Even though there are entire side-stories which could be mentioned as an example, as well as the setting itself, which blends modernity and the Victorian roots of the literature surrounding vampires, the character of Alucard showcases best the thematic and aesthetic appeal of the series.

While the quality of the aforementioned features and their follow-ups varied, with some of them being made for mere commercial reasons whereas others took the vampire mythology more seriously, “Hellsing” most certainly made an effort to honor the source material, the manga as well as the works Hirano took inspiration from, and also delivered an a modern take on the character. With features like Stephen Norrington’s “Blade”, Robert Rodriguez’ “From Dusk Till Dawn” and John Carpenters “Vampires”, the character was introduced to the modern era as well as to a whole new generation of cinemagoers. Perhaps the best way to describe the appeal of a series like “Hellsing” is to see it in the context of the vampire movie having made a comeback in the 1990s. With only the word “Millennium” to go on as a clue as to who is behind the attacks, Hellsing sends her soldiers and loyal servants to find out more, which turns out to be a dangerous battle for Alucard and Seras, which not only reveals the vampire’s past but also decides upon the fate of mankind. As both the Vatican and the Hellsing Organization start investigating into the matter, a vicious attack nearly destroys Hellsing headquarters, with Alucard and Seras managing to eventually fend off the supernatural attackers. However, there is not a lot of time for Seras to become acquainted with the vampire powers, since a series of recent attacks has upset the government. After an attack of ghouls, controlled by a vampire priest, a police officer named Seras Victoria is gravely injured, and given the choice by Alucard to either die or join him as his servant by his side, thus becoming another soldier for the organization. Its greatest asset is Alucard, an ancient vampire and loyal servant to Integra Hellsing, whose powers have thus far defeated every enemy to the organization, and every target he was told to eliminate. Led by Integra Hellsing, it has managed to be victorious through many years, even though there is tension between her and the Vatican who controls a similar organization and has taken offense with the kind of soldiers Hellsing sends into the field.

For centuries, the Hellsing Organization has been working underground saving the world from supernatural threats.

Hellsing ultimate