Meet the Darkstalkers: Donovan and Anita - The Nostalgic Gamer

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The Nostalgic Gamer presents Meet the Darkstalkers.
In this episode, meet the fated hunter Donovan Baine and his companion Anita.
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[@luiscanales6732]

the time when Capcom was a factory of dreams

[@AndersonTenecela]

Both of the characters' story are very tragic to listen to. If Darkstalkers ever returns, bringing back these two characters would make the story good.

[@SAPProd]

I definitely think a grown Anita should be the primary protagonist of a new Darkstalkers game, with Donovan/Dee as the primary antagonist. Her mission should be to save his soul, whether that means purging him of his demonic blood or ending his life before he destroys the world, and the other Darkstalkers new and old play some part in that (directly or tangentially & depending on character alliance). I’d even go so far as to name the game “Darkstalkers: Vampire Slayer”

[@braystar8578]

With Older Anita's fist glowing red in Dee's ending, it's not her being corrupted, she already had that aura to begin with.

[@MagillanicaLouM]

So I'm guessing that these two are one of the main reasons people want another darkstalkers games? I mean, I wanted one before but after hearing this I need some closure dammit. Why, Capcom executives, why must you neglect this series?

[@rowenachang2302]

Donavan is one of my faves in terms of design. Usually Dhampirs/Supernatural hunters are associated with Christianity or a more western design, but Donovan adapts Buddhism and Asian elements. Which is honestly just peak creativity

[@kholdkhaos64ray11]

That's a nice stand he's got there.

[@shymickey6]

In the animated series, Donovan and Anita are so depressing.

[@M08Xrd]

I've known about Darkstakers for a while, but I never knew the characters were so fascinating and have such emotional stories. I hope some day Capcom revisits this classic series and brings back these awesome characters.

[@manchild5518]

I think I almost cried when Anita finally shed her tears

[@Guernicaman]

I've said this before & I'll say it again... Donovan should get his own standalone video game that explores his character & storyline, something that plays similar but not identical to Devil May Cry or God of War. You could have the player decide to choose between him & BB Hood/Bulleta at the start of the game, giving the player the option to choose between melee & shooter. Each characters' companion/assist could help the player out w/exploration & finding secrets throughout the game world as Donovan & BB Hood hunt down all sorts of gothic monsters. Then during the game's 3rd act you could switch between both characters on the fly as they team up to defeat the final boss, which could be Donovan, Pyron, Jedah or some brand new Darkstalker we haven't seen yet. Have Capcom devs call it "Darkhunters" & you'll have yourself a triple-A title. They should do this before some other dev like Platinum Games comes out w/something similar & creates a cult classic game franchise, which I think is what happened w/Bayonetta.

[@SonicHaXD]

Holy sh!t that's dark :O If Darkstalkers ever gets a new game this has to be continued XD

[@CraigSmithII]

SonicHaXD Agreed. I think Anita--if this game was brought back out---would be a bad ass playable character & DO NOT have Capcom USA touch the storyline like they did years with Street Fighter(look how long it took to clean that up)

[@mismismism]

I need a new Darkstalkers game. There is so much potential in Anita's character and the roster is so good already, and a bunch of untapped monster/slayer options for new ones.

[@ZaGoudou]

I love Anita's quote. "....." 🤣

[@Shinobi33]

the character Donovan doesn't seem to fit in with roster at first, but then you realize he's perfect for the franchise

[@Flashshadow]

Y'know, Dee would make for an interesting secret boss in a future Capcom crossover game...

[@TheMoonman4]

I love what you do with the sprites, especially with that ending. I hope you get around to the whole cast!

[@marcuscristy5371]

Donovan aside from john tailbane, jedah and dimitri was always my favorite character. Remember playing this in the arcade at the local mall in WA. I use to have the comics and ova. I was in love with this series. Wish they would bring this back...

[@PapasConQu3so]

Donovan its my boy, he is my favorite Darkstalkers character and probably one of my favorite Capcom characters Even without knowing his backstory, he is a cool monk, with a demon sword and the power to control spirits Not only that but his gameplay its really cool: trying to set his sword to control space or using it instead to use his powerful neutral tools. I just think he is neat

[@mmdkotetsuth8728]

Why I re-watch this? Just to crying.

[@krakelwok]

I like how they manage to bring compelling elements even to the straighter characters in the roster. The series' cross between dark, serious elements and over-the-top cartooniness is the biggest draw for me.

[@laoenkm]

So you meant to tell me that there's never gonna be a resolution to their complex and convoluted character history???

[@Zerobasssoul]

These two are the *main* reason I want a new Darkstalkers game

[@JacOfArts]

I’m starting to notice a trend of fighting games with “A vampire that despises his heritage and his soft-spoken adoptive daughter”. Another example of this is Raphael and Amy in Soul Calibur.

[@austinreed7343]

Don’s story is even more multifaceted than it seems. His spilling of Darkstalker blood isn’t just an inevitable tragedy; it’s also karmic as other monsters than him are just and kind, and he spilled their blood regardless. And also, imagine how much blood B.B. Hood has consumed from her hunts... what’s gonna happen to her? And also, I wonder what a “Reverse-Dee” (Demitri’s head on Donovan’s body) would be like?

