Retro Blood 121: Vampire Hunter D

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Welcome to another thrilling episode of Retro Blood! This month, we're diving fangs-deep into the mesmerizing world of 1980s Vampire movies, and kicking things off with a bang by sinking our teeth into the legendary "Vampire Hunter D" from 1985 – a Japanese anime masterpiece that's got it all: vampires, hunters, and a talking hand!
Join your hosts James Kline and J. A. Alison as we take a hilarious and nostalgic trip down memory lane, exploring James's childhood love for this anime gem and hearing Alison's take on anime both then and now. It's our first-ever anime adventure on Retro Blood, and we promise it's going to be a wild ride!
But that's not all – we've got a history lesson that'll make your head spin! From All-Japan World Tag League tournament matches in the world of pro wrestling to the electrifying sounds of the Japanese band MAKE UP, we're covering all the bases. And in our "Who Booked This Shit"
segment, we're delving into the world of animation with director Toyoo Ashida – you won't want to miss it!
Of course, no Retro Blood episode is complete without the juicy details about the creators. We'll spill the blood on Hideyuki Kikuchi, the mastermind behind Vampire Hunter D, and discuss why this OVA was a groundbreaking move targeting a male audience in the world of anime.
Hold on tight as we connect the dots from speed racer to Vampire Hunter D, unravel the mystique of Yoshitaka Amano's legendary work, and delve into the full, spellbinding story of the 1985 film. Mist clouds, werewolves, and a dose of James messing up names – it's all here! Grab your vampire hunting gear, rally your courage, and join us for a howling good time as Retro Blood takes you on a thrilling journey through "Vampire Hunter D"!

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