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Castlevaniais a visually stunning yet compelling vampire story with well-written characters. The Netflix anime is slowly gaining recognition for its well-put and thought-of storyline. And while it is an adaptation of the Konami game, it brings out the gothic elements brilliantly.
This is evident in its landscape, setting as well as animation that seamlessly blends within the premise. An important part of this is the friction between both Dracula as well as his son Alucard. But the series may have missed out on a major detail while fleshing out the dhampir’s story.
Most importantly, the creators skimmed through the character’s story which had fans raising several questions. This also leaves room for several inconsistencies that are yet to be fleshed out properly in the anime. But the series did one thing right nonetheless.
In their writing of Dracula’s character, they reimagined the cliche tropes of vampire stories. This is relevant to the complexities as well as intricacies reflected in his journey in the series. But most of all, it had to do with his death and legacy as a pivotal character.
The skimming through of Alucard’s story inCastlevania
Adrian Alucard Tepes is one of the pivotal characters who appears inCastlevaniaand its sequelNocturne. Born to Dracula and Lisa Tepes, he is a dhampir who sides with the Belmonts to end his father’s tyranny. His mixed-blood heritage makes him one of the most powerful characters in the series.
As a dhampir, he mirrors the duality in his resolve and actions throughout the series. While he hones his vampiric strength, he turns to his human side which reflectscompassion and kindnesstoward mankind. This is evident in one of the most well-done scenes in the anime where he breaks down.
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After killing his father, he sits alone on a chair and reminisces about his mother. The scene showcases his loneliness and his crippling loss as he cries uncontrollably. This hadInstagram userspoint out a major detail about Alucard being absent during his mother’s death.
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So far this detail hasn’t yet been explored in the anime. For all we know, the character was 19 when his mother was burned at the stake. But what is even more interesting is his relationship with his father. They seemed to be at odds with each other. Yet it was Dracula’s death that made a long-lasting impact on the story as a whole.
Dracula’s death and legacy in the story
Vlad Dracula Tepesis no run-of-the-mill vampire, especially in the manner in which he is written. His cold demeanor coupled with his disdain for humanity in general makes him loathsome in many aspects. But he could love and hone his human qualities which made him stand out.
His utter disregard for the villagers’ lives fits well with his undying love for Lisa. This is also an ongoing debate within the fandom especially with his morally questionable choices, but it all makes sense with the series’ setting and themes.
His actions and gestures are a move against the witch-hunting and evils of humanity that choseto demonize women. This also applies to the morally corrupt and warped villagers who celebrated Lisa’s death. It only makes sense for the vampire to enable justice for his wife.
Ultimately, his death catalyzed some of the major events in the series. It drastically changed his son and his worldview of things. That one scene brilliantly unpacked grief and loneliness tied with loss and death. It would be safe to say that the writers went above and beyond with the characters.
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To sum it up, the series brings out the complexities of each character brilliantly in these scenes. This is precisely why the Netflix anime deserves more recognition for being an offbeat vampire story
Castlevaniais available for streaming on Netflix.
Himanshi Jeswani
Anime Writer
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Himanshi Jeswani is an anime writer at Fandomwire, with her work spanning over 900 articles. Her articles cover shojo, shonen, seinen, and all things beyond. Her interests, however, aren’t limited to simply anime. She has a penchant for exploring different genres of manga, be it horror, yanki, music, and food. She brings out her specialization and expertise in the performing arts through her articles. As a writer, she strives to bridge the gap between the viewers and the medium itself. To her, anime is a revolutionary medium that is capable of creating communities and stories after all.
