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Hellsing Deluxe
Hellsing Deluxe Volume 2
The international manga bestseller returns in deluxe hardcover editions, collecting Kohta Hirano's horror epic for the first time in its original 7x10 serialized format. Featuring wall-to-wall action and mayhem, Hellsing is one-stop shopping for supersized supernatural pyschosis!
The Hellsing Organization is under siege by the undead Nazi army of the Millennium Project, who are turning the streets of London into rivers of blood and the citizenry into a legion of abominations. And with this murderous conflict at a fever pitch, the Vatican sees an opportunity to take down both Millennium and Hellsing in one swift stroke!
Collects Hellsing chapters 28-62 from Hellsing volumes 5-8.
The Hellsing Organization is under siege by the undead Nazi army of the Millennium Project, who are turning the streets of London into rivers of blood and the citizenry into a legion of abominations. And with this murderous conflict at a fever pitch, the Vatican sees an opportunity to take down both Millennium and Hellsing in one swift stroke!
Collects Hellsing chapters 28-62 from Hellsing volumes 5-8.
648 pages, Hardcover
Published November 24, 2020
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About the author
Kohta Hirano
66 books285 followersKohta Hirano (平野 耕太 Hirano Kōta) is a Japanese mangaka most famous for his manga Hellsing. Starting his career first as a mangaka's assistant (self-described as "horrible" and "lazy" in said assistant position), and later an H manga artist, he went on to enjoy somewhat limited success with other relatively unknown manga titles such as Angel Dust, Coyote, Gun Mania and Hi-Tension. His first major success came with his manga series Hellsing, which got its start and was subsequently serialized in a monthly manga magazine, Young King OURs, towards the latter half of 1997.
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February 18, 2021
First half was incredibly slow and uninteresting, second half had some entertaining moments but overall a steep decline in quality over the first omnibus. Here's hoping that the third and final omnibus ends on the high that it started (but my expectaions have been tempered).
November 5, 2022
Kohta Hirano knows how to draw epic war scenes better than any artist I can think of. Parts of this were a bit slower than the first volume particularly inside Hellsing HQ with Vernedead some of that could have been shorter. But overall a good ending and I can’t wait to read the final volume.
January 31, 2023
Such fun
January 4, 2024
Less coherent and more monotonous, endless gouts of blood than the first volume. The written accents for the German, French, and Scottish/Irish characters are exhausting.
January 9, 2023
This is the second volume in the Hellsing Deluxe graphic novel series.
This is probably the most violent part of this storyline, and hence, this is the most violent volume in the series. I am not going to talk a lot about the story too much because if you are interested in the Deluxe editions you’ve probably read the original series already. Basically this volume is all out war, and vast portions of London are destroyed. Essentially, all the major factions, the Vatican, Millennium (the 50 year old undead Nazis), and the Hellsing organization have an epic clash on UK soil. The art levels up to convey the magnitude of the events chronicled in this volume. I have commented before on how much I love the way Hirano inks his work. He knows how to use inky blacks to great effect. This volume also includes a big reveal about what Alucard actually is.
I loved reading this in the larger format and continue to be very impressed with the quality of these editions. They are leather bound, with high quality thick paper, and a ribbon to mark your reading place. They feel deluxe, and special to read, and weigh a ton. I got rid of my Hellsing tankoban manga series and have been replacing it with the Deluxe editions as they release.
Overall this is a beautiful collection of chapters 28-62 of the Hellsing manga series. If you are a fan of the series these Deluxe Editions are a must have. They are beautifully made and make re-reading the series an absolute joy. They are a bit expensive but totally worth it if you enjoy re-reading the series like I do.
This is probably the most violent part of this storyline, and hence, this is the most violent volume in the series. I am not going to talk a lot about the story too much because if you are interested in the Deluxe editions you’ve probably read the original series already. Basically this volume is all out war, and vast portions of London are destroyed. Essentially, all the major factions, the Vatican, Millennium (the 50 year old undead Nazis), and the Hellsing organization have an epic clash on UK soil. The art levels up to convey the magnitude of the events chronicled in this volume. I have commented before on how much I love the way Hirano inks his work. He knows how to use inky blacks to great effect. This volume also includes a big reveal about what Alucard actually is.
I loved reading this in the larger format and continue to be very impressed with the quality of these editions. They are leather bound, with high quality thick paper, and a ribbon to mark your reading place. They feel deluxe, and special to read, and weigh a ton. I got rid of my Hellsing tankoban manga series and have been replacing it with the Deluxe editions as they release.
