142. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000) with Prof. Stacey Abbott

[15x2] We make a rare return to anime with 2000's action horror sequel Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, which finds the eponymous dhampir hired to rescue a wealthy nobleman's daughter after she's kidnapped by a vampire. And we welcome back Prof. Stacey Abbott to help us dissect this imaginative adventure, who's writing a book about vampires in animation at time of writing too... 🎙️ The Lineup Hosts: ⁠Hugh McStay⁠ & ⁠Dan Owen Guest: Prof. Stacey Abbott. Editor: Hugh McStay⁠ "When the last vampire is extinct, who will mourn our passing? Will she? Will anyone? Can anyone understand this pain, this loneliness?" — Meir Link ❤️ Support the Show If you love our Vampire Hunter D content, here is how you can help us grow: Review: Subscribe & leave a 5* rating on your podcast platform. Donate: Buy us a coffee on ⁠⁠⁠Ko-fi⁠⁠⁠. Perks: Join the ⁠⁠⁠Bite Club⁠⁠⁠ for exclusive rewards. Read: Our Bloodletter⁠⁠ & subscribe for inbox delivery. Follow: Our ⁠⁠⁠social media⁠⁠⁠ accounts. We are a proud member of the Film Stories podcast network. 🙏 Credits Theme Music: ⁠Nela Ruiz⁠⁠ Artwork: ⁠Dan Owen⁠⁠ (episodes) & ⁠Keshav⁠⁠ (podcast) Music & Sounds: ⁠Epidemic Sound⁠ Ownership Verification: Megaphone_FilmStories Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices