated . Hellsing managed to created an atmosphere that broke away from the overused cliche of vampires hunting vampires . Alucard was one of the most coolest characters in anime . Whenever you saw him you knew something was going to happen . He DEFINED Hellsing . HE IS HELLSING . . . . . which leads me to a sad point . It really doesn't matter where or when this happened . Many characters were pointless ( especially one of the MAIN CHARACTERS , Ceras Victoria ) Other characters were also very abstract . Hellsing would have remained almost the same without them ( maybe even better ) The reason some of the characters were so weak as characters in the story is that they served little purpose than to play their role . Their motives , wants , past were either just barely touched on or never even mentioned . Even Alucard could have used some background . ( but then again he's like D , no need for a past when your one of the coolest characters ever )
As Far as episodes go , they are excecuted pretty well . Most of the episodes up to seven were GREAT , but the finale was not done too well . ( I especially hated Incognito's character design . . . . It was very . . . . unHellsingish )
077 4 Arucard is so awesome , he is funny , yet serious and always wants a good fight , and Ceres Victoria is hot .
The Hellsing Organization travels throughout England fighting and killing vampires and the Ghouls that the create in order to make the world safer for all . Below is a quick summary of each of the shows :
Disc 1 :
Order 01 : The Undead - Reports of missing people have flooded the small town of Cheddar . With local police knowing the problem in the town , they have ignored all of the warnings set down by the Hellsing Organization ; the police that they have sent are all dead . Now Alucard has to go in and clean up the mess , soon the fate of one very alive police woman now resides in the hands of Alucard .
Order 02 : Club M - Seras Victoria is still undergoing her training , not only as a rookie-cop , but also a rookie-vampire . However , she has to learn fast as the organization is faced with a new problem . Two psychotic vampires are wreaking havoc on the country , going from house to house , murdering entire families , drinking their blood , and mutilating the remains .
Order 03 : Sword Dancer - With reports of the creation of a new artificial vampire , the report is confirmed when one college student ends up becoming a vampire . After an autopsy , it is discovered that he has a chip implanted in him to turn him into a vampire , but even after the chip is removed , he still searches for his lost love . However , it appears that the Vatican has sent their own agent to dispatch the vampire .
Disc 2 :
Order 04 : Innocent as a Human - After a series of vampire-related snuff films are released on the internet ; the organization becomes interested when one of the videos shows one of their own members being killed . Victoria is dispatched to investigate the culprits behind the video after suspecting one of their own .
Order 05 : Brotherhood - Following the murder of a government agent by two vampire brothers the Hellsing Organization begins to investigate the scene . However , the two strike first and attack the headquarters of the organization . With their own army , things begin to look pretty grim for the organization .
Order 06 : Dead Zone - The Valentine brothers continue their relentless assault on the Hellsing Organization : Walter , Seras , and Alucard appear to be the only ones who can drive them off . Walter and Seras charge off to fight Jan and his army of ghouls while Alucard hangs back and waits for his brother Luke .
Disc 3
Order 07 : Duel - Reeling from the massive losses suffered from the Valetine brothers ' attack , Integra seeks out vengeance for the fallen members of her organization . After sending out Seras with a team to track down those who are responsible , Integra gets an unwelcome visitor from the Vatican . Following the heated meeting of the two organization , Alucard heads out to seek a fight with Paladin Alexander Anderson .
Order 08 : Kill House - Following a raid in China that resulted in the destruction of vital evidence to the origin of the Freak Chips , Integra steps up the search for the people responsible . Seras teams up with an MI - 5 agent to gather information .
Order 09 : Red Rose Vertigo - During a raid on an old castle , the Hellsing Organization is turned away by the S.A.S . . After the team evacuates the castle , Seras senses something strange in the castle . Integra gets an unexpected visit from her sister Laura , but upon her arrival strange things begin to happen and Seras suspects that something is up .
Disc 4 :
Order 10 : Master of Monster - In order to prevent the change to ghoul , Integra slits her own throat and as her surgeons try to save her , she begins to dream of how she met Alucard and became the leader of the Hellsing Organization
Order 11 : Transcend Force - Integra is still healing from surgery but things turn worse as there have been several attempts on the queen's life in recent days . Upon receving word that the queen is coming to the Hellsing Castle , Integra begins to make preparations as she sends troops to the Tower of London to set a trap , but who's really setting the trap ?
Order 12 : Total Destruction - Things at the Tower of London has again turned grim for the organization as the troops are easily being wiped out , worse is that the organization itself has been labeled as a terrorist organization . As the British military tries to stop the Hellsing soldiers , Alucard goes to the Tower in hopes of fighting Incognito .
Order 13 : Hellfire - The battle between Incognito and Alucard rages on as Walter and Integra head to the Tower . But as things begin to get worse and worse , Integra realizes that possibly the fate of the entire world rests in Alucard's hands .
Overall , this is a great show , the bad thing is that with only 13 episodes , they never really get to the creator of the Freak Chips and the ending is actually kind of open . The good news is that there is a new OVA slowly being released on DVD that'll hopefully continue the storyline more . The music in this show is awesome in my opinion , the show is pretty cool , some weird animation here and there , and lots of blood . However , there is quite a bit of profanity in this show and there is even some sexual situations so it is definitely not for children .
001 4 The Japanese seem to find the western version of the Vampire myth quite appealing , and the expression of that fascination reaching a peak with the anime series Hellsing .
Set in modern-day Great Britain , Hellsing focuses on the effots of a powerful private enterprise headquartered in Great Britain and dedicated to defending God , Queen , and Country from the ravages of vampires . Led by Dr . van Helsing descendent Sir Integra Hellsing ( an icy-cool , determined woman ) with the aide of her vampire minion Alucard - - the coolest and toughest anime hero to come along in many a day , the Hellsing Organization faces an onslaught of man-made freak vampires and ghouls plus the dangerous Iscariot Organization of the Vatican and their knife-wielding human regenerator .
If you enjoy bloody anime , this series is for you . It's not nearly as gruesome as many out there but does have more blood and violence than any of the stuff shown on Cartoon Network today . If you like vampire anime , then this series is also for you ; it's a neat take and breath of fresh air in a genre well-exercised in Japan .
The animation itself is done really well in terms of visual quality , with a blend of CG and hand-drawn cel work ; however , it is somewhat more static in nature than much contemporary anime , comparable to that done for the Record of Lodoss War series .
The audio , though presented only in stereo sound , features a soundtrack you'll want to hunt down like a freak after fresh blood . Surprisingly , the english dubbing is quite good , featuring British-accented voice actors far superior to the average anime dub .
Hellsing is an excellent addition to any anime fan's library and a must-watch for vampire lovers everywhere .
002 4 I'm an avid fan of anime and love all aspects of every genre , whether it be a romantic comedy or action thriller , but I was looking for something darker and that's when I stumbled upon Hellsing . Based on so many recommendations I bought the Japanese import , which I actually like more than the one advertised here for the entire series ( episodes 1 - 13 ) are included in two discs , packaged within a light gatefold box , therefore much more compact .
Although I enjoy Hellsing for what it is and laugh with shameless mirth at the pure delight Alucard gets when battling a true vampire , I was hoping for something more atmospheric . I basically wanted something moodier ; more mysterious . Something sinister to give me nightmares at night . This , however , did not do the trick , but neither was it supposed to , I assume , so that's my own personal gripe , I guess . This unfortunately won't give you shivers nor chills down your spine but there are some fine points I must mention about this anime . For one I loved the Gothic backdrops ( blood red skies and intensely glowing moons , for instance ) . Also , I instantly became curious as to why the vampire Alucard was serving the human Sir Integra - head of the Hellsing organization , and found myself intrigued with the growth of Seras Victoria - known as kitty before her transformation , while she was still a feeble , timid police girl , so the character's in general and their development throughout the series is fascinating to say the very least . As for the plot , their best weapon against the legions of evil is the powerful Alucard , equipped with special blessed bullets capable of disintegrating unholy creatures , as well as ghouls ( undead slaves of the vampire - corpses that move under their control ) . With his and even Victoria's help , the loyal troops of Hellsing fight to protect mortals from secret wars brewing in the wicked night .
In the name of God , impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal damnation . Amen .
By no means is this the best anime I've ever seen but if your into vampires , or anything supernatural , than this is definitely worth checking out .
003 4 Tne biggest problem concerning the Hellsing video series . . . its over too quickly . Those of us with a Hellsing addiction discover all too soon there is no other production , anime nor western animation , that will placate our longing and we are forced to suffer the reality of being unsatisfied over and over again .
Technically , Hellsing is not much more than a slide show that drips and oozes . The artwork and graphic design is almost minamalist by today's standards . The storyline ranges from the far-fetched to the ridiculous .
With all of the above problems , Hellsing is still the most compelling and alluring series I have seen to date .
I find myself being mesmerized by the graphics , while simple they glow of raw talent . The idiot storyline is not only tolerable but enjoyable due to the wonderful sophisticated characters and their interactions aided by the marvelous voice acting . Between the art and the voice acting , these inspired characters jump off the screen .
If the reader has gotten as far my post , the basic set-up of the story is more than likely understood : The Hellsing Organization searches for and destroys vampires ( as did Stoker's Van Helsing ) with a twist ; the Hellsing Organization uses vampires to kill vampires . . . and with one very special vampire in particular .
What is interesting is the triangular relationship of the three main characters : Integra Hellsing ( the woman in charge and ruler of the Hellsing empire ) , the vampire Alucard who is also Hellsing's powerful secret weapon , and Seras Victoria the newly created reluctant vampire and devoted follower of Alucard .
The characters are so very interesting ( but subtle ) , they could have written any old plot and I would have watched hungrily . Sometimes it seemed as almost the writer Hirano was out of a fresh idea for a storyline and threw in Sett towards the end . The way the series ended , though , corrected the course with smart scenes that kept its viewers guessing and never underestimated its audience intelligence .
