I remember always seeing Vampire Hunter D at rental places decades ago and I just never picked it up. It's weird because the memory of this particular anime holds up surprisingly well in my mind but I've never sat down and watched it.
Agreed. There were anime staples in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s that you could find at rental stores and it seems like Ninja Scrole and Vampire Hunter D and a handful of others were often times the ONLY anime many people had seen.
If someday they decide give us a new Vampire Hunter D, I'd love if they keep this art style. I think this style is timeless, and one of the reasons why the movie became such an icon.
There’s a chance one of Leila’s kids could’ve been Grove’s, as they weren’t really genetic siblings and Grove hints at them having a romantic relationship in the very beginning.
But, Left Hand has been with him for literally millennia, and frequently annoys D for his often mean-spirited commentary and cowardice: but, if D so chose, he could permanently part with him. But, the sentimental value of his “handy” little cohort, (among a slew of radical supernatural talents), and a genuine, underlying friendship has bonded them for eternity.
This is the counterpoint of "I was one of them", the scene where the old man that D is buying a new horse from turned out to not only have been rescued by D when he was just a kid but also one who'd been hoping to get a chance to finally be thankful through all the years since. Leila was there and witnessed the whole scene. It may well have been why she had D promise to come.
ikr, still pissy about it. saw the film 3-4 years after it came out in japan and though oh maybe they're working on a sequel cuz manga and prequels and bla bla ~~~~ been waiting ever since. Original animators are probably retired or even dead.
@billjones642 be careful what you ask for having every thing you want at your finger isnt allways a good thing people worked hard to make this art that you seem to like you shouldnt think of them as easliy replacable
I feel like eternity alone would be an acceptable payment for the ability to really help people, to really challenge the great terrors of your world. Am I crazy?
@@nopenahman7380 depends on if you can handle it Loneliness is a strange beast: it does no snarl and gnash, it quietly stalks the dark recesses of your mind, waiting, watching, for its moment to strike When it takes you, it will do so at your weakest and most vulnerable It is a subtle knife, loneliness
I still remember getting called over to my buddies apartment after I got home from work to watch this for the first time back in 2002. It's a highlight of anime in general even twenty two years later. The only bad thing is realizing that much time has passed really drives home how much I'm starting to feel like the old man in the barn lol
I feel the same. The story of the 2 lovers, the ending, the old man story. They're great little things to have without overcomplicating things. A simple story that has a nice ending but is not naive in it's themes.
there was a lot more to the story its based on an obscure playstation game that admittedly wasnt very good except for the story (it played like resident evil 2 but bad)
It's honestly the single simplest and yet most unspoken wish anybody could have... That somebody WILL show up to our funeral when we die and properly see us off. Thankfully for her, she had friends and family and a plus 1 (and a half if you count the hand) show up.
I wouldn't want a Netflix series or something like that. Because you know it would get the Rings of Power treatment. Better to stick with adaptations of the books. Keep the animation and everything else in the same spirit and style as the first two movies. Don't re-invent the wheel; stuck with what works. If any Hollywood executives or scriptwriters with bad ideas are out there...I hope they read this.
I was introduced to Vampire Hunter D by a kid in my English class in the 8th grade. It was back in 98, I had never heard of the series before. Since then I have never seen any vampire related media that I’ve liked as much.
The fact that the Marcus brothers were incredibly horrible to her in the manga, too. And in the manga, they're all related by blood makes it even more fucked up. I prefer them in the anime version. They aren't entirely sympathetic, but they aren't the worst forms of life to ever exist, either.
@@lhommemystere3938 In the Vampire Hunter D manga & novel "Demon Deathchase" the Marcus brothers all sexually abuse Layla. Even Grover, shriveled and pathetic as he is, takes a go at her at some point in the story. It's revealed that the brothers were pretty horrid to her, including the aforementioned sexual abuse. I can't recall if she's actually related to the Marcus brothers or if he was someone they "adopted" and then sought payment from in return for their "kindness." I do know that the novel that Vampire D Bloodlust is based on ends RADICALLY different, with a creature like D's left hand taking control of a mutilated and dead Borgoff (the eldest brother), and killing Mayerling (resulting in Scarlet killing herself to join her lover in death). The ending of the movie is a LOT more optimistic (and imo more fitting) than the original. If you haven't I highly recommend picking up or acquiring a copy of either the novels or the manga. Both are superb horror/dark-fantasy, and while the movie is fantastic in it's own right, the source materials are just delightful.
