![]() A common version found in Eastern fiction is the Wandering Martial Artist, who Wanders the Earth looking for strong opponents to test his skills against. The Blood Knight doesn't even have to be a particularly violent man most of the time. He may merely enjoy the challenge and not hurting others necessarily some don't hurt people unprovoked since they have a sense of right and wrong. They might make the less violent members of the crew a little nervous, especially if they go off on a hair trigger. Heroic examples will frequently be The Big Guy in an ensemble, the character most likely to solve his problems by force of arms. It's not winning or losing, morality, the motives of his allies, or even the glory that drives this guy so much as it is the opportunity for a good fight.Ī Blood Knight can be of any morality whatsoever, although Anti Heroes and Anti Villains tend to be most common. All rights reserved.- Black Knight flavor text, Magic: The Gatheringįighting is everything to the Blood Knight. Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust © 2000 Kikuchi Hideyuki / Asahi Sonorama / Vampire Hunter D Production Committee / Filmlink International Version(s) Viewed: DVD, English language dialogue Needless to say, this does make the movie restricted to an older audience. One shouldn't be surprised this is a vampire movie after all. Recommended Audience: Well, there is quite a bit of violence - rather bloody violence, at that. And while I did enjoy the first movie - it was funny in a spaghetti-western kind of a way - this one is vastly superior, a credit to the name of D, and a good example of the phrase: So it stands to say that this is an excellent movie any fan of horror, vampire movies and, yes, even action adventure will find something to enjoy in. ![]() Even the Barbaroy, an old clan of mercenaries, all of them supernatural beings, have their role and are portrayed very well. No one-dimensional characters here, and none are wasted either. From D to Meier Link, the Markus brothers, Leila, Carmila, and, of course, Charlotte everyone is written and played excellently. Also, the scene where D needs to buy a new horse will probably stay with you when the movie is done, right there with the ending scene.Īnd the cast. You think you know why Meier Link kidnapped Charlotte? Probably not. And don't think you can predict anything, not at first. Yes, the hand speaks - a lot.Īnd if we put all that aside, even then we're left with a tightly paced action adventure, excellently written in true Madhouse style with all the trimmings one might expect. And not only talks, but cracks jokes, makes snide comments and tries to be helpful even, on occasion. And he does speak more in this feature than his previous effort, even if that's not saying anything much. Even D as his not-very-vocal self has a deep, resounding voice. That goes for everyone, without exception. An honest to God vampire horror at that.Īlso, the dubbing is rather well done. The music is also professional fare, orchestral mainly, with added choirs for nice effect, punctuating the fact that this is a horror movie first and foremost. And the characters themselves are drawn, showing their expressions quite clearly, making those who have seen Ninja Scroll nod in recognition and appreciation. The settings, particularly towards the end, will take your breath away. Yes, people! Madhouse - who brought us the excellent Ninja Scroll - yet again brings the goods in this excellent vampire action horror adventure bound to please even the most ardent VHD fans.įor one, the art and animation is absolutely astounding, full of detail and animated so smoothly, you'd think they were alive. Despised by vampires for his profession and by humans for the blood in his veins, D relentlessly pursues his prey for a price.įor those who have seen the first Vampire Hunter D anime, I'm pretty sure each of you sat through the movie pointing out faults and deciding on features you'd put into the movie if you were the one who made it.Īnd I'm willing to bet a reasonable sum of money that this would be the title you'd end up with. D must intercept Meier and conquer hostile forces on all sides in a deadly race against time. The Markus brothers, a family of vampire hunters, were hired for the same bounty. ![]() For the first time, D faces serious competition. ![]() D's orders are strict - find Charlotte, at any cost. Notes: Based on the third novel in Kikuchi Hideyuki's Vampire Hunter D series.ĭ has been hired to track down Meier Link, a notoriously powerful vampire who has abducted a human woman, Charlotte Elbourne. Tonikawa Over The Moon For You: High School Daysĭistributor: Currently licensed by Discotek Media.Ĭontent Rating: R (violence, brief nudity, adult themes)Īlso Recommended: Hellsing, NightWalker, Vampire Princess Miyu
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