{"title":"Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D: Bloodlust\u003c\/em\u003e is one of the defining hand-painted anime features of the late cel era: a Gothic science-fantasy film directed and scripted by \u003cstrong\u003eYoshiaki Kawajiri\u003c\/strong\u003e and animated by \u003cstrong\u003eMadhouse\u003c\/strong\u003e, based on Hideyuki Kikuchi’s \u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D\u003c\/em\u003e novel \u003cem\u003eDemon Deathchase\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe film’s visual identity brings together two major design voices. \u003cstrong\u003eYoshitaka Amano\u003c\/strong\u003e created the original character concepts for the Vampire Hunter D universe, while \u003cstrong\u003eYutaka Minowa\u003c\/strong\u003e translated that aesthetic into the film’s animation character designs and served as one of its animation directors. Minowa’s credits also include \u003cem\u003eNinja Scroll\u003c\/em\u003e, making \u003cem\u003eBloodlust\u003c\/em\u003e a particularly important work for collectors of Kawajiri-era Madhouse animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe production staff also includes animation directors \u003cstrong\u003eHirotsugu Hamasaki\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTsuneo Abe\u003c\/strong\u003e, art director \u003cstrong\u003eYuji Ikehata\u003c\/strong\u003e, and setting designers \u003cstrong\u003eTakashi Watabe\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003eYasushi Nirasawa\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eTakeshi Koike\u003c\/strong\u003e. Produced during Madhouse’s peak theatrical period, the film is celebrated for its elaborate hand-painted cels, highly finished drawing, dramatic lighting and unusually sophisticated character animation.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis collection brings together original production cels, dougas and related studio artwork from \u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D: Bloodlust\u003c\/em\u003e, with special attention to pieces connected to Amano’s visual world and Minowa’s screen designs.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"vampire-hunter-d-bloodlust-mashira-original-production-cel-douga","title":"Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust – Mashira – Original Production Cel + Douga","description":"\u003ch3\u003eMashira – Original Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust Production Cel + Douga\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eExceptional original hand-painted production artwork from \u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D: Bloodlust\u003c\/em\u003e, animated by Madhouse under director \u003cstrong\u003eYoshiaki Kawajiri\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis setup features \u003cstrong\u003eMashira\u003c\/strong\u003e (also romanised Machira), one of the three Barbarois mercenaries hired to protect Meier Link and Charlotte. Mashira is a mutant werewolf-like fighter whose inhuman form and predatory presence make him one of the film’s most memorable secondary characters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe image is particularly strong: a large, clean portrait with Mashira turning toward the viewer, gold eyes, black mane and red costume fully readable. The cel retains excellent colour density and line definition and is accompanied by its \u003cstrong\u003ematching production douga\u003c\/strong\u003e, creating a highly desirable paired production set.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDesign pedigree:\u003c\/strong\u003e the film is based on Hideyuki Kikuchi’s \u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D\u003c\/em\u003e universe. \u003cstrong\u003eYoshitaka Amano\u003c\/strong\u003e created the original character concepts, while \u003cstrong\u003eYutaka Minowa\u003c\/strong\u003e adapted the designs for animation and served as character designer and animation director. The film’s staff also includes animation directors Hirotsugu Hamasaki and Tsuneo Abe and setting designers Yuji Ikehata, Takashi Watabe, Yasushi Nirasawa and Takeshi Koike.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e both cel and douga present exceptionally well for original production material, with strong image integrity and only normal evidence of studio handling visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal production-used Madhouse artwork from one of the most highly collected theatrical anime films of the cel era. Unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mauer Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53785487311114,"sku":null,"price":2290.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/8368\/0611\/files\/vampire-hunter-d-bloodlust-mashira-cel-closeup.png?v=1790072507"},{"product_id":"vampire-hunter-d-bloodlust-charlotte-elbourne-double-sided-production-douga","title":"Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust – Charlotte Elbourne – Double-Sided Production Douga","description":"\u003ch3\u003eCharlotte Elbourne – Original Double-Sided Production Douga\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal production drawing of \u003cstrong\u003eCharlotte Elbourne\u003c\/strong\u003e from \u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D: Bloodlust\u003c\/em\u003e, produced by Madhouse under director \u003cstrong\u003eYoshiaki Kawajiri\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is an unusually beautiful and highly finished drawing of Charlotte in her flowing dress, with the long braided hair and pearl detail associated with her film design. The front carries the clean production linework, while the reverse preserves extensive coloured-pencil work. When viewed over a light table, the reverse colouring glows through the sheet and creates an almost finished-image effect, making the drawing especially striking in person.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe piece is particularly interesting for collectors because it shows two stages of the animation process on a single sheet: precise clean linework on one side and the colour\/planning information on the reverse. It is therefore both an original production-used drawing and a revealing working document from the film’s animation process.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter and design context:\u003c\/strong\u003e Charlotte is one of the central characters of \u003cem\u003eBloodlust\u003c\/em\u003e, the human woman whose relationship with Meier Link drives the film’s story. The film adapts Hideyuki Kikuchi’s \u003cem\u003eVampire Hunter D\u003c\/em\u003e universe, with original visual concepts by \u003cstrong\u003eYoshitaka Amano\u003c\/strong\u003e and animation character designs by \u003cstrong\u003eYutaka Minowa\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCondition:\u003c\/strong\u003e excellent overall presentation for original studio artwork. The coloured-pencil reverse is clearly preserved and remains highly legible. Any minor handling marks are consistent with genuine production use and are visible in the photographs.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOriginal Madhouse production artwork from one of the most sought-after hand-drawn anime features of the late cel era. Unique piece.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mauer Gallery","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53785528205578,"sku":null,"price":1490.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0259\/8368\/0611\/files\/vampire-hunter-d-bloodlust-charlotte-douga-full-front_04251d12-b474-4caf-af8a-187155395bdd.png?v=1790073937"}],"url":"https:\/\/maisonsaucisse.com\/collections\/vampire-hunter-d-bloodlust.oembed","provider":"Maison Saucisse","version":"1.0","type":"link"}