'Castlevania: Nocturne': Fans review new anime series; say 'It's BRUTAL'

When the animated series Castlevania premiered in 2017, it was hailed as a groundbreaking adaptation of the exhilarating video game. As the franchise continues to its next chapter with Castlevania: Nocturne, fans have had mixed reactions, with some praising its brutality and others feeling it falls short of its predecessor.
The original series garnered widespread acclaim, especially in its material centred around Dracula.while Castlevania: Nocturne follows in its footsteps, the 8-episode has some 'pacing issues' as noticed by fans, who took to their Twitter handles to share their reviews.






Set in 1792, approximately 300 years after the adventures of Trevor Belmont, Castlevania: Nocturne occurs amidst the backdrop of the French Revolution, providing some brutal and gory action sequences.
The show centres around Richter Belmont, who takes on the role the vampire hunter. Nocturne draws inspiration from Konami's games while also forging its own path and most importantly, honouring the source material and offering a unique storyline. According to reports, the series bravely distinguishes itself from the original, by forging a new path in the Castlevania saga.
The first season Nocturne concludes with a clear indication of more to come, especially with the character Alucard making a fleeting appearance, leaving fans eager to discover what comes next.