[@Mito383]

The most underrated KZbinr covering the most underrated fighting series.

[@DJDeezyThaTruth]

--Hmm, well regardless... their fate seems like a sad one... not sure how Anita saw Donovan.. as a father.. as a friend or a make-shift ally. She was loyal to him though.. so him giving in to the dark was painful for her, no matter which.

[@NychusX]

Maxiedaman's Anita theme was a great choice for the credits

[@180223]

This was another awesome video. Keep it up!

[@3DZON_R870]

:'( Poor Donovan, Despite fighting his nature, he was overtaken in the end by the curse on his blood.

[@qadashchaayah144]

Im not gonna lie, that ending scene hit me right in the feels. Damn near shed a tear. 😢

[@carlbloke8797]

I really want the two to have a happy ending.

[@guigondi7671]

So i just discovered this series and goddamn do i want to see a new darkstalkers now, i've never been so interested in a fighting game for it's story like this!

[@etaquince5220]

That cliffhanger...

[@kravenraven3986]

I think that when the screen flashes at the Dee vs. Older Anita fight, it symbolizes how Anita could not bring herself to fight and inevitably kill her old friend & companion. She instead used her full power to do the only thing that would truly free Donovan from his suffering.... She erased the entire future of the Darkstalkers franchise. Now Donovan exists in a sort of limbo where he never dies, but never has to be called to battle anymore. Turns out that was the true secret of Anita's power - the reason Jedah was worried about her reaching her full potential.

[@ristyanyesf7327]

A lot people say demitri or morrigan are the main protagonist, but to me donovan fit way more this role than any other character in the roster, and beside any one who saw the show can remember him saying

[@Renegade0056]

Donovan and Anita are like Zaraki Kenpachi and Yachiru except one is fighting the madness within and the other is a madman fighting on the good side.

[@danielramsey6141]

Even with a new game, Its hard to say if we'll ever truly know how Dovovan (or Dee) & Anita's tragic fate will come about. Maybe its better this way. Maybe its best we don't know.

[@trcsonic]

Your work with Darkstalkers is masterpiece

[@dennisayala9566]

Donovan and Anita one of my Favorites.

[@everthon2457]

These videos elevate Darkstalker to a whole new level to me

[@tracyndiyob162]

i actually read in an interview that dee was going to be intended in early vampire savior versions(likely to go with the older anita.) not only the ps2 collection.(always thought if darkstalkers comes back they should follow up on anita being the ruler of humanity and have her interact with cecil who was also made to be that by the huitzel & morrigan who'd be the queen of the darkstalkers following her fusion with lilith.)

[@Pefonmo]

That ending had me in tears

[@january2568]

He should be the hero!!!!

[@billywiththebulgingbaloonb5105]

As others have said, it's such a kick in the balls that the last game left Donovan at his absolutely lowest point, and we're still not anywhere near a sequel that could give us closure. Street Fighter 4 tied up the whole Satsui No Hado thing, Darkstalkers needs something similar.

[@metagross9092]

These are really interesting to watch and very informative as well. I'll say that B.B Hood should be the next character covered for the next episode

[@vividleo]

Man I’m really into darkstalkers now I like using morrigan but now I’m super intrigued by Donovan Baine cool video man 👍🏼

[@BrandonScottFox1]

Such a great and informative video! A lot of work was put into this. Love all these vids you do. From long-time Capcom heyday fan let me say THANK YOU!!!

[@Megz_X4]

God, this is such a tragic character... but I can’t help but love him so damn much.

[@majortom331]

I'm calling it. This is the best one yet ! Keep up the good work.

[@Wario_Man]

anita beat thanos like nothing she's OP

[@2hurt2healmedia]

Awesome character breakdowns. Thank you

[@ArioDragon]

Never played Darkstalkers games, but damn if this video hasn't made me interested in fates of Donovan and Anita...

[@keshiaanders6452]

I think Anita is suppose to be a witch (or part witch), since she has magic powers in a crossover/spin-off game when she was a playable character. And I see a bit of Carrie White in her, because she has psychic powers & caused (possible) many deaths by her uncontrollable rage.

[@megabolt5898]

Every characters' design in Darkstalkers is "FINE-AS-IS"! **ahem** Now with that said, these two characters alone are reason why I think Darkstalkers as a series for its S-T-O-R-Y deserves a do over/reboot at the very least.

[@Tsexe07]

It’ll be prettt cooo to see them bring this series back

[@GreatChickenGod]

i like to think that Anita didn't actually kill Donovan, but took his curse. Because of his Dhampir body, it still resulted in his death, but in a sense, Anita freed his soul. Now with Donovan's powers added to her own, she'll go on to confront Jedah and take him down for good.

[@bobbyserrano3872]

Yo that's sad with there ending in Night Warriors and also that's sad at the ending of the video when Dee and Anita remembered each other

[@thisistheend_777]

Again..loving your analysis. It makes me love the characters even more! Cool back stories!