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004 4 This is a great show , lots of fight , tons of blood , and even a little bit of gore thrown in makes this one awesome anime . I love vampires , I love anime , and I love this vampire anime . About the show : The Hellsing Organization travels throughout England fighting and killing vampires and the Ghouls that the create in order to make the world safer for all . Below is a quick summary of each of the shows :
Disc 1 :
Order 01 : The Undead - Reports of missing people have flooded the small town of Cheddar . With local police knowing the problem in the town , they have ignored all of the warnings set down by the Hellsing Organization ; the police that they have sent are all dead . Now Alucard has to go in and clean up the mess , soon the fate of one very alive police woman now resides in the hands of Alucard .
Order 02 : Club M - Seras Victoria is still undergoing her training , not only as a rookie-cop , but also a rookie-vampire . However , she has to learn fast as the organization is faced with a new problem . Two psychotic vampires are wreaking havoc on the country , going from house to house , murdering entire families , drinking their blood , and mutilating the remains .
Order 03 : Sword Dancer - With reports of the creation of a new artificial vampire , the report is confirmed when one college student ends up becoming a vampire . After an autopsy , it is discovered that he has a chip implanted in him to turn him into a vampire , but even after the chip is removed , he still searches for his lost love . However , it appears that the Vatican has sent their own agent to dispatch the vampire .
Disc 2 :
Order 04 : Innocent as a Human - After a series of vampire-related snuff films are released on the internet ; the organization becomes interested when one of the videos shows one of their own members being killed . Victoria is dispatched to investigate the culprits behind the video after suspecting one of their own .
Order 05 : Brotherhood - Following the murder of a government agent by two vampire brothers the Hellsing Organization begins to investigate the scene . However , the two strike first and attack the headquarters of the organization . With their own army , things begin to look pretty grim for the organization .
Order 06 : Dead Zone - The Valentine brothers continue their relentless assault on the Hellsing Organization : Walter , Seras , and Alucard appear to be the only ones who can drive them off . Walter and Seras charge off to fight Jan and his army of ghouls while Alucard hangs back and waits for his brother Luke .
Disc 3
Order 07 : Duel - Reeling from the massive losses suffered from the Valetine brothers ' attack , Integra seeks out vengeance for the fallen members of her organization . After sending out Seras with a team to track down those who are responsible , Integra gets an unwelcome visitor from the Vatican . Following the heated meeting of the two organization , Alucard heads out to seek a fight with Paladin Alexander Anderson .
Order 08 : Kill House - Following a raid in China that resulted in the destruction of vital evidence to the origin of the Freak Chips , Integra steps up the search for the people responsible . Seras teams up with an MI - 5 agent to gather information .
Order 09 : Red Rose Vertigo - During a raid on an old castle , the Hellsing Organization is turned away by the S.A.S . . After the team evacuates the castle , Seras senses something strange in the castle . Integra gets an unexpected visit from her sister Laura , but upon her arrival strange things begin to happen and Seras suspects that something is up .
Disc 4 :
Order 10 : Master of Monster - In order to prevent the change to ghoul , Integra slits her own throat and as her surgeons try to save her , she begins to dream of how she met Alucard and became the leader of the Hellsing Organization
Order 11 : Transcend Force - Integra is still healing from surgery but things turn worse as there have been several attempts on the queen's life in recent days . Upon receving word that the queen is coming to the Hellsing Castle , Integra begins to make preparations as she sends troops to the Tower of London to set a trap , but who's really setting the trap ?
Order 12 : Total Destruction - Things at the Tower of London has again turned grim for the organization as the troops are easily being wiped out , worse is that the organization itself has been labeled as a terrorist organization . As the British military tries to stop the Hellsing soldiers , Alucard goes to the Tower in hopes of fighting Incognito .
Order 13 : Hellfire - The battle between Incognito and Alucard rages on as Walter and Integra head to the Tower . But as things begin to get worse and worse , Integra realizes that possibly the fate of the entire world rests in Alucard's hands .
Overall , this is a great show , the bad thing is that with only 13 episodes , they never really get to the creator of the Freak Chips and the ending is actually kind of open . The good news is that there is a new OVA slowly being released on DVD that'll hopefully continue the storyline more . The music in this show is awesome in my opinion , the show is pretty cool , some weird animation here and there , and lots of blood . However , there is quite a bit of profanity in this show and there is even some sexual situations so it is definitely not for children .
005 4 Hellsing is perhaps the best anime I've seen since Cowboy Bebop . It has action , mysterious characters , and a soundtrack that can compete with Cowboy Bebop . The main theme is simple enough . The Hellsing Family of Great Britian has guarded the Royal Family for hundreds of years from vampires and ghouls and other supernatural creatures . The family is currently head by Sir Integra Hellsing ( a woman , I swear ) who has the ultimate trump card : a vampire of her own . She ressurected the vampire Alucard , who serves her and hunts vampires for Hellsing . At the start of the series , Alucard rescues a young police girl named Seras , and makes her a vampire in his service . Through the course of the series they discover more and more about a plot by another organization that is creating artificial vampires . The series ends with Alucard fighting the strongest of them , Incognito ( yes , the name is funny . )
What really makes the series is Alucard , who it is suggested is Dracula . He takes great pride in what he is , and finds the freak vampires to be disgusting abominations . Through the show , the viewer gets the impression that Alucard is bored . He spends his time trying to find a worth opponent that he can go all out against . He finds this in the form of Father Anderson , a Paladin working for a secret Vatican organization , and Incognito . But still , one feels sorry for the vampire because he is so alone . He had wiped out most of his race and can find no enjoyment in missions anymore .
Seras is a less likeable character at the start though . She has what I call Anne Rice Vampire Syndrome where she feels so conflicted about drinking blood and leaving her home . She does get over it , but very late in the series . The other characters are much more impressive like Integra , Anderson , and Walter , Integra's retainer . He seems like a nice old guy , but he's as ruthless as Alucard .
I really enjoyed Hellsing , but apparently Japan did not , since it was never that popular . It felt to me like the series was expected to continue , since there are so many plot holes left at the end . The ending notes seemed really tacked on , and there is so much that suggests a second season was intended . I really wish that it was , since the show could have only gotten better . The manga answers many questions , but in a way that seems cheap . But this is good DVD reguardless . The dubbing is well done , and the subtitles are accurate . The price is worth it , and if you get really into it , check out the manga .
006 4 Welcome to the Hellsing Organization ; an army dedicated to keep the country safe from the undead . The group fights against vampires and ghouls of all sorts in the dark of night . Their ultimate weapon is a hunter that is a vampire himself , Alucard ; an unstoppable figure that can face just about any sort of evil that the darkness has to offer him . Vampires and ghouls are not safe with this elite team of hunters and soldiers lurking about .
This collection of Hellsing is a set of four DVDs that reveal this exciting and bloody journey - - a quest against the undead and all of their defects and imperfections . Join Alucard ; a vampire who has dedicated his life to serving his master , Sir Integra , and leads to fight against the sleepless dead . You'll also follow the journey of Hellsing newcomer , Seras Victoria , who was once a police officer until turned vampire . The Organization is determined to defend humanity against all creatures of the night and vow to face any deadly foe in their way . These four volumes tell the story of ultimate darkness and evil - - and how a certain group is possibly the only weapon against it .
I found Hellsing to be a complete joy to watch . While being very stylish and flashy , the series still has structure and depth to it . The characters are extremely fascinating in their own unique ways . Alucard has become one of my new favorite anime characters , as he's one not to mess around with ! The series is short , with only having a total of 13 episodes . While this is a bit of a downside , it also works in a positive way as it won't take much of your time to get through it all . The first three discs run at about 75 minutes each and the fourth one runs at about 95 minutes total .
As I indicated in the reviews for the individual volumes , this is nothing young children should watch . This eerie and sinister anime series is extremely adult and offers what can be considered sometimes frightening and horrific moments . The series contains graphic violence , more than a fair amount of blood and gore , strong language , adult content , and dark and disturbing themes and imagery . The series gives you a feel of the Spawn series in some ways , but still offers a fresh and ideal concept .
Hellsing is recommended for any fan of anime , as well as any fan of ghouls and vampires . The series is exciting and thrilling as well as completely mesmerizing . These 13 episodes give you a wildly trip into the darkness . Are you ready to do battle against the undead ? Do you think you can follow Alucard , or will you be left behind ? The decision is yours , and it has always been yours as he would tell you himself . . .
007 4 I'd never actually heard of Hellsing before , until my friend bought the first DVD out of impulse based on something she'd read on the internet . She leant me the first two and at first I was sceptical - vampires and Christianity don't really appeal to me much - but after watching only the first episode I was totally hooked ! Whatever you read , whatever your original thoughts based on the cover art , the blurb or whatever , you really have to see it for yourself to make your own opinion .
The main character Alucard is one bad-ass vampire ; arrogant as all hell , but he's got the skills to back it up : he's never let a target escape . It's impossible not to love him .
The story - set in modern day London - revolves around the Hellsing organisation , a secret society dedicated to freeing Britain of all Impure Souls . It is led by Integra Hellsing ( sound familiar ? She's the decendant of Dracula's Dr Abraham Van Helsing ) a strong woman who is dedicated to eliminating Undead of any kind . So why is a vampire her secret weapon ? ( that's just one thing you'll have to work out for yourself from watching )
With the addition of Seras Victoria , a timid police officer turned vampire when Alucard has to shoot through her lungs to eliminate a target , the story kicks off .
Throughout the series the Hellsing Organisation has to deal with ghouls and a new type of man-made breed of vampire . That's not to mention interference from the Iscariot Organisation , a Catholic based organisation also dedicated to the elimination of vampires ( Hellsing is Protestant , hence the enmity between the two )
Of course , there's much worse to come . In Hellsing when they say ' bad guy ' they mean REALLY bad guy .
