Hellsing?

Redpyramidhead · Jun 19th, 2003, 06:49 AM

I know this is a rather broad question, but what's Hellsing about?

_RED_ stuff

merylsilverburg · Jun 19th, 2003, 07:47 AM

Sorry Red, I had to create a new thread for your question because where you posted was talking about another series.

"Hellsing" is basically a vampire series. It's very dark, very bloody, and something that vampire fans and maybe non-vampire fans will enjoy.

The plot:
In England, there is a secret organization named "Hellsing" whose mission is to destroy vampires and ghouls from the face of the earth. They are known only by the Royal Family and their rival organization, the Vatican Church. The leader of this is Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing and her main "weapon" used to destroy the vampires/ghouls, is a vampire as well: Arucard (or Alucard).

This series has only 13 episodes and contrary to what I might've said about a second season, it might actually still be a rumor. Anyway, the plot is enjoyable but the story in certain episodes seem to be poorly done. The animation is nicely done and the action sequences are smooth, but in certain episodes, drawings aren't as beautiful and detail aren't as visible. The music gives the series a raw, dark, edgy feel and accompanies certain scenes well. Main characters are likable (especially Arucard) and well-developed, even supporting characters.
I hope I helped you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask.

omni vengeance · Jun 19th, 2003, 01:03 PM

Must...watch....Hellsing....

Uchiha Sasuke · Jun 19th, 2003, 02:38 PM

I suggest if you like stuff like Hellsing fans of it must check out Berserk. The series isn't really about vampires. But the captivating story, amounts of action and violence and the awesome voice acting make this one hell of a series, better than Hellsing in my opinion.

omni vengeance · Jun 19th, 2003, 05:28 PM

Okay, either it's that good or you just don't like Hellsing. I need to check out both of them.

Nelo Angelo · Jun 19th, 2003, 08:15 PM

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Originally posted by SSSnake

I suggest if you like stuff like Hellsing fans of it must check out Berserk. The series isn't really about vampires. But the captivating story, amounts of action and violence and the awesome voice acting make this one hell of a series, better than Hellsing in my opinion.

I wouldn't say Berserk is better than Hellsing, but it is on the same ground(As in rank :O) as Hellsing in my opinion.

Hellsing is one of my favorite animes ever.

They could have made it longer though.

merylsilverburg · Jun 19th, 2003, 08:51 PM

Beserk was good, but if I had to choose one, I'd pick Hellsing. Regarding voice actors, the Japanese voices are good in both animes...the dub for Hellsing is good, but I didn't hear the dub for Beserk.

Uchiha Sasuke · Jun 19th, 2003, 10:11 PM

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Originally posted by Nelo Angelo

I wouldn't say Berserk is better than Hellsing, but it is on the same ground(As in rank :O) as Hellsing in my opinion.

Hellsing is one of my favorite animes ever.

They could have made it longer though.

The story and characters in Hellsing are no where near what Berserk has to offer. Berserk holds much more depth.

Nelo Angelo · Jun 20th, 2003, 01:29 AM

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Originally posted by SSSnake

The story and characters in Hellsing are no where near what Berserk has to offer. Berserk holds much more depth.

That's why I'm hoping the second season will shed more light about Alucard and the others.

I agree, that Berserk has more depth to the characters.

Redpyramidhead · Jun 20th, 2003, 10:30 AM

Thanks Meryl and the rest of you

If I have anymore questions I'll be back. But for now I can rest easier at night...or did i mean to say day? mwahahahaha! Close my coffin on the way out, will you?

_RED_ stuff

BlackThornn · Jun 20th, 2003, 11:16 AM

In my most humble opinion, Hellsing and Berserk BOTH rule. And Meryl, the dub for Berserk is better than most. I'd say on the same level as Hellsing, perhaps a little bit better (because in many cases you have to do some of the rather ludicrous monster voices and they pull it off without making it seem cartoonish

)

Rating one flat out above the other though, I would say Berserk is better. *ducks thrown cans* I mean for my taste!

Hellsing kind of takes existing vampire myths and existing cultures and tweaks them for the japanese standard, departing from the popular and obviously borrowed from European myths and turning them into rather typically anime-ish heroes and villians. Mind you this isn't uncool! But it might make somebody who was a big 'vampire' fan to begin with go "....eh?" at parts. And make some of the more solid followers of a particular "breed" of the vamp myths (like Anne Rice specifically, or Bram Stoker specifically, or V:tM specifically) go "...EH??!??!!" at other parts.

