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Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
吸血鬼ハンターD ブラッドラスト
2001 103 min Japan R 16+
★7.5
Animation, Fantasy, Horror, Action, Adventure, Science Fiction
Director: Yoshiaki Kawajiri
📖 Based on the novel
«Vampire Hunter D»
byHideyuki Kikuchi
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Description
D, a legendary dhampir competes with a motley family of bounty hunters to track down Charlotte Elbourne, a young woman who has seemingly been abducted by vampire nobleman Meier Link.
US Gross:
$151,086
Worldwide:
$151,086
Starring
Andrew Philpot
Actor
John Rafter Lee
Actor
Pamela Adlon
Actor
Key opinion
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is widely acclaimed as a visually stunning masterpiece that elevates the source material through its sophisticated blend of gothic horror, science fiction, and melancholy romance. While some viewers feel the plot exposition leaves gaps or lacks depth, the consensus celebrates its unique atmosphere, inventive character designs, and technical animation quality.
| Production | The animation is consistently praised for its high production quality, featuring a meticulous blend of gothic architecture and futuristic science fiction elements. | |
| Originality | The film succeeds in creating a distinct, immersive world that successfully reconciles disparate genres like medieval folklore and advanced technology. | |
| Acting | Character designs are widely lauded for being highly inventive, moving beyond standard tropes to create memorable, distinct figures. | |
| Score | The soundtrack is highly regarded for its ability to integrate seamlessly with the drama and reinforce the film's atmospheric, melancholic tone. | |
| Screenplay | Opinions on the screenplay vary; some find the plot a compelling, mature exploration of doomed love, while others find the narrative thin or confusing due to a lack of world-building exposition. |