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Castlevania

For detailed information about this series, see: The Castlevania Wiki

Simon Belmont

Simon Belmont, the main character of the series.

Castlevania, known as Akumajou Dracula (Demon Castle Dracula) in Japan, is a Horror-themed platformer video game series by Konami.

Video Games

  • Castlevania (September 26th, 1986). NES. Also enclosed in the NES Classic Edition.
  • Vampire Killer (October 30th, 1986). MSX.
  • Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1987). NES. Also enclosed in the NES Classic Edition in North America and Europe.
  • Haunted Castle (Feburary 1988). Arcade.
  • Castlevania: The Adventure  (October 27th, 1989). GameBoy.
    • Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth (October 27th, 2009). Remake for WiiWare.
  • Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse (December 22nd, 1989). NES.
  • Super Castlevania IV (October 31st, 1991). SNES.
  • Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge (July 12th, 1991). GameBoy.
  • Castlevania Chronicles (July 23rd, 1993). Sharp X68000 and PlayStation.
  • Castlevania: Rondo of BloodDracula X (October 29th, 1993) for PC-Engine.
    • Castlevania: Dracula X (July 21th, 1995). A remake for the SNES.
    • Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicle (October 23rd, 2007). A remake of Rondo of Blood for the PlayStation Portable. Includes the original Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night.
  • Castlevania: Bloodlines (March 17t,h 1994). SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive.
  • Castlevania: Symphony of the Night (March 20th, 1997). Playstation, Sega Saturn, and Tiger LCD.
  • Castlevania Legends' (November 27th, 1997). GameBoy
  • Castlevania (December 31st, 1998). Nintendo 64.
  • Castlevania: Legacy of Darkness (November 30th, 1999). Nintendo 64.
  • Castlevania:  Circle of the Moon (March 21st, 2001). GameBoy Advance.
  • Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance (June 6th, 2002). GameBoy Advance.
  • Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow (May 6th, 2003). GameBoy Advance.
  • Castlevania: Lament of Innocence (October 21st, 2003). PlayStation 2.
  • Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow (August 25th, 2005). Nintendo DS.
  • Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (November 1st, 2005). PlayStation 2 and Xbox.
  • Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin (November 16th, 2006). Nintendo DS.
  • Castlevania: Order of Shadows (September 18th, 2007). Mobile Devices.
  • Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia (October 21st, 2008). Nintendo DS.
  • Pachislot Akumajo Dracula (January 5th, 2009). Pachislot. Later released on iOS and Android.
  • Pachislot Akumajo Dracula II (July 20th, 2010). Pachislot.
  • Castlevania: Harmony of Despair (August 4, 2010). PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360.
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow (October 5th, 2010). PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
  • Pachislot Akumajo Dracula III (February 6th, 2012). Pachislot.
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate (March 20th 2013). Nintendo 3DS, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
  • Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 (Feburary 15th, 2014). PC, PlayStation 3, and Xbox 360.
  • CR Pachinko Akumajo Dracula (October 19th, 2015). Pachinko.
  • Castlevania: Grimoire of Souls (TBA). iOS.

Publications

  • Castlevania II: Simon's Quest (1990). A novelization of the NES game published by Scholastic, part of the "Worlds of Power" label.
  • Akumajō Dracula: Akuma no Chi, Chi no Akumu (1992-1995). A serialized novel written by Ichiro Tezuka and illustrated by Masaki Takahashi. Six chapters were released before being discontinued.
  • Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin - Fukushū no Jokyoku. A prequel short comic included as a pre-order bonus with the Japanese release of Castlevania: Curse of Darkness.
  • Castlevania: Curse of Darkness (2005-2006). A two-volume manga by Kou Sasakura, prequel to the game of the same name.
  • Akumajō Dracula: Kabuchi no Tsuisōkyoku (November 2008). A sequel to Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow by Ryohgo Narita.
  • Castlevania: The Belmont Legacy (March 30, 2005 - July 20, 2005). A comic book adaptation of Castlevania The Adventure by IDW Publishing.
  • Akumajō Dracula: Lament of Innocence. A cellphone digital comic book released through Konami's "Weekly Konami" online service.