Overall this is a beautiful collection of chapters 28-62 of the Hellsing manga series. If you are a fan of the series these Deluxe Editions are a must have. They are beautifully made and make re-reading the series an absolute joy. They are a bit expensive but totally worth it if you enjoy re-reading the series like I do.
December 12, 2025
Absolutely ridiculous. I love it 🛐
May 13, 2022
This was really disappointing. The first half was rather dull, and the second half was mostly just carnage and cursing in German. The quality seemed to really suffer in this volume—the ‘narrative’ was never terribly strong, but it just completely fell apart and devolved into grunts and violence in this volume. Im not sure how the last volume could possibly pull this out of the gutter.
April 2, 2021
OK...Let me take a deep breath to calm myself...
*sighs*
WHAT A F*CKIN' MASTERPIECE DID I JUST READ?!
*cannot stop fangirling*
If the 1st volume was a piece of art then this one should be heaven on paper!
SO MANY STUNNING action scenes. Less blah blah too, but who cares?! This manga is the best one I have ever read so far, and I think it will be my No1 forever!
I love every character, even the bad ones. The art is breathtaking.
Horrifying, action packed, cute, funny, full of gore... It has EVERYTHING I'm looking for in a manga!
Now I have to wait for the 3rd deluxe volume to be published... *sobs*
*sighs*
WHAT A F*CKIN' MASTERPIECE DID I JUST READ?!
*cannot stop fangirling*
If the 1st volume was a piece of art then this one should be heaven on paper!
SO MANY STUNNING action scenes. Less blah blah too, but who cares?! This manga is the best one I have ever read so far, and I think it will be my No1 forever!
I love every character, even the bad ones. The art is breathtaking.
Horrifying, action packed, cute, funny, full of gore... It has EVERYTHING I'm looking for in a manga!
Now I have to wait for the 3rd deluxe volume to be published... *sobs*
July 22, 2022
3.5 - the first half bored me half to death but the last half was really action packed and gritty
October 23, 2024
I’m finding I just prefer the anime.
While the manga does go into a little tiny more it feels the same as the anime and I just find it rather dull. Just one more to go.
While the manga does go into a little tiny more it feels the same as the anime and I just find it rather dull. Just one more to go.
February 1, 2023
More incredible, truly jaw-dropping art fills this tome, devoted purely to the battle between Hellsing, the vampire Nazis and some other key players. Stellar pacing and character work, largely, in the epic sweep of the epic battle. Sadly, we have a few problematic scenes involving Seras towards the end, always a figure on the bubble, frankly, and also some very unclear and muddy character shifts - or is it a new character suddenly appearing? - at the end of the book which may be cleared up in volume 3. Still, those issues aside, this is a stellar book.
July 1, 2021
This just wasn't as good as the first volume, we had war breakout in London as the Nazi's bomb it. Aside from vampires running around killing people and the police girl having a nice moment, not an awful lot happens. I actually thought the first arc was a lot more interesting with Alucard fighting one of the Nazi lieutenants, upon the stranded ship.
After that happens Alucard is sidelined, they focus on Hellsing and Police Girl, who just don't have the same intensity. It's still decent but it never reaches the same heights, they don't have that much of a personality. Same can be said with the Nazi's aside from being mustache twirling villains, there is nothing there.
I'm bit concerned with the notes at the bottom of some of the pages, where the author is screaming for help. It made me worry about his wellbeing, I'm surprised they kept it in the manga.
After that happens Alucard is sidelined, they focus on Hellsing and Police Girl, who just don't have the same intensity. It's still decent but it never reaches the same heights, they don't have that much of a personality. Same can be said with the Nazi's aside from being mustache twirling villains, there is nothing there.
I'm bit concerned with the notes at the bottom of some of the pages, where the author is screaming for help. It made me worry about his wellbeing, I'm surprised they kept it in the manga.
April 4, 2024
Full chapter for chapter thoughts here: https://youtu.be/9WcNAAGeUQk
December 28, 2020
The villains are not very interesting and a good amount of the dialogue adds absolutely nothing to the plot, besides screaming and ordering people to kill each other.
The art, especially the violent art, is gosh darn lovely, though.
Also, I could do without the accents. They are incredibly distracting.
The art, especially the violent art, is gosh darn lovely, though.
Also, I could do without the accents. They are incredibly distracting.
February 20, 2022
Hellsing Deluxe Volume 2 is again very focused on action sequences rather than character development.