The series doesn't have a down moment . It's all fantastic ! There's great action , characters you either love or love to hate and a brilliant soundtrack on par with Cowboy Bebop . The complete collection is a must have because it's so easy to watch the whole series at once , again and again ( believe me , I do all the time ^ ^ )
You need to watch it all more than once , because there's so much more to it than it originally seems . Anyone who says it's all action and no plot has really only taken in less than half the show .
And so , to sum myself up in a few words : Hellsing is one of the greatest anime to date . A must see for any anime fan and a must have ! Trust me , you won't regret watching it .
008 4 Hellsing is a secret organization whose main objective is to destroy evil creatures , primarily vampires , in order to protect the country . This set follows a rather loosely strung plot involving the Hellsing organization and more importantly it's most insteresting member ; the enigmatic Alucard . Alucard is infact a vampire who works with the Hellsing organization to help destroy those evil forces mentioned above . Clearly this series is about style ; the cool characters and their mysterious nature . The soundtrack is astounding , think cowboy bebop type theme with spot on accurate jazz / rock music overlays ( especially apparent when Alucard comes out to play ) .
The animation ranges from incredible to moderate . I especially like the overexposed white effect they used to give characters and scenery a certain glow . Again , it's the overall style that wins you over . When Alucard whips out his 454 custom pistol and blazes a few rounds off , you can't help but smile . This animation is also a bit graphic in nature . But there should be no problem seeing exploding zombie goons and blood soaked vampires in a series of this nature .
The plot as mentioned previously is not the best but it is enough to perpetuate the series . Basically someone is making Vampires through the use of a cleverly designed chip that changes the poor victims body and DNA into that of a vampire . Hellsing basically hunts and kills them . But who's behind the these fake Vampires ? Why are they being made ? Most importantly can they be stopped ?
The music is brilliant . The funky suedo jazz music that Alucard strolls to is great . The theme song is catchy and makes you want to watch the title sequence . I can't speak highly enough about the musical value of this set . The sound effects and voices ( even in the dub ) are accurate and depict the characters justly .
So now you ask , why only four stars ? The plot could have used some fine tuning and more character development . The audio should have been remixed into Dolby Digtal or even Pro Logic to take greater advantage of this audio spectacle ( Pioneer apparently likes to leave anime it in its original stereo sound ) . I would reccomend this series to those who like great vampire stylistic anime . But not to those who are looking for the next Vampire Princess Miyu ( OAV ) . This set won't likely lead you to rumunation . But it will make you smile .
009 4 This is a great series ( I highly reccomend it ) , but if you're looking for the super-stylistic , 3d backgroundified version , that is the OVA remakes that are just being released this year . There seemed to be some confusion for the people who download the OVA videos , and then assumed that was the original series . I hope the that clears things up for the crowd that likes to download before they buy .
010 4 If you are looking for the best Hellsing anime , this is the one . Though some may complain how it doesn't follow the manga all the way through its run when it does seperate it does it well . The animation isn't as flashy as its newer Ultimates counterpart , but it is done well , fits the theme and is consistant , something the newer one would benefit from .
The characters are fleshed out fairly well in this version of the series and the mood , atmosphere , soundtrack , storytelling , are all very well done . You have a tendency to get into the characters of this version than in the newer one which relies more on action to drive it , this is especailly true of Integra and Seras , though Sera could do to be less timid . The english Dub is also very good , and as a whole elevates the series , given its location and subject matter .
I have never read the manga , my first exposure to Hellsing was this series , I have seen the first three volumes of the new one and without a doubt this version is the superior overall series so far , even if it does not follow the manga religiously .
I highly recommend this series .
012 4 The premise is fairly simple . The Hellsing organization has been around for about a century bringing down the various undead creatures that pop up across the globe . The organization is headed up by Integra , a woman who so closely resembles a bishounen that even the most trained anime fan's eye will have trouble discerning her exact gender at first glance . She controls Alucard , an uber-powerful vampire who does all the things you'd expect vampires to be able to do and takes out vampires and zombies with ruthless efficiency . Watching these characters interact is a joy ; the dialogue and character interaction here is charmingly written and executed . Hellsing has the honor of being the most character-driven horror series ever . Horror almost never focuses completely on characters . Hellsing does the opposite ; the characters are given as much detail and background as possible . Therein lies the beauty of Hellsing ; it isn't just about blood and guts . The violence is tempered with drama that takes itself seriously enough to validate the entire thing .
The show isn't without its problems , though . After the first episode , which is beautifully animated and brings the unconventional and daring character designs to life , the animation quality gets wildly inconsistent . Characters are frequently off-model and change from scene to scene . I'm not sure why the vampires have gigantic tongues but it winds up looking poorly-drawn and gets fairly distracting at times . After the first 8 episodes or so , the series derails a little and starts developing an original storyline that has nothing to do with the manga series it's supposed to be based on .
Summation : Excellent for what it is ; one fo the best . Everything has drawbacks .
014 4 Ok I just wanted to post this mainly not as a review but as a warning to those looking at buying it on Amazon . Check out [ . . . ] if you are looking at this item its only like $ [ . . . ] for the box set new . I don't know what some people are thinking when they post prices . I'd feel bad if I gave no review so here it is .
If you are a Vampire Hunter D or Black Blood Brothers fan then you will love this series . Basic premis is that Master Vampire Allucard is the ultimate weapon against ghouls , necromancer and things that go bump in the night . His powers progress through the series similar to those in Trinity Blood ie he keeps restricitions on his power and only release certain restrictions against worthy opponets . The story line is a bit choppy at spots but the animation is very interesting . Certain characters are drawn in different perspectives and Allucards transformations look like something straight out of your nightmares . I was a bit disappointed when it ended because frankly I wanted more . But don't let that sway you because any good series should leave you wanting more . Voice dialog is decent drawing varies on the character but it should keep you interested and for a blood and guts action flick there is enough of a plot line to get you curious . If anybody has heard of any other Hellsing release please give a shout but to the best of my knowledge this is the only set there is and nothing new is in production .
015 4 First off , it's worth noting that this anime series is not really about plot subtleties or detailed storytelling . The plot is basic in the extreme ( seek and destroy ) so if that is what you're looking for , look elsewhere .
Also , this is not a series for children as violence , language , sexuality , and sadism are all to be found in abundance .
This is a series which basically has two major appeals :
1 . While the plot is simplistic , the triad of main characters display a wide range of subtle behavioral undertones . The odd moments of caring displayed by Alucard , the background of Integra , and the progression of Seras are all intriguing to watch .
2 . The real reason to watch Hellsing is simple . Alucard is 9 kinds of kickass , and his battle scenes are a blast to watch . I seldom enjoy overpowered characters , but the way Alucard always holds back and toys with his opponents makes the moments when he truly unleashes his powers really fun .
On the whole , great show , very compelling to watch . I started , and was unable to stop until I watched the whole show in one sitting .
Finally , if you find that you like this show , I'd highly recommend checking out the OVAs , as they feature some really great , higher production value versions of content in the series . ( The Luke Valentine battle in particular looks MUCH better in the OVA )
016 4 Mr . Charles Soloman doesn't appreciate the simple theme of this anime . It is not a tear jerker . It is not a comedy . It is not a complicated drama . The repeated theme for Hellsing is very basic : the cocky jerk gets put in his place . That's about it . In just about every episode there is a villian ( at least one ) whose character is developed as an arrogant , selfish , evil pig . Then , enter Alucard ( Arucard ) to educate the cocky jerk on the insignifigance of his existance . ( most often by ending it ) Simple , but brilliant ! The music is awesome . The animation is very dark and appropriately gorey . In my opinion , this series is superior to every single vampire anime I have seen . That includes every vampire anime on Amazon .
017 4 Just finished watching Hellsing and was very impressed . Great animation , great voice acting ( loved that they used British accents for their characters ) and engaging story line that has many unexpected twists and turns . I literally couldn't stop watching .
018 4 Warning : This anime is not for children .
Hellsing , is the name of a secret organization based in a modern-day England . Hellsing has religous ties and aims to eliminate creatures in the land . Fighting a war against vampires and demons for many decades without the general public's knowledge . Lead by Integra Hellsing , a woman of conviction and determination has amassed an army of soldiers which look a lot like a ( S.W.A.T . ) team , they use special silver-laced ammunitions and blessed bullets to kill vamperic and zombie-like creatures that feed on innocent people . Hellsing soldiers sometimes get over-whelmed and murdered by creatures , but as a last resort they can rely on their own vampire ! Hellsing has a powerful vampire named , Alucard , who is the star of the show ! He is sadistic , arrogant , creepy , and fighting on the side of good ! Fighting evil with evil ! Alucard is the best anti-hero to come in a long time . I love it when he talks trash to his enemies , then blasts them with his giant gun or he cuts them up with his super-strength ! He is arrogant and pratically fearless and he has an attractive servant named Victoria who is loyal and a good warrior herself ! Alucard carries a mysterious past which little of is revealed and a secret that will shock you . The action is intense with bloody fights that include ; severed limbs , decapitations , and a bit of cannibalism . The story is mysterious and is told in an excellent pace filled with good character developement and interactions . The artwork and animation is fantastic everything looks great fluid animation . The anime has dark noir over-tones , but everything could be seen good even with all the darkness and shade they used ! The voice-acting is excellent and you'll notice that the english language has real british accents . If you like vampire anime or enjoyed , Vampire Hunter D , you will love Hellsing ! I loved every single episode ! It's a MUST own anime ! And hope they bring us more Hellsing !
