We’re busting out our garlic and standing in direct sunlight as we celebrate what’s arguably the most important vampire anime of all-time, Vampire Hunter D!

In honor of Vampire Hunter D’s 40th anniversary, Den of Otaku provides a brief primer on anime’s vampire subgenre, Vampire Hunter D’s history and evolution, and its impressive legacy as a foundational vampire text. Plus, a very special Yoshiaki Kawajiri-centric installment of “The Big 3!”

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