Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000)

Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is a dark, futuristic fantasy about D, a legendary half-human, half-vampire bounty hunter, hired to recover a young woman abducted by the noble vampire Meier Link. Set many thousands of years in the future, when vampires once ruled the night and now stalk a world changed by technology and decay, the film pits D against rival hunters—the competitive Markus brothers—and against a landscape full of demons, monsters and moral ambiguity. As D closes in on Meier Link, he and his rivals begin to suspect the missing woman may have gone with the vampire willingly, complicating what at first seems a simple rescue. Watching this film, viewers can expect a visually striking blend of gothic horror and sci‑fi animation: sweeping, moody landscapes, exquisitely detailed creature and character designs, and fast, fluid action sequences. The story balances bloody, cinematic combat with quieter, melancholy moments that explore D’s lonely nature and the blurred line between monster and man. The rivalry with the Markus brothers adds tension and occasional dark humor, while Meier Link’s elegant menace raises the stakes beyond a routine chase. Overall, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust delivers stylish, mature entertainment—intense action, haunting atmosphere, and a twisty emotional core that rewards viewers who enjoy atmospheric anime with complex antiheroes and a strong visual identity.

Actors: Andrew Philpot, John Rafter Lee, Pamela Adlon

Directors: Jack Fletcher, Yoshiaki Kawajiri

Runtime: 103 min

Genres: Action, Animation, Fantasy

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