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starring: Kaneto Shiozawa, Michael McConnohie, Steve Bulen, Kirk Thornton, Yoshiko Sakakibaradirected by: Carl Macek, Toyoo Ashida
Audience Rating: Unrated
Binding: VHS Tape
EAN: 9781890603571
Format: Animated, Color, Subtitled, NTSC
ISBN: 1890603570
Label: Urban Vision
Manufacturer: Urban Vision
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Urban Vision
Release Date: January 18, 2000
Running Time: 80 minutes
Sales Rank: 45643
Studio: Urban Vision
Theatrical Release Date: March 26, 1993
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Amazon.com:
D, a haunted half-human, half-vampire warrior, wanders the countryside of a feudalistic future, hunting his own kind while battling his own evil nature. Like a rogue samurai, the silent, solitary hero wanders into a small hamlet terrorized by the all-powerful Count, a monstrous vampire lord, and his demonic minions from a castle that casts a long shadow over the countryside. The Count has claimed the human Doris (who wields a mean cutlass herself) as his bride. D becomes her protector and--when she's captured by the Count's shape-shifting minions--her savior. Designed in slashes and sharp, angular images and directed with abrupt explosions of lightning-fast action, Vampire Hunter D is violent and bloody in the mode of a samurai adventure. The sleek D is appropriately dark and quiet, cutting a mysterious figure, while the Count is a veritable demon of a vampire, a supernaturally powerful monster whose appetites know no bounds. The undercurrent of sexuality never spills over into the sadistic vein of so many 'adults only' thrillers, but it is recommended for mature audiences.
The DVD features both English and Japanese language soundtracks with optional English subtitles. It also has a documentary featurette, deleted footage, and an artwork gallery by Amano among its supplements. --Sean Axmaker
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - A trendsetting classic that never gets old
One of the first great Animae full length movies (along with Ninja Scroll and Akira)-- While the genre has evolved exponentially in animation quality and technical sophistication, sound, and "star" power in voicing-- VHD is a must own for any serious animae fan!!
Great characters, unforgettable animated action scenes, and great dialogue make this one of my favorites of all time.
"My name is Regancy vampire hunter, and killing men like you is my greatest pleasure. Prepare ... Read More
Rating: - "Visitors from the past shall return to the darkness whence they came."
In the pitch blackness of an imminent thunderstorm, a pigtailed peasant girl by the name of Doris Lang makes her way through overgrown grasses with laser rifle in hand, endeavoring to rid her property of the ferocious werewolves and reptilian mutants that wander unchecked amid the blue shadows of the night. Meanwhile, back at the Lang homestead some distance away, little brother Dan battles tirelessly to keep swirling clouds of flesh-eating smoke away from the livestock. As the red-clad youngster ... Read More
Rating: - Top horror manga with floods of blood
Vampire Hunter D (1985) is up there with the likes of Ninja Scroll, Akira and Ghost in a Shell, so if you are looking for the best of the best Manga, or even just outrageously good horror, then Vampire Hunter D is a must see.
A mix of Hammer Horror ideas plus some cracking good 80s style Manga animation coupled with outrageously good fight sequences produces a feeling of watching something that really does transport us into the canvas of neo-vampires and monsters galore battling it out. ... Read More
Rating: - Classic Anime
I'm not much for 80's anime but Vampire Hunter D is quite the exception. The art is dated no doubt, but thats part of its charm. There is something special about seeing the 80s character and location designs. If you're looking for a good vampire anime then this is the ultimate movie for you. Its only second to one: Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust! This movie is based off the original novel of the same name.
Rating: - Vampire Hunter D
I saw Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust first so this was a little of a let down, only a little, i still thought it was alright. Worth a look at least.
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