List of Castlevania media

Castlevania is a video game series created and published by Konami. The series debuted in Japan on September 26, 1986 with Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula"), which was later released as Castlevania in the United States (May 1, 1987) and PAL (December 19, 1988). Titles in the series have been released on numerous video game consoles, handheld game consoles, and personal computer platforms, and several have been re-released on multiple platforms and included as part of compilation packages.[1]

Logo of the Castlevania series

The series' characters have appeared in several other Konami games. There have been also numerous separately released music albums, initially by King Records.

Video games

Original series

TitleDetails

Original release date(s):[2][3]
  • JP: September 26, 1986
  • NA: May 1, 1987
  • EU: December 19, 1988
Release years by system:
1986 – Family Computer Disk System[2]
1987 – Nintendo Entertainment System,[3] Nintendo VS. System,[4] PlayChoice-10
1990 – Personal Computer,[5] Commodore 64,[6] Amiga[7]
1993 – Family Computer[3]
2002 – Microsoft Windows[8]
2004 – Mobile phone,[9] Game Boy Advance[10]
2007 – Virtual Console[11]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").[2]

Original release date(s):[12][13]
  • JP: October 30, 1986
  • EU: 1987
  • BRA: 1987
Release years by system:
1986 – MSX2
2014 – Project EGG, Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").[2]

Original release date(s):[14][15]
  • JP: August 28, 1987
  • NA: December 1, 1988
  • EU: April 27, 1990
Release years by system:
1987 – Family Computer Disk System[14]
1988 – Nintendo Entertainment System,[15]
2002 – Microsoft Windows[8]
2008 – Virtual Console[16]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Dracula II Noroi no Fūin (ドラキュラII 呪いの封印, Dorakyura 2 Noroi no Fūin, lit. "Dracula II: The Seal of the Curse").[17]

Original release date(s):[18][19]
  • JP: February 1988
  • NA: September 22, 1988
  • EU: November 1988
Release years by system:
1988 – Arcade[18]
2006 – PlayStation 2 (Japan only)[20]
2017 – PlayStation 4 (part of the Arcade Archives series)
2021 – Nintendo Switch (part of the Arcade Archives series)
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").[20]

Original release date(s):[21]
  • JP: October 27, 1989
  • NA: December 15, 1989
  • EU: 1991
Release years by system:
1989 – Game Boy[21]
1999 – Game Boy Color (part of Konami GB Collection Vol.1)
2012 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Dracula Densetsu (ドラキュラ伝説, Dorakyura Densetsu, lit. "Dracula Legend").[22]
  • First handheld Castlevania title.
  • First Konami title for the Game Boy.[23]

Original release date(s):[24]
  • JP: December 22, 1989
  • NA: September 1, 1990
  • EU: December 19, 1992
Release years by system:
1989 – Family Computer[24]
1990 – Nintendo Entertainment System
2002 – Microsoft Windows[8]
2006 – Mobile phone
2008 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Densetsu (悪魔城伝説, Akumajō Densetsu, lit. "Demon Castle Legend").[22]

Original release date(s):[25]
  • JP: July 12, 1991
  • NA: August 1991
  • EU: November 26, 1992
Release years by system:
1991 – Game Boy
2000 – Game Boy Color (part of Konami GB Collection Vol.3)
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Dracula Densetsu II (ドラキュラ伝説II, Dorakyura Densetsu 2, lit. "Dracula Legend II").[26]

Original release date(s):[27]
  • JP: October 31, 1991
  • NA: December 4, 1991
  • EU: November 23, 1992
Release years by system:
1991 – Super Nintendo Entertainment System[27]
2006 – Virtual Console[28]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").[26]

Original release date(s):[29][30]
  • JP: July 23, 1993
  • NA: October 8, 2001
(PlayStation)
  • EU: November 9, 2001
(PlayStation)
Release years by system:
1993 – Sharp X68000[31]
2001 – PlayStation (Castlevania Chronicles)[32]
2008 – PlayStation Network (Castlevania Chronicles)[33]
Notes:
  • Akumajou Dracula for the Sharp X68000 was re-released on the PlayStation as Castlevania Chronicles with new features.[32]

