Hellsing Ultimate

There exist creatures of darkness and evil that plague the night, devouring any human unfortunate enough to be caught in their grasp. On the other side is Hellsing, an organization dedicated to destroying these supernatural forces that threaten the very existence of humanity. At its head is Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, who commands a powerful military and spends her life fighting the undead.

Integra's vast army, however, pales in comparison with her ultimate weapon: the vampire Alucard, who works against his own kind as an exterminator for Hellsing. With his new vampire servant, Seras Victoria, at his side, Alucard must battle not only monsters, but all those who stand to oppose Hellsing, be they in the guise of good or evil.

In a battle for mankind's survival, Hellsing Ultimate proves that appearances are not all they may seem, and sometimes the greatest weapon can come in the form of one's worst nightmare.

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Alucard Main

Nakata, Jouji Japanese

Victoria, Seras Main

Orikasa, Fumiko Japanese

Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing, Integra Main

Mizuhashi, Kaori Japanese

Anderson, Alexander Main

Wakamoto, Norio Japanese

Bernadotte, Pip Supporting

Hirata, Hiroaki Japanese

Dornez, Walter C. Supporting

Park, Romi Japanese

Major Supporting

Tobita, Nobuo Japanese

Schrödinger Supporting

Shiraishi, Ryouko Japanese

Rip Van Winkle Supporting

Sakamoto, Maaya Japanese

Taii Supporting

Tonokatsu, Hideki Co-Director, Episode Director, Storyboard

Cook, Justin Producer

Ueda, Yasuyuki Producer

Tokoro, Tomokazu Director, Storyboard, Key Animation

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Mar 3, 2025

Pejgn

Recommended

What can I say, Hellsing Ultimate was some of the first things I got around to, when I started watching anime, besides of course, shows like Naruto, which was running in the TV during evenings during my childhood. I always liked content with Third Reich themes, so this was easy watch for me, episodes just flew by.

It honestly says a lot, when Alucard is basically unbeatable, first thought would be, how can this be interesting? But it is, it is very much interesting, it has just the right amount of action, comedy, drama. Voices in Japanese are phenomenal, actors really put their soul into ... the show. Plot is fine, easy to follow and climax was, at least for me, quite unexpected. Animation is great too, they don't beat around the bush with anything, bodies are flying left and right, blood is literally flowing down the streets. Episodes are long, but there is only 10 of them and they are paced just fine.

Whatever your favorite genre is, I would give a shot for at least 3 episodes, if you don't like it after, you might just move on.

Reviewer’s Rating: 10

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Mar 26, 2025

starcarver

Mixed Feelings

I often heard whispers, rumors, even that Hellsing was recommended and worth watching. People said it was this stylish, dark, and intense vampire anime that delivered something unique. So, I gave it a shot. And to be fair, at first, I kind of got it. The gothic horror aesthetic, the blood-soaked action, and Alucard’s overwhelming presence all made for an appealing introduction. But then, as the episodes went on, something became painfully clear. This show gets old fast. The more I watched, the more I lost interest, and eventually, I just didn’t even feel like continuing.

From the first episode, Hellsing presents itself as ... this badass, blood-soaked action series where Alucard, the most overpowered vampire imaginable, annihilates everything in his path. At first, it’s fun. The brutality, the gothic horror aesthetic, the sheer confidence in its own style, it all pulls you in. But then you start realizing… that’s all it has. There's no real substance under the violence, no tension in the fights, and no real emotional connection to anything that’s happening. It’s like watching a game where someone turned on god mode. There’s no challenge, no stakes, and after a while, it just feels pointless.

And let’s be real, Alucard is a terrible protagonist. He doesn’t struggle. He doesn’t grow. He doesn’t have any real moments of introspection that lead to meaningful change. He’s just there to kill things while making smug remarks. He’s so overpowered that every single fight turns into the same formula: the enemy thinks they’ve won, Alucard smirks, then he regenerates and annihilates them in the most brutal way possible. It’s fun once, maybe twice. But by the tenth time? It’s boring. There’s nothing satisfying about watching someone win when losing was never an option in the first place.

And speaking of wasted potential, Seras Victoria. She should have been the emotional heart of the show. A newly turned vampire, struggling with her humanity, trying to find her place in this monstrous world. That’s an arc that could’ve had real weight. But no. Instead, they drag out her development for way too long, making her hesitant and unsure for almost the entire series. And when she finally embraces her power? It’s at the last possible second, when it doesn’t even matter anymore.