Incredibly fast paced and there’s a lot more at stake in this edition.
Once again the artwork can be messy making it difficult to tell what you’re looking at, but still worth the read.
Love this series.
Incredibly fast paced and there’s a lot more at stake in this edition.
Once again the artwork can be messy making it difficult to tell what you’re looking at, but still worth the read.
Love this series.
January 5, 2026
Hellsing Deluxe 2 covers volumes 5-8
***
Volume 5
3/5
Volume 5 covers chapters 28-37
Millenium begins their brutal assault on London, taking over the military, dropping bombs, destroying priceless historical artifacts, murdering as many innocents as possible, all for the sake of stoking the flames for the greatest war the world has ever seen. The Hellsing organization and the Vatican Church unleash their top secret weapons (Alucard and Anderson) against the Major’s forces.
Not quite as good as the previous volumes but still fun. My favorite part was Alucard riding a SR-71 jet into battle before unleashing hell on the nazis.
Most of the volume was one big fight with Alucard absolutely destroying one of The Major’s underlings named Rip Van Winkle and decimating her small army of nazi zombie soldiers. The rest was exposition for bigger and bloodier battles to come. Not enough screen time from the supporting cast or any worthwhile challenges for the main crew to handle in this volume. They were just cannon fodder.
***
Volume 6
3/5
Volume 6 covers chapters 38-47
Alucard has taken over the battalion ship after wiping out the nazi armada who had seized it for their own means, sailing back to the mainland like Dracula riding the Demeter (Wink Wink). Seras and her rebel boyfriend are fighting against a nazi werewolf lady that fights with a grim reaper scythe. Integra and Anderson are working together to clean up the streets and save as many bystanders and civilians as possible. Maxwell seems to have his own ulterior motives in mind while everyone else does all the big fighting.
Mostly more of the same from the previous volume. Lots of violent, bloody action and destruction that’s fun to watch unfold, but the characters don’t get as much time to shine or express their interesting personalities like they did in the earlier volumes. The action is good, but there’s no downtime or breathing room in between.
***
Volume 7
3/5
Volume 7 covers chapters 48-57
The cool factor and characterization has dialed back up a notch. Seras finally gets her big moment, confronting the past, accepting her new nature as a vampire and taking down a powerful adversary all on her own. Alucard comes crashing back to England in the style of Dracula riding the ghost ship Demeter to unleash his wrath many years ago. The major is making music out of death, Walter is playing double agent, Maxwell has gone mad with holy power and Anderson is excited about being reunited with his old rival in madness.
Looks like we’re done with the filler battles and returning to the main course where the big players will finally be facing off against each other as all of Europe burns to the ground.
***
Volume 8
4/5
Volume 8 covers chapters 58-68
Surprise! Alucard spelled backwards is... you guessed it. Now that Alucard is officially back in London, he reclaims his old identity as the lord of vampires, the impaler, the harvester of a million souls: to teach all these wannabe monsters, dictators and terrorists against humanity what a real devil looks like.
Integra orders Alucard to eliminate all who threaten Europe. Nazis, vampires, ghouls, political extremists, religious terrorists, the whole caboodle. He unleashes an army of the undead to massacre every single sinning bastard that stands in his path. After a temporary alliance with Father Anderson to purge the heretics destroying their homeland, the two monsters of divine wrath turn to face off against each other to settle their rivalry and prove once and for all: Who is God’s greatest chosen warrior?
Chaotic volume. Great to see Alucard reveal his true identity and unleash absolute Hell. Also glad to see the climactic build up to his and Anderson’s final showdown finally paying off.
***
Volume 5
3/5
Volume 5 covers chapters 28-37
Millenium begins their brutal assault on London, taking over the military, dropping bombs, destroying priceless historical artifacts, murdering as many innocents as possible, all for the sake of stoking the flames for the greatest war the world has ever seen. The Hellsing organization and the Vatican Church unleash their top secret weapons (Alucard and Anderson) against the Major’s forces.
Not quite as good as the previous volumes but still fun. My favorite part was Alucard riding a SR-71 jet into battle before unleashing hell on the nazis.
Most of the volume was one big fight with Alucard absolutely destroying one of The Major’s underlings named Rip Van Winkle and decimating her small army of nazi zombie soldiers. The rest was exposition for bigger and bloodier battles to come. Not enough screen time from the supporting cast or any worthwhile challenges for the main crew to handle in this volume. They were just cannon fodder.
