Summary: Anime to Manga
Synopsis
Following the conclusion of the anime's first season, which culminated in the Valentine brothers' assault on the Hellsing headquarters and an original anime ending, the story pivots into an all-out war against a true enemy. The mysterious word uttered by a dying Jan Valentine, "Millennium," is revealed to be a secret organization of Nazi remnants who fled to South America after WWII, forming the Last Battalion of vampiric soldiers. As the Hellsing Organization uncovers their existence, Millennium's maniacal leader, "The Major," declares his intent for revenge against Great Britain and an endless war, rallying his werewolf and vampire troops for a full-scale invasion of London. Faced with the threat of organized "war" far beyond sporadic vampire incidents, Integra dispatches Alucard and Seras to South America to gather intelligence on Millennium's base. Simultaneously, Hellsing's rival, the Vatican's Section XIII, Iscariot, detects Millennium's ominous movements and begins to act on its own. The stage is set in London for a cataclysmic, three-way conflict between the British Empire, the ghosts of the Nazis, and the Holy See, igniting the flames of total war.
Review
This new arc forcefully demonstrates that the first anime season was merely a prologue to a much grander narrative. The true identity of "Millennium," a mystery left unresolved in the anime, is revealed, and the introduction of its charismatic leader, "The Major," elevates the story's scale to that of a world war. His chillingly insane speech is a standout moment in the series, captivating readers. The plot's shift from vampire hunting to a three-way total war between Hellsing, Millennium, and Iscariot is nothing short of breathtaking. The action becomes more extreme, the story deeper, and the characters' madness more pronounced. Readers picking up the manga seeking a continuation of the anime will undoubtedly be blown away by the intense and spectacular developments in this masterpiece of a story arc.
FAQ
Q: Where in the manga does the story continue after the Hellsing TV anime?
A: The story diverges after the Valentine brothers' attack, continuing from Volume 2, Chapter 4, "DEAD ZONE (1)" of the manga. From this point forward, the manga follows the original storyline, which is completely different from the 2001 anime's original ending.
Q: Who is the main antagonist in the story following the anime?
A: The primary antagonist is "Millennium," an organization formed by Nazi remnants. While only hinted at in the anime, the manga depicts them as a full-fledged vampire battalion led by "The Major," who wages all-out war against the Hellsing Organization.
Q: What can I expect from the story in the manga?
A: A large-scale, three-way war erupts in London between the Hellsing Organization, the Nazi remnants of Millennium, and their rivals from the Vatican, Iscariot. The scale of the action and the story expands dramatically, leading to a much darker and more violent narrative.