I finished watching volume two of the new Hellsing Ultimate Volume 2 OVA last night and I’m impressed thus far. For those who are into the former Hellsing series and the manga that inspired it, this new OVA is nothing new but it’s still really good.
As with the Hellsing Ultimate Volume 1 OVA, the series is taken almost page by page from the manga. Volume two of the OVA is basically volume two of the manga with the minor reshuffling of a key scene from volume four. A few new scenes have been added in the fight sequences, but their addition is so trivial that it’s only a slight deviation from the story. Volume two stops short of telling the entire tale of the manga by one chapter.
PRODUCTION
You can really see the time, money and effort the studio poured into this thing. The production value is actually higher than the first series and I thought that was pretty damn high. It’s the lil’ details that make this series shine so far; the gleam off of Seras Victoria’s Harkonnen, the reflection in Jan’s lip ring, the perfectly limned figure of Alucard as he prepares to serve up some pain for Luke, is fantastic.
COLOR
The color palette maintained most of the original series tones, but this time around the colors seem richer and deeper. The covers for the manga, which are in color, aren’t as rich as the series colors, so I’m glad they didn’t go with the manga’s colors.
MUSIC
Music-wise, I’m withholding my judgment until I’ve listened to it all as a body of work. The music was written for the entire series overall and not piece by piece. Thus far the music seems a bit more orchestral than Yasushi Ishii’s
I’m really looking forward to how the series will treat the “new†material that wasn’t in the original series. I kinda thought the old series petered out after they deviated from the manga. So the next volume is something that will be jam packed with action and surprises for those who just watched the series and didn’t read the manga!
outta possible four gummies.
visitala
excuse me! could u help a fellow hellsing fan? where did u find the second volume of the new ova and can i purchase it?
In Japan, it is already out. In North America, it is expected to be available for purchase sometime next year (2007) from Geneon.
I would love to see some AxI (Alucard and Integra) action, not to deep though, maybe a kiss or two, a flirt here and there, that’d be awesome. Like Kohta Hirano quoted,”They’re relationship is Master and Servent and thats just the type of twisted love they can have”
ARE WE GOING TO SEE THAT “TWISTED LOVE” IN OVA?!?!?!?! HUH!?!?!??! lol please e-mail me on your opinion.
No. Way. Icky to the max -Knox. There should be NO love in the OVA at all. If it’s in the manga a little down the ways, fine. I’m sure Hirano would treat it well enough that it wouldn’t be a noticeable distraction but don’t quote me on that :3. Thus far in the manga, no love for anybody (like I’d tell you if there was and ruin the OVA).
I HATED the way they made Seras all gooey eyed for Alcuard in the original series. What crap that was lemme tell ya. It always seemed like Alucard turning Seras was just something to alleviate his boredom and not cuz he wanted a devoted slave. Nope, it always seemed to me that Alucard wanted a peer instead of a lover. At least that’s what I got that from the manga.
As for AxI; I hope not but I’d rather see Integra on Alucard action than Seras on Alucard action any day. Yeck.
Awwwwwww :’( I totally agree though, I don’t like how they portrayed Seras in the original anime, her and Alucard would never make a good match. Anyway I hope there is at least some sign of AxI, Don’t get me wrong I’m all for blood, guts, and seeing Alucard act Insane, its just I’m one of those AxI fans.
Hello again! A few months ago, I asked if I could quote your OVA 1 review on my Hellsing fansite. You said yes, so I did. And now, may I please quote from/link to your OVA 2 review? Thanks in advance for your time and trouble!
Sincerely,
damage.com
Damage – yes indeed you may quote and link to the OVA 2 review! Thanks for asking!
And thanks for reading!
ive read all the manga till volume 8 and have seen the first 2 ovas. one qualm i have is that in the previous series they explored more of seras past and the loneliness she suffered having ‘ turned’. they only briefly hint in a flashback that her parents were killed by vampires in this new ova series. i will wait to see and i hope they will explore it as i grew to appreciate seras a bit more because of the first series (actually they may be relying on the fact that fans hav seen the first series).
all i ask is that they don’t make seras sound pathetic in the english dub..the constant ‘ your not/he’s not, human’ lines were really cheesy! all in all i loved the second ova and i think of the manga its one of my faves. jan valentine added a bit of tongue in cheek to the very serious english acting.,,peace-yo!
I’m not with you on Seras’ lonely bit -Moin. Screw that noise, let’s get to the juicy bits with Millenium. I’m not really a violent person, but I love Hellsing because of its excessive use of “action”.