***
Volume 6
3/5
Volume 6 covers chapters 38-47
Alucard has taken over the battalion ship after wiping out the nazi armada who had seized it for their own means, sailing back to the mainland like Dracula riding the Demeter (Wink Wink). Seras and her rebel boyfriend are fighting against a nazi werewolf lady that fights with a grim reaper scythe. Integra and Anderson are working together to clean up the streets and save as many bystanders and civilians as possible. Maxwell seems to have his own ulterior motives in mind while everyone else does all the big fighting.
Mostly more of the same from the previous volume. Lots of violent, bloody action and destruction that’s fun to watch unfold, but the characters don’t get as much time to shine or express their interesting personalities like they did in the earlier volumes. The action is good, but there’s no downtime or breathing room in between.
***
Volume 7
3/5
Volume 7 covers chapters 48-57
The cool factor and characterization has dialed back up a notch. Seras finally gets her big moment, confronting the past, accepting her new nature as a vampire and taking down a powerful adversary all on her own. Alucard comes crashing back to England in the style of Dracula riding the ghost ship Demeter to unleash his wrath many years ago. The major is making music out of death, Walter is playing double agent, Maxwell has gone mad with holy power and Anderson is excited about being reunited with his old rival in madness.
Looks like we’re done with the filler battles and returning to the main course where the big players will finally be facing off against each other as all of Europe burns to the ground.
***
Volume 8
4/5
Volume 8 covers chapters 58-68
Surprise! Alucard spelled backwards is... you guessed it. Now that Alucard is officially back in London, he reclaims his old identity as the lord of vampires, the impaler, the harvester of a million souls: to teach all these wannabe monsters, dictators and terrorists against humanity what a real devil looks like.
Integra orders Alucard to eliminate all who threaten Europe. Nazis, vampires, ghouls, political extremists, religious terrorists, the whole caboodle. He unleashes an army of the undead to massacre every single sinning bastard that stands in his path. After a temporary alliance with Father Anderson to purge the heretics destroying their homeland, the two monsters of divine wrath turn to face off against each other to settle their rivalry and prove once and for all: Who is God’s greatest chosen warrior?
Chaotic volume. Great to see Alucard reveal his true identity and unleash absolute Hell. Also glad to see the climactic build up to his and Anderson’s final showdown finally paying off.
May 13, 2025
Hellsing 2:
Blurb:
In Hellsing Volume 2, the stakes rise as new enemies emerge from the shadows. The mysterious Iscariot Organisation, an elite Catholic task force, enters the battlefield, introducing a religious conflict that complicates the already chaotic war against the undead. Meanwhile, cryptic hints point to a resurgence of Nazi remnants know as Millennium, suggesting that the true enemy may be far more terrifying and calculated than expected. With Seras Victoria still adapting to her vampire nature and Alucard facing increasingly formidable opponents, Hellsing dives deeper into a world of supernatural warfare, twisted ideology, and escalating violence.
Review:
Hellsing Volume 2 builds on the stylish action and dark tone established in the first volume but begins to complicate the storyline with the introduction of new factions. The arrival of Iscariot adds an intriguing layer of religious conflict, while early signs of the Millennium group raise the tension significantly. However, the sudden influx of ideologically extreme enemies, the Catholic Church and Nazi remnants, can feel overwhelming and convoluted, especially for readers that prefer a more streamlined narrative. With that being said, the art style remains a standout feature. Kouta Hirano’s bold, exaggerated visuals continue to deliver thrilling action scenes and emotionally intense close-ups, capturing both horror and spectacle with flair. Alucard’s scenes remain magnetic, and Seras continues to grow as a character, struggling with her morality in a world spiralling into madness. While the plot may lose some clarity in this volume, it undeniably gains in scope and ambition, setting the stage for larger conflicts to come. Despite its occasional confusion, Hellsing Volume 2 still delivers a unique and gripping experience that blends style with substance.
Final Scoring:
4/5
I’ve given Hellsing Volume 2 a 4 out of 5. While the plot becomes somewhat confusing due to the introduction of multiple villain factions, the intense action, rich art style, and continued character development keep it thoroughly engaging. It’s a bold, if slightly chaotic, step forward in the series.
Blurb:
In Hellsing Volume 2, the stakes rise as new enemies emerge from the shadows. The mysterious Iscariot Organisation, an elite Catholic task force, enters the battlefield, introducing a religious conflict that complicates the already chaotic war against the undead. Meanwhile, cryptic hints point to a resurgence of Nazi remnants know as Millennium, suggesting that the true enemy may be far more terrifying and calculated than expected. With Seras Victoria still adapting to her vampire nature and Alucard facing increasingly formidable opponents, Hellsing dives deeper into a world of supernatural warfare, twisted ideology, and escalating violence.