@definitivamenteno-malo7919 Crashandersen602 is talking about the novel. Sadly, there's no manga, but the novel does have a few illustrations in some parts of the story.
@@gothhydran2241 there very much IS a manga. It is as of yet unfinished, and it covered only eight volumes after the illustrator suffered an injury* that kept them from finishing. It’s very well illustrated and I encourage you to find in read it if you’re a fan.
I'm usually a Sub kinda guy. But the Dub of this movie is just "Chef's Kiss" Its Absolute God tier... Oh and the studio who made this movie also did a Highlander anime movie, worth a watch.
Always wished they would have had D's brother show up at the end in the distance, as from what I can remember D had a twin brother. That would be a nice stop point with a cliff hanger that would be interesting, but also a jump off point for another movie with it centering on the history and story of the two brothers and their father maybe even.
D had taken the trouble to keep track of her all the years after they had gone separate ways to make sure he'd know when to come to see her funeral. This shows how much their friendship meant to him. Just seeing her granddaughter give him that friendly smile must have made it worth it.
To this date this is my favorite anime film. It's such a visual feast. And this scene of all other always gets me, the little girl's second "goodbye" just hits me right in the feels.
I am a 40 year old dude who mostly watches lectures and reads science books. And at the end of this cartoon, I wept. The whole grandiose stroy, with powerful beings and incredible feats was just a background. The real protagonist was Leila and the actual plot was her redemption. She freed herself from the past, from the trauma to be able to live her true life. Fantastic setting was an allegory for trauma, regret and insecurity that haunt and enslave people, and Leila is every one of us. You, me, anybody can always, always leave the BloodluSt behind and choose to be free.
Gosh, this part was so cool! D manages to be the epitome of awesome both by being this gothic, stoic, badass, AND by being a virtuous, compassionate, all around good man who's out to help people.
The thing about D, be it the novels or any anime that comes to pass one day; he lives on. He was designed by Dracula and if he had a suicidal impulse in his entire being he'd have done himself a long, long time ago. D lived through the worst of the Vampire Society post-apocalypse then outlived it... and whatever happens, he'll probably outlive that, too.
As much as I love to have the whole VHD universe explored and have it a shot at series, sometimes Short, Simple yet Solid piece of art like this movie does the job, and it should stay like that.
Really like the ending, though for some reason I always imagined and addition to it. As D ride off, he would sees someone in the distance and he get closer he sees that it is another Dhampir like him that would be Meier/Charlotte's child and that make him suddenly stop and the movie end there not telling us what D would do.
Nah, Charlotte died a virgin: Meier made sure of her purity retention until their planned elopement at their destination: “The City of Stars and Endless Night”, (which they did not commence with nor consummated; she died, remember?) Anyway, what would’ve been cooler is if Dan Lang, (younger brother of Doris, the heroine of the first novel), would meet D as an aged and skilled Vampire Hunter and aid him in a sequel to this film. Sadly, that never had nor will happen…
It’s Mesmerizing and absolutely amazing how every second of this animation makes you FEEL something!! It’s just absolutely amazing when you think about it that the creators of this anime somehow had a depth of feeling and perception that it just came across… I mean I know, Truth lays in the eyes of the beholder.. yet oof.. this anime it’s drawings tone sounds and pacing really moves you… it really is art
In a sense D is like Frieren, but somehow in D he always finds gratitude from those who recognize his status as a timeless creature, while Frieren finds only loneliness and solitude.
this scene and the one where he meets that old guy who remembered who D was when he was rescued as a kid. he still remembered him after all those years and he returned the favor
I honestly wasn't extremely entertained by this movie, but it remains one of the most beautiful animated films I've ever seen, it is legitimately made with 100% love and the story is great, simple and straightforward, not my style but all respects to it, I've rewatched it 3 times so that speaks volumes, and I still aim to show it to my other friends just because the quality is so phenomenal
You're missing an hour and 43 minutes of the "best scene".
oh boy, looks like its time for another rewatch
Facts.