Berserk instead of tweaking other myths goes on and crafts it's own world borrowing general concepts from mideival europe and adding a big helping of classic RPG game flavor along with some heavy bushido influence. The result is.. Well, just dang cool. And since it builds itself up gradually you're going "...ooooh...." through the eps instead of half-wincing at bits as you were in Hellsing if you were a stickler like myself.

Final results? Hellsing- 8.75 / 10 Berserk- 9 / 10

BTW, anyone know WHEN the second run of Hellsing is going to come out? ^_^ I needs to gets it.

merylsilverburg · Jun 21st, 2003, 03:58 AM

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Originally posted by BlackThornn

And Meryl, the dub for Berserk is better than most.

Ah, I just have a major problem with dubs ever since I heard Ayashi no Ceres and a lot of other ones. That's not to say that I don't think some dubs are good, it's just for Beserk particulary, I prefer sub.

Quote:

Hellsing kind of takes existing vampire myths and existing cultures and tweaks them for the japanese standard, departing from the popular and obviously borrowed from European myths and turning them into rather typically anime-ish heroes and villians. Mind you this isn't uncool! But it might make somebody who was a big 'vampire' fan to begin with go "....eh?" at parts. And make some of the more solid followers of a particular "breed" of the vamp myths (like Anne Rice specifically, or Bram Stoker specifically, or V:tM specifically) go "...EH??!??!!" at other parts.

I can see your point and I do agree with you. Like you said, true vampire fans might be disgusted with how this anime totally goes against the "vampire code" (or something like that

) and will end up hating it. But since it is manga/anime, the mangaka does have the right to create this series as he pleases, with influences of vampire behavior and so on. This is probably why I like this series so much...because Hellsing is unique and doesn't follow complete European stories/myths on how vampires act, behave, look, etc..

Quote:

Berserk instead of tweaking other myths goes on and crafts it's own world borrowing general concepts from mideival europe and adding a big helping of classic RPG game flavor along with some heavy bushido influence. The result is.. Well, just dang cool. And since it builds itself up gradually you're going "...ooooh...." through the eps instead of half-wincing at bits as you were in Hellsing if you were a stickler like myself.

I can't really say much for this part since I've only seen 2/3 episodes and recently got the rest of the episodes to see for myself if I truly like it.

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BTW, anyone know WHEN the second run of Hellsing is going to come out? ^_^ I needs to gets it.

As I said earlier, a second season was rumored to be in the works, but it could really just be a rumor. Hellsing wasn't popular because of the "Graveyard Time Slot" in Japan, the bloodiness and gore that went on in the show, and the fact the manga isn't finished yet. There was also a rumor going on saying that GONZO studio will go bankrupt if they create a second season, due to the fight scenes, CG uses, etc.. I'm kinda suspicious on that last one...

But, Hellsing manga Vol. 5 just came out in Japan...hopefully Hirano, Kouta (the artist) will continue...

blindman · Jun 21st, 2003, 10:21 AM

Well...it maybe too late but here's what Hellsing is all about.

Lots of blood, lots of gore, lots of Zombies, a cool story, amazing characters and wicked AMV's.

Thats what i know...i havent watched it myself.

DragonSphere · Jun 21st, 2003, 02:19 PM

I've only seen the first 5 episodes of Hellsing, but it's looking pretty good so far.

chronicc · Jul 8th, 2003, 04:12 PM

It was way too short, The Storyline was kinda messed up, for example what happened to the Valentine Brothers? Why Does Alucard actually work for Hellsing? Why Didnt Alucard Just Finish off That Paladin, Alexander I think his name was! Maybe I missed out on something in the series, or it was explained in the Manga. BTW,

Spoiler: show

And It cleary states that vampires cant walk in daylight, Walter says that to Seras, But you see her outside in daylight a lot, or else night-time was very well lit up.

Was Kinda Dissapointed by the Series though, I hope the Second Series will make up for it. I Read that the 2nd Run could be expected to be released in maybe a years time. Nothing Official However.

LrdAlucard · Oct 26th, 2004, 04:58 PM

Hellsing is about a swrewy wabbit...n a guy named elmer fudd!!!!!...damn...those two cwack me up :x

Urahara Kisuke · Dec 1st, 2004, 10:38 PM

Yah, for anyone who has not seen Hellsing, they should go out and borrow/buy it. It is full of vampires and even though it is short. It is still great.

