| This movie is a good example of the best of anime, complete with some of the flaws common to anime. The animation reflects a facet of the peak of cell-drawn animation. It may not be the most fluid animation, but--for anime--it is relatively dynamic. The art of the background scenes the character designs and even the character animation is quite beautiful. The soundtrack is excellent and could easily stand toe-to-toe with the soundtrack of any lavishly produced Hollywood blockbuster. Of course, there are a few minor problems with the plot, some of the storyline developments seem a bit unlikely, and some of the dialogue is unintentionally hilarious. These problems are not quite as obvious in this movie as in many other anime movies, however. I found this movie extremely enjoyable. I would suggest watching the original Vampire Hunter D as well. It's not as good as Bloodlust, but is still a rather enjoyable movie and a good example of earlier anime. |