Original release date(s):[34]
  • JP: October 29, 1993
  • NA: October 23, 2007
(PlayStation Portable)
  • EU: February 18, 2008
(PlayStation Portable)
Release years by system:
1993 – PC Engine Super CD-ROM2[34]
2007 – PlayStation Portable (Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles) [35]
2008 – Virtual Console
2009 – PlayStation Network (Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles)
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X: Chi no Rondo (悪魔城ドラキュラX 血の輪廻, Akumajō Dorakyura X: Chi no Rin'ne, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula X: Reincarnation of Blood")
  • Re-released on the PlayStation Portable as Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.[35]

Original release date(s):[36]
  • NA: March 17, 1994
  • JP: March 18, 1994
  • EU: March 20, 1994
Release years by system:
1994 – Sega Genesis
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Vampire Killer (バンパイアキラー, Banpaia Kirā)[37]
  • Known in Europe as Castlevania: The New Generation.[36][38]

Original release date(s):[39]
  • JP: July 21, 1995
  • NA: September 1995
  • EU: February 22, 1996
Release years by system:
1995 – Super Nintendo Entertainment System
2014 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known as Castlevania: Vampire's Kiss in Europe and Akumajō Dracula XX (悪魔城ドラキュラXX, Akumajō Dorakyura XX, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula XX") in Japan.[39][40]

Original release date(s):[41][42]
  • JP: March 20, 1997
  • NA: October 2, 1997
  • EU: November 1, 1997
Release years by system:
1997 – PlayStation[42]
1998 – Sega Saturn[43]
2007 – Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable (Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles)[44][35]
2020 – Android, iOS[45]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula X Gekka no Yasōkyoku (悪魔城ドラキュラX 月下の夜想曲, Akumajō Dorakyura X Gekka no Yasōkyoku, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight").[46]
  • Included in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.[35]

Original release date(s):[46]
  • JP: November 27, 1997
  • NA: March 11, 1998
  • EU: 1998
Release years by system:
1997 – Game Boy, Super Game Boy
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Dark Night Prelude (悪魔城ドラキュラ 漆黒たる前奏曲, Akumajō Dorakyura Dāku Naito Pureryūdo, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Dark Night Prelude").[46]

Original release date(s):[47]
  • NA: January 26, 1999
  • JP: March 11, 1999
  • EU: May 14, 1999
Release years by system:
1999 – Nintendo 64
Notes:
  • Unofficially referred to as Castlevania 64 by the media.[48]
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Mokushiroku (悪魔城ラキュラ黙示録, Akumajō Dorakyura Mokushiroku, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Apocalypse").[49]

Original release date(s):[50]
  • NA: November 30, 1999
  • JP: December 25, 1999
  • EU: March 3, 2000
Release years by system:
1999 – Nintendo 64
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Mokushiroku Gaiden Legend of Cornell (悪魔城ドラキュラ黙示録外伝 LEGEND OF CORNELL, Akumajō Dorakyura Mokushiroku Gaiden LEGEND OF CORNELL, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Apocalypse Supplemental Story: Legend of Cornell").[49]

Original release date(s):[51][52]
  • JP: March 21, 2001
  • NA: June 11, 2001
  • EU: June 22, 2001
Release years by system:
2001 – Game Boy Advance
2014 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Europe as Castlevania.
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Circle of the Moon (悪魔城ドラキュラ Circle of the Moon, Akumajō Dorakyura Circle of the Moon, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Circle of the Moon").[32]

Original release date(s):[53]
  • JP: June 6, 2002
  • NA: September 16, 2002
  • EU: October 11, 2002
Release years by system:
2002 – Game Boy Advance
2014 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Castlevania Byakuya no Concerto (Castlevania 白夜の協奏曲, Castlevania Byakuya no Koncheruto, lit. "Castlevania: White Night Concerto" or "Castlevania: Concerto of Midnight Sun").[54]
  • Included in the Castlevania: Double Pack for the Game Boy Advance.[55]

Original release date(s):[56]
  • NA: May 6, 2003
  • JP: May 8, 2003
  • EU: May 9, 2003
Release years by system:
2003 – Game Boy Advance
2014 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Castlevania Akatsuki no Menuett (キャッスルヴァニア 暁月の円舞曲, Kyassuruvania Akatsuki no Menuetto, lit. "Castlevania: Minuet of Dawn").[57]
  • Included in Castlevania: Double Pack for the Game Boy Advance.[55]

