Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust [AMV] - Sanctus Espiritus (Our Solemn Hour)

[@sablebranwen2539]

I can't believe this came out in 2000. The visuals are still beyond gorgeous.

[@zawarudo8991]

Incredible what passionate artists can create without being shackled by big coorperations that only care about money and agenda pushing nowadays.

[@giovannisouls668]

First dvd I ever purchased. Absolutely love it. Was showing it to my gf a year ago and she likes subtitles but this is from like the first year they made dvds or something and it didn’t have such luxuries back then. Also the audio is like insanely loud in the action scenes and almost deafly quiet in the dialogue scenes.

[@montajedelespectador]

And Akira comes in 1988

[@岩橋れい子]

むざんめっけ❤

[@sashalynn6087]

Loved it, my only gripe is the audio was fucked up. Quiet and then loud in the wrong places. Watched the first time with my friends in High School and one of my buddies made the stereo to try and balance it out.

[@hell-o-llh4701]

Old school anime is something that our generations can't never get back.

[@KK_teller]

True...

[@hell-o-llh4701]

@Nico Nico Nii! I'm just really love to enjoy the generation that I not even exist yet :3

[@hell-o-llh4701]

@Nico Nico Nii! I'm good,I'm not take that as offensive tho :3 Btw I Wish you have a great new year and Stay positive if any thing go bad ♥️♥️♥️

[@shannonfairywalker2466]

That's why I'll forever rewatch them lol

[@serasvictoria9666]

Can't believe it's that old judging from the artstyle.

[@rhiethreal]

This came out in 2000, and its animation still blows away the competition, even theatrical anime that are coming out 20 years later.

[@jgkitarel]

And if it failed, it would have been a bad enough hit to the studio that it could have easily bankrupted them. Even then, it wasn't as successful as they hoped, which likely killed any future Vampire Hunter D projects, provided that the author of the Light Novels didn't nix the idea from the start.

[@rhiethreal]

@@jgkitarel It was ahead of its time. I think that if it released today, it would have done much better. Anime was still pretty niche back then.

[@jgkitarel]

@@rhiethreal Anime was only still pretty niche in foreign markets, which were not, and still aren't, the primary market for anime, which is the Japanese public, which anime isn't niche though you would be surprised by the primary target demographic, which is children much like how animation is elsewhere. And it was less ahead of its time and more that the cost of production of such a series at the same quality as the movies, especially the second one, would be hard to justify. The bottom line dictates a company's decisions in the end, as they have to turn a profit and the cost of the movies was immense for an animated production. Yes, they could make it less these days without stinting on quality, but it would still be one that would make a company take a careful look at the chances it has at being successful quickly enough to recoup the cost to not hurt the company. Also, the Vampire Hunter D light novels don't lend themselves well to a TV series, rather than individual movies to begin with.

[@rhiethreal]

@@jgkitarel I meant in the West, not in Japan. This is the kind of anime that would appeal more to a Western Audience, in the same way Cowboy Bebop did.

[@ariaaria6492]

@@jgkitarel kñk

[@nedyzhe]

Another masterpiece together with "Berserk", "Ninja Scroll", "Claymore" and some others. This art is so good.

[@soulsearcher117]

This anime was created by the same people who made Ninja Scroll.

[@sun332s7]

I got heavy into JJBA because of its lovely art this show is about to be on my watch list since JJBA part 5 ended. The art style is breath taking

[@julian-fk3lp]

Caleymore?

[@vallirantart6266]

@@julian-fk3lp Claymore

[@wadewilson899]

Me seeing Berserk: *GGGGGGRRRRRIIIIIFFFFFFFTTTTTTHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!*

[@DemetriusDrekin01]

I still cant get over how beautiful this anime is. It's the most beautiful anime ever made.

[@TheAeroAvatar]

An incredibly fitting song that goes with this anime perfectly. 10/10

[@lichmaster7]

Other song that goes well with this anime is: sonata arctica - Fullmoon. check it out it is one of my all time favorite amv :)

[@sorradove801]

It's actually a perfect combination. Operatic rock and Classic Vampires. Well done :D

[@WHITInDARKER]

Simphonyc metal

[@MacFuzeller]

None of that sparkly twilight shit. These are proper, real hardcore vampires

[@DraculasGab]

@@WHITInDARKER Whitin Temptation!

