You look a bit like Luke Valentine. Don't break Alucard's _70 INCH_ *_PLASMA SCREEN TV_*

I think Alucard's "loyalty" to the Hellsing organization is one of the few things the story is able to organically tell through just implications based around how he acts. The fact that the Hellsing family had once neutralized him could be part of it, but there is a more to it than that. Alucard himself is a death-seeker. The only thing he cares for is to find an opponent strong enough to finally end him. At least that's the impression I got. With that said, there is a benefit to tagging along with the Hellsing family. In their service, he's in a comfy spot where strong opponents are bound to just show up eventually. All he has to do is wait and carry out missions and one of those days, he's gonna come across folk like Andersson or Shrödinger, who have the potential of destroying him. It could also be loyalty through respect. With how poweful he is, just the fact that the Hellsings were able to put him down once was enough to earn admirition that keeps him loyal to the Hellsing family.

Hellsings dub was a masterpiece

Wanna know someone who does a badass Alucard? Takahata101 from the abridged version.

A voice actor who could be a better for Alucard than Crispin Freeman? I'm not saying it's a sure bet but as someone who has a fighting chance: Takahata101

I think he forgot to value one of the most important things about this anime.The beauty of the anime really lies in how the characters start with no depth with only one implication that alucard is a badass and slowly transitions to philosophical insights about the characters and life .This show wasn't just all blood and violence, it was philosophy hidden so gently in all the gore and subtly delivered to the audience from the tongue of the lead characters.This is a must match for people craving about immortal,monsters ,the how evil things do greater good.Plus the voice actors are so good and the script for the final few episodes along with the music is breath taking .I do agree with the review but its just not alucard is a bad ass and all gore .The anime has a lot of depth which some may fail to perceive.

Alucard isn't immortal, rather, he has just absorbed millions of lives.

I don't mind Victoria not really struggling with her vampirism... I prefered it rather than neverending whining.

(Spoilers) Apparently, to defeat Alucard you need to (all needs to be done with holy or silver tipped weapons) 1. Make him use release restraint 0 2. Destroy the army of thousands that he has within him and I mean every single one, don't skip even one of them 3. Fight his last body yourself until he himself is at breaking point 4. Have an extra dimensional being who defies the laws of physics to an extreme (being everywhere and nowhere works rather well) 5. Have said extra dimensional being kill them self 6. Make Alucard try to reabsorb all of the blood on the battlefield (make DAMN sure the extra dimensional being is there) 7. After step 6 he will be gone and you might think that you won but you haven't yet, he will be respawning in a set amount of time (up to 30 years depending on the amount of people he reabsorbed) 8. When he comes back he will be rather weak, at this point continue combat and deal the final blow Congratulations! You have killed the utter force of nature known as Alucard. Get yourself a drink and celebrate... or die because there's little possibility you got out of that unscathed unless you're immortal.

alucard vs deadpool *grabs popcorn*

You clearly didn't understand at all what Alucards "immortality" is and what he means be "immortality is an illusion". Allucard is NOT immortal. The show alright tells you his secrets: He has like a few hundred thousand extra lifes! Whenever he consumes someones blood, that life is added to his own. If he's "killed", he simply get's to use one of those life and regenerate fully. That's why the traditional killing methods for vampires don't work for Alucard, because each time you "kill" him, one of his numerous life is substracted and he comes back with full health and that's it. That's also why in the battle of London it is several sated, after Alucard releasing the level 0 seal, that now is the moment where you could actually kill Alucard. Because all of his extra lifes are now *outside* of him and thous he can't use them anymore as extra lifes (but he can still use them as a badass army of undead). So who can kill Alucard? Basically ANYONE! You just need a LOT of patience and have to be able to survive his powers. Superman, for example, could defeat him, if he's smart. Just stay far away from him and incinerate him with his fire vision. There are a few other examples (Shazam, Wolverin etc. pp.), but it basically comes down to patience. Remember, you have to kill him several hundredthousdan times before he finally dies for real. Btw. the way that the previous Head of Hellsing was able to defeat Alucard was making him release his Level 0 seal, killing of all the "extra lifes" and then battling Alucard (or rather, Dracula). Or maybe he just defeated Him without killing the extra lifes. It's not really clear but it's also not that important for the story.

I think its funny the word "Nazi" never left your mouth during the whole review.

