Hellsing Ultimate vs Hellsing (2001) - A Comparison Review

6 months ago

Ohayo!!
Hello anime community, I hope everyone are doing great, last week, I made a review about an old anime title Samurai Champloo and I felt it would be nice to talk about another old anime, something that can bring back good memories.

This week, I would like to make a review comparing Hellsing 2001 and Hellsing Ultimate. For people who have watched it, you would know that this two anime are basically the same anime, same storyline, same characters but something about them are different. Let’s get to it.

The First Hellsing was released in the year 2001- Hellsing (2001)

While Hellsing Ultimate was released in 2006

Both series offer unique interpretations of the beloved character, but which one reigns supreme? I would say Hellsing Ultimate

The Storyline

Hellsing (2001) provides a more condensed and altered version of the story, with some notable changes to the plot and character interactions. While it still captures the essence of the manga, it feels rushed and lacking in depth. Hellsing Ultimate, on the other hand, remains faithful to the original manga, with a more extensive and detailed narrative that allows for better character development and a more immersive experience. I’m sure the animator saw the reaction from the fans and understood that this isn’t what they wanted. Hellsing made the anime look more like a child’s play but hellsing has more detail and it’s much more understandable. I watched the hellsing 2001 first, I found it hard to enjoy but after Hellsing ultimate came out, even after knowing what will happen, I enjoyed every bit of Hellsing ultimate.

Character Development

In Hellsing (2001), Alucard's character feels somewhat watered down, lacking the depth and complexity seen in Ultimate. His wit, sarcasm, and menacing presence are still evident but are not as pronounced as in Ultimate. I’m Hellsing, it showed how powerful Alucard, his master and apprentice are. Hellsing ultimate showcases his intriguing personality, exploring his past and motivations more effectively. His interactions with Seras Victoria and Integra Hellsing are also more nuanced in Ultimate. In Hellsing 2001, Seras Victoria felt weak and always rely on Alucard help but in Hellsing ultimate, Sera’s shows how dangerous she can be especially when the vampires killed the soldiers she was fighting along side with. Integra showed no fear in the face of danger in ultimate showing how strong will she is.

Also, in Hellsing ultimate we got to see more characters than we saw in the first Hellsing making the anime look different and more enjoyable.

Animation and Art Style

Hellsing Ultimate boasts improved animation and art quality, with vibrant colors, fluid action sequences, and stunning visuals. The 2001 series has a more dated look, with some rough animation and a less refined art style. However, it still maintains a dark and gothic atmosphere, fitting for the series' tone. Let’s say the more advance technology get, the more the better animation we get.

Hellsing 2001

Hellsing Ultimate

Conclusion

Hellsing Ultimate is the superior adaptation, offering a more authentic and engaging experience. While the 2001 series has its charm, Ultimate's faithfulness to the source material, enhanced production values, and better character development make it the better choice for fans of Alucard and the Hellsing series. If you're new to the series, start with Ultimate for the best representation of Alucard's captivating story. Anyways, you can act like me who watched the 2001 version first before watching the ultimate version. If you want to enjoy the two version of Hellsing, watch Hellsing 2001 first before moving to Hellsing Ultimate.