Alucard (anime)


 * "This is the Anime version of Alucard. For the OVA version, click here."""Poor Vatican whipping boy. I've had enough fun for tonight. Oh what? you're gonna chew me to death?""

- Alucard to Anderson in the subway fight ""

Alucard アーカード (Akaido) is a powerful vampire and one of the main protagonists of the Hellsing anime series. He is the most powerful weapon of the Hellsing Organization working against other vampires and other such supernatural forces. Alucard is no mere vampire; it has been implied that he is one of the most powerful vampires (besides Incognito), as well as the most powerful entity in the entire series. In the English dub of both series, he is voiced by Crispin Freeman. He was responsible for saving Seras Victoria's life by turning her into a vampire at The Cheddar Village Chapel, rescuing her from the Cheddar Priest. He is also Seras' master due to her refusal to drink blood and free herself much to his annoyance.

Appearance
As commonly seen among Vampires, Alucard has eyes which are blood red in color, and they glow a brighter hue of red when angry. His hair length changes according to his release states from short to knee length. His usual outfit is comprised mainly in a classic Victorian fashion, including a charcoal suit, leather riding boots, and a intricately knotted red cravat, covered by a full-length, red frock overcoat (similar to the duster coats often associated with cowboys) with cape. He also wears a red fedora with a wide, floppy brim and a pair of circular, heavily tinted, wire-framed orange sunglasses with goggle sidings. Alucard's gloves have five-pointed seals on them which limit the personal use of his powers. As a vampire he possesses enhanced shapeshifting abilities, allowing him to change his shape.

It appears that his clothing is part of his physical form due to the fact that when he regenerates, his clothing also repairs itself.

In Level 1, He wears his leather coat/straightjacket seen right before Integra released the vampire from his captivity in the dungeon of Hellsing HQ, but it's color is changed to red instead of it being black.

In the Order 10 of the anime, during Integra's flashback, his hair was white probably due to his body drying up from the lack of blood or even as a stressful reaction to his imprisonment.

Personality
Alucard fights with ferocity and often-extreme cruelty, rarely shooting to kill until his target has been totally disabled and humiliated. As he is essentially immortal and invincible, Alucard is very egotistical as well. He freely taunts and belittles his opponents, often allowing them to inflict seemingly fatal wounds before healing himself and obliterating his enemy. One of his favorite methods is allowing himself to be blown to shreds before simply flowing back together. It can accurately be stated that rather than killing his opponents, Alucard breaks them. However, he has a kind and caring side and a sense of morality as he acts as a father figure for Seras Victoria. He also becomes deeply disgusted by the vampires he hunts, as not only are they pathetic to him but they cause destruction, chaos, and are cruel towards humans, meaning that he still retains sense of humanity despite being an undead monster.

However, even as an invincible vampire, even Alucard can be stunned because of his arrogance. In his first meeting with Alexander Anderson, he assumed he had easily killed Anderson with a single shot to the forehead. It was not until Anderson stood up and took him by surprise, impaling him with multiple blessed bayonets, that Alucard learned Anderson was a human regenerator. When Alucard was fighting Incognito he states that he finally found a suitable creature to battle. Meaning that he was concerned with finding a worthy opponent.

Alucard has expressed extreme disgust with the vampires he has been hunting for the last 100 years, especially when they kill without purpose. Alucard makes his discontent apparent, demanding to know the motivation behind their rampage.

Despite his disgust for homicidal vampires, he is not entirely against immortality. He happily gave Seras immortality (despite his self-reflection) due to her indomitable will and courage, for continuing to fight against the monsters in Cheddar and not giving up even when she was about to die. He even asks Integra if she wants to become a vampire or not. In the last episode, He offers Integra his blood.

