Netflix renews Castlevania: Nocturne for Season 2

Netflix has quickly renewed Castlevania: Nocturne after its September 28 debut. The Konami property has been a major success among Netflix’s game-to-film adaptations. The original anime-styled series ran for four seasons.

Nocturne is a sequel set during the French Revolution — about 300 years after the original Castlevania series. It is based on 1993’s Castlevania: Rondo of Blood and its 1997 sequel, Symphony of the Night.

Nocturne follows Annette, a sorceress from the Caribbean, teaming up with Richter Belmont, the last descendent of the famed vampire hunting family. Together, they fight a Vampire messiah that is allied with the counter-revolutionary aristocracy.

“Thanks to all of the Castlevania fans old and new for the amazing response and support!” said series creator and co-showrunner Clive Bradley and co-showrunner Kevin Kolde. “We are excited to be able to bring you more ‘Castlevania: Nocturne’ and the next chapter in the rise of Richter Belmont.”

Since its debut, Nocturne hit the top 10 list for English TV shows. Additionally, the series reached the top 10 in 40 different countries. However, Nocturne has been reviewed less positively than the original series. Per IMDB, Nocturne is rated a 7.7 out of 10 while the original sits at an 8.3 out of 10.

Project 51 Productions and Powerhouse Animation are signed on to continue producing Castlevania: Nocturne for Netflix. Production has already begun.

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