Castlevania has enjoyed massive fan attraction over the years, which expanded beyond video games into other media, including animated series. The Netflix series further brought the story to a larger audience, performing incredibly well, cementing its place among the best video game adaptations.
Trevor vs. Dracula – Castlevania | Powerhouse Animation Studios
Given that it brought justice to the video game series, the directors delve deep into the creative process behind the show, avoiding extremes in their creative choices that would appeal to a broad audience.
Castlevania Directors Reflecting on Balancing the Creative Aspect of the Netflix Show
Given that the video game adaptations have often turned out to be disappointing, it was hard to find rare gems that would be actually good. However, things have changed in recent years with Castlevania being one of the great examples of video game adaptations.
Suggested“This wasn’t just a story with just a...
Trevor vs. Dracula – Castlevania | Powerhouse Animation Studios
Given that it brought justice to the video game series, the directors delve deep into the creative process behind the show, avoiding extremes in their creative choices that would appeal to a broad audience.
Castlevania Directors Reflecting on Balancing the Creative Aspect of the Netflix Show
Given that the video game adaptations have often turned out to be disappointing, it was hard to find rare gems that would be actually good. However, things have changed in recent years with Castlevania being one of the great examples of video game adaptations.
Suggested“This wasn’t just a story with just a...
- 6/3/2024
- by Priya Sharma
- FandomWire
Maintaining a chokehold on the streaming business as the one with the largest subscriber base, Netflix has long taken steps to update its vast catalog of content. Investing a significant amount of its fortunes in creating original pieces and adapting media from various other formats, the streamer has attained pitch-perfect success with its Castlevania outing.
Famed as a beloved adult dark fantasy animation, the series has built a strong following thanks to the creative decisions taken by its executives.
A still from Castlevania Season 4 | Netflix
One of the biggest hurdles every project relying on an adaptation faces is at its beginning. A similar situation lay in front of the showrunners for the Netflix original animation. Several paths lay in front of them as well as the risks of stereotyping the characters. However, a set of decisions regarding its visual flair and story approach gave the franchise the status that it boasts today.
Famed as a beloved adult dark fantasy animation, the series has built a strong following thanks to the creative decisions taken by its executives.
A still from Castlevania Season 4 | Netflix
One of the biggest hurdles every project relying on an adaptation faces is at its beginning. A similar situation lay in front of the showrunners for the Netflix original animation. Several paths lay in front of them as well as the risks of stereotyping the characters. However, a set of decisions regarding its visual flair and story approach gave the franchise the status that it boasts today.
- 6/3/2024
- by Imteshal Karim
- FandomWire
When the new spin-off sequel series of Castlevania was announced, fans were delighted to see the return of the dark fantasy anime series with a new twist. While the central theme of the series was the same, it introduced a new storyline, some new characters, and a new threat that helped shape the success of the series’ first season.
Castlevania: Nocturne | Powerhouse Animation Studios
The series followed the adventures of Richter Belmont, the heir of the famous vampire hunter Belmont family. He, along with his adoptive sister, Maria Renard, and some more allies, tried to stop the rise of vampires during the French Revolution. The series is a blend of horror and fantasy, with a lot of drama and action.
However, all these new elements of Castlevania: Nocturne were shaped around the return of one character from the previous Castlevania anime series. The character is none other than Alucard, one...
Castlevania: Nocturne | Powerhouse Animation Studios
The series followed the adventures of Richter Belmont, the heir of the famous vampire hunter Belmont family. He, along with his adoptive sister, Maria Renard, and some more allies, tried to stop the rise of vampires during the French Revolution. The series is a blend of horror and fantasy, with a lot of drama and action.
However, all these new elements of Castlevania: Nocturne were shaped around the return of one character from the previous Castlevania anime series. The character is none other than Alucard, one...
- 5/31/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
Generally, anime series are adapted from mangas or comics that have a broad storyline, a bunch of characters, and a central theme. However, there are some anime series that have been adapted from popular video games. The best example of this is Castlevania on Netflix. The series not only got four seasons but also had a spin-off sequel.
Castlevania by Warren Ellis | Powerhouse Animation Studios
Castlevania was created and written by Warren Ellis and is based on the Japanese action-adventure video game series. The story follows the adventures of Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard, who try to save their country from the attacks of Dracula, the King of the Vampires, and his vampire army.
The anime series is the perfect adaptation of the game; however, Ellis once revealed that he has never played the game in his life, and the original source of his information about the storyline of...
