: A "vampire" priest has turned the entire village into Ghouls —mindless, zombie-like servants created when a vampire feeds on a non-virgin.

: Alucard is dispatched to "clean up" the mess. He treats the mission with a mixture of boredom and predatory glee, easily dispatching the ghouls.

: A more faithful adaptation of the manga, including a crucial flashback to Integra’s childhood where she first awakens Alucard to save herself from her murderous uncle. It also introduces Alucard's rival, the Catholic paladin Father Alexander Anderson , much earlier. Essential Viewing Guide Hellsing (2001) All Episodes English Dub 4K

: Seras Victoria, the last surviving member of her police unit, is taken hostage by the priest. Alucard gives her a choice: die as a human or live as his servant. When she agrees, he shoots through her to kill the priest and turns her into a fledgling vampire. Key Differences: 2001 Series vs. Ultimate OVA

: Focuses more on the atmospheric, noir elements and develops Seras's internal struggle with her new nature more slowly.

While both versions cover the Cheddar incident, they function differently as guides to the series: