Update [July 27, 10:16 a.m.]:The new trailer is live, and features a whole lot of vampire slaying. Richter’s journey takes place amidst the French Revolution, as he teams up with some new allies to take on a “Vampire Messiah.” Already love the vibe and setting of all this.
Our original story follows.
A new Belmont takes up the whip and mantle for the animatedCastlevaniaseries soon. Powerhouse Animation Studios has announced thatCastlevania:Nocturnewill have its Netflix premiere on September 28.
A teaser image was posted from theCastlevaniaTwitter accountearlier today, with the confirmed date. There’s another news beat on the way too, as a trailer forCastlevania: Nocturnewill arrive on July 27.
Nocturnewill follow Richter Belmont, the lead inCastlevania: Rondo of Bloodwho also appears in several other games. We don’t know too much more at this point, but the forthcoming trailer will probably illuminate what’s atstake. (Hold for applause.)
The originalCastlevaniarun from Powerhouse followed Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard in a loose adaptation ofCastlevania III: Dracula’s Curse. It soon veered off into its own story, tying in plot beats fromCastlevaniahistory ranging all the way to 2005’sCurse of Darkness. And it was, in my humble opinion, a pretty damn good series. Thecastle entrance fight in Season 2is still an all-timer for me.
Streaming at large
Of course, this series arrives during a tumultuous time for streaming in general. Both the Writers Guild of America (WGA) and Screen Actors Guild (SAG-AFTRA) are currently on strike over, among other complaints, disputes with streaming companies. Animated work is part of this issue too, as late night host Stephen Colbertrecently notedat a WGA animation rally.
Neither the WGA nor SAG-AFTRA have called for aboycott at this time, so it doesn’t seem to affectCastlevania: Nocturne. But it’s an issue worth looking into and learning about. A lot of creative talent goes into making shows like these. It’s frankly amazing we get adaptations likeCastlevaniathese days.
