Parents' Guide to Hellsing Ultimate

TV Hulu Anime 2006
Hellsing Ultimate TV Show Poster: A vampire wearing occult clothing is brandishing a large silver gun, the vampire appears to be amid a transformation.

Common Sense Media Review

By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 17+

Vampires battle supernatural threats in very brutal anime.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 17+?

Any Positive Content?

Parent and Kid Reviews

age 14+

Based on 3 kid reviews

What's the Story?

HELLSING ULTIMATE follows Sir Integra Hellsing (voiced in English by Victoria Harwood) and her Hellsing Organization's continuous battle against dark and evil supernatural threats. Their powerful weapon, Alucard (Crispin Freeman), is a vampire bound by oath to Integra. Alucard hunts other monsters to serve his oath and satisfy his own desires to find a worthy opponent. Together they work to fulfill the Hellsing Organization's mission to defend humanity from monsters.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
Parents say : Not yet rated
Kids say ( 3 ):

This extremely graphic and disturbing anime still manages to captivate with its uniquely sinister and intense atmosphere. Hellsing Ultimate is made for fans of dark fantasy and intense action. The series presents a brutally dark and violent narrative filled with well-developed characters. If you can stomach the unsettling and disturbing content, you will be treated to an engaging story complemented by uniquely stylized art style and animation. Hellsing Ultimate's gothic and supernatural elements also create a distinct and sinister atmosphere that can rarely be found elsewhere. While it may be a worthwhile experience for some, viewer discretion is seriously advised.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about the impact that viewing excessively violent and graphic content can have on kids. What messages about violence and sex do you think this series is trying to convey?

  • Existence and purpose are themes addressed in this series. How does the immortal Alucard find purpose in his monotonous eternal existence?

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Hellsing Ultimate TV Show Poster: A vampire wearing occult clothing is brandishing a large silver gun, the vampire appears to be amid a transformation.

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