Hellsing

Name: Hellsing
Genre: Animation, Action, Fantasy, Horror
Rating: 77.8
Cast: Jôji Nakata, Yoshiko Sakakibara, Fumiko Orikasa, Steven Brand, Ralph Lister

In the name of God, impure souls of the living dead shall be banished into eternal damnation. Amen.

2001–2002Miniseries1 season13 episodes~23 min/epTV-MA

Vampires exist. It is the duty of Hellsing, an organization sponsored by the British government, to hide that frightening fact and protect the blissfully unaware populace. Lately, vampire activity has been on the rise and the cause is more alarming than anything they could have imagined.

Where to watch

Where can I watch Hellsing?

As of October 24, 2026, MovieCove lists Hellsing streaming on Crunchyroll.

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Highlights

What stands out about Hellsing?

Hellsing earns 7 badges, led by Standout soundtrack and Atmospheric.

Standout soundtrack, Craft and mood badge.Praised by fans (90) and detractors (80)
Atmospheric, Craft and mood badge.Praised by fans (85) and detractors (70)
Crowd Pleaser, Reception badge.83% rated it 7 or higher
Before they were famous, Cast badge.Fumiko Orikasa: newcomer then, star now
Preferred by Over-30s, Reception badge.Over-30s scored it 22 points higher than under-30s
Fun, Craft and mood badge.Leaves you entertained
Preferred by Non-US Viewers, Reception badge.Non-US viewers scored it 12 points higher than US viewers

Reception
Craft and mood
Cast

Reception

Is Hellsing worth watching?

Hellsing's Midcredits score is the 82^nd percentile of all shows, from 22K ratings across 2 sources. 83% liked it (rated it 7 or higher out of 10).

Midcredits score

How well it was received

82^nd percentile

Better received than 82% of shows

86^th Animation77^th 2000s

Acclaim81^st

Approval79^th

Acclaim

Crowd Pleaser

How much people like it

78 /100

81^st percentile of all shows

84^th Animation76^th 2000s

Rating distribution

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votes at each rating level (1–10)

Most people land high, with a thin tail of low scores from those it didn't reach.

Approval

How many liked it

83% liked it

79^th percentile of all shows

85^th Animation74^th 2000s

83% rated it 7–1017% rated it 1–6

Reach

How many have seen it

90^th percentile

21K ratings across platforms

90^th Animation84^th 2000s

TMDB popularity, last 37 days to Oct 26Up 1% in 30 days

What reviewers say

Common ground

The series boasts a cool, dark atmosphere and a strong soundtrack, though opinions split on its execution and depth.

Fans praised

Awesome characters with ambiguous, complex appeal
Excellent music blending rock, jazz, and blues
Great action scenes and stylish character designs

Detractors panned

Cheesy and brief action scenes
Poor character development and plot holes
Disappointing ending with no conclusion

What stands out

Sound and music85

Excellent soundtrack blending rock, jazz, blues

Atmosphere80

Dark, eerie, and immersive world-building

CharactersDivisive75

Fascinating, ambiguous protagonists; villains lack depth

Originality75

Fresh take on vampire lore, avoids common clichés

PacingDivisive60

Short 13-episode run with some stale moments

Effects and spectacleDivisive60

Good action set pieces, but weak CGI and brief fights

Plot and storyDivisive50

Interesting premise but with plot holes and weak ending

Ending30

Unsatisfying conclusion with no real resolution

Preferred by

Under-30s vs over-30s

Preferred by Over-30s

Over-30s scored it 22 points higher than under-30s.

US vs non-US

Preferred by Non-US Viewers

Non-US viewers scored it 12 points higher than US viewers.

No notable difference between the other groups: each pair ranks it within 10 percentile points.