Then there’s The Major, who spends the entire anime giving speeches about war like he’s auditioning to be the final boss in a philosophy class. This guy is supposed to be the big bad, but what does he actually do? He doesn’t fight, he doesn’t have any depth beyond “I love war,” and his entire personality is just endless monologuing. By the time he delivers his hundredth speech about chaos or destruction or whatever nonsense he’s rambling about, you just stop caring.

The pacing is another nightmare. Sometimes it drags because the show wants to be deep, forcing you to sit through long, over-the-top dialogue sequences that ultimately mean nothing. Other times, it rushes through things so quickly that key moments feel weightless. The fights, which should be the highlight, become tedious because they all play out the exact same way, no surprises, no real danger, just Alucard flexing on people who never stood a chance.

Then there's the worldbuilding. Or rather, the lack of it. We’re told there’s this deep conflict between the Protestant and Catholic factions, and yet, it never really matters. The Nazi vampire army? They exist, but they feel more like a gimmick than an actual threat. The entire setting feels underdeveloped, like it was just thrown together as an excuse for more bloodshed.

The music? The jazz and rock fusion is cool at first, but it doesn’t always fit the scenes, and after a while, it starts feeling repetitive. The soundtrack tries to be stylish, but it lacks the emotional depth to make key moments actually land.

By the time we get to the end, you’re left wondering what was the point of all of this? There’s no real resolution, no satisfying conclusion, no sense that anything meaningful has happened. The series spends so much time trying to be dark and edgy that it forgets to actually say anything real. And that’s the biggest problem with Hellsing. It mistakes violence for depth, theatrics for meaning, and monologues for intelligence.

If you just want to turn your brain off and watch over-the-top action with no real emotional investment, sure, Hellsing can be entertaining in the same way a mindless action movie can be. But if you’re looking for a story with real heart, real stakes, and real characters? You won’t find it here. In any case, it's better to watch something else that's more worth your time and energy.

Reviewer’s Rating: 1

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Jan 22, 2025

angelmaycryy

Not Recommended

In order to not start off extremely negative i will list off the things i did like about this show: the soundtrack is good and so is the action, the characters and their designs are cool (apart from seras), the overall premise is cool, the voice acting is good (again, apart from seras) specifically Alucard’s voice actor that guy really outdid himself. Now onto the actual review.

If you want to know about the story, to put it simply, there really is no story. The “story” only serves as a plot device for the gorefest and carnage to ensue. This show has nothing to say and ... you will have nothing to take away from it. It tries to at the end but it’s very superficial and you can clearly tell the author doesn’t know what he’s talking about. It’s pretty much a meathead narrative that was a chore to sit through at times.

The characters are dull, they are nothing beyond “cool”. Alucard is cool. A gun slinger with a red coat (even though we have better versions like Vash and Dante). Alucard is cool, thats it. There really is nothing else i can say about him. I feel completely indifferent about him. He is nothing more than an OP mary sue character who only exists to display his powers and win. The fact that he gets compared to Castlevanias Alucard is absurd because he is a 100 times better of a character than this Alucard could ever be.

There are no stakes in this show since the outcome is evident with how OP Alucard is. Every fight goes the same. Alucard gets fucked up (on purpose) due to him just standing there like an idiot and then we have our “oh my god” moment where he heals himself and goes berserk and kills everyone. It’s honestly just repetitive.

The side characters aren’t any better, with dull, nonsensical and nonexistent character motivations. And underdeveloped character dynamics. The main villain of the show is one of the worst villains i have seen in my life, having the most bland goal to just be another “evil for the sake of evil” villain. The only side characters i liked are Walter (even though they didnt do much with him up until the end and that in itself was an asspull) and the mercenary group leader as i found them to be the most compelling.

The tonal shifts this show goes through with its pathetic excuses for comedy should be a cardinal sin, absolutely ruining the atmosphere and overall tone of the show.

It’s really such a shame because they have all the groundwork for a really good show and they just waste that potential for it to be just another early 2000s edgy gorefest anime. The action is good, yes. But when i don’t particularly care about the overarching “plot” (or should i say the lack-thereof) i am just left in boredom with the fights. I dont really care who wins or loses. Once in a while i’ll let out a “damn” when a character does something unexpected but that’s about it. Ffs even the main villain doesn’t care if he wins or loses.

I don’t really know if i can recommend this anime. I don’t even see it as an anime. It’s more of like an AMV/edit template with cool scenes so you can edit it with music and stuff. If you’re willing to turn your brain off and go unga bunga mode then i guess you can go ahead and watch it. Don’t go in here expecting anything of value. Honestly, Hellsing would’ve been better off as a video game instead.

So to sum up Hellsing Ultimate:

“yall got good writing?”

“nah we got hype moments and aura”

Reviewer’s Rating: 4

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