Audio

  • Akumajō Dracula X: Tsuioku no Yasōkyoku (2008). A Japanese internet radio drama, first broadcast in the Akumajō Dracula: Radio Chronicle online radio, and later released in CD form in March 2010.

Anime

  • Castlevania (July 7, 2017). A 4-episodes Netflix Original Anime. A 2nd season was confirmed to air in October 23, 2018.

Links to other series

Mascot Links:Konami Man appearance in various Castlevania games.

Direction Series Date Description Type


4Arrow L Gradius 19860926 September 26, 1986 Moai heads and the Vic Viper from the Gradius series appear as items in several Castlevania games, while the boss Bat Company from Dawn of Sorrow can assume the form of the giant Moai boss from Gradius. 2
5Arrow R Famicom Funji 1987 1987 Castlevania is featured in Famicom Funji. 1
5Arrow R Famicom Rocky 1987 1987 Castlevania is featured in Famicom Rocky. 1
5Arrow R Konami Wai Wai World 19880114 January 14, 1988 Simon Belmont is a playable character in the series. 1
5Arrow R Nester 198811 November 1988 In episode 3 of the Howard & Nester comic, Nester disguises as Simon and plays through Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. 2
5Arrow R Hai no Majutsushi 1989 1989 Simon Belmont from Castlevania is one of the opponents in Hai no Majutsushi.
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5Arrow R Captain N 19890909 September 09, 1989 Simon Belmont and Dracula from Castlevania are recurring characters in the Captain N TV show.
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Kid Dracula 19901019 October 19, 1990 Kid Dracula is a spinoff of Castlevania. 1
4Arrow L Ganbare Goemon 1991 1991 Goemon visits the world of Castlevania in the Ganbare Goemon: Jigenjou no Akumu OVA, Simon Belmont is a playable character in Ganbare Goemon Gaiden 2: Tenka no Zaihō, a vampire hunter look-alike makes a cameo appearance in Ganbare Goemon 2: Kiteretsu Shōgun Magginesu, and Simon's grandfather appears in the Ganbare Goemon: Jigoku-hen manga. Goemon appears as an item in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. 1
5Arrow R Zombies Ate my Neighbors 19930924 September 24, 1993 Zombies Ate my Neighbors features an enemy named "Vlad Belmont the Vampire". 3
5Arrow R Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles 199312 December 1993 There's a minor reference to Castlevania in Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Tournament Fighters for the SNES. 3
5Arrow R Robotrek 1994068 June 8, 1994 A character in Robotrek is named "Count John Paul Belmont Prinky". 3
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Contra 1994088 August 8, 1994 The secret boss Simondo Belmont from Contra: Hard Corps is a parody of Simon Belmont, including the use of a whip and hitting candles for power ups. In Order of Eclessia, the boss Arthroverta is inspired by Shadow Beast Kimkoh from the NES port of Super Contra. 3
5Arrow R Tokimeki Memorial 19940527 May 27, 1994 One of the selectable cursors in Tokimeki Memorial is based on Maria Renard, while Tokimeki Idol features a medley of themes from Castlevania. 2
5Arrow R Snatcher 19941130 November 30, 1994 People dressed like Simon Belmont and Dracula can be seen in "The Outer Heaven Show Pub" in the Sega CD and later ports of Snatcher, and at one point the main character makes a comment about the gameplay in the first Castlevania.
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Parodius 199603 March 1996 Sexy Parodius features a stage based off Castlevania, while Aitsu and Koitsu from Parodius make a cameo appearance in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin and Harmony of Despair. 1
5Arrow R Jikkyō Power Pro Wrestling 19960913 September 13, 1996 Richter Belmont from Castlevania is a selectable character in Jikkyō Power Pro Wrestling '96: Max Voltage. 1
4Arrow L JoJo's Bizarre Adventure 19970327 March 27, 1997 The recurring item "Stone Mask" from Castlevania is a reference to a similar mask in JoJo's Bizarre Adventure. The boss Zephyr from Dawn of Sorrow and Portrait of Ruin has an attack referencing Dio Brando's Time Stop. 3
5Arrow R Konami GB Collection 19970925 September 25, 1997 Castlevania: The Adventure is included in Konami GB Collection Vol. 1, while Castlevania II: Belmont's Revenge is included in Vol. 3. 2