Review:
Hellsing Volume 2 builds on the stylish action and dark tone established in the first volume but begins to complicate the storyline with the introduction of new factions. The arrival of Iscariot adds an intriguing layer of religious conflict, while early signs of the Millennium group raise the tension significantly. However, the sudden influx of ideologically extreme enemies, the Catholic Church and Nazi remnants, can feel overwhelming and convoluted, especially for readers that prefer a more streamlined narrative. With that being said, the art style remains a standout feature. Kouta Hirano’s bold, exaggerated visuals continue to deliver thrilling action scenes and emotionally intense close-ups, capturing both horror and spectacle with flair. Alucard’s scenes remain magnetic, and Seras continues to grow as a character, struggling with her morality in a world spiralling into madness. While the plot may lose some clarity in this volume, it undeniably gains in scope and ambition, setting the stage for larger conflicts to come. Despite its occasional confusion, Hellsing Volume 2 still delivers a unique and gripping experience that blends style with substance.
Final Scoring:
4/5
I’ve given Hellsing Volume 2 a 4 out of 5. While the plot becomes somewhat confusing due to the introduction of multiple villain factions, the intense action, rich art style, and continued character development keep it thoroughly engaging. It’s a bold, if slightly chaotic, step forward in the series.
July 30, 2021
Series Info/Source: This is the second volume in the Hellsing Deluxe graphic novel series. I got a copy of this as a gift for my birthday.
Thoughts: This is probably the most violent part of this storyline and hence this is the most violent volume in the series. I am not going to talk a lot about the story much because if you are interested in the Deluxe edition you’ve probably read the original series already. Basically this volume is all out war, and vast portions of London are destroyed. This volume also includes the big reveal about what Alucard actually is.
I loved reading this in the original larger format and continue to be very impressed with the quality of these editions. They are leather bound, with high quality thick paper, and a ribbon to mark your place. They feel deluxe and special to read (and weigh a ton). I got rid of my Hellsing manga series and have been replacing it with the Deluxe editions as they release.
My son (14 years old) has also been reading this series since we watched the Hellsing Ultimate anime series together. I will say that the manga are a lot more mature than the anime. This volume in particular has a somewhat graphic rape scene in it. I sat down with my son and explained that to him and he said he didn’t want to see things like that, so we binder clipped those pages together and he’s going to skip that portion. We also discussed some of the epic violence because this is a particularly violent volume. This is just a heads up that if you have teens reading this maybe give it a look through first and talk to them about the violence to make sure they are comfortable with it first.
My Summary (5/5): Overall this is a beautiful collection of chapters 28-62 of the Hellsing manga series. If you are a fan of the series these Deluxe Editions are a must have. They are beautifully made and make re-reading the series an absolute joy. They are a bit expensive but totally worth it if you enjoy re-reading the series like I do.
Thoughts: This is probably the most violent part of this storyline and hence this is the most violent volume in the series. I am not going to talk a lot about the story much because if you are interested in the Deluxe edition you’ve probably read the original series already. Basically this volume is all out war, and vast portions of London are destroyed. This volume also includes the big reveal about what Alucard actually is.
I loved reading this in the original larger format and continue to be very impressed with the quality of these editions. They are leather bound, with high quality thick paper, and a ribbon to mark your place. They feel deluxe and special to read (and weigh a ton). I got rid of my Hellsing manga series and have been replacing it with the Deluxe editions as they release.
My son (14 years old) has also been reading this series since we watched the Hellsing Ultimate anime series together. I will say that the manga are a lot more mature than the anime. This volume in particular has a somewhat graphic rape scene in it. I sat down with my son and explained that to him and he said he didn’t want to see things like that, so we binder clipped those pages together and he’s going to skip that portion. We also discussed some of the epic violence because this is a particularly violent volume. This is just a heads up that if you have teens reading this maybe give it a look through first and talk to them about the violence to make sure they are comfortable with it first.
My Summary (5/5): Overall this is a beautiful collection of chapters 28-62 of the Hellsing manga series. If you are a fan of the series these Deluxe Editions are a must have. They are beautifully made and make re-reading the series an absolute joy. They are a bit expensive but totally worth it if you enjoy re-reading the series like I do.
