I'd say the best anime series I've seen so far. The look is just so harsh, dark and scary as a vampire tale is supposed to be. The music does what's necessary to support that. But what's most important are the characters.
Lady Hellsing really represents the kind of true strong leader even a bloodthirsty vampire would bow down for. Young police girl Victoria brings the point of view of an outsider of this hidden world, which makes the events more surprising and unusual for the viewer. Paladin Alexander Andersen is a cool character with flaws and many cool knives.
Last but not least: Alucard. Armed with two huge pistols, loaded with silver bullets, made out of holy crosses. Creating nightmares in the sleep of personalized nightmares. The most infamous bane of demons. And yet, a smart, sharp and cultivated cavalier. Most important of all: He is not filled with self-pity about his destiny. He doesn't stop and think about whether he does the right thing by slaying vampires or not. He loves to be what he is. And he is completely fearless. Even when his limbs are laying in front of him, a seemingly impermeable demon is possessed by an ancient God and half of London is being ripped to ribbons, he still has this uncomfortable smile on his bloodthirsty lips. I'd say he is one of the greatest characters ever brought to life.
About the quarrel about the pro and cons of this series compared to the manga and the OVA series: I haven't seen any OVA yet but I've read the first manga. I dare to say I did like this series a whole lot better. You can come and tell me it was usual for mangas to mock even their worst figures but I just don't see Alucard drinking some blood, while Victoria is slaying zombies, and then putting a stupid face on when the moving head of a zombie lands next to him. Sorry, but I do not want to see this kind of comedy amongst Nosferatu Alucard!
Lady Hellsing really represents the kind of true strong leader even a bloodthirsty vampire would bow down for. Young police girl Victoria brings the point of view of an outsider of this hidden world, which makes the events more surprising and unusual for the viewer. Paladin Alexander Andersen is a cool character with flaws and many cool knives.
Last but not least: Alucard. Armed with two huge pistols, loaded with silver bullets, made out of holy crosses. Creating nightmares in the sleep of personalized nightmares. The most infamous bane of demons. And yet, a smart, sharp and cultivated cavalier. Most important of all: He is not filled with self-pity about his destiny. He doesn't stop and think about whether he does the right thing by slaying vampires or not. He loves to be what he is. And he is completely fearless. Even when his limbs are laying in front of him, a seemingly impermeable demon is possessed by an ancient God and half of London is being ripped to ribbons, he still has this uncomfortable smile on his bloodthirsty lips. I'd say he is one of the greatest characters ever brought to life.
About the quarrel about the pro and cons of this series compared to the manga and the OVA series: I haven't seen any OVA yet but I've read the first manga. I dare to say I did like this series a whole lot better. You can come and tell me it was usual for mangas to mock even their worst figures but I just don't see Alucard drinking some blood, while Victoria is slaying zombies, and then putting a stupid face on when the moving head of a zombie lands next to him. Sorry, but I do not want to see this kind of comedy amongst Nosferatu Alucard!