Castlevania: Nocturne

A smart successor that revitalized what Powerhouse had previously done with Castlevania animation, Nocturne did more than just reboot the cast and setting of its take on Konami’s legendary action games. It also engaged with the generational conflict that has driven Castlevania from the beginning, while also expanding its world beyond the supernatural trappings of Western fantasy—making a series that was as rich with character and the context of history as it was epic monster-fighting action.