You’re damn right
This anime is a literal work of art
Both Vampire Hunter’s were amazing. But this second one is a masterwork.
@@jamesf4087 literally me every time I see a vampire hunter D clip XD
"She was afraid no one would mourn her death. I'm glad she was so wrong."
Perfect line for D to end the movie with.
"You're not so bad. You just dress bad" was the perfect ending line.
The amount of modern day anime weebs that haven't even heard of Vampire Hunter D is disappointingly high.
Don't need their degeneracy all over this timeless classic.
I remember always seeing Vampire Hunter D at rental places decades ago and I just never picked it up. It's weird because the memory of this particular anime holds up surprisingly well in my mind but I've never sat down and watched it.
I found this film awhile ago and I can fully agree that more people should watch this classic
Agreed. There were anime staples in the 80s, 90s and early 2000s that you could find at rental stores and it seems like Ninja Scrole and Vampire Hunter D and a handful of others were often times the ONLY anime many people had seen.
The art style looks kind reminds me of Ghost in the Shell.
This "You're just dressed bad..." never fails to deliver. 😂
I havent even watched this show but that part caught me so off guard 🤣🤣🤣
@@justsomeguywithahat7183 Go watch it, Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust. A great vampire anime.
Like every man, the hand of D is the hand for D, and it has a mind of his own
If someday they decide give us a new Vampire Hunter D, I'd love if they keep this art style. I think this style is timeless, and one of the reasons why the movie became such an icon.
Way too expensive these days
This quality is slave labor nowadays
Yoshiaki Kawajiri's animation studio MADHOUSE.
80’s and 90’s anime is the best.
Madhouse as good as it is still doesnt make animation this good.
After all this years I still think she raised her kids and grandkids right.
There’s a chance one of Leila’s kids could’ve been Grove’s, as they weren’t really genetic siblings and Grove hints at them having a romantic relationship in the very beginning.
the fact that a follow-up series/movie has been trapped in development hell is fucking criminal
Honestly, the way they keep fucking up existing IPs, I'm happy for this to remain an unblemished gem.
Having one of these every other decade makes this iP so much more precious though.
Probably for the best... I'd rather keep the memory of this masterpiece of the 90's
A bless'ed curse
@@CREDLACE?????? This movie's from the 90's?
her having the same face as her grandma makes this even more emotional for me...
The hand throwing shade at the end made me crack up.
You’re not so bad after all, you just dress bad
It’s always nice to see the silent yet well intentioned protagonist have a solemn yet peaceful conclusion to their journey
*his journey
Protagonist isn’t a gender. Male pronouns are also a unisex in all indigenous European languages.
@@but_iWantedTo_speakGerman uh he isn’t alone in this scene and both impacted each other’s lives and are a chapter in each of their stories
@@but_iWantedTo_speakGerman Bruh, stop being triggered. The OP was gramatically correct when speaking in general about protagonists in a story.
@@but_iWantedTo_speakGerman"protagonist isn’t a gender" challenge accepted
@@but_iWantedTo_speakGerman Bruh. 😂
You know everything's good when D flashes you that little smile.
But what about when smile flashes you that little D
As long as he has left hand he is not alone
same with you
@@newwonderer😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣😂🤣
But, Left Hand has been with him for literally millennia, and frequently annoys D for his often mean-spirited commentary and cowardice: but, if D so chose, he could permanently part with him.
But, the sentimental value of his “handy” little cohort, (among a slew of radical supernatural talents), and a genuine, underlying friendship has bonded them for eternity.
@@newwonderer Hahahahahahahaha
😂👌
This is the counterpoint of "I was one of them", the scene where the old man that D is buying a new horse from turned out to not only have been rescued by D when he was just a kid but also one who'd been hoping to get a chance to finally be thankful through all the years since. Leila was there and witnessed the whole scene. It may well have been why she had D promise to come.
Kills me we haven't gotten another Vampire D movie like this in 20+ years
ikr, still pissy about it. saw the film 3-4 years after it came out in japan and though oh maybe they're working on a sequel cuz manga and prequels and bla bla ~~~~ been waiting ever since. Original animators are probably retired or even dead.
at this point im just waiting for ai to be good enough to do the job.
