Vampire Hunter D

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Vampire Hunter D

1985

1h 16m

Horror

Animation

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9 Reviews

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In this animated film, the future is bleak for the world's remaining humans, who inhabit a vast wasteland and spend the majority of their time trying to outrun vicious vampires and other demonic beings. A supernaturally skilled swordsman known simply as D (Kaneto Shiozawa), who is part vampire himself, is hired by mortals to track down the villainous Count Magnus Lee (Seizô Katô), who recently attacked a local girl. When D rides into Lee's lair on his mechanical steed, a bloodbath ensues.

Marc Savlov

Austin Chronicle

Above all, it's a very gothic piece of work. Long, sullen shots of decrepit manors and foggy moors make this one of the most atypical -- and interesting -- animated films to hit Austin in a long while.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 1, 2000

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Tim Brayton

Alternate Ending

The film has a good understanding of what ultimately makes any worthwhile horror film work: its atmosphere.

Rated: 3/5

May 17, 2020

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TV Guide

This mishmash of genres offers little.

Rated: 1/5

Feb 15, 2018

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Dan Casey

Nerdist

This is the D that your body craves. This is the D that takes place in a far-flung, post-nuclear hellscape where vampires, werewolves, and all manner of things that go bump in the night reign supreme.

Oct 11, 2017

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Felix Vasquez Jr.

Cinema Crazed

One of my favorite animated films of all time...

Apr 24, 2010

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Michelle Alexandria

Eclipse Magazine

Rated: 4/5

Jul 23, 2004

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Alec B

The sort of campy, violent, and lightly titillating fair you'd expect from an anime aimed at teenage boys in the 80s. Its fun but it feels like the story had more potential.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

03/06/25

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Eric G

A classic with great characters and a great story. The artwork left a lot to be desired, but considering the release date, it's not that bad.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/03/24

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Liam D

A mixture of Samurai action and Gothic horror. It’s one of the most underrated Animes ever made with beautiful animation, great voice acting and an fantastic script

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

06/18/24

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Audience Member

Classic dark fantasy

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

04/19/24

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Valerii Ege D

Probably the ancestor of Hellsing. A powerful vampire travels and kills other vampires for money. Because he is miserable and killing is the only solution. It's a good anime, I like it.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

08/24/23

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Audience Member

It's an oldie but still worth a watch for the storyline. It's about a half vampire who roams a post apocalyptic world where vampires used to rule but their numbers are dwindling and hunts them to free mankind from their tyranny. This story is about a vampire lord who preys on his kingdom's people and Vampire Hunter D quest to kill this vampire.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/01/23

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Toyoo Ashida

Director

Seizô Katô

Count Magnus Lee

Motomu Kiyokawa

Dr. Feringo

Yoshiko Sakakibara

Younger snake sister

Kaneto Shiozawa

D

Kazuyuki Sogabe

Rei Ginsei

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Synopsis

In this animated film, the future is bleak for the world's remaining humans, who inhabit a vast wasteland and spend the majority of their time trying to outrun vicious vampires and other demonic beings. A supernaturally skilled swordsman known simply as D (Kaneto Shiozawa), who is part vampire himself, is hired by mortals to track down the villainous Count Magnus Lee (Seizô Katô), who recently attacked a local girl. When D rides into Lee's lair on his mechanical steed, a bloodbath ensues.

Director: Toyoo Ashida
Genre: Horror, Animation
Original Language: Japanese
Runtime: 1h 16m