[@MATEUSZTIGERJUDASZPAN40PM]

Magda GL.jest świętej pam.this right

[@MATEUSZTIGERJUDASZPAN40PM]

JESTEM MARTĄ WYDRĄ👻🙊😇🙉♾️💙🤫🎃STRACHUPASZOŁWONPRECZzkomuną!

[@ottoman7017]

I really wonder why this series never got an anime series since it is epic.

[@peonyrose3541]

Ottoman there's supposed to be one coming out. It's been in pre-production since 2016, last I heard.

[@TheWolfman932]

Because peoples heads would explode! lol

[@Mideler]

yep, they are working in the pilot episode rn

[@voivodadracula1936]

If thats the case then im hyped

[@HisameArtwork]

Because of financial circumstances at the time and who owned the rights. It didn't make as much money as they wanted so they producers preferred to invest in sure brands like Sailor Moon and Naruto, those types never fail to make a big return on investments. This level of quality does not give as big a return as they want. Ask yourself: how much advertising can you cram between episodes on something like this? And you see just how ballsy HBO is. GOT only started being a "good" investment after season 2.

[@VengeDracul]

Vampire Hunter D is still to this day one of my favorite anime. Plus one of many Anime that got me hooked back in 80s. So Yea Old School Anime is my favorite.

[@guitargangster66]

Goddamn right.

[@KuraiKumoStudio777]

I've probably watched this over 100 times by now. This amv is well made. I love vampire Hunter D!

[@jennyjoot9184]

the art is so gorgeous in this movie

[@SamuraiMujuru]

Mad props for Vampire Hunter D and Within Temptation.

[@ShinKyuubi]

I really wish they would make more Vampire Hunter D anime movies based on the other books. So far all we have is the old one based on book 1 and then this one based on book 3 Demon Death Chase. It would be real nice to see the other books get anime movies too.

[@energyvanquish]

ShinKyuubi really wish they did a Hellsing crossover with vampire hunter D. Most badass vampires teaming up or going at it would be truly grear

[@JustSomebody5]

It's not a movie, but it is something: comicbook.com/anime/2018/10/11/vampire-hunter-d-new-anime-update-resurrection/

[@hazelrubio0]

Queen of Fear same

[@mitziroces6936]

I wish too

[@infarctinsult2654]

Лучше не делать этого. Иначе получатся современные звездные войны.

[@jonathangarcia9414]

this song fits so perfectly with this movie excellent editing great work I love it

[@Kitten202021]

Been 8 years mate. Just thought I’d help remind you about this beauty and great show/art by commenting on your comment. ;)

[@jonathangarcia9414]

@Kitten202021 thanks for the reminder but never forgot about this beauty not even in 8 years

[@prime1773]

Damn... Classic anime has the best animation for a movie...

[@elizabethclampittclampitt8469]

This video never gets old Ever!!

[@ДаниилЖевнерев-т9ы]

Bloodlust is still one of the best anime movies on par with Studio Ghibli's works. After 20 years still looks better then most of XXI century anime.

[@ellielittlecutegorgongirl708]

This anime will never be a memory 😜

[@nektoinoi5649]

KZbin in 2014: KZbin in 2020: *puts this in recommendation section* Me: Wha... you're showing me this only NOW?!

[@guitargangster66]

Same. I'm digging out the Blu rays of both movies to watch now.

[@draketheharbinger2727]

That was incredibly beautiful, the animation, the timing of the music, just a marvelous amv to experience

[@legionbeast]

What I love about so many of the stories of D is that D himself is insanely powerful and IF an opponent has him on the ropes and "starts to kill him", it activates his vampire genetics, which are so damn powerful because he's the son of Dracula himself that he basically atomizes whoever was dumb enough to pick a fight with him.

[@noxchochechen9793]

Vampire Hunter D is on a whole higher lvl than the anime today. The most anime today are just crap.

[@Ismail33313]

Agree, because the best Mangas aren't adapted to Anime, people prefers boobs over cool stories

[@Novembersierra7053]

@@Ismail33313 both are good. They mix well. Jormungand, cowboy Bebop, Canaan, Elfen Lied, Gangsta, Hellsing Ultimate, Maria the Virgin Witch, Blood C: The Last Dark and Shiki are all great examples.

