Earlier this morning, Netflix released the first full trailer for Castlevania: Nocturne. For those who are not aware, the series will be a follow-up to the original 2017 Castlevania Netflix series. Unlike the original series, Castlevania: Nocturne will focus on Richter Belmont and Maria Renard. Both characters made their debut in Castlevania: Rondo of Blood, which is also known as “Demon Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood in Japan. The game was first released exclusively in Japan for the PC Engine CD in 1993. A remake of the game known as Castlevania: Dracula X was released for the Super Nintendo in 1995. The original version of the game was later released as a part of Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles, which was released for the PSP in 2007. Castlevania: Nocturne will premiere exclusively on Netflix on September 28, 2023.
Netflix provided a new description for the show.
The rise of Richter Belmont. Premieres only on Netflix, September 28.
ABOUT CASTLEVANIA: NOCTURNE
New series focusing on Richter Belmont origin story feat. vampires in the French Revolution.
The gory and gothic adventures of the Castlevania franchise continue with an exciting new setting and their highest stakes yet. A gripping story of love and loss, Nocturne marks an evolution to the original fan-favorite Castlevania Netflix Series. Featuring a never before seen origin story of Richter Belmont (gaming icon, and one of the Franchise’s most beloved characters).
Led by showrunner Kevin Kolde and Creator/Writer Clive Bradley. Produced by Project 51 Productions with production services provided by Powerhouse Animation.
If you’ve never seen a Castlevania show, gaming adaptation, or anime before: start here.
Source: Netflix
