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.