Castlevania: Nocturnereturned with a second season that far surpasses its predecessor.

By the end ofCastlevania: NocturneSeason 2,Richter is the most powerful Belmontand undoubtedly capable of killing Olrox.

However, the nature of their rivalry and the complicated dynamic they have developed allows fora more complex story.

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Thus, these two rivals cancontinue their dynamic and maybe even face each other in battle one final time.

9Politically Charged Battles Against Evil

‘Castlevania’ has never been afraid of going political.

Castlevaniahasnever been afraid to address political issues, including racism, religious intolerance, hypocrisy, and sexuality.

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8Separate Stories for Everyone

It’s a great, big world, after all.

7Maria’s Journey to the Dark Side

Walking the line between light and darkness.

They also seem to be connected to her, so if they get hurt, so does she.

Olrox (Zahn McClarnon)  threatens young Richter Belmont (Edward Bluemel) in Castlevania: Nocturne

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Edouard is among the most intriguing characters inCastlevaniaas a whole.

5Old Man Coyote

Is the Devil really coming to ‘Castlevania?’

Olrox calls him “Old Man Coyote,” also referring to him as “Mephistopheles.”

Annette reaches out with a glowing hand in Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2

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When Mizrak is lethally wounded, the shadow comes to claim him, but Olrox denies him.

The Devil has been depictedmany times on screen, and it always leads to something interesting.

If the Prince of Darkness is indeed coming toCastlevania, that opens many exciting possibilities.

Maria opening dark portals around her in Castlevania: Nocturne Season 2

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Tera ends Season 1 ofCastlevania: Nocturnewillingly becoming a vampire to spare Maria from a similar fate.

3The Abbott 2.0

He got dragged to Hell, but can he come back?

2Dracula’s Return

Where is the King of Vampires?

Edouard as a night creature singing in Castlevania Nocturne

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Dracula isthe most powerful vampire inCastlevania, and there’s really no argument there.

Might Season 3 ofNocturnedo something similar andhave Richter and Alucard fight Dracula?

He is the Devil, after all, meaning Richter will need all the help he can get.

Old Man Coyote in shadow form in Castlevania Nocturne

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1Symphony of the Night

Alucard takes the spotlight.

Castlevaniafans have long been waiting for an adaptation ofthe classic gameSymphony of the Night.

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Old Man Coyote lingering behind Tera (Nastassja Kinski) is Castlevania: Nocturne

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Graham McTavish’s Dracula staring ahead angrily with a forest behind him in Castlevania

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Alucard wielding a flaming sword in Castlevania: Nocturne

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