Order 01:
Alucard first appears as the Hellsing Organization is called in the investigate happenings in Cheddar. Alucard found Seras Victoria, one of the police sent in beforehand to handle the situation. He kills a Ghoul infront of Seras. After that, Seras shoots Alucard, Alucard heals as Seras runs away to a church, Alucard soon kicks the door to the church where Seras, as well the target, the Cheddar Priest. who is inside while saying "I had enough of you, Goddamn punk!". As the Cheddar Priest takes Seras hostage Alucard begins introducing himself tot he Priest. Alucard walks slowly to them, As he walks he begins to trashtalk to Cheddar Priest calling him "A fool who creates slaves to do his dirty work, a coward and incompetent incapable of doing anything on his own. You're not worthy of the lowest pits of hell!". The Cheddar Priest soon commands the ghouls to shoot Alucard. as Alucard heals he begins to pull out his Casull and shoot all of the Ghouls. Before killing the Cheddar Priest, Alucard asked Seras if she wants to be a Vampire, which Seras agrees. Seras is critically wounded in the gunfight, and Alucard turns her into a vampire to save her life. Alucard asks Integra if she could transfer Seras into the Hellsing Organization.

Order 02:
Alucard sets about trying to teach her how to be a true vampire, helping her unlock her bloodlust and tap into her superhuman abilities. On one mission in Birmingham. Alucard meets Leif and Jessica, a cruel, trigger-happy, sadistic and psychotic as they ruthlessly killed innocent people without reason. He then puts them both in an illusion and makes them fall of their bike, as Alucard insults Leif, Leif begins to shoot Alucard which Alucard heals quickly, Alucard then pulls his gun out and shoots Leif. As Jessica runs away He then tells Seras to shoot Jessica. After the Mission is over. He tells Seras that she did a good job, telling her that she's now a child of the darkness while also telling her to drink blood, telling her that if she doesn't drink blood her body will become weak. He then disappears.

Order 03:
Alucard first appears in Order 03 with Integra talking about the FREAK chip. Alucard says that History is full of man's cheap imitations, Alucard states that Humans are incomprehensible. As Integra gets a phone call, Alucard disappears without a trace. As Alexander Anderson gets ready to kill Enrico Stivaletti, Alucard appears behind Enrico and kills him. This took Anderson and Seras by surprise. He says that Anderson shouldn't have come here while also commanding Seras to not talk stating that her body is weak after getting stabbed by Anderson's Bayonets. As Alucard and Anderson begins to fight, Anderson purify the place so that He can't use his "Cheap black magics". Alucard then pulls his Casull out. Anderson then begins to run towards Alucard, missing 5 times with his bayonets. Alexander then hits Alucard's torso with his blessed Bayonets. However, Alucard manages to get his Casull at point blank range on his head. Alucard then pulls the trigger. As he approaches Seras, Alexander regenerates his wound and stabs Alucard in the back. Alucard then realizes that Alexander is a Human Regenerator. Alucard then states that Alexander is a "Pitiful defect. A failed science project." As Alucard and Alexander prepares for round 2, they both are stopped by Integra. As Alexander leaves. Integra then says that there's no room in the hellsing family for a vampire that gets pummeled by a Regenerator. Alucard then tells Seras to drink his blood which Seras refuses. Alucard then disappears.

Order 04:
Alucard appears from the celling when Integra's talking on the phone, saying that there's something so human about finding delight in the dephts of ones fellow men. he then drops from the celling, Asking walter for a brand new gun, he states that the Casull is fine for killing vampires, but he wants something bigger. Walter then agrees, and says that he've just got the thing in mind for him. Alucard says the he looks forward to it, Integra tries to ask Alucard for help, but Alucard says the he can't help her, He then disappears. He was seen on the celling while watching a vampire taping a stranger he will kill. As the vampire gets ready to suck his blood, Alucard appears above them both. As he drops from the celling, he asks the vampire what is so amusing about exposing his filthy face to the world. The vampire asks Alucard who the fuck is he. Alucard then asks him again about having an audience for his sins make him feel like he's special, does it make him proud. The innocent stranger asks what's happening, asking them both if they're gonna fight. The vampire then throws the stranger to a wall, killing him. Alucard makes fun of him by saying that he killed his co-star, this enrages the vampire and he pulls out a dual pistol. He states that he can only pity such a vampire, a titan reduced to a puppet just to give humans a good show. This statement makes the angry vampire shoot Alucard which does nothing. Alucard then says that he seems a creature in the service of human. Stating that it's the only thing they have in common. He then shoots the vampire in the head, killing it instantly. While doing so he breaks a glass behind him. Exposing a News Reporter, and a Hellsing Organization member. The News reporter makes an excuse that She was observing the situation. Alucard questions her why did she need to witness this. Stating that he will never understand humans. He then points a gun at them. The News reporter asks them both to wait, pleading Alucard to not shoot. Seras then comes right on time, pointing a gun at him. While stating that they need to be judged by mans law, and not by them (Alucard and Seras). Seras then changes her mind, and wants to kill the Hellsing organization member. Peter Fargason and Integra comes at the right time, stopping them all. Fargason says that She's done well and they will take care of him from here. As Fargason cuffs the man, Alucard asks Integra what should we do with the News reporter. Integra says that she should be brought by the London Police from there she'd go to trial, but she doesn't think man's law is sufficient punishment for her crimes. Alucard says that if she's beyond man's judgement, beyond law He guesses that it's up to him. Alucard then holds the News Reporter, stating that he's been hungry for so long, and she's going to change that. he then starts to drink her blood.