Original release date(s):[58]
  • NA: October 21, 2003
  • JP: November 27, 2003
  • EU: February 13, 2004
Release years by system:
2003 – PlayStation 2
2012 – PlayStation Network
Notes:
  • Known in Japan and Europe as Castlevania (キャッスルヴァニア, Kyassuruvania).[57][59]

Original release date(s):[60]
  • JP: August 25, 2005
  • EU: September 30, 2005
  • NA: October 4, 2005
Release years by system:
2005 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Sōgetsu no Jūjika (悪魔城ドラキュラ 蒼月の十字架, Akumajō Dorakyura Sōgetsu no Jūjika, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Cross of the Blue Moon").[61]
  • First Castlevania game with a multiplayer mode.[62]

Original release date(s):[63][64]
  • NA: November 1, 2005
  • JP: November 24, 2005
  • EU: February 17, 2006
Release years by system:
2005 – PlayStation 2,[63] Xbox[64]
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Yami no Juin (悪魔城ドラキュラ 闇の呪印, Akumajō Dorakyura Yami no Juin, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Curse of Darkness").[61]

Original release date(s):[65][66]
  • JP: November 16, 2006
  • NA: December 5, 2006
  • EU: March 9, 2007
  • AUS: March 22, 2007
Release years by system:
2006 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Gallery of Labyrinth (悪魔城ドラキュラ ギャラリー・オブ・ラビリンス, Akumajō Dorakyura Gyararī obu Rabirinsu, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Gallery of Labyrinth")[67]
  • First Castlevania game with online cooperative multiplayer.
  • Popular game outlets included a 20th Anniversary Pre-Order Bundle with the game.[68]

Original release date(s):[69][70]
  • NA: October 21, 2008
  • JP: October 23, 2008
  • EU: February 6, 2009
Release years by system:
2008 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula Ubawareta Kokuin (悪魔城ドラキュラ 奪われた刻印, Akumajō Dorakyura Ubawareta Kokuin, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: The Stolen Seal").

Original release date(s):[71][72]
  • JP: October 27, 2009
  • NA: December 28, 2009
  • EUR: February 26, 2010
Release years by system:
2009 – WiiWare
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as 'Dorakyura Densetsu ReBirth (ドラキュラ伝説 ReBirth, Dorakyura Densetsu ReBirth, lit. "The Legend of Dracula ReBirth")
  • Loose remake of the Game Boy entry.[73]
  • Developed by M2, who previously made Gradius ReBirth and Contra ReBirth.[73]

Lords of Shadow series

TitleDetails

Original release date(s):[74][75][76]
  • NA: October 5, 2010
  • EU: October 8, 2010
  • JP: December 16, 2010
Release years by system:
2010 – Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
2013 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Released on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.[77]
  • A reboot of the series. The game was originally titled Lords of Shadow with no connection to the Castlevania franchise mentioned.[77] According to Konami this was to keep secret of their plans to "radically change the direction of the Castlevania myth".[78]
  • Developed by MercurySteam and Kojima Productions.[77]

Original release date(s):
  • NA: March 5, 2013
  • EU: March 8, 2013
  • JP: March 20, 2013
Release years by system:
2013 – Nintendo 3DS, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
2014 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Takes place 25 years after the events of the first game.
  • Title for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and Microsoft Windows versions updated to Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate HD.

Original release date(s):
  • NA: February 25, 2014
  • EU: February 28, 2014
  • JP: September 4, 2014
Release years by system:
2014 – Microsoft Windows, Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Notes:
  • Direct sequel to Lords of Shadow.
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula: Lords of Shadow 2 (悪魔城ドラキュラ ロード オブ シャドウ 2, Akumajō Dorakyura Rōdo obu Shadō 2, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula: Lords of Shadow 2").

Spin-offs

TitleDetails

Original release date(s):[79][80]
  • JP: January 3, 1993
  • NA: March 1993
  • EU: 1993
Release years by system:
1993 – Game Boy[80]
Notes:
  • Sequel to the Family Computer game Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun.