LrdAlucard · Dec 2nd, 2004, 08:14 AM

You said it!

(sorry for this meaningless post but i just had to post in my fav anime thread again

)

Urahara Kisuke · Dec 2nd, 2004, 02:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by LrdAlucard

You said it!

(sorry for this meaningless post but i just had to post in my fav anime thread again

)

Yah. It is just that great, everyone should post again. lol Go Hellsing!!!

Jun 19th, 2003, 06:49 AM	#1
Redpyramidhead pazparacolombia Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Restless dreams... Age: 43 Posts: 2,002	I know this is a rather broad question, but what's Hellsing about? _RED_ stuff __________________ "..loathsome laughing, mixed with such a cry as no man has heard save for in the phlegathon of unrelatable nightmares; a cry wherein reverberated the horror and anguish of a haunted lifetime packed into one atrocious moment..."

Jun 19th, 2003, 07:47 AM	#2
merylsilverburg Enemy or Ally? Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,023	Sorry Red, I had to create a new thread for your question because where you posted was talking about another series. "Hellsing" is basically a vampire series. It's very dark, very bloody, and something that vampire fans and maybe non-vampire fans will enjoy. The plot: In England, there is a secret organization named "Hellsing" whose mission is to destroy vampires and ghouls from the face of the earth. They are known only by the Royal Family and their rival organization, the Vatican Church. The leader of this is Sir Integra Wingates Hellsing and her main "weapon" used to destroy the vampires/ghouls, is a vampire as well: Arucard (or Alucard). This series has only 13 episodes and contrary to what I might've said about a second season, it might actually still be a rumor. Anyway, the plot is enjoyable but the story in certain episodes seem to be poorly done. The animation is nicely done and the action sequences are smooth, but in certain episodes, drawings aren't as beautiful and detail aren't as visible. The music gives the series a raw, dark, edgy feel and accompanies certain scenes well. Main characters are likable (especially Arucard) and well-developed, even supporting characters. I hope I helped you. If you have any other questions, please feel free to ask. __________________ "You're a louse Roger Smith" ~ R. Dorothy Wayneright "Have a little priest" ~ Mrs. Lovett "Grim Reaper, you could not get the women? What was the problem? Didn't you reap them with your grim reaping equipment?" "I tried that but the women, they all know hopscotch" ~ Eddie Izzard You Can Help

Jun 19th, 2003, 01:03 PM	#3
omni vengeance The No-Life King Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Drinking your blood Age: 35 Posts: 216	Must...watch....Hellsing.... __________________ Thanks Eli for the sig and av ^_^

Jun 19th, 2003, 02:38 PM	#4
Uchiha Sasuke Cursed Joined: Jan 2002 Location: AWOL! Age: 39 Posts: 3,841	I suggest if you like stuff like Hellsing fans of it must check out Berserk. The series isn't really about vampires. But the captivating story, amounts of action and violence and the awesome voice acting make this one hell of a series, better than Hellsing in my opinion. __________________ *~I've Lost Myself, Life no longer matters~* *~The Official Ps2Fantasy Ninja~* *~A Life Without Love, Is No Life At All~* Social Networks

Jun 19th, 2003, 05:28 PM	#5
omni vengeance The No-Life King Joined: Jun 2003 Location: Drinking your blood Age: 35 Posts: 216	Okay, either it's that good or you just don't like Hellsing. I need to check out both of them. __________________ Thanks Eli for the sig and av ^_^

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Jun 19th, 2003, 08:51 PM	#7
merylsilverburg Enemy or Ally? Joined: Jan 2002 Posts: 4,023	Beserk was good, but if I had to choose one, I'd pick Hellsing. Regarding voice actors, the Japanese voices are good in both animes...the dub for Hellsing is good, but I didn't hear the dub for Beserk. __________________ "You're a louse Roger Smith" ~ R. Dorothy Wayneright "Have a little priest" ~ Mrs. Lovett "Grim Reaper, you could not get the women? What was the problem? Didn't you reap them with your grim reaping equipment?" "I tried that but the women, they all know hopscotch" ~ Eddie Izzard You Can Help

Jun 20th, 2003, 10:30 AM	#10
Redpyramidhead pazparacolombia Joined: Sep 2002 Location: Restless dreams... Age: 43 Posts: 2,002	Thanks Meryl and the rest of you If I have anymore questions I'll be back. But for now I can rest easier at night...or did i mean to say day? mwahahahaha! Close my coffin on the way out, will you? _RED_ stuff __________________ "..loathsome laughing, mixed with such a cry as no man has heard save for in the phlegathon of unrelatable nightmares; a cry wherein reverberated the horror and anguish of a haunted lifetime packed into one atrocious moment..."