@billjones642 be careful what you ask for having every thing you want at your finger isnt allways a good thing people worked hard to make this art that you seem to like you shouldnt think of them as easliy replacable
@@dupdo1878 people thought photography would replace painters. in reality ai will help artists to be more efficient.
@@billjones642you are a part of the problem
Perfectly illustrates the lonely road of an immortal, especially one that is shunned by society for what they are
D is a great character
You mean Lonely?
@@chaptermastermoloc4171 I do - edited to reduce whimsy
Aye, IMMORTALITY is a curse; a painful one
I feel like eternity alone would be an acceptable payment for the ability to really help people, to really challenge the great terrors of your world.
Am I crazy?
@@nopenahman7380 depends on if you can handle it
Loneliness is a strange beast: it does no snarl and gnash, it quietly stalks the dark recesses of your mind, waiting, watching, for its moment to strike
When it takes you, it will do so at your weakest and most vulnerable
It is a subtle knife, loneliness
I was so happy that Leila got the family and community she always wanted. ❤
One of the greatest movies of all time.
I still remember getting called over to my buddies apartment after I got home from work to watch this for the first time back in 2002. It's a highlight of anime in general even twenty two years later. The only bad thing is realizing that much time has passed really drives home how much I'm starting to feel like the old man in the barn lol
are you still friends with that buddy after all these years?
I haven't seen him in years. I think he moved out west somewhere.
This movie didn't have the greatest plot or dialogue but the setting and the art saves it. It's worth watching just for the spectacle alone.
I feel the same. The story of the 2 lovers, the ending, the old man story. They're great little things to have without overcomplicating things. A simple story that has a nice ending but is not naive in it's themes.
Difiero, las mejores películas no necesitan tanto diálogo ni tanta trama para cautivar
there was a lot more to the story
its based on an obscure playstation game that admittedly wasnt very good except for the story (it played like resident evil 2 but bad)
I remember renting this from blockbuster. I didn't know how epic a random movie rental could be.
Left hand at the ends will always crack me up
No matter how often I watch this particular scene, I always tear up; especially once the music kicks in.
This was a good movie, and a beautiful scene. D kept his promise.
It's honestly the single simplest and yet most unspoken wish anybody could have... That somebody WILL show up to our funeral when we die and properly see us off. Thankfully for her, she had friends and family and a plus 1 (and a half if you count the hand) show up.
Love this scene sooooo sooo much
No one will ever convince the mid 90's to early 2000's had the greatest anime quality.
this is a 1985 movie
@@SmokerBear No, the original is from 1985. This is the sequel Bloodlust it came out in 2000.
@@chrisf8723 No. This scene is from Bloodlust, the sequel. The original Vampire Hunter D was from the mid 80’s.
@@SmokerBear son this is the new one
@@SmokerBear hahahaha!!! ...The next time you search for something on Google, pay more attention to the thumbnails.
This is what "watching anime" means. The good stuff. The real classics.
God we need a Vampire Hunter D series with this animation it’s so beautiful
I wouldn't want a Netflix series or something like that. Because you know it would get the Rings of Power treatment.
Better to stick with adaptations of the books. Keep the animation and everything else in the same spirit and style as the first two movies. Don't re-invent the wheel; stuck with what works.
If any Hollywood executives or scriptwriters with bad ideas are out there...I hope they read this.
Last line and the abrupt end had me
😆
Fukkin lol'd at that
This scene was an amazing add to the story. I felt bad for him tbh
I was introduced to Vampire Hunter D by a kid in my English class in the 8th grade. It was back in 98, I had never heard of the series before. Since then I have never seen any vampire related media that I’ve liked as much.
The fact that the Marcus brothers were incredibly horrible to her in the manga, too. And in the manga, they're all related by blood makes it even more fucked up.
I prefer them in the anime version. They aren't entirely sympathetic, but they aren't the worst forms of life to ever exist, either.
Manga? Which one?
What are you talking about?
@@lhommemystere3938 In the Vampire Hunter D manga & novel "Demon Deathchase" the Marcus brothers all sexually abuse Layla. Even Grover, shriveled and pathetic as he is, takes a go at her at some point in the story. It's revealed that the brothers were pretty horrid to her, including the aforementioned sexual abuse. I can't recall if she's actually related to the Marcus brothers or if he was someone they "adopted" and then sought payment from in return for their "kindness." I do know that the novel that Vampire D Bloodlust is based on ends RADICALLY different, with a creature like D's left hand taking control of a mutilated and dead Borgoff (the eldest brother), and killing Mayerling (resulting in Scarlet killing herself to join her lover in death). The ending of the movie is a LOT more optimistic (and imo more fitting) than the original.
If you haven't I highly recommend picking up or acquiring a copy of either the novels or the manga. Both are superb horror/dark-fantasy, and while the movie is fantastic in it's own right, the source materials are just delightful.
@definitivamenteno-malo7919 Crashandersen602 is talking about the novel. Sadly, there's no manga, but the novel does have a few illustrations in some parts of the story.
@@gothhydran2241 there very much IS a manga. It is as of yet unfinished, and it covered only eight volumes after the illustrator suffered an injury* that kept them from finishing. It’s very well illustrated and I encourage you to find in read it if you’re a fan.
The background art in these older anime OVAs and movies are breathtakingly good, hand painted unlike today.
The art is incredibly beautiful in this anime. Vampire Hunter D is one of the classic masterpieces
It's crazy that anime nowadays doesn't have this style
the perfect ending to a perfect story ; VHDB is a masterpiece like few others and certainly one of the best manga to anime adaptations ever made
The sheer happiness she expresses as soon as he looks at her 😢😊 I miss these old animes so much, they truly did something to you, they were true art.
I'm usually a Sub kinda guy.
But the Dub of this movie is just "Chef's Kiss"
Its Absolute God tier...
Oh and the studio who made this movie also did a Highlander anime movie, worth a watch.
Always wished they would have had D's brother show up at the end in the distance, as from what I can remember D had a twin brother. That would be a nice stop point with a cliff hanger that would be interesting, but also a jump off point for another movie with it centering on the history and story of the two brothers and their father maybe even.
Its not anime/movie its a piece of art, when animes They were in the golden age, with transcendental strokes and animations
D had taken the trouble to keep track of her all the years after they had gone separate ways to make sure he'd know when to come to see her funeral. This shows how much their friendship meant to him.
Just seeing her granddaughter give him that friendly smile must have made it worth it.
To this date this is my favorite anime film. It's such a visual feast. And this scene of all other always gets me, the little girl's second "goodbye" just hits me right in the feels.
My god the drawing is incredibly beautiful and detailed.
I am a 40 year old dude who mostly watches lectures and reads science books. And at the end of this cartoon, I wept.
The whole grandiose stroy, with powerful beings and incredible feats was just a background. The real protagonist was Leila and the actual plot was her redemption. She freed herself from the past, from the trauma to be able to live her true life. Fantastic setting was an allegory for trauma, regret and insecurity that haunt and enslave people, and Leila is every one of us. You, me, anybody can always, always leave the BloodluSt behind and choose to be free.
Gosh, this part was so cool! D manages to be the epitome of awesome both by being this gothic, stoic, badass, AND by being a virtuous, compassionate, all around good man who's out to help people.
My boy D, the original Freiren who i also love
Such a sick movie , the 1990/2000s were filled with vampire media more than any decade I think
Still amazed on how old this is but the art is still top end
The thing about D, be it the novels or any anime that comes to pass one day; he lives on. He was designed by Dracula and if he had a suicidal impulse in his entire being he'd have done himself a long, long time ago. D lived through the worst of the Vampire Society post-apocalypse then outlived it... and whatever happens, he'll probably outlive that, too.
As much as I love to have the whole VHD universe explored and have it a shot at series, sometimes Short, Simple yet Solid piece of art like this movie does the job, and it should stay like that.
The visuals of this movie are so beautiful it’s kind of hard to look at
The book makes do much more sense (I could fully comprehend the plot only after reading it), but the beauty of that anime is unmatched.
I wish they would bring the entire series and the art in one collection. I would get it in a heart beat.
Still holds up just as well even now, in 2024. The true, all-time classics never age.
A classic. Also one of the few animes that did the dub so well.