[@jgkitarel]

Keep in mind that both were not profitable enough to justify making an entire series for, especially when you consider the quality of the animation of the movies, which a series wouldn't have due to production cost. A movie can be expensive an be a financial loss for a production studio because they can usually absorb it provided that the studio's survival doesn't hinge on the success of the movie. Even with a market, it's matter of how much return they get for their investment in production quickly enough. The bottom line screws many ideas because a production company making an anime is taking a not inconsiderable risk. Look at the larger companies and you will realize that majority their profits only come from a relative small number of series, with the rest breaking even, or turning a small profit at best, due to not releasing the series at the right time to capitalize on things or not releasing a series soon enough, making it seem like a follow the leader type of scenario. The latter, while it can turn a profit, is rarely as profitable as the ones who started it.

[@annm6171]

this anime was so surreal, can't believe it took me this long to watch it

[@яэтоя-с9ж]

Смотрю и не верю что этот шедевр старше меня на семь лет. Качество превосходит большинство современных произведений.

[@theoutline8388]

8 years later an I still come back to watch this from time to time. Really amazing AMV

[@limitlessdemonvenerable7452]

Most Underrated Overpowered franchise.

[@soulsearcher117]

I know, right?!

[@emilianomerendino3311]

Truly badass. A shame they didn't adapt the whole series

[@mistressaya]

Bloodlust is a romance in my eyes. Meier Link and Charlotte seriously loved each other.

[@mersedehm.h1525]

Yeah i love this couple too.

[@ariajohnson8107]

You should read the book it's loosely based on: Vampire Hunter D (Book 3) Demon Deathchase It's much better, imho

[@mistressaya]

@@ariajohnson8107 I've actually read the book as well. Still love it. But the hunter unit, aside from D, was seriously fucked up.

[@KainSpada09]

3:25 that part is well shot and perfection

[@myloch]

I confirm: the most similar thing to a Castlevania's movie we will ever see. 5 stars

[@roberte.o.speedwagon114]

That didn't age well

[@dragonlord1935]

@@roberte.o.speedwagon114 Why not?

[@roberte.o.speedwagon114]

@@dragonlord1935 There is Castlevania anime today.

[@sebode87]

@@roberte.o.speedwagon114 and it's pretty damn good

[@hardusdippenaar5813]

Where are all these beatiful old masterpieces hiding?

[@strawberrygoldfish]

I'VE GOT TO WATCH THIS AGAIN!!! CAN'T LIKE ENOUGH!

[@strawberrygoldfish]

Very well made.

[@yaimamartinez9576]

IKR! I saw it all many years ago, I don't remember most of it

[@badassbillyb]

this movie has the greatest animation of any movie

[@blued3vi161]

The fact that I use to watch this at the age of 4 years old, and tried to bring it to Daycare hoping that they would put it on the TV. 😅

[@lyucik645]

A beautiful epic song, the singer has a pleasant voice. The clip is excellent, I really like the horse.

[@carlwhitted538]

To any Berserk fans: If we could have an anime with this kind of animation and directing, I think we would forgive the mistakes of the 2016 anime.

[@TheComiKen]

Hell yeah!

[@snakemilthescienceeel2565]

Carl Whitted Honestly, they should get the Director and animators who made VHD: Bloodlust to REMAKE Borkle 2016-17 because we deserved better.

[@zawarudo8991]

That part after 01:00, animation and the song are in pure sync, just straight shivers.

[@omalahboo3163]

Such a good choice of music for the movie. And considering that you just used this movie, it was really well done matching the lyrics and beat.

[@YuugaoMegami]

Every few months I remember that this AMV exists and I drop everything I'm doing to come and rewatch it.

[@karolpopiak2031]

First seconds of song and I recognize the voice immedietly. Great video.

[@littlebigkicker]

i cant believe the movie came out in 93 wish they did a tv series but that would be hard lolz great combo thought

[@ДокторЯдо]

In 2000

[@RainbowEssence-c3w]

god i love Vampire Hunter D, nice job!

[@lucasmroczynski5543]

WoW this is one of the greatest AMV ive ever seen, great job 10/10

[@peravirtanen9815]

Top five of AMV ever made.

[@xavierx5659]

One of the best animated horror/dark fantasy movies ever 🙌

[@mengvang2696]

This movie is way.. ahead of its time.. one of the best anime, in my opinion

[@avendodaridireeccome5792]

Ultimate, grandiose, supreme.

[@JMSLionheart]

Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust is hands down the best piece of animation I've ever seen. Now I know it will never be surpassed. I mean animation today just sucks and it seems it will only get worse. There is no passion... Too much use of techonology instead of relying on human talent.