December 5, 2025
Thanks to having a huge chunk of off time at work, I managed to blaze my way through this volume, and it was pretty fun! Hirano's detailed drawings are a pleasure to look at, and the general stupid craziness of "Hellsing" was, and is, always a blast for me.
However, this is where the pacing of the story gets really weird for me.
After Alucard deals with Rip Van Winkle, the story slows down to a crawl as it fixates on the destruction of England. There are plenty of individual battles happening here, but it doesn't have the variety and sense of progress that the first volume had. I had the same issue while watching the anime.
But on the other hand, this volume does feature the moment with Seras Victoria is very obviously shown to be the protagonist of the story, as she develops as a character far more than anyone else. She didn't get to shine too much in the first volume, but she is so awesome here (even if her backstory is really edgy and a little cringe).
However, with all that being said, I still prefer the anime adaptation of "Hellsing: Ultimate." It's so much more fun to watch all these vampire Nazis get blown to bits in real time, rather than just looking at a still image of it. Plus, the music video section works much better with uh, actual audio. Though I applaud Hirano for trying something so bold and stupid.
Overall, "Hellsing" is still a lot of fun, but the story can drag on a lot here. I have no idea how they're going to fit the rest of this story into a third volume and have it feel as filled as the first two; I could have sworn there's almost nothing left after this...but oh well, let's see what happens!
However, this is where the pacing of the story gets really weird for me.
After Alucard deals with Rip Van Winkle, the story slows down to a crawl as it fixates on the destruction of England. There are plenty of individual battles happening here, but it doesn't have the variety and sense of progress that the first volume had. I had the same issue while watching the anime.
But on the other hand, this volume does feature the moment with Seras Victoria is very obviously shown to be the protagonist of the story, as she develops as a character far more than anyone else. She didn't get to shine too much in the first volume, but she is so awesome here (even if her backstory is really edgy and a little cringe).
However, with all that being said, I still prefer the anime adaptation of "Hellsing: Ultimate." It's so much more fun to watch all these vampire Nazis get blown to bits in real time, rather than just looking at a still image of it. Plus, the music video section works much better with uh, actual audio. Though I applaud Hirano for trying something so bold and stupid.
Overall, "Hellsing" is still a lot of fun, but the story can drag on a lot here. I have no idea how they're going to fit the rest of this story into a third volume and have it feel as filled as the first two; I could have sworn there's almost nothing left after this...but oh well, let's see what happens!
December 31, 2022
This one was a bit more convoluted than the first tome (e.g., the whole aircraft carrier and loss of all comms with the military - how Millennium could infiltrate and destroy everything with so few actual soldiers is a bit baffling. I understand that many traitors wanted to *become* vampires, but still.)
The sub-plot with Seras and that mercenary could've been built up a bit better, it didn't feel like there was any real chemistry there. It was cool that she drank his blood and became much more powerful, but there feels to be a power gap (kind of like "The Force Awakens") whereby the hero becomes insanely powerful without having really done anything to acquire the power. Without some struggle there's only a hollow shell of a reward. I had a sense of this in the first volume as well, but the headlong pacing made it slightly less pronounced than in this volume.
The battle scenes in Hellsing HQ and London are hard to follow at times - how did Seras think she killed all the SS when she obviously did not? Why didn't the mercenary guy become a vampire (or did he? It's unclear). The battle between the Vatican and Nazis was a lot of just giant set-piece cannon-fodder and not a lot of strategy or tactics. It wasn't very satisfying.
Alucard's power is so ridiculous that it makes it hard to believe there's any real risk for him - a bit like a more serious One Punch Man, lol.
I'm still eager to read the 3rd and final volume.
The sub-plot with Seras and that mercenary could've been built up a bit better, it didn't feel like there was any real chemistry there. It was cool that she drank his blood and became much more powerful, but there feels to be a power gap (kind of like "The Force Awakens") whereby the hero becomes insanely powerful without having really done anything to acquire the power. Without some struggle there's only a hollow shell of a reward. I had a sense of this in the first volume as well, but the headlong pacing made it slightly less pronounced than in this volume.
The battle scenes in Hellsing HQ and London are hard to follow at times - how did Seras think she killed all the SS when she obviously did not? Why didn't the mercenary guy become a vampire (or did he? It's unclear). The battle between the Vatican and Nazis was a lot of just giant set-piece cannon-fodder and not a lot of strategy or tactics. It wasn't very satisfying.
Alucard's power is so ridiculous that it makes it hard to believe there's any real risk for him - a bit like a more serious One Punch Man, lol.