THAT INTRO WAS THE MOST AMAZING THING EVER AND WAS SO CORRECT! ...until you cut it off right when I was REALLY getting into it... I really have no idea why you tore this amazing OVA series apart Arkada. From what you said about the original tv series in your review of it, I thought you'd LOVE Hellsing Ultimate! You complained about how they didn't focus on Alucard and instead focused on Seras in the first series, and yet you say that they should have done the same thing in Ultimate. Christ you are so unpredictable... The one thing I agree with you on though are the cartoonie bits. xP Ugh. This review ruined mah day. :I

You seemed to miss one little thing GR... Alucard CAN be killed. The reason he doesn't die? Because he has a billion souls in him! (Almost literally) Each time he 'dies' he just uses one of the souls to revive himself. That's why (Spoilers) when he does the full release and has his armor he can be killed because he no longer has any souls.

the one anime serious absolutely want to see on a big silverscreen one day

I love Hellsing and Hellsing Ultimate with all my heart!!!

Please review Hunter x Hunter (2011)! I'd love to see your thoughts and comments on the show!

5:13 "we might as well start with her butt" i laughed too much at that, and that's not even what he said!

The genius behind hellsing and stuff like HOTD is their self awareness. Anime as a whole is a tired genre devoid of nuance; self awareness is a rare quality

"Alucard" is "Dracula" spelled backwards..

JESUS FUCKING CHRIST I'VE MISSED YOU

Okay, let me say this first - the review was great and all the points Arkada brought up were very well explained, however, as Hellsing Ultimate is my favorite Anime of all time I can't help but defend the show. I know it's all subjective, and I'm fully aware that what I'm gonna say isn't the end all be all truth, it's just an argument for the sake of argument. *ALSO MAJOR FUCKING SPOILERS* First of all - the characters. Both Seras and Integra were very well developed characters. You see, Seras' development isn't centered around growing accustomed to her new vampiric abilities, but rather accepting the fact that she is not human anymore, which the show does very well. I mean, think about it - up untill episode 7 when she realized the importance of consuming blood, the concept horrified her, which led to very interesting interaction with both Alucard, some of the millenium vampires and Integra. Her past serves as a means to both shock the viewer and emphasize what leads her to abandon her humanity (same concept is applied with Maxwell). Integra's development is very concentrated, but it's there and it's done spectacularly. While she is an independent badass female from the get go, by episode 5 we can clearly see that she can manage on her own, without Alucard or Walter by her side. In the last episode she realizes that she can't rely on Alucard, hence her raiding the Nazi blimp only with Seras. As for the Major... I wouldn't say he is sympathetic, but his actual goal was really surprising for me. for him, it wasn't about the war, even though he clearly enjoys it, but through the destruction he caused he was able to prove a point, very much like the Joker in "The Dark Knight" - both literally and figuratively, humanity means nothing to people when it comes down to it, and he was the only one to remain human. For me, that makes them amazing characters. Secondly - the animation. It was freakin' amazing, so sharp and clean, and it's the only anime I have ever watched that melded CG and hand-drawn animation so well. When it comes to sound the orchestration served its purpose, and while I do find it somewhat generic compared to the original adaptation's soundtrack... it doesn't end there. Ultimate has so many techno, rock and jazz tunes that fit their purpose perfectly, in both the atmosphiric and chaciness department. Also, "SCARS", the ending theme for episode 9 is glorious. With all that in mind, I don't think Hellsing Ultimate is just popcorn material, It's so much more. It has a great story and characters with Taboo motives and lots of entertainment value, as well as incredible production values. And that's why I like it so much ^_^

Personally, I can see where arkada is coming from with the point that character development and plot explanation is rather weak. However, this is mostly due to the limited info that source material (manga) provided. Whilst I would appreciate a more in-depth OVA that addressed the problems of the manga (aka so-so character development and weak lore explanation), I am more than satisfied with how Ultimate stayed very faithful to the source material. This is a mixed bag, as some people (like me) prefer this faithful approach, whilst others may have preferred the anime to address the plot holes and weaker characters found in the manga. One point that I was disappointed with this review, was arkada not really addressing the thought provoking nature of "Alucard's Immortality" about how "only a man can kill a monster". The mystery of how a mortal man: Van Hellsing could best the invincible demon Alucard is less of a plot hole but more of an element of contemplation on the nature of mortality. When fighting Alexander ( super enhanced with the nail), Alucard manages to overcome his foe and states that Alexander lost because he was "no longer human". Essentially, the invincible Alucard can only be defeated by a mortal man which is also reflected by Alucard's respect for Integra and Walter (pre-betrayel). In fact, Alucard openly envies humanity and mortality,as he is condemned to hell on Earth. This mystery of "is immortality worthwhile" is a sweet icing on top of this delicious OVA that I feel alleviated it to my top 10 OVAs when combined with the epic battle scenes. -Bonus point: Alucard may win any fictional battle with other anime characters with godly or inhuman powers, he will probably lose to a strong willed human character.

hey glass reflection is it possible if I can get a link to the 2003 hellsing review. I wanted to see it but I can't find it on your channel.

