A melancholic gothic fantasy steeped in tragic romance and visceral action. Like a lone silhouette riding against a blood-red moon, it explores the eternal isolation of being caught between the warmth of humanity and the cold eternity of the night.
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
吸血鬼ハンターD ブラッドラスト
"When the sun sets, the hunt begins."
Director:
Yoshiaki Kawajiri
Cast:
Yoko Soumi, Hideyuki Tanaka, Koichi Yamadera, Megumi Hayashibara, Akiko Yajima
Animation
Fantasy
Action
Adventure
Science Fiction
Horror
Box Office:
$151,086
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust - Easter Eggs & Hidden Details
Easter Eggs
References to Dracula / The Sacred Ancestor
Though never explicitly named in the film, the lore strongly implies that D's vampire father is Dracula himself, known in the novels as the 'Sacred Ancestor.' This hidden detail explains D's royal bearing, his ability to overcome ancient vampire magic, and why Carmilla's illusions feature his lineage so prominently.
Yoshitaka Amano's Art Style
The flowing, delicate, and almost androgynous gothic character designs are a direct homage to Yoshitaka Amano's original novel illustrations. Fans of the Final Fantasy series can easily recognize Amano's signature aesthetic in D's intricate armor, pale complexion, and flowing hair.