Original release date(s):[81]
  • NA: September 18, 2007
Release years by system:
2007 – Mobile phone
Notes:
  • Developed and published by Konami Mobile.[81]

Original release date(s):[82]
  • NA: November 18, 2008
  • EU: March 20, 2009
  • JP: January 15, 2009
Release years by system:
2008 – Wii
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dorakyura Jajjimento (悪魔城ドラキュラ ジャッジメント, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula Judgment")
  • First fighting game in the series.[83]
Akumajō Dracula The Medal

Original release date(s):[84]
  • JP: September 18, 2008
Release years by system:
2008 – Medal game
Notes:

Original release date(s):[86][87]
  • JP: January 5, 2009
  • EU: 2009
Release years by system:
2009 – Slot machine
Notes:
  • First slot machine based on the series.[88]

Original release date(s):[89]
  • JP: October 2, 2009
Release years by system:
2009 – Arcade
Notes:
  • The second arcade title.[90]
  • First game in the series since Circle of the Moon not to be produced by Koji Igarashi, but instead by Masayuki Ohashi.[91]
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula II

Original release date(s):[92][93]
  • JP: July 20, 2010
Release years by system:
2010 – Slot machine
Notes:
  • Sequel to Pachislot Akumajō Dracula.[94]

Original release date(s):[95]
July 16, 2010
Release years by system:
2010 – iOS
2011 – Windows Phone
Notes:

Original release date(s):
August 4, 2010
Release years by system:
2010 – Xbox Live Arcade
2011 – PlayStation Network
Notes:
  • Multiplayer title for Xbox Live Arcade.[98]
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula III

Original release date(s):[99][100]
  • JP: February 6, 2012
Release years by system:
2012 – Slot machine
Notes:
  • A prequel to Pachislot Akumajō Dracula.[101]
CR Pachinko Akumajo Dracula

Original release date(s):[102]
  • JP: October 19, 2015
Release years by system:
2015 – Slot machine
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula: Lords of Shadow

Original release date(s):
  • JP: April 6, 2017
Release years by system:
2017 – Slot machine
Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls

Original release date(s):[103][104]
  • NA: September 16, 2019
Release years by system:
2019 – Android, iOS

Compilations and collections

TitleDetails
Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra

Original release date(s):[8]
  • NA: November 16, 2002
Release years by system:
2002 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Castlevania: Double Pack

Original release date(s):[106]
  • NA: January 11, 2006
  • EU: February 17, 2006
Release years by system:
2006 – Game Boy Advance
Notes:

Original release date(s):[107]
  • JP: November 8, 2007
  • NA: October 23, 2007
  • EUR: February 15, 2008
Release years by system:
2007 – PlayStation Portable
Notes:
Castlevania Requiem

Original release date(s):[108]
  • WW: October 26, 2018
Release years by system:
2018 – PlayStation 4
Notes:
  • A collection of Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night[108]
Castlevania Anniversary Collection

Original release date(s):[109]
  • WW: May 16, 2019
Release years by system:
2019 – Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
Notes:
Castlevania Advance Collection

Original release date(s):[110]
  • WW: September 23, 2021
Release years by system:
2021 – Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
Notes:

Cancelled titles

TitleDetails
Castlevania 32X

Cancellation date
Unknown
Proposed system release:
1996 – Sega 32X
Notes:
  • Also sometimes referred to as "Castlevania: The Bloodletting" by fans, though Konami did file a trademark using this name.
  • Koji Igarashi stated initial ideas were changed and used for Symphony of the Night.[111]
Castlevania: Resurrection

Cancellation date:[111]
March 30, 2000
Proposed system release:
2000 – Dreamcast
Notes:
  • Would have been the first Castlevania title developed by Konami's American division.[112]
  • The prototype demo was released online.[113]
Akumajō Dracula
(TGS 2008 project)

Cancellation date:
Unknown
Proposed system release:
Xbox 360, PlayStation 3
Notes:
  • Planned title on the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3. It was briefly presented as a teaser trailer in TGS 2008 before being cancelled.[114][115]
  • First attempt to reboot the franchise prior to Lords of Shadow.


Castlevania: Symphony of the Night

Cancellation date
Unknown
Proposed system release:
Game.com

Related titles

There are parody or cameo games created by Konami that have Castlevania elements or characters.

