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Vampire Hunter D (1985): Cast & Box Office

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Vampire Hunter D is a 1985 animated horror film directed by Toyoo Ashida, starring Ichiro Nagai as Left Hand / Narrator (voice), Kaneto Shiozawa and Yusaku Yara. It runs 1 hour 20 minutes and earned $254 worldwide.

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Vampire Hunter D (1985) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 20m (80 min)
Director
Toyoo Ashida
Genres
Fantasy , Animation , Horror
Original language
Japanese
Studio
movic
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Vampire Hunter D About?

The premise of Vampire Hunter D without spoilers.

In a bleak, far‑future world ruled by nightmarish vampires, a terrified young girl begs the renowned half‑human hunter known only as D to track down the blood‑sucking aristocrat who has bitten her. He must confront the vampire before she is transformed, turning her desperate plea into a deadly showdown across a desolate, supernatural landscape.

Vampire Hunter D Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • vampire
  • vampire hunter
  • dark hero
  • half human
  • male dhampir
  • hybrid
  • male human vampire hybrid
  • human vampire hybrid
  • bladed weapon
  • oav
  • showering
  • shower scene
+38 more
  • girl in shower
  • shower
  • female topless nudity
  • woman in a shower
  • female in a shower
  • woman showering
  • woman taking a shower
  • nude woman in a shower
  • woman takes a shower
  • anime animation
  • female rear nudity
  • female frontal nudity
  • female full frontal nudity
  • public nudity
  • for grown ups animation
  • escape
  • seinen anime animation
  • vampire horror
  • ova
  • hand drawn animation
  • future
  • demon
  • frontier
  • wasteland
  • drifter
  • future noir
  • neo western
  • fistfight
  • hand to hand combat
  • opening action scene
  • snake human
  • nipples
  • blond hair
  • breasts
  • female nudity
  • death
  • cult classic
  • multiple english dubs
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Cast & crew

Vampire Hunter D Cast & Characters

Ichiro Nagai leads the cast as Left Hand / Narrator (voice), with Kaneto Shiozawa as D (voice) and Yusaku Yara as Greco (voice). Directed by Toyoo Ashida; 15 actors are credited in all.

Also Starring in Vampire Hunter D

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From the director

More from Toyoo Ashida

More films directed by Toyoo Ashida: Pink - Water Bandit Rain Bandit, Gdleen, Fist of the North Star - TV Compilation 3 - Legend of the Conqueror of Century’s End - Raoh Must Die! and Ultimate Teacher.

Full filmography
Box office

Vampire Hunter D Box Office

Vampire Hunter D grossed $254 worldwide.

1985 box office

Worldwide gross

$254

Details

Vampire Hunter D Also Known As

15 alternative titles, including “Kyûketsuki hantâ D” and “Ди: Охотник на вампиров”.

Also known as
  • Kyûketsuki hantâ D
  • Ди: Охотник на вампиров
  • 吸血鬼猎人D 1985
  • 吸血鬼ハンターD
  • Banpaia hantâ D
  • Vampire Hunter D : Chasseur de vampires
  • D: Охотник на вампиров
  • 뱀파이어 헌터 D
  • 吸血鬼猎人D
  • นักล่าพันธุ์แวมไพร์
  • 吸血鬼獵人D
  • Vampir Avcısı D
+3 more
  • Мисливець на вампірів Ді
  • 吸血鬼ハンターD
  • 吸血鬼獵人 D

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FAQ

Vampire Hunter D FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, post-credit scenes and language of Vampire Hunter D, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Vampire Hunter D?

Vampire Hunter D runs 1 hour 20 minutes (80 minutes).

When was Vampire Hunter D released?

Vampire Hunter D was released on December 21, 1985.

Who directed Vampire Hunter D?

Vampire Hunter D was directed by Toyoo Ashida.

More films by Toyoo Ashida

Who is in the cast of Vampire Hunter D?

Vampire Hunter D stars Ichiro Nagai as Left Hand / Narrator (voice), Kaneto Shiozawa as D (voice) and Yusaku Yara as Greco (voice), among 15 credited actors.

How much did Vampire Hunter D make at the box office?

Vampire Hunter D grossed $254 worldwide.

Does Vampire Hunter D have a post-credit scene?

No. Vampire Hunter D has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Vampire Hunter D in?

The original language of Vampire Hunter D is Japanese.

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