Order 05:
Walter calls Alucard, thanking Alucard for his patience. Alucard then walks to grab his brand new gun, The Jackal. Alucard silently says "Nice" while holding it. Walter begins explaining The Jackal's Ammunition's, ect. Alucard says that it's perfect. Walter glad's that he's satisfied, Seras asked if it can kill Paladin Alexander Anderson. Alucard thinks so. As Walter begins introducing Seras to her new weapon, Alucard says that it really suits her. Alucard appears up in the celling behind Integra, asking her if he should be going. She wants the troops to handle it first, Integra also says that he's gonna let them take care of it. Alucard laughs, saying that "Humans are so willing to tangle themselves up in meaningless rules, besides. The new gun that Walter gave me? it begs for a test.". Integra says that the target they're about to fight is not just another inhuman FREAK, these vampires have human characteristics that may be difficult to a creature like him to comprehend. Alucard replies back with "That sounds it could be a lot of fun.".

Order 06:
Seras brings Peter Fargason to a room full of injured soldiers including Alucard and Walter C. Dornez inside. Alucard was surprised that there was still one human alive. As Seras asks him what is he doing, Alucard states that He's waiting. Seras says that they are all on the first floor. Which Alucard replies back saying that his enemy are not the trash that she's been fighting. Walter is surprised that they get so many ghouls inside, Seras questions where Integra is, Which Alucard replies back saying that she's upstairs, Third floor. As Walter asks Seras to accompany him, Alucard is excited saying that It's been too long. Hearing Seras and Walter fight Jan Valentine and the Ghouls, Alucard tells walter to not get too excited. Luke Valentine then appears. which excites Alucard even more. Alucard says that Luke is late, and he says the he was getting tired of waiting. Luke apologizes he hopes that Alucard finds his accompany was worth waiting for, stating that he has been waiting for a long time. Luke then approaches Alucard with his speed which impresses Alucard. Luke brags that he's nothing like any vampires Alucard has fought before, stating that he's gonna be the vampire that's gonna put Alucard in his grave. both shot eachother on the head. Luke then was fast enough to shoot Alucard in his head again. Alucard then shoots Luke but due to his speed he was fast enough to dodge all of them. Alucard eventually ran out of bullets, Alucard's impressed by Luke's speed, Luke brags about the fact that Alucard can't do anything to someone like him, stating that he has more vampiric powers than him. Alucard says that he haven't had a fight like that in ages, stating that he applaud's Luke's skill as a Grade A Vampire. Luke is surprised about Alucard living when he shoots him in the head, stating that Nobody's THAT immortal. Alucard then releases Control Art Restriction to Level 3, Level 2. Situation A Release level 1. As Luke began preparing, Alucard states that he will show Luke how a TRUE vampire do battle. As Luke began's to freak out, he sees Baskerville coming out of Alucard's right arm. Luke screams in fear, running away. Alucard's arm comes out of Baskerville's mouth with The Jackal, shooting both of Luke's leg. As Luke begs Alucard to stop while also asking What the hell is he, Alucard tells a terrified Luke to stop whining. While also telling Luke to summon his demons, transform himself, regenerate his legs, stand up, pick up his gun and attack him. Alucard states that the night is still young, and the real fun has yet to start. Alucard orders Luke to Hurry up. A terrified Luke says that Alucard is a monster. A disappointed Alucard says the he's just like therest. Luke then pulls out a pistol from his sleeve and began shooting Alucard. Alucard began summoning Baskerville from his right arm, as he states that Luke is nothing but dog food. Baskerville then began eating Luke. Alucard then walks away.

