Castlevania
Animated series about vampire hunting Belmont family
About Castlevania
Released: 2017
Platform: Netflix
Rating: TV-MA
Run time: 4 Seasons
Cast
Richard Armitage, James Callis, Alejandra Reynoso, Jessica Brown Findlay, Rila Fukushima, Jason Isaacs, Theo James, Yasmine Al Massri, Adetokumboh M'Cormack, Ivana Milicevic, Jaime Murray, Navid Negahban, Bill Nighy, Toru Uchikado, Gildart Jackson, Lance Reddick, Barbara Steele, Graham McTavish, Matt Frewer, Emily Swallow, Peter Stormare, Tony Amendola
About Castlevania
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- About - Making / Production - Actors - Trivia / Interesting Facts - Music / SoundtrackAbout
"Castlevania" is an animated dark fantasy television series based on the popular Konami video game series of the same name. Released on Netflix in 2017, the show quickly gained a dedicated fan following for its captivating narrative, rich character development, and stunning animation.
The story follows monster hunter Trevor Belmont, sorceress Sypha Belnades, and Dracula's son Alucard as they come together to defeat the powerful vampire Count Dracula and save the people of Wallachia from his wrath.
Making / Production
The series was produced by Frederator Studios and Powerhouse Animation Studios. Adi Shankar served as the show's creator and executive producer. "Castlevania" was praised for its unique blend of horror, action, and drama, as well as its faithfulness to the source material.
Actors
- Richard Armitage as Trevor Belmont - Armitage brought a gritty and stoic portrayal of the skilled monster hunter.
- Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha Belnades - Reynoso's voice acting infused depth and strength into the character of the powerful sorceress.
- James Callis as Alucard - Callis delivered a nuanced performance as the conflicted and complex son of Dracula.
Trivia / Interesting Facts
- The show is known for its intense and graphic violence, staying true to the bloody nature of the video games.
- The series received praise for its diverse and well-rounded characters, including strong female leads.
Awards
"Castlevania" has been nominated for several prestigious awards, including Annie Awards and Saturn Awards, for its outstanding animation and storytelling.
Quotes
- "What is a man? A miserable little pile of secrets!" - Dracula
- "Humans are not alone in this world. We need to live by the humans' laws." - Trevor Belmont
Music / Soundtrack
- The show features a haunting and atmospheric score composed by Trevor Morris, perfectly enhancing the dark tone of the series.
- The opening theme, "Bloody Tears," is a nod to the classic Castlevania game series and sets the mood for each episode.
About Castlevania
Castlevania is a dark, animated series following the last surviving member of a disgraced clan fighting against Dracula.