Castlevania by Warren Ellis | Powerhouse Animation Studios
Castlevania was created and written by Warren Ellis and is based on the Japanese action-adventure video game series. The story follows the adventures of Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard, who try to save their country from the attacks of Dracula, the King of the Vampires, and his vampire army.
The anime series is the perfect adaptation of the game; however, Ellis once revealed that he has never played the game in his life, and the original source of his information about the storyline of...
- 5/26/2024
- by Tarun Kohli
- FandomWire
The Castlevania franchise returned to Netflix with brand new animated series “Castlevania: Nocturne” last month, and we’ve learned that a second season is coming soon.
In its first five days, the video game adaptation reached Netflix’s Top 10 English TV List during the week of October 1. It also reached the Top 10 in 40 countries.
Due to that success, “Castlevania: Nocturne” Season 2 has been ordered by Netflix.
Creator/Showrunner/Writer Clive Bradley and Showrunner Kevin Kolde said in a statement, “Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!
“We are excited to be able to bring you more Castlevania: Nocturne and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
Sam Deats and Adam Deats will once again share directing duties. Project 51 Productions and Powerhouse Animation will continue to produce for Netflix.
The series is the next installment of the “Castlevania” universe,...
In its first five days, the video game adaptation reached Netflix’s Top 10 English TV List during the week of October 1. It also reached the Top 10 in 40 countries.
Due to that success, “Castlevania: Nocturne” Season 2 has been ordered by Netflix.
Creator/Showrunner/Writer Clive Bradley and Showrunner Kevin Kolde said in a statement, “Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!
“We are excited to be able to bring you more Castlevania: Nocturne and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
Sam Deats and Adam Deats will once again share directing duties. Project 51 Productions and Powerhouse Animation will continue to produce for Netflix.
The series is the next installment of the “Castlevania” universe,...
- 10/6/2023
- by John Squires
- bloody-disgusting.com
“Castlevania: Nocturne” has been renewed for Season 2 at Netflix.
The news comes just over a week since the debut of the show’s first season, which launched on Netflix on Sept. 28.
“Thanks to all of the ‘Castlevania’ fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” said series creator and co-showrunner Clive Bradley and co-showrunner Kevin Kolde. “We are excited to be able to bring you more ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
The series is based on the beloved Konami “Castlevania” video game series. “Nocturne” serves as a followup to Netflix’s former “Castlevania” series, taking place 300 years after the events of the original show.
The official synopsis for “Nocturne” states: “France, 1792 – the height of the French Revolution. In a remote part of western France, the counter-revolutionary aristocracy has forged an alliance with a terrifying Vampire Messiah, who promises to ‘eat the...
The news comes just over a week since the debut of the show’s first season, which launched on Netflix on Sept. 28.
“Thanks to all of the ‘Castlevania’ fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” said series creator and co-showrunner Clive Bradley and co-showrunner Kevin Kolde. “We are excited to be able to bring you more ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
The series is based on the beloved Konami “Castlevania” video game series. “Nocturne” serves as a followup to Netflix’s former “Castlevania” series, taking place 300 years after the events of the original show.
The official synopsis for “Nocturne” states: “France, 1792 – the height of the French Revolution. In a remote part of western France, the counter-revolutionary aristocracy has forged an alliance with a terrifying Vampire Messiah, who promises to ‘eat the...
- 10/6/2023
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Netflix has renewed Castlevania: Nocturne for a second season.
The first season of the animated series debuted September 28. It’s the next installment of the Castlevania universe, picking up 300 years after the end of the original series, which ran for four seasons on Netflix.
It is based on the classic Konami video game series.
“Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” creator-showrunner Clive Bradley and showrunner Kevin Kolde said in a joint statement. “We are excited to be able to bring you more Castlevania: Nocturne and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
In its first five days of the series dropping on Netflix, the video game adaptation reached the streamer’s Top 10 English TV List during the week of October 1. It also reached the Top 10 in 40 countries.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming...
The first season of the animated series debuted September 28. It’s the next installment of the Castlevania universe, picking up 300 years after the end of the original series, which ran for four seasons on Netflix.
It is based on the classic Konami video game series.
“Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” creator-showrunner Clive Bradley and showrunner Kevin Kolde said in a joint statement. “We are excited to be able to bring you more Castlevania: Nocturne and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”
In its first five days of the series dropping on Netflix, the video game adaptation reached the streamer’s Top 10 English TV List during the week of October 1. It also reached the Top 10 in 40 countries.
Related: 2023 Premiere Dates For New & Returning Series On Broadcast, Cable & Streaming...