020 4 The perfect recipe for an interesting vampire anime . The mysterious and secret Hellsing Organization is ran by 23 year old Sir Integra Wingates Helsing . A beautiful woman who has learned self control ( maybe a bit too much ) in order to control her organization , which she inherited from her late father when she was 13 years old . Her nature is quick to anger , but her control is obvious . The Hellsing Organization battles vampires , ghouls , and freaks ( manmade vampires ) . Their motto : In the Name of God , impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal damnation . Amen . Along with inheriting the organization , Sir Integra also inherited a vampire - Alucard . Alucard made a pact ( what that includes is never made clear ) with the Hellsing family long ago to submit to levels of control that can only be removed under certain conditions . Alucard is a totally insane immortal creature . He loves nothing more than a good battle , but he's often disappointed by his opponents . Alucard is often condescending to Sir Integra ( which helps her from getting too arrogant ) , but at other times his admiration and respect are obvious . Sir Integra is his master . During a battle with a vampire - Alucard meets police girl Seras Victoria . He has to shoot thru Seras to get to vampire . Alucard offers her the choice of death or coming over . Seras Victoria chooses to become a vampire . Sir Integra is not pleased . After a rocky start Sir Integra discovers that Seras common sense and sense of honor could be an asset to the Hellsing Organization . Seras Victoria learns that Sir Integra has an indominable spirit that can make soldier's hearts burn like fire . Walter is a kindly retainer who is totally devoted to Sir Integra . Walter's kindness to Seras Victoria helps ease her way into the organization . Alucard is Seras Victoria's Master . They seem to have a father / daughter relationship since he made her . There are 13 episodes in this series . Unfortunately , no more are scheduled to be made .
022 4 I disagree with the editorial review on this series . The series is pretty cool . The person obviously dislikes anime and doesn't apprieciate the effort that went into the series . The series suffers because it doesn't follow the complete story of the anime , since only 1 graphic novel is released a year by the creator . However the last episode is awesome .
With the planning of the series being completely redone and staying true to the manga , I would not buy this series unless you really can't wait . This one has a lot of plot weaknesses . The strongest point is the music . The music is wicked awesome , and will be around for the next series as well , which will feature a Mad Nazi major and his batallion of 1000 vampires laying seige to the world .
023 4 I have always had a tendency to like stories involving vampires , so picking this one up was a no brainer . What I found was an anime with very good graphics , really great action , mesmerizing characters and a highly addictive storyline . The fact that the anime does not follow the manga closely was not a big issue for me . There are some differences here and there and considerable deviations in terms of the order of presenting events , but I thought that the final product in the anime was very good .
One of the main things I liked about this anime is its cool main character . Alucard - I still can't believe the translators in the subtitles went with Arucard ! Is it that hard to spot the anagram of Dracula ? - is a powerful vampire that works for the Hellsing organization , helping solve issues with the undead . He carries a slick weapon and dresses in a very peculiar way . He has a great sense of humor and enjoys facing challenging opponents . On top of that , several of the characters he interacts with , such as Seras Victoria , the police officer turned into a vampire by Alucard , or Integra Hellsing , the measured but ruthless head of the Hellsing organization , provide added interest to the series .
Next , I am going to follow this up with the new set of OVAs released under Hellsing Ultimate , which are supposed to follow the manga more closely and have improved animation . If the original is any indication of the quality of this improved version , I am going to have one hell of a time !
025 4 Fans of horror action rejoice ! The popular anime Hellsing is here ! Now if you want something with Shojo Romance and a truley amazing story , don't buy this !
Rather this anime is for fans of griddy vampire slaughtering Zombie shows , because thats what this is , Zombies being blasted away but a chick with a giant rack with an even bigger gun , and a funky vampire with a big hat shooting Zombies to death . Its a real splatterhouse !
If you love action , have the money to spend , and really like the idea of an anime about a Vampire , who is a Zombie Hunter , and a new-vampire engaged in hard core Zombie Killing , this is for you !
026 4 What was there was good . The voice acting . The animation . The soundtrack . The dialouge . But it could have been so much more . I think a large part of that is that they stopped after so few episodes ( although I heard there might be a sequel ) . Why is Alucard bound to the Hellsing family . Why does he seem to care so much for Hellsing ( it seems like it's more than just her name ) . Does Victoria ever learn to deal with her Vamprie-ness . Like that Sett worshiping dude wanted to know : what * is * Alucard ? It'd watch it again though ; it didn't suck .
027 4 I knew when I first heard of Hellsing being talked about in my anime group I knew I would love it . I never expected my husband who is not an anime fan to love Hellsing as much as I do . As soon as I recieved my package from Amazon.com containing the Hellsing boxset my husband and I opened it right away . We were glued to our tv as we played each dvd until the very last one . The graphics and animation were just simply put awesome as was the script ; while the talents of Crispin Freeman and Victoria Harwood were just perfect for the charaters of Alcuard and Integra . Another good point to this anime is the music , its not your typical J-pop but more of the psychedelic jazz ( if such a thing exist ) which really helps take you into the crazy world that is Hellsing .
028 4 This review is from :
Hellsing : The Complete Collection Box Set ( DVD )
No , this is not Big O , this is Hellsing . The idea is that Hellsing is a English organization , with permission of the Crown , to search and kill vampires . You would think this was hard enough but as the story unfolds we find that fake undead are being made . There is a chip , which , when inserted into the neck makes a human a vampire . This allows the problem of vampires , the fake ones known as freaks , to spread like wild fire . Neither the government nor the Pope in Rome is pleased with this ( there seems to be a lot of infighting ) and none of them are happy with the fact that Hellsing uses vampires within its own military units .
There is lots of fighting , gore , bad language , almost-sexual scenes and lots of links to other myths and even suggestions that some of the great vampires are still alive and well . Arucard , the rogue vampire working for Hellsing , is himself a powerful creature . Hints about who he is pepper the show , but the big give away is in the last episode .
Lots of good artwork , a great soundtrack ( I might end up getting the music CDs ) and the selection of the English voice actors is perfect . The manga is also available ( and I might get that too ! )
I would suggest this for any anime fans ( who don't mind blood ) , vampire fans and WhiteWolf fans .
029 4 No , this is not Big O , this is Hellsing . The idea is that Hellsing is a English organization , with permission of the Crown , to search and kill vampires . You would think this was hard enough but as the story unfolds we find that fake undead are being made . There is a chip , which , when inserted into the neck makes a human a vampire . This allows the problem of vampires , the fake ones known as freaks , to spread like wild fire . Neither the government nor the Pope in Rome is pleased with this ( there seems to be a lot of infighting ) and none of them are happy with the fact that Hellsing uses vampires within its own military units .
There is lots of fighting , gore , bad language , almost-sexual scenes and lots of links to other myths and even suggestions that some of the great vampires are still alive and well . Arucard , the rogue vampire working for Hellsing , is himself a powerful creature . Hints about who he is pepper the show , but the big give away is in the last episode .
Lots of good artwork , a great soundtrack ( I might end up getting the music CDs ) and the selection of the English voice actors is perfect . The manga is also available ( and I might get that too ! )
I would suggest this for any anime fans ( who don't mind blood ) , vampire fans and WhiteWolf fans .
030 4 Hellsing was the first Anime series that I bought , and so began my journey into the world of Japanese animation . I highly recommend this series that has not only a great plot , but wonderful voiceovers , colorful characters and kick ass fight sequences . If you want your anime collection to be complete or you are just starting to get into anime I cannot recommend anything above this . Cowboy Bebop and Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust come close but Hellsing is the best .
031 4 One of the best boxes I could ever buy .
The story is great and if u like a mix of violence , sexy and intriguing stuff u'll love Hellsing . There's no better words to describe it .
Wish I could see more than just 13 chapters , the story is so good to finish on a 13th chapter . ( 13th . . hm . . )
Well , cutting the sad part of 13 it's a nice box that u must see .
Just GREAT . Love it .
032 4 I don't own the ' Boxed Set ' but I have seen the series several times on Starz .
Tne biggest problem concerning the Hellsing video series . . . its over too quickly . Those of us with a Hellsing addiction discover all too soon there is no other production , anime nor western animation , that will placate our longing and we are forced to suffer the reality of being unsatisfied over and over again .
Technically , Hellsing is not much more than a slide show that drips and oozes . The artwork and graphic design is almost minamalist by today's standards . The storyline ranges from the far-fetched to the ridiculous .
With all of the above problems , Hellsing is still the most compelling and alluring series I have seen to date .
I find myself being mesmerized by the graphics , while simple they glow of raw talent . The idiot storyline is not only tolerable but enjoyable due to the wonderful sophisticated characters and their interactions aided by the marvelous voice acting . Between the art and the voice acting , these inspired characters jump off the screen .
If the reader has gotten as far my post , the basic set-up of the story is more than likely understood : The Hellsing Organization searches for and destroys vampires ( as did Stoker's Van Helsing ) with a twist ; the Hellsing Organization uses vampires to kill vampires . . . and with one very special vampire in particular .
What is interesting is the triangular relationship of the three main characters : Integra Hellsing ( the woman in charge and ruler of the Hellsing empire ) , the vampire Alucard who is also Hellsing's powerful secret weapon , and Seras Victoria the newly created reluctant vampire and devoted follower of Alucard .
The personalities of the characters are very sophisticated , and the storyline borders on gender identification , incest and homosexuality without ever going over the line .
The characters are so very interesting ( but subtle ) , they could have written any old plot and I would have watched hungrily . Sometimes it seemed as almost the writer Hirano was out of a fresh idea for a storyline and threw in Sett towards the end . The way the series ended , though , corrected the course with smart scenes that kept its viewers guessing and never underestimated its audience intelligence .
marf
034 4 The Hellsing anime is by far , my favorite anime . In Hellsing you follow the story of a God-like vampire named Alucard and his master , Integra Wingates Hellsing of the Hellsing organization that gets rid of ghouls and vampires . I absolutelty love this anime . . Its so cool and its fun to watch . Its a good anime to sit down at night at watch with a few friends or even by yourself ~ ! Not only do you get to look at the hawt vampire Alucard all the time , ( lol XD ) but you get to watch a really neat story unfold with each episode . I reccomend this anime to anyone who loves a good vampire anime .