Women vs men 5 points apart
Critics vs users 2 points apart

Episodes

1 season

Season 1 · 2001 · 13 episodes

S1E1
The Undead
Oct 11, 200123 min
Integra Hellsing takes command of a small Hellsing unit in Cheddar after reports of people in the village going missing by a seemingly normal priest reaches the authorities. After D11 teams were deployed to investigate with several deaths, Alucard is deployed. Seras Victoria, a female D11 operator, is fighting her ex-D11 colleagues that turned into zombies after getting into a previous fight with ghouls. Alucard eliminates the ghouls and the priest, who was the vampire, when Seras was wounded in the gunfight. Alucard turns her into a vampire after he bites her neck to save her life.
S1E2
Club M
Oct 17, 200123 min
Seras' new life in the Hellsing organization is a bit tough. Having been counted as 'lost' at the Cheddar incident, she now serves for a group dedicated to the eradication of vampires. Though she seems to have trouble adjusting, many are tolerant of her, and her new life, though the tolerance only goes so far. And she'll soon have a chance to prove herself, when a new threat is discovered, in the form of Rafe and Jessica. The two lovers are having a lot of fun! Killing families, using their blood to write obscenities and blasphemy on the wall - it's all good fun. That is, until their actions catch the eye of Hellsing, and particularly Arucard, who has no tolerance for the 'low-class' vampires. Seras' chance to prove herself becomes apparent when she's ordered to shoot Jessica, though she hesitates - Jessica's only a young girl. Would killing her make her any better, or make her worse than the monsters Hellsing hunts?
S1E3
Sword Dancer
Oct 24, 200123 min
Something odd is happening - vampires seem to be growing in number. And when an Italian college student is found to have a computer chip, which has apparently made him into an 'artificial' vampire, it raises more than a few eyebrows. Even though the chip is removed, the student revives, killing many on his search for his lover, who he was caught in the act of making one of his own. Hellsing moves to put a stop to this, but there seems to be more than one person interested in the boy. Hellsing's agents are killed, and Seras is severely wounded. Not by the student, but by a man called Alexander Anderson, a member of the Vatican's section 13 - the Iscariot organization. Though having the same mission as Hellsing, the two organizations are sworn enemies, and when Arucard shows up, a heated battle takes place. One would think a human would be no match for the likes of a vampire, Anderson proves to have more than one trick up his sleeve.
S1E4
Innocent as a Human
Oct 31, 200123 min
The Hellsing Organization sets out to investigate a series of ""snuff films"" floating about the Internet, after footage of one of their own being killed begins to make the rounds. Meanwhile, Seras deploys with her unit, now under the command of a former SAS officer who seem to have a particularly distasteful attitude towards her, to silence an apartment building crawling with ghouls. As the raid unfolds, the secrecy surrounding the very existence of the Hellsing Organization is thrown in jeopardy when a mole broadcasts footage of the assault on live television. Seeking answers, Seras sets out on her own to investigate the scene of the previous night's raid for clues about what transpired. During her investigation, she manages to uncover clues about the origin of the snuff films and goes to put a stop to it. Seras isn't the only one on the trail, as Arucard and the Hellsing Organization are also on the scene to attend to the vicious vampire behind the camera, and the TV investigative rep
S1E5
Brotherhood
Nov 7, 200123 min
S1E6
Dead Zone
Nov 14, 200123 min
Picking up where Brotherhood left off. Luke and Jan, the Valentine Brothers, lay siege to the headquarters of the Hellsing organization, the Royal Order of Religious Knights. After numerous humans have been killed and eaten by an army of ghouls, Victoria, Walter, and Arucard finally get around to striking back. Victoria and Walter eliminate hundreds of ghouls with a combination of deadly threads and heavy artillery. The lead flies when Arucard and Luke face off, but Luke is devoured by a canine monster Arucard summons up. Jan sets himself afire rather than reveal the mastermind of their plot to Sir Integra Hellsing.
S1E7
Duel
Nov 21, 200123 min
S1E8
Kill House
Nov 28, 200123 min
S1E9
Red Rose Vertigo
Dec 5, 200123 min
S1E10
Master of Monster
Dec 12, 200123 min
Almost commiting suicide, Integra is being operated on to save her life. While the operation is going on, we see the history of Integra's ascension to power. We learn that her uncle tried to take her father's place as head of the Hellsing organization, and in attempt to assume power, tried to kill off Integra while Walter was away (presumably on duty). Integra recalls her father's words of her going to a prison cell on the bottom floor if she ever found herself in a moment of insurmountable peril. There she finds Arucard, while at the same time found and attacked by her uncle and associates. After being shot in the shoulder, her blood awakens Arucard, who quickly takes care of her uncle's goons, and recognizes her as her father's successor. As her first encounter with Arucard concludes, she awakens from her state to find that the operation was a success... Walter has already set up her afternoon tea for her.
S1E11
Transcend Force
Dec 19, 200123 min
With the freak problems getting much worse, the Royal Knights arrange a meeting at Westminster with Integra to discuss the matter. In addition, the Queen will be meeting with them so they can conduct a ceremony with Integra. Because of the danger that the freaks may pose, the media is told that the meeting will take place at the Tower of London while in truth Integra's ritual is at the Hellsing castle. What is at the tower are Fargason and his men waiting for the freaks. However, it is they who are being waited on as Incognito and his freaks attack the tower. While waiting for the Queen, Alucard butts in and says that her queen isn't coming and heads off to fight.
S1E12
Total Destruction
Jan 9, 200223 min
All out war breaks out at the Tower of London and Integra's meeting with her majesty is cancelled. The remaining Hellsing members are at the decoy spot of the meeting, battling ghouls of the S.A.S. from Red House Vertigo. Due to the vast coverage of the "terrorist attacks" and the required secrecy of the undead, Hellsing organization is pinned by an unknwon source in the media as the terrorist organization itself. The British military is called in to stop these "terrorists." Fargason purposely gets himself killed so he looked like a terrorist, preventing the media from investigating the London Tower destruction any further, thus keeping both the vampires and Hellsing out of the public eye (for now). Seras Victoria is finally makes it to the tower only to see Fargason get shot. After paying her final respects, she grabs her Halkonnen and rushes into the tower area. While that is happening, Alucard was making his way through the tower to meet with Incognito for one big battle.
S1E13
Hellfire
Jan 17, 200223 minFinale
This episode opens with the fierce battle between Incognito and Lord Alucard. Eventually, as the battle ensues, Incognito manages to "destroy" Alucard with his own "bullets that store the power of the human God". Near the beginning of this battle Ceras Victoria became injured and realizes she must drink blood to heal herself, she discovers her first taste of true blood from her fallen master. Disgusted at her display of ignorance, Incognito leaves the scene to summon a demon from Hell. Incognito manages to summon Set, a snake-like creature who is the Egyptian God of Evil and of Chaos, the Desert, and Foreign Lands, from which he plans to merge his body with and develop insurmountable levels of power. As Integra Hellsing flees, her servant and closest friend, Walter, sacrifices himself so that Integra might live. Unfortunately for Walter, his sacrafice seems to be in vein as Integra is captured by Incognito and used to assist in the summoning of Set. As her blood is drained by the No

