Castlevania: Nocturne 2023

Castlevania: Nocturne is an American adult animated dark fantasy television series created and written by Clive Bradley for Netflix. A sequel to the Castlevania animated series (2017–2021), it is based on the video game series of the same name by Konami and adapted from the game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood (1993). The series focuses on Richter Belmont, a descendant of previous protagonists Trevor and Sypha, and is set during the French Revolution. It was produced by Powerhouse Animation Studios and Project 51 Productions with animation services provided by DR Movie. Castlevania: Nocturne premiered on Netflix on September 28, 2023. In October 2023, the series was renewed for a second season that premiered on January 16, 2025. The series received critical acclaim, with praise for its animation, directing, writing, themes, and voice cast, while its initial pacing and character development drew some criticism.