Hellsing Ultimate OAV

[Majin Darshe]

Some more information was recently released concerning a new OAV series based on the Hellsing manga. Apparently, it's going to be a complete REMAKE meant to follow the original manga more closely (which means no Incognito, etc.).

From animeondvd.com:

Hellsing OVA Tidbits (12:29 PM EDT): Unfortunately I don't have a quotable source for this but it comes from fairly reliable information and will likely be confirmed at Anime Expo next week. A recent Rondo Robe event was held that showcased their Hellsing OVA plans. Apparently the series is being considered open-ended until the manga ends as the author has a specific ending in mind. Each episode, which will start coming out in Japan at the end of this year and is figuring a three year run, will be 35 minutes in length, have a 5.1 soundtrack and will be anamorphic widescreen. The manga author is heavily involved right down to the casting and the animation direction is supposed to be very close to how the manga itself looks. A promo reel that was shown covered material from several volumes of the manga, including up to volume eight which is as of yet uncompiled. Thanks to Duckroll for passing on the information.

Since OAVs are usually released 6-months an episode, we can guess that they have about 6 episodes in production right now, with more coming once the manga is finished, which by the look of recent chapters, seems to be soon. The fact that Kouta Hirano, the original manga author, is so involved with this is a good sign, as he wasn't very happy with how the TV series turned out. But with him on board, I'm sure it will be awesome.

[Red Fighter 1073]

so in other words, you are saying they are just making an anime for the Hellsing manga?? sweet, i have only seen one episode in the anime format. actually, i saw it in german while i was in europe..seems like a good show.

[Majin Darshe]

Originally Posted by red_fighter_idiot_guy1073

so in other words, you are saying they are just making an anime for the Hellsing manga?? sweet, i have only seen one episode in the anime format. actually, i saw it in german while i was in europe..seems like a good show.

Yes. It's just been confirmed from the creative team at a recent convention (which also showed a Trailer/concept video) that this is NOT a sequal to the TV series, but a complete remake which is more faithful to the manga. It'll probably be a couple years before it even gets to the states though...