- Format: PAL
- Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
- Number of discs: 4
- Classification: 15
- Studio: Ad Vision
- DVD Release Date: 2 April 2007
- Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
- ASIN: B000O1O6KA
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 48,427 in Film & TV (See Top 100 in Film & TV)
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29 of 29 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
A brilliant series. Not the least part of my enjoyment is in seeing real London locations in an Anime, and get a Japanese perspective on British culture, though they do reference the Queen just a bit too much. I've never heard anyone actuaully say 'May God and the Queen go with you.' We don't see her as some kind of omnipotent deity figure. Or I don't anyway.
Also worth noting that this is the only Anime I've ever watched where the dub-track is actually better than the subtitles. It's not that the dub-track is amazingly good (though it is considerably better than average despite the main female character's squeeky mockney voice), but the subtitles are apalling and miss out such fine points as inference and even plot.
But a great series none-the-less. Buy it.
Also worth noting that this is the only Anime I've ever watched where the dub-track is actually better than the subtitles. It's not that the dub-track is amazingly good (though it is considerably better than average despite the main female character's squeeky mockney voice), but the subtitles are apalling and miss out such fine points as inference and even plot.
But a great series none-the-less. Buy it.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I have always had a tendency to like stories involving vampires, so picking this one up was a no brainer. What I found was an anime with very good graphics, really great action, mesmerizing characters and a highly addictive storyline. The fact that the anime does not follow the manga closely was not a big issue for me. There are some differences here and there and considerable deviations in terms of the order of presenting events, but I thought that the final product in the anime was very good.
One of the main things I liked about this anime is its "cool" main character. Alucard -I still can't believe the translators in the subtitles went with Arucard! Is it that hard to spot the anagram of Dracula? - is a powerful vampire that works for the Hellsing organization, helping solve issues with the undead. He carries a slick weapon and dresses in a very peculiar way. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys facing challenging opponents. On top of that, several of the characters he interacts with, such as Seras Victoria, the police officer turned into a vampire by Alucard, or Integra Hellsing, the measured but ruthless head of the Hellsing organization, provide added interest to the series.
Next, I am going to follow this up with the new set of OVAs released under Hellsing Ultimate, which are supposed to follow the manga more closely and have improved animation. If the original is any indication of the quality of this improved version, I am going to have one hell of a time!
One of the main things I liked about this anime is its "cool" main character. Alucard -I still can't believe the translators in the subtitles went with Arucard! Is it that hard to spot the anagram of Dracula? - is a powerful vampire that works for the Hellsing organization, helping solve issues with the undead. He carries a slick weapon and dresses in a very peculiar way. He has a great sense of humor and enjoys facing challenging opponents. On top of that, several of the characters he interacts with, such as Seras Victoria, the police officer turned into a vampire by Alucard, or Integra Hellsing, the measured but ruthless head of the Hellsing organization, provide added interest to the series.
Next, I am going to follow this up with the new set of OVAs released under Hellsing Ultimate, which are supposed to follow the manga more closely and have improved animation. If the original is any indication of the quality of this improved version, I am going to have one hell of a time!
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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The Hellsing Organisation is dedicated to the destruction of the undead and the protection of England from the forces of evil. This four DVD boxed set includes all thirteen episodes of this wonderfully brilliant anime series. The story essentially follows Seras Victoria, a former police woman who is made into a vampire by the powerful Alucard when a mission goes wrong. Transferred to the Hellsing Organisation Seras must come to terms with her condition while hunting other creatures of the night.
Hellsing is a brilliant series with some great action and intrigue. The plot is involving and the characters are likable and mysterious in equal measure. The animation is good and despite the rather terrible accents on the English dub, this is probably the better version too watch as the subtitles also leave something to be desired. Despite these small flaws, Hellsing remains the best vampire anime I have ever seen and is defiantly in my top 5 favourite anime series of all time.
Hellsing is a brilliant series with some great action and intrigue. The plot is involving and the characters are likable and mysterious in equal measure. The animation is good and despite the rather terrible accents on the English dub, this is probably the better version too watch as the subtitles also leave something to be desired. Despite these small flaws, Hellsing remains the best vampire anime I have ever seen and is defiantly in my top 5 favourite anime series of all time.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Hellsing, The series that went a bit weird!
Basically follows the books until episode 6 and then goes completely off the rails. The music for the series is far better than it's OVA counterpart and the dialogue in some cases... Read more
Published on 17 Dec 2008 by Mr. Terence Abbott
Good idea ruined by odd soundtrack and awful british accents
Dont get me wrong, I really liked the idea of this series. I'm not a manga purist, so I'm quite happy with dubbed versions, and am used to them being a bit hit and miss. Read more
Published on 16 Nov 2008 by Danny Boy 99
Freakin flesh bags
I ABSERLOUTLEY LOVE THIS COLLECTION ..... from the slightly phsycotic priest to the vampire himself, the anime is well presented, fast paced and the story lines are sure as hell... Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2008 by P. Pullen
well they have british accents!!! WOO
i have a major collection of animes. and this i did not know anything about i just decided to get it! And im very glad i did! Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2008 by cazyeah
Now I want more vampire anime!
I haven't been in to anime for that long, and this is only the second series I've bought (as well as a bunch of movies). Read more
Published on 29 Mar 2008 by S. J. Anderson
A different take on Vampire on Vampire Anime
I have to say Hellsing is interesting but far from great. The story does not really develop as well as the comic book. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2008 by Trivelli
Hellsing rules!
One of my fav animes. If your considering buying it then you already know how good it is. But if you don't know what it is, be careful. this kind of anime not every one will like.
Published on 8 Aug 2007 by Paul Beta
Hellsing is good
I am a huge fan of Hellsing. It rocks. But I'm not too sure about the anime and I keep changing my opinion on it. Read more
Published on 17 May 2006 by da-kasha
Vampire Materpiece Indeed
Hellsing is trully a brillant manga that you can wach again and again.The main character is the vampire Alucard, a completly insane slick shadow powers using vampire. Read more
Published on 26 Mar 2006 by "ricmobay"
Hellsing, a true masterpiece
Hellsing is definatly amoung one of my favourite anime, along with Last Exile and Read or Die. The story line builds up all the way through and it is action packed to the last... Read more
Published on 17 Oct 2004 by Mr. RM HOWES
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