Order 07:
When Enrico Maxwell calls Integra a sow, Alucard appears behind Integra. Stating that Section 13 command such respect, to reign over the kingdom of the world, to make its peace to write its law, to be generous to the obedient and merciless to all those who would stand against him. Stating that nothing ever changes. saying that 2000 years he still acts like the world is his. A terrified Enrico backs away, saying "The Nosferatu, Alucard.", Alucard then greets Maxwell while pulling his Jackal out, pointing at Maxwell while saying that he should say goodbye. Alucard then insults Maxwell for calling Integra a sow, Alucard states that after that he can't leave him here alive. A nervous Maxwell then laughs. As Alucard prepares to pull the trigger, Anderson prepares to engage battle with "The lost boys" in the subway, where Seras and the others are. Maxwell says that they better hurry, Maxwell states that this may be the end of Hellsing while laughing. As Integra left, Maxwell says that Anderson will be dealing with all of London's lost boys. Alucard then notices that Anderson is already here, saying that Peter Pan should be off to entertain his guests before he becomes upset. Alucard then walks away with a laugh. Alexander then throws his Bayonet at Seras. Alucard then shoots his Bayonets on time, saving Seras's live in the process. Alucard then asks Anderson a duel to the death. Alexander then laughs and says that it's about time. Alexander then throws multiple bayonets at Alucard, which Alucard uses a pole on the train to block it, Alucard then states that he won't be killed by anyone's Lap dog, while unlocking a third eye. he then fires at Alexanders heart, which Alexanders block with Bayonet which broke it it. Alucard then shoots at Alexander, Alexander tries to dodge it. But it was unsuccessful. Alexander then began's to run away, Alucard follows him, Alexander then disappears to the darkness. Alucard tries to find him, but Alexander then traps him with bible pages, Alexander then comes running with his bayonets that slices the train in half, also cutting Alucard's head in the process. Alexander begans to laugh. Seras then finds Alucard's body, Alexander then mocks the Hellsing Organization while throwing Alucard's head to Seras. Seras then jumps off a window. While running away, she thinks what she will do with his head. As Alexander comes he screams "Dust to Dust Amen!" Alucard's body than begans to heal, a bat swarms Alexander. Which bugs him, Seras then gets terrified of Alucard's head melting while summoning caterpillar's on her arm and he lets go of it, Alucard then regenerates successfully. Alexander calls him a monster, Alucard asks Alexander "What does that make you? A Man? A dog? or a Monster?" while shooting both of his arms, with the Jackal. Alucard then misses his shot. A raging Alexander ran straight towards Alucard with his bayonet in his mouth. Alucard states that Alexander is fun, Seras then asks both of them to stop. Alucard successfully shoots his Bayonet, Alexander calls him a Bastard, Alucard mocks him by asking him if he's gonna chew him to death. As an armless Alexander teleports, he states that he will defeat him next time. Alucard then claims that Alexander will never be able to kill him. Saying that Alexander is not a man, nor a monster. He then manically laughs.

Seras Victoria
While his own personality is less harsh than that of his OVA counterpart, Alucard seems to be rather patient and accepting of Seras' refusal to drink blood. He mentions Seras' decision as an answer to Integra scolding him on taking a fledgling. He states that she is incomprehensible, along with humans. Seras appears to be extremely loyal to him, disobeying his order to draw back as to help him against Incognito. Alucard takes on a role of a mentor and teacher to help Seras reach her full potential.

Alexander Anderson
Unlike his relationship in the OVA and manga, Here, He thinks Alexander isn't human nor a monster and and is, therefore, incapable of killing him, only a human can do that. However, He says that he's fun to fight with in Order 07. He refers Alexander as a Pitiful defect, a failed science project and Dog of the Church.