Although this anime does end quite well , there are a few things that suggest that there was , in fact , supposed to be a second season . But from what I heard , the Japanese public didn't like the Hellsing anime too much and the ratings weren't very good so they decided to not do the second season . So a couple of things are left unsaid . All-in-all , its a great anime . However . . I would have to say that this anime is very mature . Having said that , I would have to rate this anime for 14 year olds and up . * nod nod *
After the dvd came in the mail , I couldn't stop watching ! I love this anime . Its really interesting and entertaining to watch . Many people get confused with the movie Van Hellsing and the Hellsing anime , but the two are QUITE DIFFERENT ! different story line and everything . . so don't get those two mixed up . ^ ^ ; Once again , I reccomend this anime for anyone who is anyone that loves a vampire story . So remember , Alucard is hawt , this is a great anime , and it is a MUST-SEE !
. : _ : . alohas ~ . : _ : .
037 4 If you already are interested in anime , then you have heard of this one . Everything good you hear about this show is true . I really can't add too much except to comment on the english voices . I had seen all the episodes before I bought the box set , but they were all with sub-titles . Most of the time when they re-dub an anime , the voices are something they always manage to screw up ( exsample , Vash from trigun , most of the cast of Rama ) but I have to say here they are almost as good as their japanse counter-parts .
040 4 I've got to level with you : Hellsing is not one of my favorite series because of its intriguing and involved plot . I don't love it because of the deep and detailed character deveopment , and I don't love it because of the hidden poetry that is riddled throughout the entire series . Hellsing doesn't have those things . It does , however , have a bitchin ' original soundtrack by Ishii Yasushi , the indescribably awesome voice-acting of George Nakata , a Psychotic vampire with two big fricken guns , and a preist that can pull a hundred swords out of nowhere and hurl them at you faster than you can blink .
Hellsing is about an incredibly powerful vampire named Alucard , but he isn't cool because he's powerful , he's cool because he's a psychotic monster . When he gets shot to peices , he laughs like a madman . When his servant is mortally wounded , he laughs like a madman . When his master slits her own throat , he laughs like a madman . Alucard spends the entire series laughing , sprouting hellhounds from his neck , and kicking ass . I command you to buy this anime now , and watch it in Japanese , because in English , Alucard is voiced by Crispin Freeman ( the same man who voiced Hideki in Chobits ) and not by the awesome George Nakata . I repeat , watching this show in English is expressly forbidden , and punishable by severe taunting .
In short , Hellsing has it all : tons of action , great music , an awesome main character , and no excessive plot or character development to bog down the asskicking . The Almatty has spoken .
041 4 Fortunately , the series does little to hide it . While the depth of the characters and a strong central plot is sorely lacking , the show still manages to be intriguing nonetheless . The dark art style created a very nice , grim ( how's that for an oxymoron ) atmosphere , and considering the nature of the show , ( revolving around the killing of ghouls and vampires ) it certainly fit the bill . The music was also well composed and helped add to the mood . The redeeming factor of the show by far and away , however , has to be the main protagonist , Arucard .
The character design for Arucard is really something to marvel at . It's a memorable one . Arucard plays his role as a vampire perfectly , looking only to pick fights with those who can come close to rivaling his power . However , for reasons unexplained even at the end of the series , Arucard is controlled by ( ironically enough ) a vampire and ghoul hunting organization known as Hellsing . Although the series it titled Hellsing , most of it ( or at least what the viewer will care about ) revolves around Arucard . The roles of the other characters , however , are seriously void . Seras Victoria , another central character to the story was sorely underdeveloped . She is transformed into a vampire during the very first episode , and at fist , the series showed her struggling to accept her newfound role . By the end of the series , nothing had really changed about her except her ability level and position within the Hellsing organization .
The fight scenes are fleeting and aren't really all that fantastic . I'm not someone who typically enjoys super long fight scenes , but 1 - 2 minute fight sequences , including some with no resolution , aren't what I'm expecting , especially with a show that could have offered so much more . Perhaps it was time constraints , perhaps it was budget concerns , but Hellsing really didn't deliver everything it could have . The show was often disjointed and felt rushed at times .
For those looking for a dark , quick fix of anime , much like a popcorn movie , Hellsing will certainly deliver . If you are looking for top notch anime and go in with high expectations , then Hellsing will probably disappoint you . That being said , it is certainly not a bad watch and offers decent entertainment value . However , if you have not seen at least a couple of episodes of the show , I would suggest holding off on an impulse purchase . In my humble opinion , Hellsing was good but not great , and had the potential to be something much more special .
042 4 The Japanese seem to find the western version of the Vampire myth quite appealing , and the expression of that fascination reaching a peak with the anime series Hellsing .
Set in modern-day Great Britain , Hellsing focuses on the effots of a powerful private enterprise headquartered in Great Britain and dedicated to defending God , Queen , and Country from the ravages of vampires . Led by Dr . van Helsing descendent Sir Integra Hellsing ( an icy-cool , determined woman ) with the aide of her vampire minion Alucard - - the coolest and toughest anime hero to come along in many a day , the Hellsing Organization faces an onslaught of man-made freak vampires and ghouls plus the dangerous Iscariot Organization of the Vatican and their knife-wielding human regenerator .
If you enjoy bloody anime , this series is for you . It's not nearly as gruesome as many out there but does have more blood and violence than any of the stuff shown on Cartoon Network today . If you like vampire anime , then this series is also for you ; it's a neat take and breath of fresh air in a genre well-exercised in Japan .
The animation itself is done really well in terms of visual quality , with a blend of CG and hand-drawn cel work ; however , it is somewhat more static in nature than much contemporary anime , comparable to that done for the Record of Lodoss War series .
The audio , though presented only in stereo sound , features a soundtrack you'll want to hunt down like a freak after fresh blood . Surprisingly , the english dubbing is quite good , featuring British-accented voice actors far superior to the average anime dub .
Hellsing is an excellent addition to any anime fan's library and a must-watch for vampire lovers everywhere .
044 4 The characters are awfully one-dimensional , the story is far from deep , and it just about all falls apart at the end - - so why should anyone care ? Well , nobody should , really . And yet , I do . Sure , the story , set in modern day Britain , isn't particularly brilliant : Alucard , an incredibly powerful vampire decked out in a blood-red coat , serves a gelid female by the name of Sir Integra Hellsing , who runs a secret organization that eliminates vampires . They , along with Seras Victoria , a somewhat ditzy police girl Alucard turns into a vampire early on in the series , spend much of these 13 eps investigating ' freak ' vampires , humans turned into vampires by having chips implanted - - none of which is really all that exciting . And there's no real character development to speak of ; the characters are exactly the same at the end of the series as they are when first introduced . But the creators make up for most of this with style . Lots and lots of style , actually . Bloody battles , cool weapons , gorgeous gothic backdrops , heaps of attitude , slick soundtrack - - truly excellent stuff . And , of course , there's Alucard , whose cool , laid-back personality never gets old ( nor does him showing off those enormous guns he wields ) . Taking place in Britain , the Japanese voice actors feel greatly out of place , so thankfully the dub is quite adequate . The extras are fairly standard stuff : sketches , ads and the like . But despite all its shortcomings , Hellsing manages to remain entertaining throughout , even during the last few eps where our hero does battle with Incognito , one of the most asinine villians in anime history . It's slick , violent , and always cool , one any vampire fan could enjoy , so long as they don't mind turning their brain off for a bit .
046 4 If you have a set view on the powers of vampires you may not like this series . If your open minded and dont mind a Japaneese take on an American myth , I would buy this series . For the price you pay for this product it is well worth it .
Better than average animation , set in a dark background . You get a glimpse into the Hellsing organization and its practices . This series is not for younger audiances . Good amounts of blood and gore mixxed with a healthy helping of profanities . Not even 20 dollars for the whole set , buy it ! No ending though , leaves you hanging . . .
047 4 This movie breaks the typical vampire stereo types , yet uses others to great affect .
The story archs , there are several , play out over the entire set of disks .
There is alot if background and information in this world left unexplored .
I hope they make a sequel .
049 4 Well im not going to give a super long review so im gonna try and keep it short . For me it started off slow but after 5 or so minutes or when alucard first drew his gun I was hook . I highly recommend this title just I think the price tag at amazon is high . See if you can buy it cheaper .
051 4 This DVD series is an absolute must if you play any vampire rpg's etc . I really like the bizarre dark humor that is thrown in alucard = dracula backwards or the humor of vampires saying a prayer to send there enemies to hell . Awesome purchase if you have a sick sense of humor and like really cool kills .
052 4 Hellsing is an anime that should be looked at from a different perspective then a few other animes . The story in Hellsing isn't exactly in-depth , but I don't think it was ever intended to be deep . What you get with Hellsing is a great action anime , with awesome fight scenes , decent dialogue and dubbing ( ten times better then 90% of the other dubbed anime in America ) and one of the coolest anti-heroes ever to be created . Grooving guitar licks and even the hint of jazz makes the soundtrack perfect for the anime , and the art style , although a little static , fits the series well . Although the box may say 16 and up , I believe it should really be 18 and up , with plots containing snuff films , violence against women and torture all being used , especially early in the series . In some episodes the language gets downright foul , but it still fits the series . Overall , if you are looking for a great action anime , that has a dark sense of humor and an excellent soundtrack , then pick up Hellsing . And if you just plain love vampires , then you should already own this thing .
053 4 This review is from :
Hellsing ( Complete Boxed Set ) ( DVD )
Very , very stylish and dark , with modern-day forces fighting against vampires . Their ace in the hole is the vampire Alucard , one of the most powerful of his kind . Team Hellsing faces off against real and artificial vampires , and the rest of the team members are not just window dressing , squaring off in their own epic battles against the forces of evil .