5Arrow R Battle Tryst 199802 February 1998 Battle Tryst was planned to feature Simon and Richter from Castlevania. 51
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Metal Gear 19980903 September 03, 1998 Metal Gear Solid features a reference to Castlevania: Symphony of the Night, Solid Snake's bandanna and Solid Eye from Metal Gear Solid 4 are hidden items in Castlevania: Lord of Shadows. 2
5Arrow R Mitsumete Knight 19981126 November 26, 1998 A sticker of Alucard from Castlevania can be seen in printstations from Mitsumete Knight R. 2
5Arrow R Konami Krazy Racers 20010321 March 21, 2001 Konami Krazy Racers features Dracula from Castlevania as a selectable racer. 1
4Arrow L Rakugakids 20010321 March 21, 2001 The item "Bear Ring" from Castlevania: Circle of the Moon transforms Nathan Graves into Beartank from Rakugakids. 1
4Arrow L Metroid 20020606 June 06, 2002 Skulls similar to Crocomire's from Super Metroid can be seen in Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance. 3
5Arrow R Evolution Skateboarding 20021009 October 09, 2002 There is a stage called Dracula's Castle which features Dracula, Skeletons, but most important to the series to link these two as type 1 is a Brachyura. The character, Vampire Hunter is unlockable in the game who is similar to Simon Belmont. 1
5Arrow R DreamMix TV World Fighters 20031218 December 18, 2003 Simon Belmont is selectable in DreamMix TV World Fighters. 1
5Arrow R Pyū to Fuku! Jaguar 20040429 April 29, 2004 Pyuu to Fuku! Jaguar: Byuu to Deru! Megane-Kun for the GameBoy Advance features a stage based off Castlevania. 1
5Arrow R Yu-Gi-Oh 20050504 May 04, 2005 The Yu-Gi-Oh cards "Infernalvania" and "Vampire Hunter" ("Vampire Killer" in Japan) are references to the Castlevania series. 3
5Arrow R Van Helsing 20040506 May 06, 2004 There's a minor reference to the Belmont family in Van Helsing: The Game. 3
5Arrow R Angry Video Game Nerd 20040516 May 16, 2004 The first episode of The Angry Video Game Nerd is a review of Castlevania 2; he then reviews many games from the series in the four-part "Castlevania" episode. 2
5Arrow R The Sword of Etheria 20050630 June 30, 2005 Leon from The Sword of Etheria has a costume based off Leon Belmont from Castlevania: Lament of Innocence. 2
5Arrow R Dance Dance Revolution 20051115 November 15, 2005 The song "Akumajou Dracula Medley" from Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 3 is a remix of Castlevania themes. Dance Dance Revolution Universe features a remix of the "Vampire Killer" theme. Dance Dance Revolution SuperNOVA 2 features a remix of the "Bloody Tears" theme and background images from the intro of Curse of Darkness. 2
5Arrow R World of Darkness 20041116 November 16, 2004 In Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines there's an enemy unit known as the "Belmont Squad", in reference to the family clan from Castlevania. 3
5Arrow R GameCenter CX 20061115 November 15, 2006 Arino plays Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse in Episode 38 of GameCenter CX. 2
4Arrow L Indiana Jones 20061116 November 16, 2006 The Fedora item from Portrait of Ruin and Harmony of Despair is a reference to Indiana Jones. 3
4Arrow L Kinnikuman 20061116 November 16, 2006 There are two techniques in Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin which references techniques from Kinnikuman. 3
4Arrow L TwinBee 20061116 November 16, 2006 Twinbee appears as an item in three games of the Castlevania series. 2
5Arrow R Pop'n Music 20070425 April 25, 2007 Simon Belmont appears in Pop'n Music 15 Adventure when playing a Castlevania music arrange, while Trevor Belmont appears in Pop'n Music 18 Sengoku Retsuden. 1
5Arrow R Captain S 20070516 May 16, 2007 Captain S enters the world of Castlevania. 2
5Arrow R Eternal Knights 2008 2008 The "Vampire Hunter" class in Eternal Knights 2 includes references to Castlevania characters. 3
5Arrow R Track & Field 20080620 June 20, 2008 Simon Belmont is selectable in New International Track & Field. 1
4Arrow L Fist of the North Star 20081028 October 28, 2008 The boss Goliath from Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia features references to the Fist of the North Star villain Raoh. 3