TitleDetails

Original release date(s):[116]
  • JP: January 14, 1988
Release years by system:
1988 – Nintendo Entertainment System
2006 – Mobile phone[117]
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.[116]
  • Features a descendant of Simon Belmont (named "Simon Belmont III") as a playable character.[118]

Original release date(s):[119]
  • JP: January 5, 1991
Release years by system:
1991 – Nintendo Entertainment System
2015 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Sequel to Konami Wai Wai World.
  • Released only in Japan.
  • Featured Simon Belmont as a playable character.[119]
Wai Wai Bingo

Original release date(s):
Release years by system:
1993 – Medal Game
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.
Piccadilly Circus: Konami Wai Wai World

Original release date(s):
Release years by system:
1994 - Medal Game
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.
Wai Wai Jockey

Original release date(s):
Release years by system:
1995 – Medal Game
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.

Original release date(s):
  • JP: 1996, 2007
Release years by system:
1996 – Sega Saturn, PlayStation
2007 – PlayStation Portable
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.
  • Fourth game in the Parodius series, a spin-off of Gradius.
  • Dracula-kun and Kid Dracula are available as unlockable characters.

Original release date(s):
  • JP: 1996/1997
Release years by system:
1996 – Arcade
1997 – Sega Saturn, PlayStation
2007 – PlayStation Portable
Notes:
  • Features a level that parodies Castlevania.
Wai Wai Poker

Original release date(s):
Release years by system:
1997 – Medal Game
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.
Konami Characore World

Original release date(s):
Release years by system:
2000 – Mobile Phone
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.

Original release date(s):[120]
  • JP: March 21, 2001
  • NA: June 10, 2001
  • EU: June 15, 2001
Release years by system:
2001 – Game Boy Advance
2009 – iOS
Notes:
  • Released in Japan as Konami Wai Wai Racing Advance.[120]
  • Featured Dracula as a playable character.

Original release date(s):[121][122]
  • JP: December 18, 2003
Release years by system:
2003 – GameCube,[121] PlayStation 2[122]
Notes:
Wai Wai Sokoban

Original release date(s):[124]
Release years by system:
2006 – Mobile phone
Notes:

Original release date(s):[125]
Release years by system:
2008 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Featured Simon Belmont as a playable character.[125]

Original release date(s):
  • JP: April 21, 2011
  • NA: November 1, 2011
Release years by system:
2010 – Xbox 360
Notes:
  • Gradius spin-off featuring characters loosely based on various Konami series. Featured a character named Kokoro Belmont as a playable pilot.[126][127]

Original release date(s):
  • WW: March 3, 2017
Release years by system:
2017 - Nintendo Switch
2018 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Belmont Bomber, Alucard Bomber and Dracula Bomber were based on Simon Belmont, Alucard and Count Dracula.

Original release date(s):
  • JP: August 30, 2018
Release years by system:
2018 - Arcade
Notes:

Bomberman spin-off featuring characters loosely based on various Konami series. Featured a character named Sepia Belmont as a playable character.

Pixel Puzzle Collection

Original release date(s):
  • WW: October 9, 2018
Release years by system:
2018 - iOS, Android

Original release date(s):
  • WW: December 7, 2018
Release years by system:
2018 - Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Features Simon Belmont and Richter Belmont as playable characters.

Original release date(s):
  • WW: March 6, 2023
Release years by system:
2023 - Various
Notes:
  • Downloadable content for Dead Cells, a roguelike metroidvania game
  • Features characters, weapons, and enemies from the series and a level inspired by Symphony of the Night
  • Features Richter Belmont as a playable character.

Other media

TitleDetails
Famicom Rocky

Manga
Notes:
Akumajō Dracula — Kojō no Shitō

  • JP: March 20, 1987
Gamebook[128]
Notes:
  • Published by Futabasha in 1987.
  • Features a descendant of Simon Belmont in the 1950s.
Konami Wai Wai World

  • JP: March 31, 1988
– Gamebook[129]
Notes:
  • Features several characters from the Castlevania series.