- 10/6/2023
- by Lynette Rice
- Deadline Film + TV
Before “The Last of Us” and “Arcane,” it was Netflix’s and Powerhouse Animation’s “Castlevania” (now in its fourth season) that broke the video game adaptation curse with a highly stylized, anime-inspired horror-action show based on the Konami video game series. Now, the spinoff series “Castlevania: Nocturne” moves the action forward 300 years to the time of the French Revolution. With the new time period comes new themes, an expanded worldview, and a big change to the show’s visual style. Unsurprisingly, the biggest change was in the action, all thanks to one invention: Firearms.
“We had guns,” director Sam Deats told IndieWire. “A rifle-axe was my favorite thing, inspired by a trip to a New York museum that had a whole display of different weapons mixed with guns, and I just wanted to incorporate some of that in the show.”
“Castlevania: Nocturne” follows Richter Belmont, a descendant of the original show’s monster hunter,...
“We had guns,” director Sam Deats told IndieWire. “A rifle-axe was my favorite thing, inspired by a trip to a New York museum that had a whole display of different weapons mixed with guns, and I just wanted to incorporate some of that in the show.”
“Castlevania: Nocturne” follows Richter Belmont, a descendant of the original show’s monster hunter,...
- 10/4/2023
- by Rafael Motamayor
- Indiewire
Netflix’s Castlevania animated series helped break barriers for not only its medium, but also the longstanding stigma that video game adaptations were doomed to fail. Castlevania gracefully bowed out after telling a complete story over the course of four seasons. However, it was revealed that the franchise would continue, albeit with new Castlevania series within the same universe, almost in a style that’s akin to JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure.
Castlevania: Nocturne is the first of these new Castlevania series and it follows Richter Belmont, Maria Renard, and a team of intrepid monster hunters in an apocalyptic struggle that’s set against the French Revolution. Castlevania: Nocturne builds upon its predecessor’s strong foundation and finds a careful balance that will appease both fans of the original and newcomers alike. You can read my full review of the debut season here.
To celebrate Castlevania: Nocturne‘s release, co-showrunner Kevin Kolde...
Castlevania: Nocturne is the first of these new Castlevania series and it follows Richter Belmont, Maria Renard, and a team of intrepid monster hunters in an apocalyptic struggle that’s set against the French Revolution. Castlevania: Nocturne builds upon its predecessor’s strong foundation and finds a careful balance that will appease both fans of the original and newcomers alike. You can read my full review of the debut season here.
To celebrate Castlevania: Nocturne‘s release, co-showrunner Kevin Kolde...
- 9/28/2023
- by Daniel Kurland
- bloody-disgusting.com
Netflix has ordered a “Castlevania” spinoff series from the original show’s producers, the streaming service revealed Friday. The spinoff is focused on Maria Renard and Richter Belmont, the son of Sypha and Trevor, and set in 1792 France during the French Revolution.
The “Castlevania” franchise launched in the late 1980s as an action-adventure gothic horror video game series about vampire hunters. It was created and developed by Konami.
After many, many more installments, Netflix turned “Castlevania” into an anime series — the very first for the streaming service. The 10-episode fourth and final season premiered last month.
“Castlevania,” the series, is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, who’s trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself. Its voice cast included James Callis, Emily Swallow, Matt Frewer, Tony Amendola and Alejandra Reynoso.
Per Netflix, “In the epic final season of ‘Castlevania,...
The “Castlevania” franchise launched in the late 1980s as an action-adventure gothic horror video game series about vampire hunters. It was created and developed by Konami.
After many, many more installments, Netflix turned “Castlevania” into an anime series — the very first for the streaming service. The 10-episode fourth and final season premiered last month.
“Castlevania,” the series, is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, who’s trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself. Its voice cast included James Callis, Emily Swallow, Matt Frewer, Tony Amendola and Alejandra Reynoso.
Per Netflix, “In the epic final season of ‘Castlevania,...
- 6/11/2021
- by Jennifer Maas and Tony Maglio
- The Wrap
For four seasons, Netflix’s Castlevania has delivered a diamond standard of American animation in this criminally underrated series. More than just a powerhouse of Western anime styling, Castlevania has devoted itself to bloody, brilliant horror and competently tackling a piece of beloved source material. The entire series has been one hell of a ride and Castlevania’s fourth season brings the story to a close on a perfect note.
Castlevania is the creation of Warren Ellis and based on the iconic Japanese video game series. The series is directed by Sam Deats, Adam Deats, and Spencer Wan, and brought to life by the hometown favorite of this critic, Powerhouse Animation Studios. Castlevania features the voice talents of Richard Armitage, James Callis, Graham McTavish, and Alejandra Reynoso, with exciting appearances by the likes of Billy Nighy and Malcolm McDowell in the later seasons.