The story’s good but no more side trips down Seras’ memory lane. If I wanna know about anyone it would be Alucard and Hirano is playing that one pretty close to the chest; which is disappointing so far.
How did Alucard become Hellsing’s vampire slayer and monkey puppet is what I wanna know, not Seras’ loneliness and struggle with being a nigh indestructible and immortal creature with mind blowing powers. Cry me a river Seras! What’s in the manga is good enough for me.
Read vol.8 of the manga, that explains a little more of how Alucard became Hellsing’s servant.
Alucard and Integra!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Best pair ever! AxS SUCKS!!!!! IXM SUCKS!!!! AxI all the waaaaaay!!!!!!!!!
Errrr…IxM? Hold up, lemme re-check the manga…Ewwww! Did you mean Integra x Maxwell -lorcan? Not right. I only thought that type of twisted attraction only went on in yaoi. At least I suppose we agree that IxM sucks.
I’m actually hoping that no real romances occur with Alucard, betraying my girly nature.
In Vol.9, Alucard makes the comment ‘Just my beloved Master, just my beloved Servant’ continuing to say he’s happy that they’re all his, and that he’s the only one with claims to them now. I’m really hopeful that its just him being possessive of those closest to him, and that it stays this way.
Sigh…. Girly nature….(Ack!)
The ONLY romance that needs to semi-occur in the OVA is Alucard and Integra. AxI Fans over kill any other type of “so called” fan pairing. Why wouldn’t Kouta Hirano throw a little bit of AxI in there for his fans.
And do NOT mistake it that “The Entire OVA HAS to HAVE ROMANCE” Fluff Sucks anyway. I mean what would HELLSING be without Blood, Gore, Guts and Glory – nothing. Im just saying, Hirano should be a nice guy and throw some AxI into the picture before he totally ends HELLSING by MID-2008.
-Phishie, please oh please no spoilers! >< It’s just one line, yes, but now my imagination is working OT. Volume 8 won’t hit stateside translated for god knows how long and Volume 9 is too distant to even think about…
Lordee, more AxI! lol. I really wouldn’t want Hirano tossing in fan service to placate AxI fans, -Knox; it smacks of selling out and I would lose serious respect for the man if he did.
Um, am I the only one who is against any pairing of Alucard and anyone? Also, Integra is too asexual in my opinion to be paired up with anyone. That would be the most boring couple I could think of out of all the Hellsing characters. I am probably alone in that though huh? Don’t flame me please?
I agree with Rachel too–fan service=selling out.
-Zingor, I totally do not want any squeashy romance in this manga. No. Frick’n. Way. Fans can dare to dream, however, and if Hirano has a romance planned with Hellsing that furthers the plot line, so be it.
I still love you Rachel. [Not flaming] But Zingor you have alot to learn. Calling Integra asexual is like disrespect, For ONE…she does not AT ALL… lack sexual attraction…. :::Sniff::: and for TWO thats only the original 13 episodes. :’(. :::Crys::: You have alot of websites to read about Integra ALONE. Its more deep than you realize, and you also have alot to read about Alucard. Darn just read up on everything. I’ll give you a Headstart if I can. Just click on my name and you’ll be taken to a site where people like me can Dream out of this world. Everyone has their own opinion, but your one of the rare few that doesnt “ship” Axi. Impossible to me, haha but possible in reality.
So as A fan and as Rachel says: I dare to dream. I won’t stop either. Even if Hirano doesn’t do it. The fanfiction shall continue. The Doujinshi-ka’s also. And the fan art. Theres a big world out there and its still growing
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By the way Rachel, you haven’t read volume 8 or 9 of the manga yet? ~_^
P.S- Can Ceras Victoria just Disappear forever? [Hates her]
Wow, I can’t believe you’re being mean to me over a fictional character. Um, I read the manga, watched the series and the ova, and I got what I got out of it where obviously you got what you got out of it. I never said she wasn’t deep, I just said she was asexual. YOU have a lot to learn if you think a person can’t be deep if they aren’t sexual. No I will not read up on it because what I read will be other people’s OPINIONS. I have mine and they have theirs. Jeez.
Even after I meekishly asked you not to flame me. THAT is disrespectful. You can’t be disrespectful to a fictional character.
Whoa, whoa…whoa……whoa. Whew, everyone step away from the keyboard. We’re all just talking here. <^^; -Knox, I’m hearing that you really dig Integra and that you like the whole AxI idea. You’re just trying to spread the AxI love, yes? I get the feeling that you’re just extending an invite to -Zingor to learn more about what you like so as to let her and other people know what they’re missing. Am I correct ^^?
