July 2000 (Fantasia International Film Festival)
31 October 2000 (Hong Kong)
17 April 2001 (Japan)
21 September 2001 (New York City)
28 September 2001 (United States)
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (吸血鬼ハンターD ブラッドラスト Banpaia Hantā Dī: Buraddorasuto) is a 2000 adult animated dark fantasy horror adventure film produced by Madhouse, Filmlink International, BMG Japan, Movic, Good Hill Vision, and Soft Capital. It was written, directed and storyboarded by Yoshiaki Kawajiri, with Yutaka Minowa designing the characters, Yūji Ikehata serving as art director and designing the setting, and Marco D'Ambrosio composing the music. The film is based on the third novel of Hideyuki Kikuchi's Vampire Hunter D series, Demon Deathchase.
The film began production in 1997 and was completed with the intention of being shown in American theaters. It was shown in twelve theaters across the United States and received generally positive reception from American critics.
Storyline
When a girl is abducted by a vampire, a legendary bounty hunter is hired to bring her back.