Watch experience

What is Hellsing like to watch?

Conclusions only — categories and positions, no plot detail.

Earnest, dark and intense — an even-paced watch that leaves you entertained.

ToneFeelDemandexact position · filled zone: the category

What it asks of you

Even-paced

Demand · Pace

slowrelentless

Engaged

Demand · Attention

casualfull focus

Affecting

Demand · Emotional cost

easyheavy

Resolved

Demand · Resolution

resolvedambiguous

What it feels like

Earnest

Tone · Sincerity

ironicearnest

Dark

Tone · Weight

lightdark

Heightened

Tone · Style

naturalisticheightened

Intense

Feel · Intensity

gentleintense

Steady

Feel · Swings

steadyswings

Some laughs

Feel · Humor

noneconstant

Moods

DreadThrillingCold

Heaviest: late

Dark humor

BroodingBrutal · 3% of shows

Told as

Three-actSerializedSingle-season story

ToneThe series plays its gothic horror straight, blending brooding atmosphere with brutal action and occasional black comedy.

The rideSustained suspense and dread punctuated by violent action, building toward a climactic confrontation in the final episodes.

StructureThe story is told in a straightforward linear fashion, following the organization as it battles the vampire menace.

Episode formatThough each episode advances the plot, the series maintains a single continuous story from the introduction of the vampire threat to its final confrontation.

Season formatThe 13-episode run tells one complete story from Alucard's awakening to the final battle against the Vatican and the monster Incognito.

