We’re back with Part 2 of our deep dive into the dark, dystopian world of Vampire Hunter D, and babyyy—it only gets deeper, darker, and more deliciously dramatic. In this episode, we unpack the second half of the film, get into the complex themes of loneliness, desire, and duality, and of course, talk about that cold-ass final showdown.

We also explore D’s cursed hand, the mix of horror and sci-fi, and how this cult classic laid the groundwork for a generation of anime with bite.

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