Really like the ending, though for some reason I always imagined and addition to it. As D ride off, he would sees someone in the distance and he get closer he sees that it is another Dhampir like him that would be Meier/Charlotte's child and that make him suddenly stop and the movie end there not telling us what D would do.
Nah, Charlotte died a virgin: Meier made sure of her purity retention until their planned elopement at their destination: “The City of Stars and Endless Night”, (which they did not commence with nor consummated; she died, remember?)
Anyway, what would’ve been cooler is if Dan Lang, (younger brother of Doris, the heroine of the first novel), would meet D as an aged and skilled Vampire Hunter and aid him in a sequel to this film.
Sadly, that never had nor will happen…
The end to a great genre defining animation
It’s Mesmerizing and absolutely amazing how every second of this animation makes you FEEL something!! It’s just absolutely amazing when you think about it that the creators of this anime somehow had a depth of feeling and perception that it just came across… I mean I know, Truth lays in the eyes of the beholder.. yet oof.. this anime it’s drawings tone sounds and pacing really moves you… it really is art
Its been 20+ years give me more
In a sense D is like Frieren, but somehow in D he always finds gratitude from those who recognize his status as a timeless creature, while Frieren finds only loneliness and solitude.
This hits me in the feels every time.
it holds up remarkably well even now. sad that its not as celebrated as it should be.
I found d-hunter by accident and it easily became one of my fav movies, it’s so amazing visually and story wise
this scene and the one where he meets that old guy who remembered who D was when he was rescued as a kid. he still remembered him after all those years and he returned the favor
the conversation between d and leila’s granddaughter is so touching, and then you have left hand immediately insulting d afterwards; it’s so funny.
Hand drawn at its best imagine if they did something over this style and quality, but did it towards the story like dungeons and dragons
Dnd is sheat
"I don't fear death. I fear facing it alone." - idk where i heard this
I remember this being on UA-cam way back in 2010. Changed my life, as I never thought a movie like this could ever exist.
This entire movie used to be on UA-cam for free & I watched it one Saturday morning
You make me feel old 😭 my dude
Kawajiri. The Olympus of the anime movies productor
Like D I don't say goodbye when I leave, I am however polite and am willing to lightly smile.
This is movie is one of my favorites of all time. The original is also great; it's what got me into anime in the first place.
Absolute Masterpiece ❤🖤❤️🖤❤️
The Animation is Gorgeous!
The art style is so gorgeous
It's a shame we didnt get more Vampire Hunter D movies, both movies were great.
This movie is a masterpeace
The only scene in the entire movie where D actually smile
Animation looks so appealing to watch.
Ikr, i wonder when was this movie made 😮
Masterpiece of a movie and this ending really tied it all together
Maaannn I wish I could rock some Vampire Hunter D drip
I literally just watched this movie yesterday, and it was the first time I heard of it as well.
The amount of tears I shed whenever I watch this scence, it is overflowing with feelings...
I really miss the 90s anime art style.
Oh my God. I have never heard about this anime, but the drawings are just… oh my God. 🖤🖤🖤
Really good movie, I really liked the old one from the 80s as well even if it is a bit rough around the edges
I remember watching this when i was young and thinking "yeah this is the quality most anime have" then 21 years later i laugh at myself.
Omg
I forgot about the *best* best part about this scene....
D smiled.❤🎉
My childhood 💖💙
man old school styles still hits
This anime is so beautiful and intricate. It took effort, not reused assets.
Most beautiful anime I've ever seen in 25+ years of anime.
I honestly wasn't extremely entertained by this movie, but it remains one of the most beautiful animated films I've ever seen, it is legitimately made with 100% love and the story is great, simple and straightforward, not my style but all respects to it, I've rewatched it 3 times so that speaks volumes, and I still aim to show it to my other friends just because the quality is so phenomenal
I remember having to buy this on a crap version of Craigslist back in 02. Still have that DVD.
This are the anime i grew up with love and respect to all who know and love this gem
Good choice for best scene, friend :)
I wish I had a friend like Left Hand. 😂
The whole movie is the best scene. Pinnacle of animation
Loved the Vampire D movies
D's roaming the frontier 10000 years came to see off an old acquaintance
If they put a scene like this in Frieren. I will bawl 😢my eyes out ... i love D ❤️
I have never seen this before, but now I wanna watch it more than anything