10 Episodes
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The Hellsing Organization, led by the determined Sir Integra Hellsing, protects England from supernatural threats. Her most powerful weapon is Alucard, an ancient and formidable vampire bound to her service. Integra inherited leadership after her uncle's failed assassination attempt, which inadvertently awakened Alucard. Alongside Integra and Alucard is Seras Victoria, a rookie police officer who Alucard turns into a vampire to save her life, making her his loyal fledgling.
The season's central conflict ignites with the emergence of Millennium, a Nazi organization intent on plunging the world into eternal war. They launch a brutal assault on London, unleashing hordes of vampires and facing off against both Hellsing and the Vatican's Iscariot Organization, led by the zealous Father Alexander Anderson. Key turning points include the Valentine brothers' failed attack on Hellsing Manor, where Luke Valentine is devoured by Alucard, and Jan Valentine's self-immolation, revealing Millennium's existence. Later, El Mayor declares war on England, and Alucard faces and defeats the formidable Rip van Winkle. The season culminates in a devastating battle for London, with Seras Victoria undergoing a complete vampiric transformation after her mentor, Pip Bernadotte, is killed. Alucard unleashes his full power, leading to the death of Enrico Maxwell and a brutal confrontation with a transformed Alexander Anderson.
The season concludes with Alucard defeating Anderson, then facing his former ally, Walter, who has become a vampire. Integra mortally wounds The Mayor, but loses an eye. Alucard then absorbs Schrödinger, causing him to vanish for thirty years, before reappearing at Hellsing headquarters.
Season 1 of Hellsing Ultimate covers episodes 1-10. Here's everything that happened:
Season 1, Episode 1: Hellsing I - Ten years prior, a young Integra Hellsing assumes leadership of the Hellsing Organization after her father's death. Her jealous uncle, Richard Hellsing, attempts to murder her, inadvertently awakening the dormant vampire Alucard. Integra shoots and kills her uncle, securing her position and Alucard's loyalty. In the present, Alucard is dispatched to Cheddar to eliminate a rogue vampire and its ghouls. During the mission, policewoman Seras Victoria is gravely wounded, and Alucard turns her into a vampire to save her life. Later, in Badrick, Alucard and Seras confront the Vatican's Father Alexander Anderson, who engages Alucard in a fierce battle before withdrawing. The trio returns to the Hellsing Organization Manor.
Season 1, Episode 2: Hellsing II - Sir Integra Hellsing convenes the Round Table to discuss escalating vampire attacks and mysterious embedded chips. Simultaneously, the Valentine brothers, Luke and Jan, launch a brutal assault on the Hellsing Manor with an army of armored ghouls. Alucard confronts Luke in the lower levels, ultimately transforming into a monstrous hound and devouring Luke Valentine. Meanwhile, Walter C. Dornez and Seras Victoria battle through the ghoul forces, with Seras unleashing her nascent vampire strength. Jan Valentine reaches the Round Table, but after being shot by Integra, he self-immolates, revealing "Millennium" before dying. Integra, Walter, and Seras stand amidst the damaged Hellsing Headquarters, having repelled the invasion and gained critical intelligence.
Season 1, Episode 3: Hellsing III - Sir Integra Fairbrook Wingates Hellsing dispatches Alucard and Seras Victoria to confront the escalating vampire threat posed by Father Alexander Anderson and his Vatican Iscariot forces. An intense battle erupts at the Hellsing Organization's London headquarters, with Anderson proving a formidable opponent against Alucard. The episode culminates in a brutal, ongoing clash between the two powerful entities, leaving the outcome of their confrontation unresolved as the fight rages.
Season 1, Episode 4: Hellsing IV - During a meeting between Integra Hellsing, Enrico Maxwell, and the Queen, The Major declares war on England via a live video transmission, revealing Millennium's intentions. First Lieutenant Rip van Winkle hijacks the VTOL aircraft carrier HMS Eagle, prompting Integra to deploy Alucard. Alucard confronts Rip van Winkle on the ship, brutally defeating her and absorbing her into his familiars. The episode concludes with Alucard stranded on the now-captured HMS Eagle, as The Major delivers a chilling monologue about his profound love for war.
Season 1, Episode 5: Hellsing V - With Alucard confined to the Eagle after defeating Rip Van Winkle, Millennium launches its full assault on London, unleashing vampire shock troops and massacring civilians. Integra Hellsing attempts to escape the attacking SS vampires, but Walter sacrifices himself to hold them off, only to be captured by The Captain. Sir Penwood makes a final radio broadcast before detonating explosives, killing himself and an invading Nazi. Integra, cornered by Nazi vampires, is then saved by Father Alexander Anderson and the Iscariot Organization. After the credits, Alucard uses his powers to steer the Eagle towards London.
Season 1, Episode 6: Hellsing VI - As Enrico Maxwell receives a major promotion within the Vatican, mobilizing Iscariot forces, the Hellsing Mansion in London faces a brutal siege by Zorin Blitz and her Millennium vampires. Captain Pip Bernadotte, his Wild Geese mercenaries, and Seras Victoria mount a desperate defense against Zorin's powerful illusions, which nearly overwhelm them. Seras's quick thinking breaks the mind control, but the battle rages on. The Wild Geese and Seras split up, promising to survive, as Integra Hellsing remains with Iscariot members and Alucard approaches London on the Eagle.
Season 1, Episode 7: Hellsing VII - Millennium forces, led by Zorin Blitz, assault Hellsing Manor, decimating the Wild Geese mercenaries. Zorin traps Seras Victoria in a powerful illusion, forcing her to relive the traumatic murder of her parents. Captain Pip Bernadotte intervenes, rescuing Seras but is mortally wounded by Zorin's scythe. At his request, Seras drinks Pip's blood, undergoing a complete vampiric transformation. Empowered, Seras obliterates Zorin's remaining forces and brutally kills Zorin Blitz, before departing Hellsing Manor for London.
Season 1, Episode 8: Hellsing VIII - Vatican forces, led by Enrico Maxwell, assault London, clashing with Millennium and civilians. Walter C. Dornez, now a vampire, aligns with The Major. Alucard returns aboard the Eagle, unleashing his Level Zero restriction, summoning a vast army of familiars. These forces overwhelm the battlefield, leading to Enrico Maxwell's death by Alucard's familiars. Alexander Anderson then confronts Alucard, using Helena's Nail to transform into a monstrous "Monster of God," engulfing Alucard and his army in flames as Seras Victoria screams.
Season 1, Episode 9: Hellsing IX - Alucard, recovering from Alexander Anderson's attack, recalls his past as Vlad the Impaler before killing Alexander Anderson by ripping out his heart. Walter C. Dornez then appears, revealing his vampiric transformation and allegiance to Millennium, subsequently killing Yumie Takagi. As Integra and Seras Victoria proceed towards the Major's zeppelin, Alucard engages Walter in a fierce battle, with Walter's new vampiric form proving unstable and causing him to regress in age, while Alucard assumes his "Girlycard" form to mock his former ally.
Season 1, Episode 10: Hellsing X - Alucard defeats a monstrous Alexander Anderson, then battles the vampirized Walter, reducing him to a child. Seras Victoria kills the Captain with Pip Bernadotte's aid. Integra Hellsing confronts the Major aboard his zeppelin, ultimately shooting him dead but losing her left eye. Alucard absorbs Schrödinger, causing his disappearance for thirty years, after which he returns to Integra and Seras at the Hellsing Organization headquarters.