Jun 20th, 2003, 11:16 AM	#11
BlackThornn Teacher Banzai Joined: Mar 2002 Location: Holy Forest Academy Age: 46 Posts: 942	In my most humble opinion, Hellsing and Berserk BOTH rule. And Meryl, the dub for Berserk is better than most. I'd say on the same level as Hellsing, perhaps a little bit better (because in many cases you have to do some of the rather ludicrous monster voices and they pull it off without making it seem cartoonish ) Rating one flat out above the other though, I would say Berserk is better. ducks thrown cans I mean for my taste! Hellsing kind of takes existing vampire myths and existing cultures and tweaks them for the japanese standard, departing from the popular and obviously borrowed from European myths and turning them into rather typically anime-ish heroes and villians. Mind you this isn't uncool! But it might make somebody who was a big 'vampire' fan to begin with go "....eh?" at parts. And make some of the more solid followers of a particular "breed" of the vamp myths (like Anne Rice specifically, or Bram Stoker specifically, or V:tM specifically) go "...EH??!??!!" at other parts. Berserk instead of tweaking other myths goes on and crafts it's own world borrowing general concepts from mideival europe and adding a big helping of classic RPG game flavor along with some heavy bushido influence. The result is.. Well, just dang cool. And since it builds itself up gradually you're going "...ooooh...." through the eps instead of half-wincing at bits as you were in Hellsing if you were a stickler like myself. Final results? Hellsing- 8.75 / 10 Berserk- 9 / 10 BTW, anyone know WHEN the second run of Hellsing is going to come out? ^_^ I needs to gets it. __________________ I am the Thornn in your side. The Matrix has you.

Jun 21st, 2003, 10:21 AM	#13
blindman Sketch Penguin Joined: May 2003 Location: Canada Age: 35 Posts: 583	Well...it maybe too late but here's what Hellsing is all about. Lots of blood, lots of gore, lots of Zombies, a cool story, amazing characters and wicked AMV's. Thats what i know...i havent watched it myself.

Jun 21st, 2003, 02:19 PM	#14
DragonSphere Beneath the Shadow Joined: Jan 2002 Age: 36 Posts: 818	I've only seen the first 5 episodes of Hellsing, but it's looking pretty good so far.

Jul 8th, 2003, 04:12 PM	#15
chronicc Registered User Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 17	It was way too short, The Storyline was kinda messed up, for example what happened to the Valentine Brothers? Why Does Alucard actually work for Hellsing? Why Didnt Alucard Just Finish off That Paladin, Alexander I think his name was! Maybe I missed out on something in the series, or it was explained in the Manga. BTW, Spoiler: show Did Both Valentine Bros. Get Away, That guy Yann got away didnt he after Integra Shot him, But Did ALucard actually kill the other one, or did they maybe both die? And It cleary states that vampires cant walk in daylight, Walter says that to Seras, But you see her outside in daylight a lot, or else night-time was very well lit up. Was Kinda Dissapointed by the Series though, I hope the Second Series will make up for it. I Read that the 2nd Run could be expected to be released in maybe a years time. Nothing Official However.

Oct 26th, 2004, 04:58 PM	#16
LrdAlucard Metalik0r Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Hellsing Castle Age: 39 Posts: 411	Hellsing is about a swrewy wabbit...n a guy named elmer fudd!!!!!...damn...those two cwack me up :x __________________ "Its a good night... On nights like these, I crave for blood."

Dec 1st, 2004, 10:38 PM	#17
Urahara Kisuke Senior Member Joined: Nov 2004 Location: Mass. Age: 36 Posts: 704	Yah, for anyone who has not seen Hellsing, they should go out and borrow/buy it. It is full of vampires and even though it is short. It is still great.

Dec 2nd, 2004, 08:14 AM	#18
LrdAlucard Metalik0r Joined: Oct 2004 Location: Hellsing Castle Age: 39 Posts: 411	You said it! (sorry for this meaningless post but i just had to post in my fav anime thread again ) __________________ "Its a good night... On nights like these, I crave for blood."

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