The acclaimed Netflix animated series, Castlevania, is set to be released as a Blu-ray box set on September 30. This initial release will be a premium, limited-edition offering. Titled `Castlevania: The Complete Series Limited Edition,` this Blu-ray collection encompasses all four seasons of the popular adaptation. It features a distinctive faux-woodgrain collectible box, which includes an art book, an Ouija board, a Tarot deck, and other exclusive items.
It`s important to note that this comprehensive set does not include the `Castlevania: Nocturne` spin-off series. While `Nocturne` Season 1 has been released on Blu-ray, Season 2 remains exclusive to Netflix. The pricing of individual seasons for the original series has led some to consider the Limited Edition of `The Complete Series` to be a significant investment, especially when compared to purchasing each season separately.
`Castlevania: The Complete Series` Blu-ray set includes all four seasons of the original animated Netflix production, spread across six discs. Comprising 32 episodes, the series has a total runtime of approximately 13 hours and 20 minutes, with individual episodes ranging from 22 to 31 minutes. The collection is presented in an elegant woodgrain-style box, adorned with gold trim and featuring a portrait of the main characters. The Limited Edition also boasts an array of physical and digital bonus content, including:
- A 72-page Art Book
- An Ouija Game Board with Planchette
- A Castlevania Tarot Card Deck
- Two Window Cling Art Pieces
- A premium Collector`s Box
- On-disc extras such as:
- Art Galleries
- Storyboards
- Trailers
- Production Animatics
- Voice Actor Interviews
The `Castlevania` animated series premiered on Netflix in 2017 with a four-episode debut, quickly gaining significant popularity. Subsequent seasons followed with eight episodes in 2018, and ten-episode seasons in 2020 and 2021. While the initial price point for this limited edition is set at $155, similar premium Blu-ray sets often see price adjustments before release. This particular collection is positioned as a desirable collector`s item and display piece for dedicated fans of the Konami franchise and Netflix`s acclaimed adaptation, rather than an economical option for simply owning the series on Blu-ray.
Castlevania Netflix Animated Series on Blu-ray
For those wishing to delve deeper into the series, an official art book, `Castlevania: The Art of the Animated Series,` was published by Dark Horse in 2021, offering further insight into the show`s creation.
In related news, another popular Netflix animated series adapted from a video game, `Arcane: League of Legends,` is also slated for a Blu-ray release. Its second season will be available on 4K Blu-ray and standard Blu-ray starting October 21, mirroring Season 1 with multiple limited edition Steelbook options.