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[Kalren]

From io9

Netflix has been holding an event today where it’s announcing the bulk of its upcoming programming slate. Nestled in the press release was this:

Castlevania Season 1, Part 1 Coming to Netflix in 2017

This is literally all we know for sure at the moment, but the project is likely the same one that’s been reported as being in development from Frederator Networks (Adventure Time) and producer Adi Shankar, who was behind that gritty Power Rangers short back in 2015.

What are your thoughts? I think an animated castlevania with a predefined story could be something i could watch. Maybe take a page from JJBA and make each season take place in a different time period?

Pachinko me if old.

https://twitter.com/netflixlat/status/867485387953848322

Teaser is up

 

[DJwest]

Something I never knew I wanted lol. I hope the series delivers.

 

[UnemployedVillain]

Unless it looks like Vampire Hunter D (which it won't), I have little faith in it being good, to be honest

 

[Da-Kid]

Whip it.

 

[Skittzo0413]

This could be good. Very good.

Or crap.

 

[13ruce]

Holy Shit wat.
Is the Zelda series still considered?

 

[casey_contra]

Interested to see more of this.

 

[Kurt]

Nice to hear. Will check it out. But i don't think it will include real castlevania music.

 

[akidnamededdy]

Will this be a remake of the erotically violent pachinko game?

 

[Greatest Ever]

Anime, I assume.

 

[brickarts295]

Out of Nowhere.

 

[Lulubop]

 

[Zolo]

ctrl+f: animated

Okay. I'll tune in.

 

[Astral Dog]

CASTLEVANIA?

 

[Inferno313]

woah

oh shit this is that "Classic 80s game cartoon" that was rumored months ago.

 

[Frozenprince]

Give me a legit orchestral version of Vampire Killer and I am in.

 

[Richie]

"A guaranteed hit!"

 

[Volotaire]

Interesting.

 

[LegalEagleMike]

I'll take whatever Castlevania I can get at this point.

 

[ramoisdead]

I won't dismiss just yet until I see it plus Netflix has a pretty good track record when it comes to their original content.

Still, even if Konami is involved in the most miniscule way possible, I have my doubts on this.

 

[Slamtastic]

I hope that Netflix can become a breeding ground for higher quality, serial storytelling, higher age targeted, action animation from the US.

 

[Mediking]

Konami is okay with this....?

 

[PowerThroughLov]

Im confused. Netflix series are almost universally good...

 

[Semblance]

Random, but I'm kind of interested.

 

[duckroll]

I hope it's full of Erotic Violence to be true to the source material.

 

[FantasticMrFoxdie]

Jokes on you guys


this is a pachinko documentary series

 

[Monochromaticx]

wait what?

 

[DrArchon]

Why are there so many animated series coming out for series that aren't getting new games? Just makes me sad.

 

[Donniewahlberg]

Hoping for this!

Someone in the house will watch it though, depending on the age group they pursue. ME or my kid, or ideally both together.

 

[Oregano]

Maybe Nintendo can convince Konami now is a good time for a new game...(of course we're getting Bloodstained which is as good as)

 

[Unspeakable Evil]

Read a rumor about this show being on Nickeoloden last year. Forgot about. Hope it's good.

 

[Ray Down]

I hope it's full of Erotic Violence to be true to the source material.

This .

 

[Platy]

...satirical ?

ok

 

[Conezays]

Holy shit.

Edit: Ah, so it will be animated. Hmm, fingers crossed it turns out decent. Would be more curious if they could pull off a live-action Castlevania with a Netflix budget, but I'll take what I can get.

 

[Alfredo]

Can the 1999 story finally be told?

 

[Duxxy3]

Probably just people playing the Pachinko machine.

 

[DSix]

Watch it be based off Lords of Shadow and not Castlevania.

 

[Kingpin Rogers]

Why is this not a Japanese anime?

 

[Duress]

Konami is gonna fuck this up

 

[RoboPlato]

This could be cool with the right people on board.

 

[Rockandrollclown]

So long as it incorporates actual Castlevania music into the soundtrack I'll probably watch it.

 

[GrantDaNasty]

Why is this not a Japanese anime?

Does it matter?

 

[13ruce]

Richter Belmont plz.

 

[SalvaPot]

...satirical ?

ok

Sounds edgy.

Not sure how to feel about it.

 

[OnPoint]

What a wonderful night to have a sub

 

[akidnamededdy]

Watch it be based off Lords of Shadow and not Castlevania.

Don't shit on my heart

 

[Servbot24]

This could be good. Very good.

Or crap.

Or somewhere in-between.

 

[kubev]

To think, I was just thinking that I never use Netflix and should cancel it. Not a chance. I don't expect this to be great, but I love Castlevania, so I'll hope for the best.

 

[moltonasty]

I hope it's full of Erotic Violence to be true to the source material.

TV MA rating confirmed

Also, this means a new Castlevania game will come out right? Of the non erotic violence type? Oh who am I kidding, it's all pachinko from here on out.

 

[Platy]

Sounds edgy.

Not sure how to feel about it.

Maybe season 2 will be the same as season 1 but turned upside down