Powers and Abilities
The following are Alucard's powers gained from both his being a Vampire and due to several years of research by the Hellsing Organization. Alucard is an extremely formidable and deadly opponent who can cut down most supernatural enemies without releasing the seals that contain his true power.
 * Superhuman Strength: As a true vampire, Alucard is inherently strong. To start, his guns Jackal and Casull are far too unwieldy for a human to hold, let alone use, but he does both with ease. He has been seen going up barehanded against even some supernatural weapons and destroying them, such as Tubalcain's magic cards. Despite their armor, Alucard was able to disembowel and tear apart several police officers with one hand. The extent of his strength is unknown, though it appears to vary with the release state that he is in, as his black, jumpsuit clad form has significantly greater feats of strength and durability than his other forms.
 * Superhuman Speed and Reflexes: Alucard is too fast for the human eye to follow. Alexander Anderson, a regenerator, can also do this, near-matching him step for step and blow for blow in a fight. Alucard's reaction times are top-notch. It also safe to assume that same as strength his reflexes and speed becomes more potent in other forms.
 * Enhanced Endurance: Alucard takes most damage without flinching or making a sound, quietly allowing the enemy to attack before retaliating tenfold. He can even attack after being torn asunder by bullets.
 * Enhanced Durability: Alucard appears to have the ability to harden the surface of his body to the point where he was able to survive while being attacked by Incognito's magic.
 * Regeneration: Alucard has the ability to perfectly and quickly recover from any physical injury. He has been torn to shreds by conventional weaponry and holy weaponry designed to kill his kind and has survived all of it. Holy weapons, while they do affect him more, are regenerated all the same if not as quickly.
 * Extrasensory Perception: Alucard has senses that are not only sharper than a mortal's, affording him abilities such as perfect accuracy, but he has abilities that they completely lack. In particular he possesses a 'third-eye' which allows him to see things from far, far distances. Though he never uses it to do so, he can likely see through things that fool human eyes.
 * Dark Composition: Though he generally dons a corporeal, humanoid form, Alucard is made up of a highly variable otherworldly substance that is black in core and reddish on its edges. This can be especially seen whenever he takes heavy damage, the darkness being immune to conventional weaponry. Along with composing his being, it can serve as a weapon. Alucard is able to transform this material into virtually anything he chooses, like a puddle of goo.
 * Intangibility: Alucard has the ability to walk through solid objects, such as walls.
 * Immortality: It is unclear if Alucard is a true immortal, but he is at least biologically immortal, immune to disease and aging. Alucard has suffered all manner of injury to the most extreme degrees, only to reform himself. This seems to indicate structural immortality as well, but the vampire himself asserts that there is no such thing as a true immortal.
 * Hematophagy: As a vampire, Alucard has the ability to consume blood raw. He has long, conical fangs to assist in this job as well as serpentine-like tongue. His feeding habits have been seen to vary: from the traditional neck-biting to simply ripping people to pieces and outright devouring them. Alucard doesn't seem to need blood to survive, however if starved of of it, he will enter an inactive death-like state.
 * Aestivation: Alucard will enter a dormant state if he goes too long without blood. It is unknown if he can be starved to death, as he goes decades without a drop of blood before a young Integra finds him. It is never made clear if this is unique to him or if all vampires can do this.
 * Hemokinesis: Alucard has the ability to manipulate blood . This ability seems to be limited to blood outside of the body, as he is never seen influencing the blood of enemies while they are intact.
 * Soul Absorption: By draining a person of their blood, Alucard gains dominance over their souls and very forms. He also takes on whatever knowledge they possess.
 * Familiar Control: Alucard can summon forth anyone he's taking the soul of at will.. He has an entire legion dwelling within him but seems to favor using Baskerville, the Black Dog. Whoever he absorbs, their powers are at his disposal. Alucard seems content to completely dominate everything living inside him. It is unclear if this is due to their individual wills or a lack of experience on Seras' part.
 * Shapeshifting: Though form is of no particular importance to him, Alucard claims to be able to change into anything. He has changed into a child, several bats, an amorphous darkness, has several "default" forms, and can assume the form of a hellhound. It is unknown if he can take the shape of inanimate objects such as tables or chairs.
 * Mist Body: Alucard is capable of turning his body into some sort of dark reddish mist in order to render attacks against him useless.
 * Telepathy: Alucard is able to communicate telepathically with his fledgling, Seras. The telepathy doesn't seem to have a maximum range. He can also read the thoughts of others, if he wishes.
 * Teleportation: Alucard is able to vanish and reappear at a different location. The range in which he can teleport is unknown.
 * Daywalking: Other vampires operate in the dark, because of a presumed weakness to light. Alucard however seems to have no problem with sunlight, only complaining that being up during the day is exhausting.
 * Hypnosis: Alucard has the ability to control minds, doing so on exclusively with Humans. The afflicted human will enter a euphoric, stupor-like state and their eyes will glow red. They will be pliant to all of Alucard's designs, doing and speaking as he wills. This hypnotic link is established through direct eye-contact and does not waver, even when Alucard's attention is elsewhere.
 * Gravity Defiance: Alucard is seen flying while fighting Incognito in the last Order of Hellsing.
 * Supernatural Detection: he could see the blessings on Father Anderson's bayonets as well as the holy barrier preventing their escape, he also sensed Incognito's presence in Order 8.

