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Directors: Yoshiaki Kawajiri & Jack Fletcher

Release Date: 28 September 2001

Tagline: When the sun sets… The hunt begins.

Main Cast: (Voice, English)

Andrew Philpot … D

John Rafter Lee … Meier Link

Pamela Adlon … Leila (voice) (as Pamela Segall)

Wendee Lee … Charlotte

I’m a fan of Japanese animation, and I haven’t seen a bad one yet. Vampire Hunter D is beautifully crafted. The animation is superb and very atmospheric and the story is also very good. However, it is not a traditional vampire movie. It’s a dark film that has depth. The characters struggle with their own personal demons, and Meijer Link is depicted as a vampire with a heart – he loves and is loved in return.

However, I find myself somewhat ambivalent about it.

Personally, I don’t want to see vampires that are capable of love. I want to see them as evil and predatory creatures. I also found it a bit dull and slow at times. I also disliked the talking hand. Yes, it provided a bit of comic relief, but I don’t think the film needed it. However, all of that is just my opinion and it doesn’t mean that the film is bad. Indeed, it is a very interesting take on the subject.

Overall, even if you are not a fan of anime you should find this film entertaining.

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