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Anime fans were skeptical when Netflix announcedCastlevaniabefore its 2017 debut. However, Netflix has consistently delivered, andCastlevania: NocturneSeason 2 is no exception.
After a two-year wait,Castlevania‘s dark world returns withNocturneSeason 2 on Netflix. Despite it only being January,Castlevania: NocturneSeason 2 has already become a strong contender for the best animated series of the year, which speaks volumes about its impact and acclaim.
WithNocturneintroducing a completely new cast, it’s no surprise the actors felt the pressure to meet expectations. However, one voice actor stood out by boldly redefining their character—so much so that they even impressed the series’ creator, Clive Bradley.
Castlevania: Nocturne‘s creator praises Alucard’s VA’s dedication to their iconic role
With four stunning seasons and a beloved spin-off,Castlevania: Nocturneis making waves online after the release of its highly anticipated second season.
Castlevania: NocturneSeason 2 picks up immediately where Season 1 left off. The show maintains its politically charged energy in the second season, sendingRichter Belmont and his allies to the front linesof the interclass war tearing 18th-century France apart.
Set hundreds of years afterCastlevania,Castlevania: Nocturneoffers the sequel series an opportunity to explore not only its lead Belmont character but also some of his ancestors.
This givesNocturne‘s creators the advantage of captivating fans with new characters while also bringing back beloved ones from the originalCastlevaniaseries—none more impactful this season than Alucard.
In anexclusive interview with UPI,Castlevania: Nocturnecreator Clive Bradley shared insights into the behind-the-scenes efforts of the voice actors and team, who poured their hearts into bringing Season 2
Though all the voice actors gave their best, James Callis, the voice of Alucard, stood out the most to Bradley.
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His commitment to bringing the beloved character of Alucard back to life, after his originalCastlevaniaappearance, really left an impression on Bradley. He shared:
He definitely did bring thoughts to the recording sessions and there were definitely conversations with him about how Alucard would behave in situations. His performance is marvelous. I could listen to him forever.
Born around 1456, Alucard is about 336 years old inCastlevania: Nocturneset in 1792 during the French Revolution. Thecenturies of adventure have shaped him into a wiserand very different person from the one we once knew.
In Season 2, Alucard is showcased as a mentor, an uncle, and a family member connected to every Belmont. It’s clear how much Alucard has changed overthe hundreds of years sincewe last saw him.
Now, he views his father (Dracula) through a lens of love, particularly the love his father had for Alucard’s mother—the very reason he’s here.
Castlevaniaexplores Dracula’s thirst for vengeance with complexity and emotion
Unlike many animated series that portray villains as evil for the sake of it,Castlevaniadelves into Dracula’s tragic past, exploring his anger and thirst for vengeance. This complex portrayal leaves viewers emotional, offering a deeper understanding of his beliefs and pain.
In the beginning, Dracula isn’t showcased as an evil character but as a family head who isolated himself from human society. The King of Vampires was able to stick close to his humanity thanks to his lovely companion and human wife, Lisa Tepes.
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However, Dracula’s happiness doesn’t last for long, as the humans driven by greed plot Lisa’smurder by associating with the church.
This inhuman act by the church becomes the turning point in the series and shapes Dracula’s character to the path of vengeance.
Writer Warren Ellis believed in not designing any character entirely negatively and gave the unremorseful king of vampires character a more captivating and sympathetic story.
Castlevania: Nocturneis available to watch on Netflix.
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