This is a very viscerally satisfying anime , with plenty of violence and blood to go around . Definitely not for pre-teens , the series has some very disturbing undercurrents in the plots , as well as a very high violence quotient , sadistic villains , and so forth . The opening theme is very well matched to the tone of the series , and the closing theme is Shine by 90 ' s band Mr . Big , and a couple of cuts above most anime music .
This product is the boxed set of the four previously released separate discs , so if you have any of them , that disc is duplicated in this set .
If you like stylish , violent , shades-of-gray horror anime , this is for you .
054 4 Very , very stylish and dark , with modern-day forces fighting against vampires . Their ace in the hole is the vampire Alucard , one of the most powerful of his kind . Team Hellsing faces off against real and artificial vampires , and the rest of the team members are not just window dressing , squaring off in their own epic battles against the forces of evil .
This is a very viscerally satisfying anime , with plenty of violence and blood to go around . Definitely not for pre-teens , the series has some very disturbing undercurrents in the plots , as well as a very high violence quotient , sadistic villains , and so forth . The opening theme is very well matched to the tone of the series , and the closing theme is Shine by 90 ' s band Mr . Big , and a couple of cuts above most anime music .
This product is the boxed set of the four previously released separate discs , so if you have any of them , that disc is duplicated in this set .
If you like stylish , violent , shades-of-gray horror anime , this is for you .
055 4 This review is from :
Hellsing ( Complete Boxed Set ) ( DVD )
I got this for my brother for Christmas . I had seen most the series on TV . It's an awesome series , I love it .
057 4 This review is from :
Hellsing ( Complete Boxed Set ) ( DVD )
the Hellsing complete boxed set arrived in a timely manner , and was well packaged .
This was gotten as a Christmas present for my grandson .
058 4 the Hellsing complete boxed set arrived in a timely manner , and was well packaged .
This was gotten as a Christmas present for my grandson .
059 4 This review is from :
Hellsing ( Complete Boxed Set ) ( DVD )
This was a great series . Too bad it was only one season . Ended it like they thought there was going to be a second season , and there should have been . Alucard was one of the best vampires ever , not too good and not too bad . On the side of good , but with his own set of morals . Just the way a vampire should be . Very powerful individual . Well worth watching . Not for preteens , a bit mature .
061 4 Out of many Vampire series I bearably watch , Hellsing and Vampire Hunter D are the only ones that make the list . It really isn't much about the art , the story line that is great ( by today's standards they are weak ) , but rather the characters that bring in some complex attitudes and feelings in this world of vampires . Alcuard , is pretty much your anti-hero ; cold blooded and really doesn't care if humans die as long as he has his fun . To him it's all about fighting the strongest of the strongest and satisfying his urge for blood . Seras Victoria the other main character on the other hand tries to fight the urges she feels to kill and maim , unlike Alcuard who follows his true feelings . Integra Hellsing , the leader of the Hellsing organization is just one tough cookie . To her killing , hunting vampires , keeping her men alive , and maintaining her family's image is much more important than anything else . As you can see Hellsing is filled with interesting characters that just completely make this a great series to watch despite the somewhat lacking storyline and decade old art . Another thing I found really well suited was the choice of using very English voices ( for the dub ) that , in my honest opinion , suits it very well . Heck even the crazy regenerating father had his Irish accent as well . I can say for sure this anime is a solid 4 . I would not recommend this for small kids ( 12 and under ) because it is very very violent and does have some adult situations ( no nudity , but other adult situations . ) I also would recommend Hellsing ultimate , which sticks closer to the original story and IMHO , is superior to this series , but I definitely do recommend this .
062 4 Hellising is an exciting feast for the eyes and a stunning display of animated action . It is also gratuitously bloody and rather pointless as a story . It has perhaps the most ridiculous plot I've yet seen in any anime . It simply doesn't make sense . Hellsing , apparently a secret organization formed to fight evil creatures , particularly vampires , employs one in its service . There is never any clear understanding of why a vicious brutal sadistic and very powerful vampire like Alucard ( yes . . . it's Dracula spelled backwards . . . ) binds himself into the service of the Hellsing organization , or more precisely to it's attractive ( human ) female leader Integra . Somehow he was Defeated by Integra's ancestor Abraham Van Helsing and then swore service to him and his ancestors . Yet Alucard hardly seems defeated at all . Anyway , the series consists of Alucard fighting off various attempts to awaken undead monstrosities or to attack the Hellsing organization directly , engaging in battle at Integra's orders . She gives him a mission and some sort of code word as to how much force or violence he is permitted to use to complete the task . Again , VERY strange , and rather pointless . The only reason I can see why she would want Alucard to limit his attacks is to build up excitement in the series at wonderment over just how powerful he really is . And she does just that . As the series progresses Integra allows Alucard more and more leeway in the use of his powers until a final climatic battle with another very powerful vampire , when she basically orders him give it everything he's got . Ever since Bram Stoker wrote Dracula there has been an attempt to romanticize vampires as reluctant heroes tormented by the limitations of their vile existence . Looking at Alucard's power and ferocity as he fights , one can only wonder what horror would ensue if he ever decided to use his power for evil . This series is well worth watching for the beauty and detail of the animated fight sequences . They are breathtakingly fast and dramatic . The angles at which the perspective carries the viewer can only be done in animation . Just don't expect the story itself to make much sense .
- Mike S .
063 4 The animation is nothing spectacular , but the characters are all so bad ass and awesome to hear speak and see !
064 4 I'm so tired of fans ' anime lists and blogs treating Hellsing like the delinquent red headed stepchild of Anime . ( These are the same people who exclude the classic Ninja Scroll movie from their Top Tens because it's too violent for their widdle minds to handle . ) Beautiful visuals and animation , mature content , excellent English voice acting , and a pace that never lulls makes Hellsing one of the BEST . Man , and because it never gets the praise it deserves , I watched five other Anime series before finally giving Hellsing a shot . Except for Cowboy Beebop , I can tell you that I wholly regret the other four . In other words , I shoud have STARTED with Hellsing .
I mentioned visuals before . . . there are shots and sequences in this series that are scarier and more disturbing than most Hollywood films . I was downright giddy over some of it . I also mentioned voice acting . Hellsing is the ONLY Anime series that I've ever seen where the English dub is actually better than the Japanese dub . Even the plot has one of the coolest and most original twists on the vampire theme ever conceived : you find out right from the first episode that Count Dracula himself ( cleverly called Alucard ) is the Hellsing Organization's prime weapon against other vampires ! Instead of killing Dracula , the ancestral Van Hellsing captured and claimed his allegiance ! That's way too cool for an Anime series . . .
Hellsing delivers . And if you're a newcomer to the genre and appreciate mature animated entertainment , then do yourself a big favor and start with Hellsing .
069 4 I enjoyed this series immensely . Very stylish and action packed . The music dramatizing the action is really good . My only complaint is that I think the animation could have been better , but the story line is great .
The synopsis for the anime is about a secret organization in England called Hellsing who investigates and silences disturbances of vampirism that stirs just below the radar of the mortal world of London . When a slew of artificially spawned vampires start appearing they call in Alucard . Alucard is Hellsing's top hunter who is also a vampire himself with strange powers . He can change his form to a hellish multiple eyed dog , to bats , he can even fade away and disappear into nothingness . He also has different levels of power . When he takes the restrictions off , he can upgrade his power to meet the challenges of his opponent , power level #1 being the most powerful . Alucard is a dark character , an elitist who revels in the carnage of ghouls and those he sees unfit to be a vampire . He looks forward to when he comes across an opponent who challenges his power .
Despite how dark he is , he's compassionate to his charges , Seras Victoria being one of them . She is a police officer of the section D - 11 division . Alucard is forced to mortally wound her in one of his missions in order to kill a target vampire . He offers her to come with him as an alternative to death , which she accepts . She then becomes an agent for Hellsing . Alucard in return becomes her master . Through out the series , Alucard is concerned for Seras's wellbeing , guiding her through her new identity as a vampire . He is also honor bound to serve and protect the commanding leader of Hellsing , Sir Integra Wingate Hellsing , ( whom is a woman but is given Sir because I assume she has been dubbed a knight ) . Alucard rescues her when she was a child from her uncle who planned to murder her in order to gain leadership of the Hellsing organization . In the last episode , even though it's not said , there are hints , if you are a vampire enthusiast , and if you can figure it out , it is revealed who Alucard really is .
070 4 Hellsing is a really nice anime . I hear people say its very gorey and violent , but really , I don't see it . Then again , it takes a lot for a cartoon to gross me out ^ _ ^
The characters are okay . I feel like we should've had a bit more background information . And , I read some of the manga , where's the bit where we have a WHOLE episode explaining how Integra got Alucard ? ( and yes , Alucard is Dracula spelled backwards , for thos who thought they were going crazy ) .
But , aside from that , I think its a pretty neat anime . I like MOST vampire stories , so when I heard about it , had to get it . . .
076 4 The official Amazon review states that . . . the design style changes from character to character
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Uuuummm . . . Yeah ? That's because they're like . . Uh . . . Different characters . . . And . . They don't . . Look the same . . . I mean , their character designs are OBVIOUSLY supposed to be different from one-another . . .
Anyway , Despite what many reviews have said , there is character development.It's just . . Subtle.It's story driven , anyway.The main characters are all interesting.Alucard ( Arucard ) , The vampire who wears red , and wields gigantic pistols , Ceres Victoria , a midian police girl who can effectively use a sniper rifle without a scope , that priest dude , with all those swords . . . And Walter , the butler with razor-wire.etc . . . Um . . . The end is quite anti-climatic . . . The 2nd DVD is the best.The episodes with the valentine brothers were awesome.Um . . Beware the dub . . . . Phony english accents . . . uh . . A bit of violence ( the zombies just turn to sand ) , no nudity , a bit of language . ( Jan . . . ) Suitable for anyone mature enough to view it.It's not so bad . . .
