Tyrant's Stars Part One and Two (Dramatized Adaptation): Vampire Hunter D, Volume 16

by Yoshitaka Amano, Hideyuki Kikuchi, Scott McCormick (Narrator)

In this chilling adventure, Vampire Hunter D has been dispatched to vanquish the ancient vampiric Noble Count Braujou, guardian of an ancient buried treasure. But when a mysterious object crashes into the earth, destroying half of the northern Frontier, D faces an even more terrifying opponent—the renegade vampire Valcua, the Ultimate Noble!

Having been exiled to outer space, Valcua took his entire kingdom of strange and deadly creatures with him, and swore that when the time was right they would return to have their revenge.

Unfortunately for D, that time is now...

Adapted from the novel and produced with a full cast of actors, immersive sound effects and cinematic music!

Performed by Scott McCormick, David Cui Cui, Terence Aselford, Alex Hill-Knight, Christopher Williams, Rayner Gabriel, Shanta Parasuraman, Yasmin Tuazon, Chris Walker, Colleen Delaney, Danny Gavigan, Damon Alums, Debi Tinsley, Donald Guzzi, Drew Kopas, Eric Messner, James Konicek, Jeri Marshall, Nora Achrati, RJ Bayley, Ryan Carlo Dalusung, and Wyn Delano.

Audible Audio

Published October 1, 2024

About the author

Yoshitaka Amano (Japanese: 天野 喜孝) is a celebrated Japanese visual artist, illustrator, and character designer known for his ethereal style and cross-genre influence in anime, video games, literature, and fine art. He began his career in 1967 at the age of 15 with Tatsunoko Production, where he contributed to iconic anime series such as Speed Racer, Gatchaman, and Tekkaman. In 1982, he became an independent artist, illustrating acclaimed fantasy novels including Vampire Hunter D and The Guin Saga, and later provided character and logo designs for the globally popular Final Fantasy video game franchise, which brought him international recognition.
Amano’s distinctive aesthetic combines intricate linework with vivid colors, drawing on Western comic books, Art Nouveau, Orientalist painters, and traditional Japanese ukiyo-e. He has published numerous art books and illustrated graphic novels, including The Sandman: The Dream Hunters with Neil Gaiman, which won the Bram Stoker Award.
In addition to his work in illustration and design, Amano has contributed to stage and film productions, created album art for musical artists, and exhibited paintings in galleries worldwide. In 2010, he founded Studio Devaloka to develop animated and multimedia projects, including the illustrated novel Deva Zan. With a career spanning over five decades, Amano remains one of Japan’s most influential and visionary contemporary artists.