Hellsing OVA (2006)

Overview of the anime «Hellsing OVA»

«Hellsing OVA» (English: Hellsing Ultimate) is an OVA series that adapts Kōta Hirano's manga «Hellsing». It was released from 2006 to 2012 and consists of 10 episodes. The series is known for its high-quality animation, brutality, and deep plot that explores themes of immortality, religion, and monsters.

Plot

The story takes place in an alternate Britain, where the secret organization «Hellsing» fights against vampires and other supernatural threats. The organization is led by Sir Integra Hellsing, and its main weapon is the powerful vampire Alucard. Together with a new member, former police officer Seras Victoria, they confront an army of vampires created by the Nazi organization «Millennium». The plot covers a massive battle between the forces of light and darkness, leading to an epic conclusion.

Franchise chronology

The «Hellsing» franchise includes several adaptations:

• «Hellsing» (2001–2002) — a television anime series with 13 episodes. It deviates from the manga after the middle of the story and has an original ending.
• «Hellsing OVA» (2006–2012) — a direct adaptation of the manga, consisting of 10 OVA episodes. It is considered the canonical version.
• «Hellsing: The Dawn» (2011–2012) — a spin-off OVA that tells about the past of Alucard and Walter. It consists of 3 episodes.

Recommended viewing order:

• «Hellsing» (2001) — optional, as an alternative version.
• «Hellsing OVA» (2006–2012) — main story.
• «Hellsing: The Dawn» (2011–2012) — prequel.

Where to watch?

• Crunchyroll — Hellsing Ultimate (available in Ukraine with English subtitles).
• Funimation — Hellsing Ultimate (available in Ukraine with English dub).
• UAKino — Hellsing OVA (available in Ukraine with Ukrainian translation).