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Hellsing is a vampire action manga by Kouta Hirano with two anime adaptations. Commanded by Sir Integra, the Hellsing anti-vampire organization defend England against unholy monsters. Integra's ultimate weapon, the original vampire Alucard is the key in this battle.

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Hellsing is a vampire action manga by Kouta Hirano with two anime adaptations (one a TV series, the other an OVA).

The Hellsing Organisation, also known as Holy Order of Protestant Knights, is led by Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing. The story centers around the organization's mission of destroying the undead and supernatural forces that threaten the country. One of the main characters of the series is Alucard - the most powerful Vampire that swore loyalty to the Hellsing Family.

The manga, written by Kouta Hirano, was published between 1997 and 2009 and spanned 10 volumes. A second manga series called "Hellsing: The Dawn" started publication in 2001 and is also written by Hirano. An anime TV series adaptation was made in October 2001, directed by Umanosuke Iida and produced by Studio Gonzo, it had a short 13 episode run. Another adaptation was made as an anime OVA in February 2006 until December 2012 that spanned 10 episodes.

For more information, see the Wikipedia page or the Hellsing wiki.

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Is there any way to kill Alucard?

I'm pretty sure that people have tried every way possible to try it, but still he remained alive and kicking. In Hellsing Ultimate: Episode 2, when Luke Valentine says he will prove that Alucard's immortality is a myth, Alucard replies that there…
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How does Hellsing (2001) relate to Hellsing (2006)?

How does the original Hellsing anime series relate to the newer OVA from 2006? Is it just a re-release or is there more to it?
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Why does Alucard have so many eyes?

When showing his power, Alucard tends to exhibit multiple extra eyes. I'm wondering if this signifies something. I've seen this trope in other Anime before when somebody or something is being shown as being powerful and creepy. I want to know if…
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Did Walter become Millennium's servant by choice?

Walter tells Victoria that he was brainwashed and forcefully turned into Millenium's minion, but then says that he attacks what remains of Hellsing by his own free will. Bad characters usually mess with good ones, so it's not clear how it really…
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Why is the name "Harkonnen" used on Seras' cannon in Hellsing?

After reading an interesting post on the "anti-midian" meaning of Seras' battle rifle/cannon thing, I would like to know what the motif of Vladimir Harkonnen from the "Dune" series has to do with her cannon? Let me give you an example: Alucard's…
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Who is first lieutenant Schrödinger?

I still can't seem to grasp his abilities and character. Do we have more information regarding Schrödinger? He's everywhere and nowhere, but how does that work in case his head is blown off? Could anyone try and shed some light?
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Why did Walter want to kill Alucard in Hellsing Ultimate?

I was watching the Hellsing Ultimate and I feel like a lot of backstory on characters is sort of left out. I don't quite get the reason for Walter's treason and why does he want to kill Alucard so bad? And how did Walter go to his younger form in…
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How old is Alucard?

We know that Dracula was defeated in the past (some 100 years before the series begun). That's when his name was changed to Alucard. However, it's obvious that he lived before that. How long did he live? Do we have an estimated timeline of events?
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What does Alucard's hand symbol mean?

Today, I was wondering, what could Alucard's hand symbol mean, and I spent the whole day searching about it, but nothing. I need full information about this?
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Hellsing Ultimate music theme in episode 8

I am looking for the music theme which plays during Alucard's zero level release, while the Major is singing (talking). Can you please help me find it? The music starts at around 0:50 in this video: Hellsing's Zero Release
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What makes Seras Victoria special?

I've only watched Hellsing Ultimate. The Major recognizes Seras as a real threat when he warns Zorin before attacking Hellsing's manor. He calls her a miracle of sorts. Sure enough, she's clearly stronger than most other vampires. But why? Was it…
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Which song plays when Alucard walks in the forest in episode 1 of Hellsing original?

There is a music that plays in Episode 1 at the 07:14 mark, just as Alucard walks in the forest. Could anyone identify that song and the OST?
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Hellsing Organization: Is it Anglican or Protestant?

Does the Hellsing Organization belong to the Anglican Church or the Protestant Church? Or is it a secular organization?
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Hellsing soundtrack − Unexpected incident

Among the tracks of Hellsing's OST albums there is one that abruptly ends at about 1 minute mark and it is called "Unexpected incident". I couldn't find a full version (if it even exists) and I'm starting to suspect that this actually is the fullest…
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When did Victoria Seras figure out she can make her blood do things?

I noticed she was able to do this after drinking Pip Bernadotte's freely-offered blood. when she was about to die from not wanting to drink blood. after she drinks it her left arm is replaced by a mass of chaotic black and orange shadow matter that…
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