Season 3 left us on the edge of...
Castlevania is the creation of Warren Ellis and based on the iconic Japanese video game series. The series is directed by Sam Deats, Adam Deats, and Spencer Wan, and brought to life by the hometown favorite of this critic, Powerhouse Animation Studios. Castlevania features the voice talents of Richard Armitage, James Callis, Graham McTavish, and Alejandra Reynoso, with exciting appearances by the likes of Billy Nighy and Malcolm McDowell in the later seasons.
Season 3 left us on the edge of...
- 5/17/2021
- by Caitlin Kennedy
- DailyDead
Netflix is ending its animated series “Castlevania” after four seasons, but may not be done with the universe.
The streaming service is eyeing a new series that would be set within the same world and feature new characters, an individual with knowledge of the production told TheWrap.
The fourth and final season of “Castlevania” will premiere on May 13. It will consist of 10 episodes.
“Castlevania,” based on a Konami video game, premiered in July 2017 and was Netflix’s first anime series. Sam Deats is director. Warren Ellis is creator and writer and serves as executive producer along with Kevin Kolde, Fred Seibert and Adi Shankar. It is produced by Frederator Studios, a Wow! Unlimited Media company.
“Castlevania” is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself. Its voice cast includes James Callis,...
The streaming service is eyeing a new series that would be set within the same world and feature new characters, an individual with knowledge of the production told TheWrap.
The fourth and final season of “Castlevania” will premiere on May 13. It will consist of 10 episodes.
“Castlevania,” based on a Konami video game, premiered in July 2017 and was Netflix’s first anime series. Sam Deats is director. Warren Ellis is creator and writer and serves as executive producer along with Kevin Kolde, Fred Seibert and Adi Shankar. It is produced by Frederator Studios, a Wow! Unlimited Media company.
“Castlevania” is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself. Its voice cast includes James Callis,...
- 4/16/2021
- by Tim Baysinger
- The Wrap
The “Castlevania” series at Netflix will end with its upcoming Season 4, Variety has confirmed.
Season 4 of the anime series will debut on May 13 and will consist of 10 episodes. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Netflix is looking at possibly developing a new show set in the “Castlevania” universe that would feature a new set of characters.
Inspired by the classic Konami video game series of the same name, “Castlevania” is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself.
The voice cast includes Richard Armitage, James Callis, Alejandra Reynoso, Theo James, Adetokumboh M’Cormack, and Jaime Murray. Warren Ellis created the series and serves as executive producer along with Kevin Kolde, Fred Seibert and Adi Shankar. Sam Deats serves as director.
The first season of “Castlevania” consisted of...
Season 4 of the anime series will debut on May 13 and will consist of 10 episodes. According to an individual with knowledge of the situation, Netflix is looking at possibly developing a new show set in the “Castlevania” universe that would feature a new set of characters.
Inspired by the classic Konami video game series of the same name, “Castlevania” is a dark medieval fantasy following the last surviving member of the disgraced Belmont clan, trying to save Eastern Europe from extinction at the hand of Vlad Dracula Tepes himself.
The voice cast includes Richard Armitage, James Callis, Alejandra Reynoso, Theo James, Adetokumboh M’Cormack, and Jaime Murray. Warren Ellis created the series and serves as executive producer along with Kevin Kolde, Fred Seibert and Adi Shankar. Sam Deats serves as director.
The first season of “Castlevania” consisted of...
- 4/16/2021
- by Joe Otterson
- Variety Film + TV
Exclusive: The upcoming 10-episode fourth season of Netflix’s anime series Castlevania will be its last, Deadline has learned. It will premiere May 13 (see key art below).
While Castlevania, based on the classic Konami video game, will be coming to an end, the world it created may live on. I hear Netflix is eyeing a new series set in the same Castlevania universe with an entirely new cast of characters.
Castlevania was a key series in the evolution of Netflix’s original programming. It launched in July 2017 as the streamer’s first original anime series and the second adult animated comedy after F Is For Family. It quickly developed a devoted following and was well received by critics. The show’s second season scored a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and landed an IGN Award for Best Animated TV Series in 2018.
The series was created by author and prolific comic book writer Warren Ellis,...
While Castlevania, based on the classic Konami video game, will be coming to an end, the world it created may live on. I hear Netflix is eyeing a new series set in the same Castlevania universe with an entirely new cast of characters.
