26 Years Later, Anime’s Most Influential Vampire Movie Deserves Another Shot

Polygon celebrates anime's surprisingly rich lineage of vampire storytelling. From the gothic grandeur of Vampire Hunter D and the lavish spectacle of Bloodlust to the operatic violence of Hellsing Ultimate and the slow-burning horror of Shiki, creators like Yoshiaki Kawajiri, Toyoo Ashida, and Mamoru Oshii have explored the vampire narrative in ways Hollywood would never attempt. The result is a distinctly Japanese vampire tradition that clearly merits a second look.

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