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In the last few years, video game anime adaptations have become a popular thing, and most of the credit goes to theCastlevaniafranchise that started way back in 2017. The series was one of the most popular animated projects by Netflix, and it gained so much fame that the streaming platform decided to create a sequel for it calledCastlevania: Nocturne.
Castlevania: Nocturnewas a special project as it gave a different angle to theCastlevaniauniverse seen through the times of the French Revolution back in 1792. Thus, fans had great expectations with the series, but Powerhouse Animation Studios couldn’t live up to theCastlevanianame, and the series was deemed a flop in many aspects.
Despite that, it was still renewed for a second season in hopes that the series would be able to bring back the fame that the franchise originally had. And that’s exactly what the second season ofCastlevania: Nocturnedid by fixing a major problem that led to fans giving up on it in the first place.
Castlevania: Nocturne’sSeason 1 was a disappointment to fans
Castlevania: Nocturnefollows the story of vampire hunter Richter Belmont, who is a descendant of the Belmont family known for killing vampires. Together with his adoptive sister Maria Renard and a bunch of other allies, Richter is on a mission to kill the famous Vampire Messiah, who rules the vampire world from the darkness.
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Castlevania: Nocturnehad a lot of intriguing aspectsthat could have gained the attention of fans. From the mythical elements during the French Revolution to the magical abilities of Annette,Castlevania: Nocturneintroduced a bunch of aspects for the story’s development, but it couldn’t connect with the fans.
The reason behind this was the absence of excitement from the narrative. Although the story had almost everything that was needed to makeCastlevania: Nocturnesuccessful, it lacked the elements that would intrigue fans to find out what was going to happen next. It became quite bleak and thus lost its charm that came with theCastlevaniauniverse.
The second season ofCastlevania: Nocturneis already becoming a fan-favorite
The first season ofCastlevania: Nocturnecame out in September 2023, and soon after that the second season was announced, which finally was released on July 17, 2025. However,this time fans had no excitement for the seriesconsidering the disappointment they felt after the first season. But the second season might just have changed fans’ opinion about it.
The series has brought back the excitement that it lost in the first season with unique moments, better animation quality, and thrilling battles. Thus, it is slowly gaining back the fame and appreciation that it lost in the past.
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As soon as the season was released on the streaming platform, fans decided to give their expertise about the story and how good it is compared to the first season ofCastlevania: Nocturne.
BROOOOOOOOOOOOOO WHAT THE FUCKKKKKpic.twitter.com/83myHpYSRP
Just finished this way better than s1 and yea I need another season or another spin-off or something Castlevania is like my Jojo I need more and more and more. Heck I might rewatch s1 of nocture again maybe
i really wonder whats next for animated castlvania cause it really didnt feel like they set up for another season like they did last time i hope this aint the end
Damn Season 2 looking good !!!
Best animated anime of all time for a reason
The series was only released yesterday, and it is already making waves. Fans have ignited their love for theCastlevaniauniverse and are demanding another spin-off or sequel for the series that will only add to the popularity of the franchise.
Castlevania: Nocturneis available to watch on Netflix.
Tarun Kohli
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Tarun Kohli is the Senior Anime Writer at FandomWire, with over 2,900 published articles. He currently specializes in critiquing One Piece and other Shonen anime. A passionate fan of the genre, his love for thoughtful analysis reflects his genuine appreciation for the art of anime. His deep understanding of anime culture has earned recognition from industry figures such as Adi Shankar and the creators of Blood of Zeus.