079 4 This is the greatest anime of all time . Even better than the Beserk Series , and Akira . I loved It . The plot is about a Immortal Vampire Named Alucard who serves his Master Intergra Hellsing who is the Leader of the Hellsing Organizeation . It is also about a Girl that was saved by Alucard and he Tranformed her into a Vampire . Her name is Seras Victoria . If you like blood , guts and Violence you will enjoy it I guarette . This is a must Have for all you anime fans out there and esspically you Vampire fans . I can't wait for season 2 to come out in 2004 !
Reviewer ; Kyle Hohensee of Cooperstown NY USA
080 4 Words can not describe how excited I was anticipating a full ( even if only 13 episodes ) series with a premise this [ darn ] cool . The excitement only increased after the first several episodes . Alucard has got to be the most wickedly awesome anti-hero in animated history ( sorry , D ) . No problem there . The problem lies in Miss Seres Victoria who should have been an awesome and deep character , but instead remains whiny and virtually helpless throughout the entire series despite becoming a vampire in the very first episode . Hello ! Character development , where are you ! ? In fact , the only distinguishable difference between her and the normal humans is that her eyes are red ( and she's also drawn in a traditional stylized anime heroine manner whereas every other character is drawn more realistically , but I digress ) , she's got super strength , and she drinks blood - not from people , mind you , that would make her too interesting - from transfusion bags which she empties into a saucer ( here , kitty , kitty ) . All that aside , This is an interesting and stylish anime for those with darker tastes . The first half of the series is thrilling , and the buildup is just brilliant . But the second half gets bogged down in much less interesting plot ideas . They spend so much time setting the mood and chronicling Seres's almost nonexistent change from helpless police girl to helpless vampire girl ( though she does get one good action sequence towards the end ) that they forget to do anything particularly interesting over the second half of the series . Nonetheless , Alucard alone is worth the purchase and Seres is still a very likeable character , even though I feel she was done a great disservice in this show's treatment of her . Check it out if you're a vampire freak like me , but don't bother if you're looking for brilliant writing . I pray for a second season that does the brilliant concept justice .
Addendum : Really , I should have rated this 4 stars , but anyhow Hellsing Ultimate is finally here and it is awesome . It's essentially a remake of this series , but with much faster pacing , much less Ceres Victoria , and better action sequences . Check it out .
083 4 Arucard is the main thing that would make you want to buy this show , the only thing is , after the first episode , you don't see much of him because of this other girl . The characters are great ideas but the action scenes arent that great . There aren't that many action scenes but when there are , The action is slow paced . The DVD has a great story though .
4 out of 5
084 4 Please disregard any contrary advice . I collect anime movies and series since 1990 and , in my humble opinion , Hellsing is the most original , intriguing and well-plotted anime series to have been released in twenty years . Next generation graphic style and a powerful storyline , with in-deep development of characters and great soundtrack , Hellsing it's , simply put , a masterpiece . Created by the increasingly famous GONZO Studios , Hellsing is hard and unforgiving . Among the dark war between humans and vampires , the even darker rivalry between the Royal Protestant Knights of Hellsing and the Roman Catholic Iscariote Section 13 and the terrible threats of the Millennium , the viewer is frightened by a simple fact : it's through the eyes of the Monster outside ( Alucard The Vampire ) that we come face to face with the real Monster , the one inside us . The hunters of monsters should be aware not to look too deeply into the Abyss . . . . because the Abyss looks at them too . Nietzche at his best . If you are an anime fan , you simply have to see it . If you aren't , see it nonetheless . You'll be not disappointed .
085 4 First I thought it was Vampire Hunter D , then for a few days I thought Neon Genesis Evangelion . But one day latter I watch the Hellsing DVD's and the only way I can descrive what I saw is by saying : OH . . . MY . . . GOD . This is without a doubt THE best anime of all time , the main character Alucard ( Dracula spelled backwards ) is just soo soo sick ! ! ! ( for lack of a better word at this moment ) The grim and wicked smile he has at all times just makes him the badest anime character period . Put him up against any character you want , he will beat him up .
The whole series is delightfuly well balanced , from the opening scene to the over the top action-siting at the edge of your seat-biting your nails off ending ; you will just love this anime .
Granted this is not for anyone under 16 , so parents be careful this is not for your little ones . But on the other hand if you are remotely interested in the vampire style anime dont wait another minute and get this DVD .
086 4 This anime series is one of the best , but sadly not very popular . Its an awsome shoot to kill anime series starring this cocky Vampire named : Arucard , who happens to be the secret weapon / pet of the imfamous Hellsing organazation . The Hellsing Org.s job is to kill all the vampires , yes it is ironic that Arucard works for a vampire killing organazation . but either way he recruits seras victoria Aka : police girl , and she is another one of Hellsings pets , but either way its awsome , the over all layout and style of this is just friggin awsome , even if u dont like this kinda anime , i gurantee u will love it .
In the name of God , impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal damnation .
Amen .
087 4 Hellsing came to me while I was in my deepest depression . The reason for that is so simple . I am a vampiraholic ( if you allow me to use such a word ) . I like vampires to death . I like everything about them . Their abilities , strength , weaknesses , and their dark lust for human's blood . BUT , I was disappointed with the thousands of movies and animes that were about vampires . They were never satisfying or worthy in terms of vampires . In fact , they never quenched my thirst for vampires . They were always either about LOVE like Queen of the damned and Embrace of the vampire or a stupid struggle between being a human or a vampire like Blade and Vampire hunter D . I am not saying those movies were all that bad ( especially vampire hunter D whom I love his character very much ) , I am just explaining that they did not make me happy nor represented vampires as real , authentic , and dark creatures .
When I actually bought Hellsing , I could not express my mixed emotions while watching a unique piece of work . I loved Alucard and Seras ( or Ceres as it is written in Japanese ) Victoria from the very beginning of episode one . I was amazed by the fact that a decent , powerful , and proud vampire like Alucard is serving a human ! And to to be more exact a female ! In addition , I was struck by the idea of Alucard using magnificent human's guns to eliminate his enemies.Also , I was astonished to see Alucard's true power in episode 6 , when he showed his dark nature.Oh man ! All those scary eyes , black space , and fatal dogs ! Do I dare to deny that I was scared ? ! What more do I want ? . Furthermore , those incredible battles between Alucard and his deadly enemies such as Incognito and Alexender Andersong . That's what I call kicking ass ! Not to mention Alucard's dark , vague , and heart-breaking identity which keeps you attracted to the series until the end . Even Alucard's clothes are well done ; the long red coat , the hat , the glasss , and the white gloves with the sorcery circles on them !
The feminine side in this series is so amazing . Imagine a strict , fearless , beautiful , and intelligent woman called Integra . Not only that , imagine a cute , sexy , charming , and smart chick called Seras ( Ceres ) Victoria . Oh no ! Please do not let me start on her ! A well-made and developed character that was an interesting addition to the story . You do not see her like those other idiots turned by vampires who , those idiots , keep struggling and wanting their human life back.NO , the issue with Seras is totally different . She is not rejecting being a vampire ( actually she chose that by her own will ) . However , she is rejecting certain things like sucking blood ( make that drinking blood ) , and sometimes the cold sarcastic way her master deals with things and sitautions . ( . . .0
The effects are top-notch , especially the sound of Alucard's guns while firing . Moreover , the actors voices are worthy and up to such a perfect work ( I consider it to be the best English dubding I have ever heard ) ) . And last but not least , the music . The opening of Hellsing is the best I have ever heard . The whole music is fantastic . It takes you to a higher level of enjoyment .
Finally , the main climax is when you discover who Alucard really is ! ( a clever hint was given at the end of the series ) . For me , Hellsing is the second best anime I have ever seen after Berserk .
089 4 This anime is one of the many that has peeked my interest . Alucard who is a Vampire led by a woman named Sir.Integra Hellsing hunts down vampires who run a-muck down in Great Britian . Alucard however is not by himself in this he also is teamed up with a police girl named Seras Victoria who willingly turns into a Vampire and a Butler for Integra named Walter . In this series there is a battle between two churches and a secret organazation .
This is a dark anime with great dark humor the quality of sound is overwhelming it realy makes you feel alive . The animation isnt the best but is well Perfect in this setting . The charictorization is also not the best but it doesnt need to be in this anime . Oh and if you do buy this anime also look into the manga it tells you some things you did not find out in the anime and is a great read . Unlike some anime / manga titles the manga follows the same path as the anime .
Also for you fans like me there will soon be a second series coming out soon ( srry dont know when ) but i cant wait ! Also if you are just browing for anime look up some of these great titles :
Evangelion
Cowboy Bebop
Trigun
Heatguy Jay
FullMetal Alchemist
FullMetal Panic
Love Hina
Kare Kano
Oh My Goddess
Scryed
Vampire Hunter D
Blood the last Vampire
Spirited Away
R.O.D
Fruits Basket
Thank you
090 4 This series is will be a clasic . Based off the clasic Japanese Manga ( Japanese Comic Books ) . However , is has absolutly nothing to do with that cheesy Hollywood movie Van Hellsing . The story line follows a vampire by the name of Allucard as he hunts down kills various evolved forms of vampires . He serves Sir Integra , head of the Hellsing Orginazation . Also joining Allucard is the lovly Victoria , or Police Girl as her master Allucard calls her . Together they used specially designed weapons used to hunt these evolved vampires and various other undead courpes . Though the MANGA is much more indepth than this animated series , the series is still a work of art . The animation and characters devoped by GONZO DIGIMATION STUDIO ( Blue Submarine #6 , Vandread , Last Exile , Kiddy Grade , ECT . . . ) the series definatly lives up to fans expecations of this particalar studio , which is arguably the best anime studio out there . The story is clear however a little short . I recomend this series to any fan of the Vampire Hunter D movies or anyone that has convinced him / herself that they are truly immortal vampires .
By the way , as for Calvin Newman aka superdude ! ! What is the point of writing a review for this series if you havn't even seen it ! !
