Manga Legend Hideyuki Kikuchi: “One of the stories” in Vampire Hunter D Was Heavily Influenced by Lord of the Rings
Decades back, Hideyuki Kikuchi gave us one of the most iconic vampire mangas of all time. From its gothic inspirations to its occult references, the series is a total banger.
From visuals to animation, Madhouse Studio left no stone unturned in exemplifying its brilliance. But like most mangaka, Kikuchi had his fair share of inspirations.
D in a still from the animated film | Credit: Madhouse
Regarding his story, he cited Lord of the Rings as one of his influences in an interview. The fantasy, occult, and dark aspects are blended well in the masterpiece.
But most of all, Kikuchi’s exploration of immortality and morality outlined the stigma and the societal norms. The vampires aren’t divorced from this hierarchy either, thus partaking in the discrepancies.
Hideyuki Kikuchi’s connection to The Lord of The Rings
Hideyuki Kikuchi is one of the most underappreciated names in the horror manga genre.
From visuals to animation, Madhouse Studio left no stone unturned in exemplifying its brilliance. But like most mangaka, Kikuchi had his fair share of inspirations.
D in a still from the animated film | Credit: Madhouse
Regarding his story, he cited Lord of the Rings as one of his influences in an interview. The fantasy, occult, and dark aspects are blended well in the masterpiece.
But most of all, Kikuchi’s exploration of immortality and morality outlined the stigma and the societal norms. The vampires aren’t divorced from this hierarchy either, thus partaking in the discrepancies.
Hideyuki Kikuchi’s connection to The Lord of The Rings
Hideyuki Kikuchi is one of the most underappreciated names in the horror manga genre.
- 1/2/2025
- by Himanshi Jeswani
- FandomWire
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