Castlevania was a key series in the evolution of Netflix’s original programming. It launched in July 2017 as the streamer’s first original anime series and the second adult animated comedy after F Is For Family. It quickly developed a devoted following and was well received by critics. The show’s second season scored a 100% rating on Rotten Tomatoes and landed an IGN Award for Best Animated TV Series in 2018.
The series was created by author and prolific comic book writer Warren Ellis,...
- 4/16/2021
- by Nellie Andreeva
- Deadline Film + TV
Castlevania season 3 has come and gone. Long did fans wait for the third season of the animated series, and after just 10 half-hour episodes of monster-hunting adventures, we’re left to wait again. Unlike season 2, which tied up its Dracula storyline in a neat, blood-stained bow, season 3 leaves viewers with more questions than answers.
One of the central mysteries of the season is the origin and function of the Infinite Corridor, an alternate plane that contains doors to different points in time (and perhaps even dimensions) across the Castlevania universe. It’s with the Infinite Corridor that creepy Dracula acolyte Prior Sala hopes to open a door to Hell and bring the Dark Lord back from the dead.
Longtime fans of the Castlevania franchise will undoubtedly recognize the Infinite Corridor, which is taken straight from the games. It was first introduced in 2005’s Curse of Darkness as an alternate dimension where...
One of the central mysteries of the season is the origin and function of the Infinite Corridor, an alternate plane that contains doors to different points in time (and perhaps even dimensions) across the Castlevania universe. It’s with the Infinite Corridor that creepy Dracula acolyte Prior Sala hopes to open a door to Hell and bring the Dark Lord back from the dead.
Longtime fans of the Castlevania franchise will undoubtedly recognize the Infinite Corridor, which is taken straight from the games. It was first introduced in 2005’s Curse of Darkness as an alternate dimension where...
- 3/10/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
Netflix’s Castlevania took a major gamble in its second season by killing off its main villain. But as the third season of the video game-based animated series proves, the death of Dracula is only the beginning of the vampire story expertly crafted by writer Warren Ellis, director Sam Deats, and showrunner Kevin Kolde. In fact, now unshackled from the Lord of Darkness and his monster-filled castle, Castlevania season 3 is able to explore quite a few new and interesting directions that flesh out this world like never before.
From the first episode, Castlevania season 3 feels like a completely new show, one less resembling the horror adventure of the first two seasons and more the political intrigue and war games of a prestige series like Game of Thrones. In essence, the fallen Dark Lord has left behind a power vacuum in Wallachia and the struggle that ensues takes up much of season 3’s 10-episode run.
From the first episode, Castlevania season 3 feels like a completely new show, one less resembling the horror adventure of the first two seasons and more the political intrigue and war games of a prestige series like Game of Thrones. In essence, the fallen Dark Lord has left behind a power vacuum in Wallachia and the struggle that ensues takes up much of season 3’s 10-episode run.
- 3/4/2020
- by John Saavedra
- Den of Geek
As part of its Rtx gathering in Austin this July, Rooster Teeth will host an exclusive screening of Castlevania -- an animated adaptation of the famed Japanese video game series about a clan of vampire hunters waging battle against Dracula.
The four-part series, which is directed by Sam Deats and produced by Frederator Studios and Powerhouse Animation, bows on Netflix on July 7 -- the same day that the first two episodes are set to be screened at Rtx. Rtx is Rooster Teeth’s seven-year-old internet and gaming event, which will be held this year from July 7 to 9 at the Austin Convention Center. The Austin-based entertainment collective expects to welcome more than 60,000 guests. The Castlevania screening will be open to all attendees as part of the event’s yearly Rooster Teeth Animation Festival.
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The four-part series, which is directed by Sam Deats and produced by Frederator Studios and Powerhouse Animation, bows on Netflix on July 7 -- the same day that the first two episodes are set to be screened at Rtx. Rtx is Rooster Teeth’s seven-year-old internet and gaming event, which will be held this year from July 7 to 9 at the Austin Convention Center. The Austin-based entertainment collective expects to welcome more than 60,000 guests. The Castlevania screening will be open to all attendees as part of the event’s yearly Rooster Teeth Animation Festival.
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- 6/8/2017
- by Geoff Weiss
- Tubefilter.com
While the game industry gets its collective crap together regarding how it treats and views women, here’s hoping the majority of people can use some common sense. Whether female or male, gamers are just that: gamers. Being a woman doesn't preclude you loving Gears of War, Borderlands, or Call of Duty, and that is nicely exemplified in this cool art piece by Samuel Deats. You can view his gallery here, and the article the art was attached to is quite interesting on its own, which you can find here.
- 10/9/2013
- by Matthew Mueller
- GeekTyrant
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