1989 – TV[130]
Notes:
  • This TV series contained several episodes related to Castlevania.
  • Simon Belmont assists Kevin (aka Captain N) as part of the N Team.
  • Dracula, known as "The Count", appears as a recurring enemy. Alucard makes a guest appearance in the third season.
Akumajō Densetsu — Shinsei Vampire Hunter

June 1990 – Gamebook[131]
Notes:

July 1990 – Book[132][133]
Notes:
  • The book is a junior novel based on Castlevania II: Simon's Quest as part of the Worlds of Power book series.
  • The series was produced by Seth Godin.[133]

1993 – OVA[134][135]
Notes:
  • An OVA of Konami's Ganbare Goemon series. It features a short parody based on Castlevania.
  • It was released on VHS on 26th March, 1993. A 5th anniversary edition video case was also released in 1998.[136]
Akumajō Dracula: Akuma no Chi Chi no Akumu

  • JP: June 9, 1992 – December 1, 1995
Novel, Literary magazine[137]
Notes:
  • Published in the Japanese magazine LOGOUT from 1992 to 1995. Discontinued after magazine suspended publication.[138][139]
  • The story is written by Ichiro Tezuka and is illustrated by Masaki Takahashi.
  • The first few issues of the story were released in novelized form on February 22, 1994.
  • Tezuka stated that, while the novel was originally intended to be a novelization of Super Castlevania IV, he decided to instead write a completely new story that was unrelated to the Castlevania storyline, although the characters are based upon those of the Castlevania series.
Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight

  • JP: March 20, 1997
Manga[140]
Notes:
  • Prelude to Symphony of the Night. The manga was available exclusively by pre-ordering the limited edition of Castlevania: Symphony of the Night.
  • Story and artwork by Ayami Kojima.
Castlevania: The Belmont Legacy

Graphic novel[141][142][143]
Notes:
Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin – Fukushū no Jokyoku

  • JP: November 24, 2005
Manga and soundtrack[144][145]
Notes:
  • Available as a pre-order bonus and contains sample soundtrack of the game on the CD and a manga.
  • The manga is a prelude to Curse of Darkness. It is however set in an alternate universe as confirmed by Ayami Kojima.
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness

  • JP: 2005, 2006
  • NA: September 1, 2008; January 1, 2009
Manga[146]
Notes:
  • A two-volume comic created by Kou Sasakura which is a prequel to Curse of Darkness.
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin.
  • Published in Japan by Media Factory and in North America by Tokyopop.
Akumajō Dracula: Lament of Innocence

  • JP: February 2007 – April 2008
Mobile comic[147]
Notes:
  • Comic adaptation of Lament of Innocence designed to be read on a cellphone.
  • 40 episodes of the comic were released.
  • Konami's mobile comic service "Weekly Konami" ended as of March 31, 2012. This comic can no longer be bought.
Akumajō Dracula: Radio Chronicle

Internet radio, CD[148]
Notes:
  • Japanese language only internet radio program aired on Konami Station in 2008.
  • A radio drama Akumajō Dracula X: Tsuioku no Yasōkyoku, Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth and Contra ReBirth OST, Castlevania Best Music Collections BOX were aired on the program.
  • A special limited edition of the radio drama was released on CD was published by Konami Style on March 24, 2010 in Japan.
Akumajō Dracula X: Tsuioku no Yasōkyoku

  • JP: August – November 2008
Internet radio, CD[148]
Notes:
  • A radio drama based on Symphony of the Night and takes place shortly afterwards the events of the game.
  • Originally aired as a feature of Akumajō Dracula: Radio Chronicle from August to November 2008.
  • Released on CD on March 24, 2010.
Akumajō Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisoukyoku

September 27, 2008 – Literary magazine[149][150]
Notes:
Castlevania – The Concert

February 19, 2010[151]Concert
Notes:
  • The first concert based on Castlevania.
  • Organized by David Westerlund and Erik Eklund. Performed by Michiru Yamane and Stockholm Youth Symphonic Orchestra.[152]

July 7, 2017 – May 13, 2021 – Netflix
Notes:
  • Animated series based on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse and Castlevania: Curse of Darkness.
  • Featuring the voice of Richard Armitage as Trevor Belmont.
  • Written by comic book author, Warren Ellis.[153]

September 28, 2023 – present – Netflix
Notes:
  • Animated series set during the French Revolution.[154]
  • Featuring the characters Richter Belmont and Maria Renard from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood / Castlevania: Dracula X.[155]