I'm still eager to read the 3rd and final volume.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
November 8, 2025
I purchased this volume over a year ago (August 2024; it's November 2025 now), and kind of sat on it for no reason in particular - as is true for a lot of manga I own. I got to it when I did because of Nothing But Black Metal November, specifically because I was about to start re-reading Berserk but I started listening to a tape of Mayhem's De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas, which I felt would not fit too well with the dark fantasy of the Black Swordsman Arc, even though Mayhem aren't really vampiric enough for Hellsing either. Anyway, almost as soon as I began reading, I started lamenting the fact that I don't have anything like Satanic Warmaster on CD, even if I don't care much for that band. But... now that I think about it, Panzer Division Marduk might make for an adequate soundtrack.... When Maxwell is shouting near the end, I feel like Grand Declaration of War might work as well.
Rip Van Winkle best girl!
Totally forgot the Nazis' attack on London happened so early. Well, halfway through the series. Arguably not really "early," but still.
The accented English localization is just so annoying, man.
****
Seras boobs on the cover of Chapter 30...!
Seras boobs and thighs while using the Extra Long-Range Bombardment Firearm System for Localized Defensive Use Harkonnen II...!
Seras thighs on the last page of Chapter 46...!
Seras thick-ass hips when a soldier smacks her for good luck...!
Edgy Seras when she regenerates...!
Rip Van Winkle best girl!
Totally forgot the Nazis' attack on London happened so early. Well, halfway through the series. Arguably not really "early," but still.
The accented English localization is just so annoying, man.
****
Seras boobs on the cover of Chapter 30...!
Seras boobs and thighs while using the Extra Long-Range Bombardment Firearm System for Localized Defensive Use Harkonnen II...!
Seras thighs on the last page of Chapter 46...!
Seras thick-ass hips when a soldier smacks her for good luck...!
Edgy Seras when she regenerates...!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 2, 2021
I actually kind of enjoyed reading the Deluxe Volume one. It was kind of fun, even though it had a pretty mediocre story.
This, on the other hand, was a giant mess. Take six hundred and forty pages, fill it with obnoxious German accents, threats, religious declarations of war, and a lot of borderline incomprehensible action (that I will admit looks cool and is the only reason this doesn't have one star,) and you have this book. Despite the absurd amount of bombings and death, it didn't feel like anything actually happened over its length. It was almost like someone had taken "Doom 2016," turned it into a Manga, then added tons of irrelevant characters doing the killing. It just felt like mindless action without much substance. I can enjoy that every now and then, but there didn't feel like any real stakes were arising. It was the same feeling of eating a bunch of Big Macs. Sure, it tastes good (maybe/sometimes) and looks good, but it doesn't have real nutritional value and leaves you feeling kind of empty afterward. I guess I'm going to read Volume 3 next, but this was an absolute chore to read.
Not good. Cool art.
P.S.
The German and Irish accents were obnoxious to decipher and were downright annoying. To any future writers debating on using accents like this, just don't. It quickly becomes overbearing.
This, on the other hand, was a giant mess. Take six hundred and forty pages, fill it with obnoxious German accents, threats, religious declarations of war, and a lot of borderline incomprehensible action (that I will admit looks cool and is the only reason this doesn't have one star,) and you have this book. Despite the absurd amount of bombings and death, it didn't feel like anything actually happened over its length. It was almost like someone had taken "Doom 2016," turned it into a Manga, then added tons of irrelevant characters doing the killing. It just felt like mindless action without much substance. I can enjoy that every now and then, but there didn't feel like any real stakes were arising. It was the same feeling of eating a bunch of Big Macs. Sure, it tastes good (maybe/sometimes) and looks good, but it doesn't have real nutritional value and leaves you feeling kind of empty afterward. I guess I'm going to read Volume 3 next, but this was an absolute chore to read.
Not good. Cool art.
P.S.
The German and Irish accents were obnoxious to decipher and were downright annoying. To any future writers debating on using accents like this, just don't. It quickly becomes overbearing.
November 18, 2021
4.5/5
While the story of Hellsing begins to drag a little bit during the cruel segment of Zorin Blitz's siege upon Hellsing Manor, even that particular segment is very effective in showing how the side characters deal with a seemingly unbeatable evil without the assistance of the invincible Alucard. Of course, once he finally returns in the final 100 pages of this behemoth volume, shit hits the fan in the most gloriously jaw-dropping way.