All was in friendship and Hellsing camaraderie. We all share the same admiration for Hellsing and if people want to put more icing on their cupcake and share said cupcake, we can always choose to politely refuse the proffered cupcake if we like our cupcakes plain .
I feel kind of sad now. Rachel your totally correct about what I’m trying to do, I like to share my interests with others, and am ….excuse me STILL am extending an invitation to Zingor
. Unfortunately I don’t have a lot to learn, because I know all I like. 
. I’m sure I put the [Not flaming] thing before I wrote what I wrote to Zingor. And yes I’m Just trying to spread the love. I guess people don’t really take to having an open-mind in this world anymore.
To “respectfully” quote Zingor “Even after I meekishly asked you not to flame me. THAT is disrespectful.”
Now to respectfully quote myself. “[Not flaming] But Zingor you have alot to learn”
I really feel sad that you believe I’m flamed you. ::Crys::
Now to quote myself again. “Everyone has their OWN opinion, but YOUR one of the rare few that doesnt “SHIP†Axi. Impossible to me, haha but possible in reality. ”
To translate the impossible part.
To translate the possible part.
So please forgive me if I came off a bit brash. I love you
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sry bout that
to translate the impossible part [ its impossible for me to believe no one likes them]
to translate the possible part [ but in reality, its possible for people to all in all hate Integra and Alucard all together.
laterz
I dont Think this is about hellsing anymore. I think This is about Knox and Zingor having a crush on each other
. (That is if Zingor’s a Lady) Sooo cute if you ask me.
“Walter C is awesome!”
Travis – Walter C IS awesome! But Seras is ‘more awesome’. ^_^
BTW, nice burn! Sorry Zingor – we still love you!!!
*kiss, kiss, smootch, smootch*
I love you too.
I must admit, I find this whole topic of character romance very interesting. I have only seen the original series, and am very pleased with how this new one is going about.
I hate how no exact date of volume two is listed. I was a bit disappointed that the original opening theme song wasn’t used, these shows have always had great music.
Wow no ones spoke for a while so let me carry on about character romance. Its sucks if you ask me, I enjoy a bit of it in the fanfiction world, but in the OVA I think romance being put in there will kill the chances of us neutral Hellsing Lovers to just enjoy a bloody anime.
But unfortunately, seeing as though the OVA is true to the manga, that means one thing for sure. There IS and WILL be romance. Did anyone at all forget about the fluffy PxS (Pip Bernadotte and Seras Victoria) First and last kiss? How neither realizes the other’s love until after Pip’s death?
Yeah I know what a let down right? Unless they plan on changing that part (Like they would). So there you go Hellsing romance for me? Heck no. I swear if anything in Hellsing makes me cry so Help me cheesecake and rootbeer, I’ll lose my sanity.
By the way Hellsing OVA has already made me cry by Volume three being delayed lol
But for you character romance lovers if you want a enjoyable fanfiction to read while waiting for OVA III to come out here’s two I recommend.
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/2853009/1/
-For good halarious Hellsing fun
or
http://www.fanfiction.net/s/3396056/1/
-Based on the OVA up to Volume II then the rest in Alternate Universe. Interesting.
@ Travis, ack, SPOILERS!!!! Please guys, give folks some warning if you be placing up some spoilage. Think of us who haven’t read the rest of the manga and those who never have to begin with. If you feel splashing up spoilers are apropos to making your point, please give ample warning and post accordingly.
Thanks,
Management
watsss up
I really love the Hellsing series. I have all 13 on DVD. But ive not heard of any others!! I need to know of them… I LOVE HELLSING. Who is Pip Bernadotte?! Where can i get the other Hellsing films?
And i have to disagree with Alucard and Integra having a sexual relationship, i prefer Alucard and Seras. I know, I know she’s a bit too little girly, but i want her to become more sarcastic and somewhat bitter, a little more like Alucard so there could be sexual tension between them.
Please don’t bite my head off!!!!
xxkieraxx
You Suck XP
You Suck but Hellsing does not <’_'<
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@bubblekiera
You haven’t read the Hellsing manga? You must do this imediately; the anime was pure suck. The only good thing to come from the anime was that wicked soundtrack. The rest was just crummy animation and a cut of nearly all the awesome characters and an absolutely watered-down, pansified Seras. It could only have been worse if they’d cut Integra.
Go read the manga, it has vampire-nazis, c’mon, who can resist a good vampire-nazi?