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19. Vampire Hunter D
@MargaretAnnMid
https://youtu.be/44xT9LSrgJ4

Now this is cool! A very stylized depiction of a battle between the living and the undead. This clip has a few flashy moments, like those branch-like blades that pop up from the ground, or Ds fight that destroys solid concrete. But its more atmospheric than flashy. It tells the story of a woman whos been taken by a vampire some say she went willingly, but Vampire Hunter D believes shes been kidnapped. From the look on her face when her window opens at night (and we get this incredible shot of her roses withering), hes probably right. Along the way we get glimpses into the different players of the tale: other hunters, vampires, unsavory characters, and the woman herself. The shots of these characters are often drawn in silhouette, or halfway out of frame, suggesting a strong sense of mystery. This is a trailer that doesnt tip its hand. It doesnt need to show off. Its confident. It knows youll be hooked. It knows youll keep watching.

This is a classic anime, so it has classic anime sensibilities: how the characters look, the way they move, even the voice acting and score. I have a fondness for classic anime, so Vampire Hunter D gets bumped up a few places because of that. I just love how, for lack of a better term, classy it is. It uses animation to convey a sense of foreboding and danger, and it does so super effectively, uniquely at that. Vampires are cool. This anime reminds us why.