[@WarlordBaconhammer]

There is Redline which is 102 minutes of hand drawn perfection. It took 8 years to make and is a masterpiece of animation. Probably the last masterpiece of animation.

[@LadyLunarPhoenix]

So true and it hurts. Now Anime production studios have to snap up light novels, overwork their artists to get stuff out the door then just fix everything for the DVD collections. Its sloppy, basic, and uninspired and people eating it up means those of us who appreciate and love quality like this miss out.

[@terminallove3531]

Naruto,Inuyasha,Berzerk,those are beautifull to.

[@danieldd1804]

HellSing is ok to

[@terminallove3531]

@@danieldd1804 the Ova or the other one?

[@earthchildevergreen4810]

Omg i loved this😍its like watching a Castlevania movie

[@ellielittlecutegorgongirl708]

Fun fact - D is a prototype of Alucard.also in the fanfic universe they are brothers...

[@yolaa23]

Best animated film EVER!!! thank you for posting!!!

[@depressiongeneral3944]

i realy still enjoy it in 2019

[@mersedehm.h1525]

Yeah me too, it's much better than new vampire stuffs. D is really alone, half vampire _half human, most of vampires are selfish and heartless and humans hate vampires so D can't be in any side and if he falls in love with a human in the end he should see that person's death because he will never turns a human into a vampire...it's sad. I really love this animation and it could be really good if they made a anime about this.

[@soulsearcher117]

Same here, mate!

[@icespirit3678]

Me too :D

[@ФФБЕнарусском]

Прекрасная нарезка , под неплохую песню великолепного аниме , жаль что сейчас такого уже не делают .

[@ГоворящаяГолова-н6у]

Да! Так и есть!!!

[@sanguineregis5354]

Ive never even seenthis show yet I love this video. And Yes, i am going to go watch the show now

[@francreeps4509]

Its a movie And you should Its a masterpiece

[@Brakka510]

Really this is a work of art, the animation is beautiful for itself time indeed I consider it better than most of the animes that are currently, the story of D is epic and very good, it is a pity that things like that no longer want to adapt by the stupid fashions of now

[@4d774]

BEST VAMPIRE MOVIE EVER YET

[@claudioarends791]

i love this it's so badass! >w

[@brookelynnenewcomer943]

Right.

[@marasmara4524]

Love it. ♡Vampire Hunter D, Sword of the Stranger n Rurouni Kenshin Ova r best of the best anime all of time.

[@guitargangster66]

Trust and Betrayal always tugs at the heart strings. Love those OVAs.

[@mysticaceballos]

yesterday I watched the movie.... omg.....it was BEAUTIFUL!AMAZING!

[@lauriperamaki5354]

Imagine perfect halft vampire D D D D . Perfect song and perfect AMV. This is it.

[@jamesconner2641]

i will always have a soft spot for Vampire Hunter D the first anime i ever watched was Vampire Hunter D the 1985 vhs and my god was it amazing and because of this i have found so many other animes to watch

[@tanak777kolkol3]

это...просто... крик... души... Великолепно!

[@Elisey_powerlift]

Хоть 1 русский 👏

[@GEBZERO]

@@Elisey_powerlift согласен,

[@ohayuhanna]

The song is so good, and fits the movie so well. Also, your storytelling actually makes sense. There is a build-up whenever the song is building up. And very importantly, you got the clips to somewhat arrive at a conclusion as the song ends. It feels like, vaguely, a story has been told. And also, the deep distorted parts of the song reminds me of Epica, plus the high pitched vocals.

[@liveandlearn4445]

Interesting. Both the song and the anime.

[@JMSLionheart]

This is one of those miracles that only happen once in a lifetime.

[@Bigboss-y4v]

OMG i been looking for this for 10 years thank you

[@kevinotero2141]

This is the greatest movie I've ever seen

[@searsagepoem447]

in my perspective, it's a better anime art style than nowadays.

[@linog399]

This is GOD MADE ✨💜🛐

[@R3ibstkazama]

First time hearing this and it's giving me chills!! Love it!!❤️❤️

[@KnightBlue1]

JajAja... cuándo las, obrás maestráss.... Realmente, valian la pena... ⚘👌🎩

[@ArthurAlves-w4i]

Why are those Vampire Hunter D Bloodlust so epic?