093 4 It really was a great anime . From what I've heard , it's actually only the first season and a second is coming out ( not sure though ) .
As for falling apart at the end , it actually doesn't at all : You just have to think about the ending . I'm not going to share my view of it , as it would spoil the ending . Those of you who think it falls apart clearly should stick to Telletubbies and Barny , which requires no thinking . Remember , this is an anime : Sometimes deep thinking is required to understand them , they aren't just run of the mill American cartoons .
As for Character development : It starts you in the middle of this whole war thing , aside from the Policewoman , there aren't many in need of developing . Though we do see some other sides of Arucard . While it seems like he only cares for the kill , he shows feelings for Integra and Celes Victoria . His feelings for Integra are not 2d either , but mixed .
095 4 This set is not the greatest quality DVD ( I think it uses mpeg - 2 video ) . The picture is a little disappointing and there seems to be a few audio pops when subtitles are turned on . Also , the extras suck , so don't think you're getting anything special . BUT , it is still a really good package overall .
I really enjoyed the series , even though I am not an avid anime watcher . There have been only a few anime series that I have actually finished watching mainly because it's so expensive to buy DVD's of every other three episodes . This series is fast paced , even though a little confusing at times for me ( probably missed something the first time around ) . Great action sequences , some amazing animation , and great ideas make this a definite DVD purchase .
099 4 This is my all time favorite anime ever . If you havent seen it then you are totaly missin out man . Alucard is the coolest vampire ever . And Victoria is one bad kittke girl , and its kinda funny cause in every ep . her boobs get bigger . Its really funny . But like I said if you havnt seen this show then you really need to , your life depends on it . . .
101 4 I feel as though the style and especially the main character of this story never reached it's full potential in these thirteen episodes . The editorial review sums up the story pretty well . But that's just it , that's the whole story . There aren't any eloborations on the power of Alucard , Walter ( that string technique was so friggin ' awesome ) , the police girl whos the story seemed to center on for at least 4 of the first episodes . The story should have been about Alucard . You , I , and I'm sure the creators know he's the coolest thing about this series , so why spend more than half the series showing the army being trained or being prepered to go into deal with the situation when all they do is just get killed when they go in ? Everything about this series could have been thrown away and most of the people who like this series would have still liked it if it just had Alucard shooting guns in it . To tell you the truth I'm one of those people as well . He's so god damn bad ass that most of the time I was watching an episode it was spent waiting for him .
Yes I know the series is called Hellsing not Alucard what did you expect ? Well for one thing maybe some power from anyone else besides Alucard . It seems as if everything that was done by the organizations troops could have been done by Alucard and saved people lives . Really though , when we're the troops in the series helpfull even once ? I sure as hell don't remember . A big powerful organization like Hellsing is run over in one episode by two vampires with a bus load of brainless ghouls , after the kill the one ( that's right ONE ) guard at the gate and run through it with their bus . Well if you think these highly trained skilled ghoul killing professionals might have a chance especially with the home turf advantage you'd be very wrong .
Alucard is awesome , and the style is fun to watch , and that's what gets this 3 stars , everything else could have been done without .
102 4 From the day I first saw it , I knew I had to get it . Impossible to put down if its your first time watching . The story is captivating . Very recommended .
104 4 It's about time that a vampire series has come out where the vampire isn't a [ wimp ] . This series offers some great animation , a cool story and some of the best characters that has appeared in a gothic series like this . Arucard doesn't take . . . from anybody and isn't afraid to tell that to anybody . This is the best vampire series ( along side Vampire Hunter D ) as the standard for gothic animation .
105 4 all i can say is hellsing is great anime it has a awesome action , story . just everything it very good about it nothing else needs to be said : D
110 4 I've been afraid of vampires movies all my life and finally my guy got me to watch this series . I was scaried as hell at first but it wasn't like most vampire series . There were no good vampires , no ' interview with a vampire ' pansy vampires , no stakes , no cross , and no vampires dying cause of daylight .
Alcard was bordering on the psychic side . He has a female ( took me a bit to figure out her gender ) master who he doesn't seem to care if she dies or not . She does die by the way . I was a bit upset about that , I thought she was the queen of B * * * * s and was my personal favorite character in the story . The police girl turned vampire annoyed me a bit with her not accepting what she ASKed to be turned into . She was better later though . The speed of the story didn't bother me that much , the way they started and ended the story did . The story just jumps in with no explaination of what is going on or why . I expected more to the ending then there was . I also , expect more character background on Alcarad and his master and how things came to be . The freak chips ' background was stetchy as well .
I've went on to read manga now ( it has more to the story ) . The anime was refreshing if you're tired of normal vampire stories but if you can stomache more gore read the manga after you're done .
Recommended to not allow children to watch the Valentine Brother has a potty mouth on him that Ozzy Osbourne would be proud of .
114 4 This series is so good . It is about this awesome vampire named Alucard ( Although it says Arucard on the credits ) that works for a vampire killing organization named Hellsing . Kinda ironic isn't it . Anyways he turns this police girl named Seres into a vampire and kicks some major . . . . It is very short though which really . . . , but you have to see this series anyways .
The box set is worth it and you'll be happy with it . I don't reccomend this to any little kids out there below the age of four . You should be able to see what you want . There is a lot of blood and darkness . It's great .
115 4 After being subjected to the hype of my fellow anime-lovers about this series , I really expected a more interesting story . While I thought the animation was done passably well , artwork can only hold a film so far . . . the story and character development really needs to pick up the slack at some point . In this case , I lost interest after the second episode as it was fairly clear that the story wasn't moving at a pace comparable to it's simplicity ; it simply wasn't complex enough to struggle along so cryptically . While I agree Alucard was an interesting character , his overthetop attitude mostly made him annoying ( I'd like to see Vampire Hunter D tear him a new one , quite frankly ) and the other characters were cardboard cutouts at best . Sera , who's struggle with her budding vampirism should have made a good center for this story , but her petulence and unwillingness to give in to the hunger that would make her a valuable asset to Hellsing simply makes her unnecessary to the series .
In all , I was enormously disappointed . . . it really seemed that this idea could have had real depth ; instead , it's creaters fell into a common Hollywood style trap : flash over substance .
117 4 well 1st off all i would say this anime is one of the best i have seen ActionWise . . .
art : * * * * * this art is so clean its almost the best i have seen crazy crazy vampires with red alucard has too be my fav anime vampire if not person in anime his drawing is so well done but all the chars are very well done in this like all the new anime not the best art but its still great there is alot of eye candy such as crazy zombies and other stuff
story : * * ill say that this has too be the worst thing about this anime i mean the story is not that deep you do get some back round srory A LITTLE NOT MUCH but the lack of story is not realy that bad but the only thing is there hardly is a story but if it was 25 episodes i guess it would have a better story such as trigun cowboy bebop but if you want a vampire anime with a story i would tell you to get vampire hunter D im not going too give the story away i hate it when people type reviews and spoil it so im not going too do that for you :
action : * * * * * this has too be the breaking point of this anime if your a action junkie ( who isnt ) buy this right now all i need too say is it's full of action most action i have ever seen in a anime in a long time alot of blood alot of alucard great action better then VH D
: episodes : * * * * this is one of those anime's that start and you have no idea whats going on but when you get about episode 6 - 7 it picks up if you have seen Trigun you will know what i am talking about but all the episodes like i said there is alot of blood and killing : ) so if your into that thats a plus
last words :
well should you buy this if your realy into anime go for it but if your one of those kids that just came upon this and you have no idea what it is yeah i would buy it too this is one of the best anime's i have ever seen fallowing . hack cowboy bebop and some others i would not get this if your all about story action thats all it is : ) this is way better then vampire hunter D and belive me i have been told No way its not vh D is the 1st of its kind and it's not vampire's in anime date back belive me
anyhow thats all i gotta say
. . . . . . . . go buy it for stars do too the story
119 4 I expected to see something good and exciting but up to now this is probably the worst manga that I have seen . Having seen the first 2 volumes I can only detect the negative aspects of the series .
1 . No character development and depth at all . At the first 2 volumes we know almost nothing about Arukard , some minor and insignificant details about the female character and in general there can be no attachment to the characters at all . I still don't understand who is the main character of the series . Ash from the pokemon has more personality than the vampire in this movie ! ! ! He He ! !
2 . Back to the pointless dialogues that many anime have . The characters talk and talk without really saying anything . They are trying my patience .
3 . What about the story ? Well there is a pattern where there are some people who create artificial vampires and the Hellsing org . hunts them . Personally , I believe the storyline sucked , and in no way I would buy the rest of the volumes .
I don't understand how people give this series a good review . Either they are at the age of 10 - 13 or I don't know what . Anime like Akira , Trigun , Berserk , robotech , escalflowe , record of lobos , evangelion , bewpop are excellent .
Well Hellsing compared to the above is 0 ! ! I was very dissapointed . Even if in the next volumes the story gets better the animation is still not the best out there with no atmosphere and no character direction .
121 4 But it was somewhat entertaining nonetheless . Here's the basic premise of the movie : take Vampire Hunter D , a movie based on a supremely powerful character that has more power on reserve to tap into than the entire national power grid , build the plot to a climatic conclusion where this powerful character duels another supremely powerful character , ala Vampire Hunter D , and finally , when you think the good guy is over and done with , have him tap into his lineage . . . - - in the style of Vampire Hunter D . And to top it all off , you end on the same theme ; the main character is related to the one and only original , except as in Vampire Hunter D , the main character IS the original ; namely , Dracula himself . Infact , the movie ends on such a cheezy historical reference . You see the Incognito character IMPALED on a large pike . This is in reference to the Turkish prince , Vlad the Impaler , who is famous for inspiring the true to life legend of Dracula by impaling all his victims on large pikes . Hell , even Alucard is backward for Dracula .
I can't believe enough idiots have watched this , reviewed it , and didn't recognize this .