[@moatezmoussi9751]

14:25 when she runs to him. that is so wholesome

[@imyerpepper]

The anime ending is the only canon of donovan and anita I accept.

[@123vitorthebest321]

I want this song from the beggining of the video! is it really from darkstalkers? cant find.

[@PREDNARD]

Darkstalkers has more,than enough story to continue the series. Us as fans need to advertise.

[@RudyBlackman]

Thank for giving me my favorite game series the stories the characters it’s so enticing so intriguing so atmospheric this franchise is has the most atmosphere I’ve seen in any game series

[@davemodeful]

Great series. You got a new subscriber with it. I think it's obvious which character I'm going to ask you to do next, but I only ask you to cover all of Darkstalkers characters. In any case, thanks for your great work!

[@davetorres3906]

This video actually made me feel sad about them

[@sugamamaproud9810]

They had like father and daughter relationship in darkstalker series.🙂👨‍👧🧛‍♂️👧

[@TragoudistrosMPH]

Far more epic than I expected! Great job!

[@yaboigamerdouji7573]

And then there was nothing more of this series

[@Slayerthecrow]

4:19 - 4:41 You are god damn right I would like to see this franchise return like MK on MK9

[@striderreborn1467]

In many ways, Donovan has often felt like a Hindu/Buddhist version of Vampire Hunter D.

[@Tata-Jooma]

Anita has to kill Donovan to reach her full potential. No other choice. Those are the anime rules.

[@HINOTORI11]

This is too cool. I always thought that the darkstalkers franchise was well written and presented but missing details. Thank you for doing this series.

[@RubberyCat]

It always seemed like there were more to those two characters in story when i was playing Darkstalkers on PS2. Now i know why. Thank you. ^_^

[@millgiass]

Donovan is a pretty good name for a half-vampire.

[@jays.dresden554]

Bring back the older Anita!!! and bring back the regular Donovan! Donovan is much better then Dee.

[@conradlecroy5821]

1:23 I have discovered.....STAND USER: Donovan Baine

[@thomaskane7810]

What's the ost at the beginning where you were showing the bios for Donovan and Anita?

[@jordonvazquez7620]

Ryotaro Okiayu is such a perfect casting choice for Donovan

[@hahmed343]

What a awesome video. Your video on Donovan gave me more insight to one of my all time fictional characters. The concept art that was shown came form what Dark stalkers art book ?

[@hawdarkshooter]

i used to play these games and i never knew how great and sad these storyline were. i subscribe to your channel. continue the great work

[@LemonRush7777]

Man, I'm so invested in their story now.

[@kujo4388]

Why do developers insist that we like open endings, all it leads to is years of speculation, dumb theories, arguments, and dissatisfaction.

[@vexium8127]

Your doing this game justice.

[@mr.vidjagamez9896]

An older, full psychic powers unleashed Anita, would be the perfect, secret Akuma like super-boss for a Darkstalkers 4.

[@douglasriley7448]

Donovan was one of my favorite characters in this game!

[@JohnDoe-pc1qf]

Never played any game of it but love the soundtrack and the character design alone makes me want to find out more about them and the game.

[@antonrodriquez743]

If one day they need stories for a new Darkstakers game, I got plenty stories including new characters that are either older versions or the children of them.

[@redsteel1151]

OK where is that lullaby like song with the heartbeat from because it’s horrifying but also weird being chanting at the same time I got know where that’s from

[@BOmb78900]

Psych Doll Dee and Anita theme

[@redsteel1151]

⁠Thank you

[@Aznjumpkick]

Amazing! Keep it up! Your Meet the Darkstalkers series really revitalized my interest in the franchise

[@blackphoenix77]

It sucks that Donovan got such a vague ending.

[@donovanperrington418]

My favorite DarkStalkers character because we share the same name. Also cuz he has a giant sword and STANDO POWAH!

[@lasernova988]

Why don’t you put the music in the description for these videos ughdhjdjdjdjdj

[@shadowspeare1145]

I think Felicia needs some love next episode.

[@DJDeezyThaTruth]

+Shadowspeare1 --Mmm.. Felicia and Talbain, sitting in a tree... K I S S I N G :}

[@anthonygonsalves7020]

My goodness, this is great!

[@Gruegirl]

I dunno if you're watching these, but I'm running a paid rpg campaign that is essentially World of Darkness meets Capcom and this whole series has helped me get a handle on various Darkstalkers characters for it.

[@jamesmoss3424]

Donovan cares for anita a lot. 😀👍🎮

[@Lotus-Son]

awesome video! Your videos have really gotten me to get a Saturn, 4MEG cart, and vampire savior and really love this series. I played Darkstalkers III when I was younger and just couldn't care less. But u really made it something so interesting and lovely. Thanks, man.

[@chicodepuertorico1450]

This franchise needs a resurgence.... *sighs*

[@OldTimeyDragon]

Do fans speculate that Demitri is Donovan's father? It seems like an obvious implication to me given their similar appearances.

[@nahhchill]

The first darkstalker character I've played with and my favorite character story