Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust English Sub & Dub

About Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust

Looking for background on Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (バンパイアハンターD)? This action, adventure and drama series by MADHOUSE (2000) starts out like this. The premise: The story revolves around D, the infamous "dunpeal" (born of a vampire father and a human mother) outcast and renowned vampire hunter. His prowess at hunting the creatures of the night allowing his acceptance among humans, he is called upon to locate Charlotte Elbourne, the lovely daughter of an affluent family who has been mysteriously kidnapped.

Further in, when the sun sets, the hunt goes on! Charlotte`s father offers a rich bounty, be she dead or alive, a task D willingly accepts, even with notorious Markus brothers and their gang of bounty hunters seeking the prize as well. Amidst the chase and unknown to all lurks a sinister evil which has been secretly manipulating their every move and has set a chilling trap that none will expect and few will survive.

As an action title, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. Voice work is led by Hideyuki Tanaka as D and Ichirou Nagai as D no Hidarite. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights. The run is 1 episodes in total, so you know what you are signing up for.

Production & Appeal

MADHOUSE is the studio behind Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Within the action category, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.9/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. Voice casting, including Hideyuki Tanaka as D, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2000, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.