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Blood: The Last Vampire was given a special showing earlier in the day. Only 75% in English and the rest without subtitles, no one seemed angry, as the animation told the story well enough. Blood is about Saya, the last original, as they call it. She is a no-nonsense, take no prisoners, tough ass that will kill an innocent if they stand in the way of her prey. Carrying nothing but a sword, no vampire stands a chance against her.
The story is mysterious. There is only one person who seems to know anything about her. He's in charge of Saya, and seems to look after her like he would a daughter. Only she's been alive since the 1800's. He and his partner, a "Men in Black" style team, give her a target and without question, she swings into action. Her mission in this film is to infiltrate a school and hunt down three vampires before they wreck havoc on the innocents. Not much for words, she doesn't join any groups, or make friends to discover information. She lurks in the shadows, and saves a nurse before two of the vampires can kill her. Of course, the nurse becomes involved in the story as the action intensifies, never stopping and leaving the audience wanting more.
Blood is a beautifully animated film. Right from the opening scene, you know you are in for an exciting journey. This has got to contain one of the most realistic train scenes ever drawn. I felt like I rode one of those trains. Looked just like the #5 line in New York. Not only is the animation excellent, but the action is as intense as any movie I have ever seen. You have to see her escape certain death to really appreciate this film. I couldn't believe it!
Blood is complex as well as mysterious. Saya has this thing against religion, but you are never told why. She barely says anything and just what is an original anyway. Is she an original vampire or what? These are questions to be answered in later films. And there are more films. Unfortunately, we were unable to see Blood: The Last Vampire II, which was shown the next day, but plan on buying both as soon as I can.
If anyone knows anything about this anime, and how I can get my hands on it I would greatly appreciate it! Send your comments about this review to JMinners@ybfree.com