Castlevania Comic Funny Aria of Sorrow
Castlevania for the Nintendo Entertainment System started out as a side-scrolling homage to classic monsters from Universal and Hammer horror films. From there, the series underwent many different incarnations on multiple systems. While Konami has essentially driven a stake through any attempts at another gaming entry in the long-running series,Castlevania still lives on through the highly successful Netflix series and cameos in games such as Super Smash Bros Ultimate.
While not as prolific in the world of comics as Sonic the Hedgehog or Mega Man, the century-long fights between the Belmonts and the dark Count Dracula have been depicted in the pages of comics.
10 Many Of The Mangas Were Supervised By Koji Igarashi
Koji Igarashi got his start at Konami working as a programmer in the Educational Software Department. After the success of the dating simulator Tokimeki Memorial, he was enlisted as a writer and co-producer on Symphony of the Night. The success of the game essentially elevated him to series producer, leading him to supervise several games and media tie-ins throughout much of the franchise's history. One of these was a direct to video film adaption of Dracula's Curse written by Warren Ellis- eventually turning into the highly successful Netflix series. In addition, Igarashi oversaw several manga adaptions of titles such as the aforementioned Symphony and Curse of Darkness.
9 The Belmont Legacy Follows A Rather Obscure Belmont
Christopher Belmont was the vampire slayer who was front and center in two titles for the Nintendo Game Boy. However, whenCastlevania: The Adventure was released in North America, all references to Christopher were entirely omitted from the game's packaging and manual, leading some outlets to erroneously refer to the hero as Simon from the first two NES games. While the limitations of the Game Boy made any attempt to characterize Christopher an impossibility, there was a comic series in 2005 that explored his struggles with the dark count in greater detail. That said, it's debatable whether the events are considered canon.
8 Many Of The Comics Have Served As Prequels To The Games
As promotional tie-ins to the games, many manga adaptions were released which depicted the events that occurred before players got their hands on the controls. Symphony of the Night, Curse of Darkness, andDracula's Curse all received Manga prequels to their respective games. For some bizarre reason, some of these adaptions came in twos. In the case of Symphony of the Night, both of them were written and drawn by Koji Igarashi and Ayami Kojima, respectively.Curse of Darkness received a manga prequel done by Tokyopop and another completely unrelated manga prelude by Kojima.
7 The series has been represented in countless Nintendo Crossovers
The Belmonts and Dracula have been represented in a multitude of gaming crossovers with other franchises such as Mario, Earthbound, and The Legend of Zelda.Famicom 4koma Manga Kingdomis a parody anthology whose over depicts Konami characters such as mystical ninja Goemon, Twinbee, and Kid Dracula from the quirky side-game of the same name.
Despite this, only Dracula's Curse is represented in this manga. Characters from the first two NES entries make appearances inWarera Hobby's Famicom Seminar andFamicom Cap. Most recently, Simon Belmont made a cameo in the 2017 mangaKnami 4koma Manga Wai Wai World.
6 Symphony Had 2 Comic Adaptions By Igarashi And Kojima
Symphony of the Night received not one, but two manga adaptions that served as prologues to the events of the game which were worked on by Koji Igarashi and reoccurring series illustrator Ayami Kojima. Anyone who's played Symphony knows the game's reputation for its gorgeously drawn character portraits and haunting atmosphere. Kojima was instrumental to the game's shoujo manga and Roman Gothic-infused art direction. So powerful and distinct is her work that her absence is sorely felt in games such as Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin which utilized a more generic Saturday morning anime look which longtime fans found ill-fitting.
5 A Goemon Crossover Manga Featured An Unseen Belmont
In a two-part crossover manga with another Konami gaming franchise, one of the Belmonts teams up with the mystical ninja Goemon to defeat Dracula.New Ganbare Goemon: Chapter Hell sees the eponymous hero in the underworld and freeing a deceased warrior presumed to be the grandfather of Simon Belmont- Pierre. Despite being part of a lineage dedicated to protecting humanity from unholy threats, Pierre found himself in Hell after his demise. This manga marks the only appearance of this particular member of the clan and as such, Pierre is not considered a canonical member of the family.
4 Lament of Innocence Was Straight Up Adapted Into A Manga
Castlevania Lament of Innocence not only represented the first mainline entry of the series on the PlayStation 2, but it also served as a prequel to the entire franchise, depicting the origins of Dracula's never-ending struggles with the Belmont clan. The game incorporated the Igavania exploration seen in Symhpony of the Night and mixed it with the hack and slash gameplay found in Devil May Cry. While many of the comic and manga adaptions served as prequels or comedic parodies of the games, Lament of Innocence was adapted into a relatively faithful manga for download on Japanese cell phones.
3 Curse Of Darkness' Manga Uses Trevor's Japanese Name
In Trevor Belmont's debut appearance, Dracula's Curse, he teamed up with three other heroes to vanquish the vampiric count and save Wallachia. These companions consisted of Grant the pirate, Dracula's son Alucard, and magician Sypha Belnades. Trevor also made a brief appearance in Curse of Darkness as a boss who attempts to slay Hector because of his former ties to Dracula. In Japan, however, Trevor was originally known as Ralph and is referred to as such in the English translation to Tokyopop'sCurse of Darkness manga. Presumably, when Tokyopop translated the manga, they did not realize that this Belmont had his name changed for North American territories.
2 The Most Cryptic Entry Was The Focus Of A Howard And Nestor Comic
If there was one entry in the series that forced players to get the power of Nintendo Power, it was the cryptic and non-linear Simon's Quest. While well-regarded during its initial release, the first sequel to Castlevania was met with criticism for its lack of any clues and its meandering pace. For these reasons, it became the subject of the debut video for the popular internet gaming critic- The Angry Video Game Nerd. In addition to providing a lengthily and helpful guide to Simon's Quest,Nintendo Power made it the focus of a Howard & Nestor comic which poked fun at the game's baffling tornado puzzle.
1 Symphony's Prequel Manga Depicts Lisa's Demise Differently
For the longest time, Lisa Tepes was considered to be the only woman Dracula had ever loved, with her death prompting his genocidal war against humanity. 20 years before the events of Dracula's Curse, Lisa came to Castle Dracula in order to gain his scientific knowledge. With technology that was years beyond human capabilities, Lisa gained the skills needed to treat the ailments of the undeveloped townsfolk. Unfortunately, superstition overcame the locals, who accused the doctor of witchcraft and had her executed. While the Netflix show has Lisa being burned at the stake, the manga from the Konami Magazine depicts Dracula cradling the corpse of his betrothed.
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