The first novel of the Vampire Hunter D series, written by Hideyuki Kikuchi and illustrated by Yoshitaka Amano, was published, introducing the iconic vampire hunter character D.
The first animated film adaptation of Vampire Hunter D was released, bringing the story to a wider audience and solidifying its place in vampire and anime culture.
The sequel anime film, Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust, was released, with improved animation quality and further developing the series' fanbase internationally.
The English translations of the Vampire Hunter D novels began to be published, making the series accessible to a broader English-speaking audience.
The era when powerful vampire lords known as the Nobility begin to dominate the Earth, establishing their rule over the scattered remains of human civilization.
The birth of the dhampir known as D, son of a vampire father and a human mother, destined to be a legendary vampire hunter.
D undertakes his first mission to track and eliminate rogue vampires threatening human settlements, marking the beginning of his long career as a hunter.
D is hired to protect a village from a vampire attack, revealing more about his unique abilities and the threats posed by the Nobility.
D confronts the vampiric noble Carleen in a battle that tests his strength and resolve.
One of D's most notorious hunts, defeating the powerful vampire noble Count Magnus Lee who threatens humanity’s safety.
D forms a fragile alliance with the enigmatic vampire Rei Ginsei, blending human and vampire efforts to combat mutual threats.