Hellsing ARMS .454 Casull Auto
The Casull is a semi-automatic magnum pistol, based on two pre-WW1 handgun designs by Colt: the M1903 and M1905 pistols (the early versions of the M1911). The gun weighs approximately 6 kg unloaded and has a magazine capacity of six .454 Casull cartridges. Its appearance is also similar to the AMT Automag III. The overall design of the Casull is simple, using the Browning short recoil mechanism. Its most recognizable feature is its long slide, counteracting the weapon's heavy recoil with its weight. The barrel is 10 inches long (specified on the slide) and finished with titanium nitride which gives it a characteristic gold color. The Casull is able to kill normal vampires with only 1 shot. It is too heavy and unwieldy for a human to use, yet a perfect match for Alucard's strength.

Ammunition
The gun fires custom-made explosive .454 Casull rounds, with the steel bullets bearing a core made from the melted silver Christian cross from Manchester Cathedral. They are used in a six round single-stack magazine.

The Jackal
The Jackal is a massive pistol made especially for Alucard, and one of the most powerful handheld weapons in the Hellsing series. It has a length of 39cm (16 in), a weight of 16kg (35lbs), and a black gunmetal construction, and uses massive 13mm explosive rounds. The words "Jesus Christ is in Heaven now"  are engraved upon it, in mockery of a similar statement on Alexander Anderson's gloves.

Ammunition
The Jackal fires a huge, armor-piercing, 13mm hollow point bullet. The rounds are jacketed with a "casing" of blessed Macedonian silver and features an explosive tip containing a charge of pre-blessed mercury. However, the 13mm round's size limits the Jackal's magazine capacity to six rounds. In Order 13, Alucard was also shown creating a spear on his Jackal that was broken by Incognito with a Liquid metal.

Release States
Being too powerful to be left on his own, his power is restricted by the "Control Art Restriction System" and has to be accessed by the "Cromwell Invocation". There are shown to be six levels of restriction and six corresponding states, with lower numbers meaning greater levels of power. He can often be heard stating what level he is releasing immediately prior to combat ("Releasing control art restriction to level two"). This is, perhaps, a requirement of the release mechanism, but this has never been confirmed and is likely a literary device. Another possible reason is that it is to unnerve his opponents as he goes into battle. Given what has been seen of his personality, this is quite likely. Alucard can release his power up to Level Two by himself. It is noticeable that Alucard's attire sometimes changes according to how much power he is using: as he charges up to engage in battle, first his sunglasses, then his fedora will disappear

It is clear that Integra herself is in control of Alucard's release states as she was seen giving him permission to release to level one, the state where he is in a red version of the black straightjacket-like garb he is shown in when Integra finds him in her youth.

Identity
In the Final Order of the Hellsing anime, Alucard refers to his name as being "a bit of an enigma" when speaking to Incognito before they fight. There are few obvious references to the character of Count Dracula. Also in the last few minutes of the anime's Last Order Incognito is impaled. Impaling his enemies was common practice for Vlad III The Impaler (Vlad Ţepeş, also known as Dracula). Additionally, upon Incognito's defeat, a close-up is seen of Alucard with half his face shrouded in shadow. When lightning flashes, the other half of his face is revealed to be that of the Impaler.

Voice Actors

 * French Dub: Eric Peter
 * German Dub: Torsten Munchow
 * Czech Dub: Martin Stránský
 * Japanese Dub: Jōji Nakata
 * English Dub: Crispin Freeman
 * Korean Dub: Eung-sik Min
 * Italian Dub: Roberto Pedicini
 * Portuguese Dub (Brazil): Affonso Amajones
 * Spanish Dub: Jose Manuel Vieira

Gallery
See Alucard/Gallery