Hellsing
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Hellsing, a top-secret Protestant organization based in Britain, has been fighting vampires for the past several centuries. They employ the all-powerful vampire hunter Alucard, who recruits a young police officer, Seras Victoria, into his vampiric fold. Just as Seras is beginning to come to grips with her new un-life, she and Alucard are pitted against the armies of the night, sadistic Catholic priests, Nazis and ancient gods.
- Episodes: 9+(Manga) 13(TV) Ongoing(OAV)
- Japanese Title: ????? (He-ru-shi-n-gu)
- Licensed by:
- (TV) Geneon Entertainment (known as Pioneer Entertainment when originally licensed) in the United States; distributed by Shin Vision in Italy; Dybex in the Netherlands
- (OAV) Geneon Entertainment in the United States
- Airing schedule (TV)
- Fuji TV (Japan)
- No longer airing, full series aired from October 10th, 2001 through January 16th, 2002
- Starz Encore Action (U.S.A.)
- No longer airing, full series aired from October 4th, 2003 through December 27th, 2003
- Animax (Brazil, Mexico, Argentina)
- No longer airing
- Fuji TV (Japan)
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Manga
Main article: Manga
There is a manga counterpart to the anime series. Though, it does have a slightly different plot and several addition characters. The storyline and art is by Kouta Hirano.
Vampires
Main article: Vampires
Vampires in Hellsing are the most common enemies. Alucard himself is a vampire. There are different levels of vampires, ranking from master vampires to near mindless slave. They all have increased strength, speed, and senses, but also are weak to sunlight.
Weapons
Main article: Weapons
Alucard has two signature hand guns used throughout the series, but there are various other weapons as well.
References
Main article: References
There is a lot of people, places, and things referred to directly and indirectly in Hellsing. Whether be a historical figure or a Stephen King novel, check out all of the references.
Cast and Crew
Japanese Cast(TV):
- Jouji Nakata - Alucard
- Yoshiko Sakakibara - Sir Integral Wingates Hellsing
- Fumiko Orikasa - Seras Victoria
- Motomu Kiyokawa - Walter C. Dornez
- Unshou Ishizuka - Peter Fargason
- Nachi Nozawa - Father Alexander Anderson
- Takumi Yamazaki - Incognito
- Akiko Hiramatsu - Helena
- Kazuya Nakai - Jan Valentine
- Takehito Koyasu - Luke Valentine
Japanese Cast(OAV):
- Jouji Nakata - Alucard
- Yoshiko Sakakibara - Sir Integral Wingates Hellsing
- Fumiko Orikasa - Seras Victoria
- Motomu Kiyokawa - Walter C. Dornez
- Norio Wakamoto - Father Alexander Anderson
- Kazuya Nakai - Jan Valentine
- Takehito Koyasu - Luke Valentine
English Cast(TV):
- Crispin Freeman - Alucard
- Victoria Harwood - Sir Integral Wingates Hellsing
- K.T. Gray - Seras Victoria
- Ralph Lister - Walter C. Dornez
- Bill Morgan - Peter Fargason
- Steven Brand - Father Alexander Anderson
- Issac Charles Singleton Jr. - Incognito
- Akure Wall - Helena
- Josh Phillips - Jan Valentine
- Patrick Seitz - Luke Valentine
- Arthur Russell - Harry Anders
Crew(TV):
- Kouta Hirano – Creator
- Umanosuke Iida, Yasunori Urata – Director(s)
- Chiaki J. Konaka – Script Writer
- Kouji Ishii – Music Director
- Toshiharu Murata – Character Design
- Manabu Otsuzuki - Art Director
- Noriyuki Jinguji - Mechanical Design
Crew(OAV):
- Kouta Hirano – Creator
- Tomokazu Tokoro – Director
- Hideyuki Kurata, Yousuke Kuroda – Script Writer(s)
- Hayato Matsuo – Music Director
- Ryoji Nakamori – Character Design
- Manabu Otsuzuki - Art Director
- Noriyuki Jinguji - Mechanical Design
Music
The Original Soundtrack(OST) for the Hellsing TV series was organized by Yasushi Ishii, produced by Yoshiaki Outa, and made with composition assistance from Yasukasu Tabei and Tatsuo Tabei on guitar. (Credits to ANN for parts of the preceding information)
Hayato Matsuo worked on the music for the Hellsing OVA series, which differs from the TV mix in that it focuses on more on a heavy, classical instrumental tone, as opposed to the original series' focus on free-form rock.
Opening Theme(TV): "Logos Naki World" by Yasushi Ishii
Ending Theme(TV): "Shine" by Mr. Big
Ending Theme(OAV): "Gradus Vita" by Hayato Matsuo and the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra
Hellsing O.S.T. Raid
- World Without Logos 4:08
- Fool Cross Over Nirvana (Grudge Prohibited) 3:42
- Musical Play Smiling Rebellious Flower 3:58
- Certain Victory Lotus Sutra Tune 5:00
- Services to Gods (Do on Our Own Accord) 2:17
- Left Foot Trapped in a Senesual Seduction 2:49
- Dracula's Holy Pupil and R & R 3:36
- P.S. Lord Amitabha Have Mercy on Me 2:45
- Sea of Chaos (Creator's Ulterior Motive) 3:35
- Original Sin (For Not Keeping Virginity) 3:22
- Bodhisattva of Cathedral - Tatsuo Tabei 4:53
- Mask of the Priest and the Bell of the Chapel 2:08
- Act of Demon or the Work of God 1:39
- Pure Death 3:02
- Survival on the Street of Insincerity 3:05
- Ambiguous Drum's Grief 2:54
- Requiem for the Living 3:36
- Non-Neurosis Tunes (Who the Hell Are You?) 2:32
- When You Start the War, Fight With Arrows, Spears and Swords! 3:39
Hellsing 2 O.S.T. Ruins
- The World's Last Sagacious Period 3:49
- Hidden Leaves Harmony 2:25
- Sky Of God Master 4:01
- Hatred Guy Of Sinfulness 3:53
- Soul Rescuer 4:00
- I.B.C.J. Siege Rope 3:32
- Sever Gun Fight At The Hill Of Casualties 2:28
- Soul Police Chapter's Reverse Side Circumstance 5:16
- Primary Colored Suicide Bombing Love Song 2:47
- Secret Karma Serenade 3:03
- The Japanese Alphabet Road With Chinese Bellflower's Sweet Smell 3:32
- Echoing Truth 4:46
- Fabricated Background 2:32
- Origin Reflection Rhythm Nation 3:42
- Midnight Assassin 4:18
- The World Without Logos (Dedicated To Malcolm X) 3:47
- Gypsy Of Atonement 2:37
- Good Bye Used World 0:26
- From 666 To 777
- Hemp Smoke Stings The Eyes
- Aha, Springtime Of Life's Erotic Hell
- Unexpected Incident