How it leaves you

what you carry away

FunHaunting · 9% of shows

Why it leaves you this wayThe series leaves you entertained by its stylish action and cool characters, but the grim violence and gothic atmosphere linger.

How it ends · evidence

Bittersweet endingTwist

Story archetype

where it sits among all shows

Every story archetype, clockwise from the top

Monster 18% (this title): Predator 7% (this title) · Tyrant 3% · Invasion 2% · Oppressive state 3% · Corporate villainy 1% · Institutional injustice 1% · Class system under 1% · Technology turns under 1% · Inner demon 1%
Rags 3%: Underdog triumph 2% · Social ascent 1% · Fame and fortune under 1% · Rise and fall under 1% · Hidden worth revealed under 1%
Quest 6%: Treasure hunt 1% · Rescue 2% · Mission 4% · Journey home under 1% · Pilgrimage under 1%
Voyage 2%: Portal fantasy under 1% · Fish out of water 1% · Survival ordeal under 1% · Time displacement under 1% · Descent under 1%
Comedy 12%: Romantic comedy 2% · Comedy of errors 3% · Farce 2% · Buddy comedy 1% · Comedy of manners 2%
Tragedy 4%: Hubris 1% · Obsession under 1% · Corruption arc 1% · Doomed love 1% · Crushed by fate 1%
Rebirth 7%: Redemption 1% · Healing 3% · Liberation 2% · Second chance 1%
Mystery 8%: Puzzle 1% · Investigation 6% · Enigma 1%
No archetype 40%

Overcoming the monster: A threat menaces the hero's world and must be defeated. · Predator: A creature or killer hunts the protagonists (Jaws, Alien).

18% of shows fit this archetype

Why this archetypeThe series centers on the Hellsing organization hunting and destroying vampires and supernatural threats, with Alucard as the primary monster-killer.

What it's about

7 groups · 53 themes

Every theme, clockwise from the top

Bonds 31%: Romantic love 10% · Marriage 2% · Family bonds 22% · Parenthood 1% · Friendship 18% · Loyalty 7%
Self 27%: Identity 20% (this title) · Coming of age 9% · Aging under 1% · Self-worth 7% · Ambition 14% · Purpose 16% · Memory 3% · Obsession 2%
Power 7%: Power 5% · Corruption 3% · Greed 2% · Class 4% · Oppression 2% · Freedom 4%
Morality 11% (this title): Justice 14% · Duty 2% · Revenge 1% · Guilt 1% · Redemption 3% (this title) · Forgiveness under 1% · Sacrifice 2% · Betrayal 3% · Deception 6%
Survival 9%: Survival 12% · War 1% · Violence 2% (this title) · Mortality 2% · Grief 4% · Trauma 5% · Mental illness under 1% · Addiction under 1% · Illness and disability under 1%
Society 10%: Community 25% · Isolation 3% · Prejudice 2% · Displacement 1% · Faith 1% · Tradition vs change 3% · Fame 5% · Legacy 3%
Ideas 5%: Fate 1% · Free will under 1% · Truth 6% · Hope 4% · Nature 3% · Art 2% · Technology 1%

Morality

Redemption · 3% of showsViolence · 2% of showsIdentity

Interrogates its themeSocietal stakesDual lead

How it treats its themeExplores whether a centuries-old vampire can earn redemption through serving humanity, while also examining the nature of violence and what it means to be a monster.

StanceThe show questions whether a monster can be redeemed through service, presenting Alucard's violence as both heroic and disturbing.

The world

ContemporaryUrbanDomesticInstitutionalHorror supernatural

Orchestral modernExperimentalForeground music · original score · Yasushi Ishii

SettingA secret British organization's headquarters and the shadowy streets of London infiltrated by vampires and supernatural threats.

MusicA distinctive blend of orchestral dark themes and jazz-infused experimental pieces that enhance the gothic and chaotic atmosphere.

Content guide

Is Hellsing okay for kids?

TV-MA

Hellsing is rated TV-MA. As of August 29, 2026, Midcredits content scores put its violence at severe (82/100), sexual content at moderate (51/100), language at moderate (58/100), drug and alcohol content at moderate (41/100) and frightening material at intense (71/100). Overall it is heavier than 55% of TV-MA shows.

Ratings in 10 other countries