5Arrow R Bishi Bashi 20090729 July 29, 2009 THE ★ BishiBashi features an avatar of Death from Castlevania. 3
5Arrow R 3D Dot Game Heroes 20091105 November 05, 2009 3D Dot Game Heroes features loading screens based on Castlevania and Castlevania 2. 3
5Arrow R Konami Classics 20091215 December 15, 2009 Castlevania: Symphony of the Night is included in Konami Classics Vol. 1. 2
4Arrow L King's Valley 20100927 September 27, 2010 Vick XIII from King's Valley II appears as an item in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. The enemy Elgiza from Portrait of Ruin is inspired in a similar enemy from King's Valley II, and Portrait of Ruin also features two remixed tracks from the series. 2
5Arrow R Shantae 20101004 October 04, 2010 Shantae: Risky's Revenge features a dialogue reference to one of the obtuse hints in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. 3
4Arrow L Zelda 20101005 October 05, 2010 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow features a reference to the Zelda series.
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5Arrow R Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle 20101005 October 05, 2010 Monster Retsuden Oreca Battle features Simon, Alucard, Dracula and the Grimm Reaper as playable characters. 1
5Arrow R Super Meat Boy 20101020 October 20, 2010 The World 2 intro in Super Meat Boy is a parody of the intro from the NES Castlevania. 3
5Arrow R Scribblenauts 20110127 January 27, 2011 The Japanese version of Scribblenauts features Alucard from Castlevania as a spawnable object. 1
4Arrow L Getsu Fūma Den 20110202 February 02, 2011 A skeleton enemy in Getsu Fuma Den is named Shimon and attacks with a whip, referencing Simon Belmont from Castlevania; while Getsu Fuma and a map based on his game are DLC content in Castlevania: Harmony of Despair. 1
5Arrow R Rock of Ages 20110831 August 31, 2011 Rock of Ages features a parody based on the Castlevania series. 3
5Arrow R The Binding of Isaac 20110928 September 28, 2011 When Eve turns to her cursed self the text box and words come out from "Castlevania 2: Simon's Quest" saying "What a Horrible Night To Have A Curse.". 3
5Arrow R Otomedius 20111115 November 15, 2011 Kokoro Belmont from Otomedius Excellent is inspired by the Castlevania series. 3
5Arrow R The Elder Scrolls 20120626 June 26, 2012 The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim – Dawnguard features a display case referencing Dracula's Relics from Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. 3
5Arrow R Frogger 20120706 July 06, 2012 Frogger: Hyper Arcade Edition features a game mode based on Castlevania. 1
5Arrow R Dust: An Elysian Tail 20120815 August 15, 2012 The item "Red Orb" from Dust: An Elysian Tail is a reference to a similar item found in Castlevania II: Simon's Quest. 3
5Arrow R Adventure Time 20121120 November 20, 2012 Adventure Time: Hey Ice King! Why'd You Steal Our Garbage?!! features a minor reference to the Castlevania series. 3
5Arrow R KPE Dream Master 20121122 November 22, 2012 Several cards of Castlevania characters and monsters are featured in KPE Dream Master. 2
4Arrow L Mario 2013320 March 20, 2013 Castlevania: Lords of Shadow - Mirror of Fate features a reference to Luigi. 3
5Arrow R My Little Pony 20131130 November 30, 2013 The fourth season episode "Castle Mane-ia" from My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic is a reference to the Castlevania series. 3
5Arrow R Kingdom Dragonion 20150610 June 10, 2015 Kingdom Dragonion featured Simon Belmont and Alucard as playable characters. 1
5Arrow R Bomberman 20180919 September 19, 2018 A DLC bomberman from Super Bomberman R (added in Ver.1.4) known as "Simon Belmont Bomber" is based off Simon Belmont from Castlevania, while Ver.2.0 added "Dracula Bomber", based on the series' main antagonist, and Ver.2.2 added "Alucard Bomber" and three stages based on the Castlevania series. 1
5Arrow R Super Smash Bros. 20181207 December 07, 2018 Simon and Richter Belmont appear as playable characters in Super Smash Bros Ultimate, with a stage based on the series.
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