Hirano's artwork has improved tremendously since the earlier volumes of the series, to the point where it is absolutely awe-inspiring. The battle of London is gruesome and chaotic, crafted with a psychotic glee that few can execute as perfectly as Hirano can. I've read this series once before and I've seen the OVA series a few times already, so I k ow how it ends, but it's my first time reading it in these gorgeous hardcover omnibus editions. Good stuff!
While the story of Hellsing begins to drag a little bit during the cruel segment of Zorin Blitz's siege upon Hellsing Manor, even that particular segment is very effective in showing how the side characters deal with a seemingly unbeatable evil without the assistance of the invincible Alucard. Of course, once he finally returns in the final 100 pages of this behemoth volume, shit hits the fan in the most gloriously jaw-dropping way.
Hirano's artwork has improved tremendously since the earlier volumes of the series, to the point where it is absolutely awe-inspiring. The battle of London is gruesome and chaotic, crafted with a psychotic glee that few can execute as perfectly as Hirano can. I've read this series once before and I've seen the OVA series a few times already, so I k ow how it ends, but it's my first time reading it in these gorgeous hardcover omnibus editions. Good stuff!
May 25, 2024
The art continues to be high quality and really well done. Unfortunately the story feels a little thin/dragged out for a large part of this. I’d have either liked a few more short arc’s like volume one had, or moving the central “big” plot of this volume a bit faster. The last 100-200 pages pick up, and ends on a cliffhanger that will pull me into the last volume pretty soon. Seras Victoria has a good arc of development. Really the thing pulling it down from 4 stars to 3 is the slow dragging feeling it has in the middle 300 pages.
Note: while the art is good quality, it gets violently graphic at times, and would not recommend for children or squeamish individuals, keeping it almost automatically out of the 5 star “recommend to everyone” ranking.
Note: while the art is good quality, it gets violently graphic at times, and would not recommend for children or squeamish individuals, keeping it almost automatically out of the 5 star “recommend to everyone” ranking.
December 29, 2022
There's not much character development in this comic, which is what bothers me. I have trouble connecting to the characters and am still unsure of who the protagonist is. There are so many things in this volume that it somehow becomes overwhelming. It’s just a mess. Another thing I don't like in this volume is the German and French accents throughout the book. A few accented lines are cool, but too many are just irritating. There are too many characters involved in the killing and it doesn't seem like anything happens and the story isn't moving forward. The final volume is not something I am excited about, but since I have come this far, I am going to read it.
May 9, 2024
Overall, this is a pretty decent manga series. It's kinda shallow and pretty repetitive, there's enough well drawn art and over the top violence to keep the reader or an average manga fan such as myself occupied. Hellsing is a fairly original pretty ok thrill ride that grabs you by the hair and pulls you through a battlefield of guns, bullets, flying limbs and squirting blood, while you try to hang on and catch a glimpse of the plot here and there. A good series for manga, anime, and gaming fans who enjoy a bit of the old ultraviolence over plot every now and again.
July 4, 2025
3.5/10
Fun read, I mean 60% of this was just fight sequences. Kind of wish there was a bit more going on with the side villains they all seem a bit pointless, as if they’re just there to stretch out the story before the final fight. Kinda sucks Allucard is gone for such a big chunk of this volume since he’s one of the only character Ls who you’ve really got a good deal time with. Excited to finish this series off though and knock it off my ever growing backlist
Fun read, I mean 60% of this was just fight sequences. Kind of wish there was a bit more going on with the side villains they all seem a bit pointless, as if they’re just there to stretch out the story before the final fight. Kinda sucks Allucard is gone for such a big chunk of this volume since he’s one of the only character Ls who you’ve really got a good deal time with. Excited to finish this series off though and knock it off my ever growing backlist
August 28, 2021
Loved this book, probably not as much as the first deluxe book, but the battle between Alucard and Rip Van Winkle is my favorite! Love that Hirano makes a LOT of strong women and features them in this sequence a whole bunch. And I'm talking STRONG women, not the feminist kind either! Just total badasses!
April 15, 2024
A strong continuation of an already gripping series. The visuals have never been more impactful and the pacing was remarkably executed in a way that preserved the tension throughout (except for deliberately executed moments of humorous character fumbling). I'm excited to see the finale in volume three!
May 23, 2025
Inspired by Sinners, I revisited this series. Again this was very light on any character development or story, but heavy on graphic art and aura-farming. Slow at the start then got very exciting from the middle onwards.
I enjoyed it and it was a nice light read amongst my end-of-uni stress.
Okay - 6/10
I enjoyed it and it was a nice light read amongst my end-of-uni stress.
Okay - 6/10
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