[@АннаПлужникова-б8п]

ЭТО БЕЗ ПРИУВЕЛИЧЕНИЯ САМЫЙ ЛУЧШИЙ КЛИП ПО ЭТОМУ МУЛЬТУ❤

[@soulsearcher117]

To anyone who's wondering what "Sanctus Espiritus" means. It's "Holy Spirit" in Latin.

[@MidnightIsolde]

Yep. Seems quite Christian. Will have to study the lyrics carefully though as goth music and gothic metal often likes to use religious tropes for aesthetics or as inversion. This seems quite sincere though tbh

[@jane6536]

I love this style. If only things now had this level of detail complexity.

[@EL-COUNT]

Seeing this underrated masterpiece in 2024 !

[@Gobiniu]

Very... just... I... Me like.

[@crazyman8472]

+Gobiniu Me too. :)

[@icespirit3678]

Gobiniu me too^_^

[@GorNaKat]

Me like too).

[@tzvikrasner6073]

Man. If ever there was an aethstic to match WT, it's this.

[@voivodadracula1936]

Talk about fitting atmosphere

[@meekareth5092]

Queen of Fear , hey how old are you ?

[@katsuy890]

esse anime é uma obra prima eu sou dessa geração que eu tenho o desprazer de fazer parte, e ver um anime como esse me deixa muito feliz e contente, pois ainda existem muitas obras primas nesse mundo.

[@badlie4858]

oh, i remember i watched that when i was like 6 years old and got traumatized for life ah, good times, good times...

[@madisoncarlton5568]

For some reason pne of the most heartbreaking parts of this movie is at 1:07. He looks so happy when his body is deteriorating rapidly and his family is using him.

[@davisdf3064]

Something that i absolutely loved about this movie is how this world seems like a mix between Castlevania and Warhammer 40k (in the futuristic, yet middle ages gothic styled sense)

[@guitargangster66]

D would definitely be a Blood Angel.

[@ianjessop7336]

THIS should be D's theme! It fits him so well! :D Also, these parts are GODLY! >:D 2:49 3:22

[@marck669]

in 2023 we are still here to see this masterpiece

[@Merrypaws]

Still such an incredibly beautiful movie, and a perfect musical match.

[@KK_teller]

Hate the KZbin algorithm that it shows me this edit now, but! I know this fantastic anime and I only recommend! I rewatched it thanks to this edit :') The song and the film fits, well done (it's in my head from the moment I saw it) ❤

[@Tangoram]

This song would be also perfect for an Tribute to the Daughters of the Emperor, Sisters of Battle, Adepta Sororitas from Warhammer 40K. The Emperor protects.

[@alphonsejones8484]

That was beautiful

[@sting7789]

80s-90s had the best anime and cartoons.

[@Male.Y.n.demonform]

The video has scenes from vampire hunter d bloodlust Vampire Hunter D: bloodlust was made in 2000

[@carolinepena5633]

This is like the 6th time I watch this!! I love it 😍😍

[@soulsearcher117]

Oh yeah i've probably watched it 22 times.

[@bakllazhan3711]

Тяжелое аниме. Всегда нравился этот фильм... Неоднозначные эмоции вызывает при просмотре...Достаточно одно из самых сильных аниме которые я видела.

[@lone_wolf363]

Как называется ?

[@meekareth5092]

LONE _ WOLF vampire hunter D: bloodlust

[@mehchocolate1257]

@@meekareth5092 where can i watch this?

[@meekareth5092]

@@mehchocolate1257 u can pirate it easily, if u speak russian u can search on russian web.

[@gordrik1591]

great choice of music for this clip, and well edited ;3

[@guitargangster66]

This, The first movie, Wicked City, Jin Roh, Ghost in The Shell, and Ninja Scroll was what I fucking grew up on

[@candybrain9600]

Oh man just watched this today! Awesome anime movie!

[@ccjc7830]

WE NEED THEM TO RELEASE A NEW D

[@Moldereyes1999]

One of my favorite movies, and videos.

[@1snowball]

Animes desenhados a mão eram uma obra de arte!

[@heidsterzsoups2133]

This is awesome! It really catches the intensity of the film!

[@DepressedOwl-h3d]

Божественно!

[@fuego6937]

I wonder if people still remember about this film/anime

[@asancgosna8824]

Şuana kadar izlediğim en iyi çizimlere sahip animasyon. Gözler için şölen 👌

[@michellealexander6839]

I agreed we need another movie,and a series!!!