TBA, formerly cancelled – Film[156][157][158]
Notes:
  • The film was intended to be based on the video game series and focus on the origins of the main characters.[157][159]
  • Paul W. S. Anderson was originally attached to write and direct the film, with filming planned to begin in Eastern Europe in 2006.[156][157]
  • Anderson later stepped down from directing and Sylvain White joined the project to direct and assist with the script.[156]
  • After White left the project, a new director was not found and the project become indefinitely on hold.[156][157] James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring) then took over the director's chair with Paul W.S. Anderson still producing the movie.[158]

Music albums

TitleRelease dateLengthLabelRef.
Konami Game Music Collection Volume 1August 5, 198859:30King Records[160]
Akumajō Dracula Famicom Best[a]March 21, 19901:04:13King Records[161]
Konami Famicom Music Memorial Best Vol. 3February 21, 19911:09:23King Records[162]
Akumajō Dracula Best 2[b]December 5, 19911:38:39King Records[163]
Perfect Selection: Dracula New ClassicApril 22, 199243:36King Records[164]
MIDI Power X68000 Collection ver 3.0July 21, 19931:13:47Konami[165]
Akumajo Dracula XNovember 3, 19931:25:25King Records[166]
Perfect Selection: Dracula BattleJuly 21, 199443:42King Records[167]
Perfect Selection: Dracula Battle IIJune 25, 199542:13King Records[168]
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Music SamplerJanuary 1, 19971:12:07Konami[169][170]
Dracula Music CollectionMarch 6, 19971:12:07Konami[171]
Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight OSTApril 9, 19971:08:28Konami[172]
Dracula X RemixesOctober 3, 199750:09King Records[173]
Akumajō Dracula MIDI CollectionOctober 22, 199753:50King Records[174]
MIDI Power Pro 6 – Akumajo Dracula X Nocturne in the MoonlightNovember 27, 199858:31King Records[175]
Castlevania: The Original Game SoundtrackMarch 26, 19991:13:22King Records[176]
Castlevania Chronicle: Akumajo Dracula OSTMay 23, 20012:32:21Konami[177]
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance OSTJune 26, 200258:43Konami[178]
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Music SamplerOctober 23, 20031:18:30Konami[179]
Castlevania Special Music CDNovember 27, 20031:14:29Konami[180]
Konami Music Masterpiece CollectionOctober 1, 20045:18:41Konami[181]
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Limited Edition Soundtrack SamplerOctober 20051:02:37Konami[182]
Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin – Fukushū no JokyokuNovember 24, 200518:43Konami[145]
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence OSTNovember 30, 20052:25:12Konami[183]
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness OSTNovember 30, 20052:23:23Konami[184]
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow & Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow OSTJanuary 27, 20062:18:29Konami[185]
Oretachi Game Center Zoku: Akumajo Dracula Music CDMay 25, 200622:58Hamster[186]
Castlevania 20th Anniversary Premium Music Collection[c][d]December 5, 20061:17:24Konami[188]
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin OSTMarch 23, 20072:29:57Konami[189]
Konami Game Music: Classic CastlevaniaMay 15, 200724:45Konami[190]
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles OSTNovember 8, 20072:03:51Konami[191]
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia SoundtrackOctober 23, 200814:10Konami[192]
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OSTOctober 23, 20082:12:11Konami[193]
Play! A Video Game Symphony Live!January 9, 20091:14:16JMP Productions[194]
Castlevania: Judgment OSTMarch 11, 20091:10:43Konami[195]
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula OSTJune 24, 20091:01:12Konami[196]
Castlevania Best Music Collections BOX[e][f]March 24, 201019:30:38Konami[197]
Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth and Contra ReBirth OSTMarch 24, 20101:13:26Konami[198]
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula II OSTJuly 21, 20101:13:03Konami[199]
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow OSTOctober 5, 20101:06:35Konami[200]
Castlevania Tribute: Volume 1January 13, 20111:04:21Konami[201]
Castlevania Tribute: Volume 2January 13, 20111:04:21Konami[202]
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair OSTJanuary 13, 20111:16:56Konami[203]
Pachislot Akumajo Dracula III OSTFebruary 22, 20121:13:44Konami[204]
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition SoundtrackFebruary 22, 20121:10:21
1:43:27[g]
Konami[205][206][207]
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (Original Game Soundtrack)November 19, 20131:01:31Konami[208][209][210]
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – Original Game SoundtrackFebruary 25, 20141:08:20
1:44:00[h]
Konami[211][212]

Notes

References

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