They don't send Alucard to missions. He just goes for a walk in the right places.

Hellsing gets the same score a SAO, okay....

i watched hellsing ultimate for like 6+ times and still wanna see it again wish they make more good animes like this

Loving the new opening and end plate and the camera is looking great, also this review was incredibly fair and well thought-out. Basically what I'm saying is good job all around.

Better Alucard than Crispin Freeman, you ask? Liam O' Brien. His voice roles as characters like Emperor Madoras (White Knight Chronicles 2), War (Darksiders), and Caius Ballad (FF13-2) fit Alucard more than his roles as characters like Tenma (Monster) and Kariya (Fate/Zero).

Alucard is a fuckmothering vampire, he killed a lot of people to get that title and deserves to be called as such.

at last! you've uploaded a review. feel's like i've been waiting for ages

Now that the announcement for the Review Week of Awesome has been released, I love how you include almost all of the RWA reviews in your intro segment. Keep up the good working!

Nazi vampires? Kkk vampires? 10/10

That intro forced the like from me......

I really love your reviews . You analyze everything that needs to be analyzed . I have been a fan of yours for a while now

from what anime is the top left poster on the wall where you're standing?

You dare me to name a better Alucard voice? Takahata101. Nuff said.

13:09 Challenge Accepted. Greg Ayres. BOOM. YOUR MOVE ARKADA

Loving the new opening sequence for your videos Arkada.

Production quality is going through the roof man! Great work!

How..did this get less than Sword art online ?

Ok I need some help, In the anime Code Geass, Underneath Zero's helmet what is that mask that just covers up to his nose? Is it a specific type of mask or am I just over thinking this? And I now this comment doesn't belong here but plz help.

Hey guys, I need some help. I don't know how active the comment section in this video is but. Does anyone know where I can get the entire OVA soundtrack? There doesn't seem to be a way to buy the CD's other then the exclusive Japanese box set of the show. Does anyone know where I can get it? by other means if u catch my drift. The sound track is great, but I can't find it anywhere! I mostly want the music from the final battle with Anderson. If anyone can help me out that'd be great.

So strange to look back into these videos, Arkada. You look so young here but the reviews are golden (and still is until now). Time really passes. 03202021

Your opening was TOO FUCKING GLORIOUS OH MY GAWD Major Gallant ... has a nice ring to it

Now I know how you feel about shonen anime, but I would just love to know what you think about the OVA for JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. I know it's far from over and all, but I would like to hear what you think about it so far if you watched any of it by chance.

Another great review, love you're work! Keep it going!!!!!!!

what was the anime in the beginning when you said you liked mindfuck? and can you suggest some mindfuck animes? or timeloop animes?

This anime can actually be pretty thought provoking... But you have to use your brain. And I know everyone is so very scared to do that. But yeah mostly blood and guts and questionable pacing for sure

The answer to every question made starting at 9:03 - I don't care, and neither should you. Hellsing FTW

at 11:08 what song is that? i keep hearing it everywhere but i can't seem a find it.

does anyone know where i can get the ending tune for a ringtone?

Allacard would beat most Anime characters in 1v1 battles, but there is one character that he would most assuredly lose to. And that character is the most powerful of all anime characters: Haruhi Suzumiya.

i love your channel so much you point out the good and bad in every show with a good explanation as to why and ur verdicts are normally the same as mine one thing i loved about this ep was that you pointed out every floor that hellsing had but said but do they really matter when u just look at what it is yes its not perfect but by no means bad and your correct it is just to watch when bored for fun because its great entertainment

another amazing review Arkada, love the intro

does anyone recommend i buy the ultimate edition from funimation and does the ultimate edition come with the old version.

not going to lie, I honestly prefer the dub to the sub of this show. the accent really make it pop.

7:56 Saitama: “Hold my banana”

My favorite thing about your reviews is how your comic timing has changed so much over the years, that usually your jokes slip by if I'm not paying attention. Because of that, what you did at the beginning of this pretty much made me die laughing, well done.

You did superb on that intro, you always have such great production values on this show I do thoroughly enjoy watching not necessarily for anime recommendations but to be entertained for a few minutes. I think it'd be interesting if you reviewed the "Abridged Series" While not really your style because the animation is lifted I still want to hear what you think of the voice acting.

