New Spinoff Series 'Castlevania: Nocturne' Debuts on Sept. 28"

(Last Updated On: July 27, 2023)

Netflix announced on Wednesday the premiere of Castlevania: Nocturne, a thrilling spinoff series from Frederator Studios’ animated hit, Castlevania.

Mark your calendars for September 28 as Richter Belmont takes the spotlight, accompanied by Maria Renard, in this enthralling adventure set during the tumultuous French Revolution of 1792.

Richter and Maria, well-known protagonists from the Castlevania: Rondo of Blood game, will captivate fans with their heroic journey, also featuring in other acclaimed titles like Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.

News of this new series set in the same universe with a fresh cast of characters emerged in April 2021, eagerly anticipated by fans. Thanks to the brilliant minds of the original series’ executive producer Kevin Kolde, director Sam Deats, and assistant director Adam Deats, the spinoff series came to life and promises to be an absolute hit.

Back in May 2021, Netflix treated us to the fourth season of the original series, packed with 10 gripping episodes. The journey began in July 2017 with the worldwide premiere of the first four-episode season, followed by the eight-episode season two in October 2018. Viz Media has ensured fans could relive the magic by releasing the series on home video. Then, in March 2020, the third season stunned us with 10 more episodes of action and intrigue.

The show’s English cast stars:

Tony Amendola as The Elder
Richard Armitage as Trevor Belmont
Graham McTavish as Dracula
Emily Swallow as Lisa Tepes
James Callis as Alucard
Alejandra Reynoso as Sypha Belnades

Prepare to be enthralled as a vampire hunter courageously battles an army of otherworldly creatures, all under the control of the infamous Dracula himself. With inspiration drawn from classic video games, this series, steered by the talented Sam Deats, and penned and produced by Warren Ellis, along with executive producers Fred Seibert, Kevin Kolde, and Adi Shankar, guarantees an unforgettable viewing experience.

The Japanese dub cast features Ryotaro Okiayu, Shinichiro Miki, Naoya Uchida, and Ayaka Shimoyamada in leading roles.