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Hellsing 2001

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

★ 7.9/10 · 606 votes TV-MA Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy 1 seasons · 13 eps Ended
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What is Hellsing?

Hellsing is a television series produced in 2001 that centers on the existence of vampires and a secret organization tasked with concealing this reality from the public. The show focuses on Hellsing, a British government-sponsored agency responsible for protecting civilians from supernatural threats while maintaining secrecy about the true nature of these dangers.

Type
TV series
Year
2001
Status
Ended
Episodes
13
Runtime
23 minutes
First aired
Oct 11, 2001
Last aired
Jan 17, 2002
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
Fuji TV
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Hellsing is a television series produced in 2001 that centers on the existence of vampires and a secret organization tasked with concealing this reality from the public. The show focuses on Hellsing, a British government-sponsored agency responsible for protecting civilians from supernatural threats while maintaining secrecy about the true nature of these dangers. As vampire activity increases throughout the series, the organization faces challenges that prove more disturbing than anticipated. The program explores themes of duty, secrecy, and the confrontation of hidden threats that challenge both the protectors and the protected. The rising vampire incidents create escalating tension as the characters deal with increasingly alarming circumstances that test their abilities and resolve. Through its narrative, the series examines how governmental organizations might handle supernatural occurrences while preserving public safety and ignorance of such phenomena.

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“A secret British government organization battles supernatural threats to protect an unaware populace from rising vampire activity.”

Reasons to watch
  • features a unique supernatural premise
  • showcases early work from notable industry talent
Keep in mind
  • contains mature themes and violence

Watch it if you are interested in the origins of an influential action-horror anime series.

The series contains intense action-horror elements and blood-soaked imagery.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the Hellsing organization?

It is a secret taskforce sponsored by the British government dedicated to protecting the public from vampires.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Kohta Hirano.

How many episodes are in the 2001 series?

The 2001 anime television series consists of thirteen episodes.

Is this the same as Hellsing Ultimate?

No, Hellsing Ultimate is a separate ten-episode original video animation series.

When was the 2001 series broadcast?

The series was broadcast on Fuji TV from October 2001 to January 2002.