Can you review Blue Gender? If you havent already. Personally I really like it and wish it was more popular

I've just finished Hellsing Ultimate and it was fucking awesome like

Okay, I just noticed you referenced the review week of awesome in the intro... All I can say is that's awesome :D

I love your reviews! I'm gonna watch this at some point!

I have to say that if you want to see a vampire anime that is done differently from most others, you should try the anime shiki.

Takahata101........did I win?

do you prefer the other Hellsing or this one? and Why? I'm trying to figure out which one to watch

Where did you get that box set? I've never seen that before.

Hellsing makes Tokyo Ghoul and Deadman Wonderland kid's animation.

I love the honesty.

Arkada! Thanks for this review!! You're doing a great job keep it up!

and this is why i stay subbed. great video as always, keep it up.

I don't even know or care about this anime, but I really enjoyed this review. I love how you began it. The old, 1930ish screen with your voice layover and just staring at your motionless (creepy expression) face for 1:20 was worth all of it xD

ROFL same score as SAO. I'm not saying there's anything wrong with this review my opinion is pretty much the same but seriously can anyone really say SAO is as good as Hellsing ultimate. It's hilarious if you put some of these score in order and try to use it to see which anime is better.

GRArkada pls answer me! where do you get those posters??

I enjoy watching your reviews of anime; however, I wish you would tell me what you think about the anime series of vampire knight. In my opinion I don't think it's all that good considering I read all of the manga series

That intro was brilliant.

Shouts out to mentioning berserk. Easily one of the best series ever. That includes all series that aren't anime/manga related.

What's the name of the song that starts playing at 11:53?

I love your cosplays, always keeping with the theme!

(Cough) *Takahata* (Clears Throat) 13:09

I think one of the major issues is Hellsing: Ultimate is only 10 episodes long, 6 of the episodes having to explain all 13 of the original so a lot must have been condensed greatly and sadly story was sacrificed due to lack of episodes.

Wow i'm rewatching this and the begining has a ton of foreshadowing for the review week of awesome!

I truly like your review and find them mostly entertaining than anything else. :D

In highschool, when 300 came out, everyone was gushing about how Leonidas was the biggest "BAMF" of all time. This phenomenon hit my theater club especially hard, with constant quoting ect... I just brought in my copy of Berserk, and told them they were wrong because they hadn't seen Guts. It was not long before everyone had watched Berserk, and were gushing about Guts. Which makes me wonder... Alucard vs Guts. Sure Alucard is stronger, but Guts has this way of just powering through stronger opponents. I feel like he'd at least survive the encounter, cause he's survived worse.

As an german this showed me how bad my motherlanguage can actually sound when japanese try to pronounce it.

Could you please review Ergo Proxy? I know that you have watched it, since you used it as an anime recommendation to SEL. Please I want to hear your opinion on it:D

Your introduction to this video was magnificent. The Major!

Who would win Alucard vs Kenpachi?.... Neither , I would win ^-^

I think most of the problems with Ultimate (most of which I heartily overlook) can be laid at the feet of the first director (Vol. 1-4). Most of the series' exposition and character development should have happened there and didn't because the guy was a newbie and didn't find his groove until episode 4. And it's not like Jaffe could go back and fix that. Somewhere between the Hellsing series and Hellsing Ultimate lies the perfect animated version of Hellsing. That said, I'm happy not to hear a critique of the ending. A lot of people seem to dislike it in the same way that people dislike Kill Bill Vol. 2. But the dialogue really is one of the highlights of the show, particularly when it's coming from The Major.

I really like your anime reviews but did u have to state the partial reason of alacards ( however u spell his name) loyalty to hell sing I know it was partial but it still took a bit of mystery out of it

Do you plan on reviewing Ghost in the shell arise ? Great reviews btw!

Y'know what I kinda miss? The alternate versions of Arkada. Remember in Princess Tutu where that gay version showed up? That was historical!

I own Hellsing Ultimate and I will be purchasing chapters 9 and 10 from Amazon here shortly. I think the series was done really well, and I have 3 Co-workers whom all have preceive All Anime as to be perverted soft core porn. They are now anime fans they range in age from mid 40s to early 50s. Not only was the script done extremely well, this series in my opinion is best to introducing people to Anime.

anybody know where he get's his posters?

Can you do a first look on the new Kyoto animation, Amagi Brilliant Park? I'm just starting it and would like to hear the thoughts on it from an experienced source.

Do a review of Beserk, since you brought it up. You going over that ending would be delicious.

I want a reboot of Claymore.

FINALLY!!! You have no idea how many kajillion years or whatever I had to wait for for this! 0,0

Hey Ark, I checked out your website, it says the most recent view is Jormungand... is there something up with it or have you just not updated it in a while?