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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.

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
CastlevaniaOriginal release date(s):23
  • JP: September 26, 1986
  • NA: May 1, 1987
  • EU: December 19, 1988
Release years by system:1986 – Family Computer Disk System41987 – Nintendo Entertainment System,5 Nintendo VS. System,6 PlayChoice-101990 – Personal Computer,7 Commodore 64,8 Amiga91993 – Family Computer102002 – Microsoft Windows112004 – Mobile phone,12 Game Boy Advance13
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").14
Vampire KillerOriginal release date(s):1516
  • JP: October 30, 1986
  • EU: 1987
  • BRA: 1987
Release years by system:1986 – MSX2
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").17
Castlevania II: Simon's QuestOriginal release date(s):1819
  • JP: August 28, 1987
  • NA: December 1, 1988
  • EU: April 27, 1990
Release years by system:1987 – Family Computer Disk System201988 – Nintendo Entertainment System,21 2002 – Microsoft Windows22
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").23
Haunted CastleOriginal release date(s):2425
  • JP: February 1988
  • NA: September 22, 1988
  • EU: November 1988
Release years by system:1988 – Arcade262006 – PlayStation 2 (Japan only)272017 – 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").28
Castlevania: The AdventureOriginal release date(s):29
  • JP: October 27, 1989
  • NA: December 15, 1989
  • EU: 1991
Release years by system:1989 – Game Boy301999 – Game Boy Color (part of Konami GB Collection Vol.1)
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Dracula Densetsu (ドラキュラ伝説, Dorakyura Densetsu, lit. "Dracula Legend").31
  • First handheld Castlevania title.
  • First Konami title for the Game Boy.32
Castlevania III: Dracula's CurseOriginal release date(s):33
  • JP: December 22, 1989
  • NA: September 1, 1990
  • EU: December 19, 1992
Release years by system:1989 – Family Computer341990 – Nintendo Entertainment System2002 – Microsoft Windows352006 – Mobile phone
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Densetsu (悪魔城伝説, Akumajō Densetsu, lit. "Demon Castle Legend").36
Castlevania II: Belmont's RevengeOriginal release date(s):37
  • JP: July 12, 1991
  • NA: August 1991
  • EU: November 26, 1992
Release years by system:1991 – Game Boy2000 – 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").38
Super Castlevania IVOriginal release date(s):39
  • JP: October 31, 1991
  • NA: December 4, 1991
  • EU: November 23, 1992
Release years by system:1991 – Super Nintendo Entertainment System40
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Dracula (悪魔城ドラキュラ, Akumajō Dorakyura, lit. "Demon Castle Dracula").41
Castlevania ChroniclesOriginal release date(s):4243
  • JP: July 23, 1993
  • NA: October 8, 2001
(PlayStation)
  • EU: November 9, 2001
(PlayStation)		Release years by system:1993 – Sharp X68000442001 – PlayStation (Castlevania Chronicles)452008 – PlayStation Network (Castlevania Chronicles)46
Notes:
  • Akumajou Dracula for the Sharp X68000 was re-released on the PlayStation as Castlevania Chronicles with new features.47
Castlevania: Rondo of BloodOriginal release date(s):48
  • 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-ROM2492007 – PlayStation Portable (Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles)50
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.51
Castlevania: BloodlinesOriginal release date(s):52
  • 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)53
  • Known in Europe as Castlevania: The New Generation.5455
Castlevania: Dracula XOriginal release date(s):56
  • JP: July 21, 1995
  • NA: September 1995
  • EU: February 22, 1996
Release years by system:1995 – Super Nintendo Entertainment System
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.5758
Castlevania: Symphony of the NightOriginal release date(s):5960
  • JP: March 20, 1997
  • NA: October 2, 1997
  • EU: November 1, 1997
Release years by system:1997 – PlayStation611998 – Sega Saturn622007 – Xbox Live Arcade, PlayStation Network, PlayStation Portable (Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles)63642020 – Android, iOS65
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").66
  • Included in Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles.67
Castlevania LegendsOriginal release date(s):68
  • 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").69
CastlevaniaOriginal release date(s):70
  • 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.71
  • 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").72
Castlevania: Legacy of DarknessOriginal release date(s):73
  • 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").74
Castlevania: Circle of the MoonOriginal release date(s):7576
  • JP: March 21, 2001
  • NA: June 11, 2001
  • EU: June 22, 2001
Release years by system:2001 – Game Boy Advance
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").77
Castlevania: Harmony of DissonanceOriginal release date(s):78
  • JP: June 6, 2002
  • NA: September 16, 2002
  • EU: October 11, 2002
Release years by system:2002 – Game Boy Advance
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").79
  • Included in the Castlevania: Double Pack for the Game Boy Advance.80
Castlevania: Aria of SorrowOriginal release date(s):81
  • NA: May 6, 2003
  • JP: May 8, 2003
  • EU: May 9, 2003
Release years by system:2003 – Game Boy Advance
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").82
  • Included in Castlevania: Double Pack for the Game Boy Advance.83
Castlevania: Lament of InnocenceOriginal release date(s):84
  • NA: October 21, 2003
  • JP: November 27, 2003
  • EU: February 13, 2004
Release years by system:2003 – PlayStation 22012 – PlayStation Network
Notes:
  • Known in Japan and Europe as Castlevania (キャッスルヴァニア, Kyassuruvania).8586
Castlevania: Dawn of SorrowOriginal release date(s):87
  • 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").88
  • First Castlevania game with a multiplayer mode.89
Castlevania: Curse of DarknessOriginal release date(s):9091
  • NA: November 1, 2005
  • JP: November 24, 2005
  • EU: February 17, 2006
Release years by system:2005 – PlayStation 2,92 Xbox93
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").94
Castlevania: Portrait of RuinOriginal release date(s):9596
  • 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")97
  • First Castlevania game with online cooperative multiplayer.
  • Popular game outlets included a 20th Anniversary Pre-Order Bundle with the game.98
Castlevania: Order of EcclesiaOriginal release date(s):99100
  • 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").
Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirthOriginal release date(s):101102
  • 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.103
  • Developed by M2, who previously made Gradius ReBirth and Contra ReBirth.104

Lords of Shadow series

TitleDetails
Castlevania: Lords of ShadowOriginal release date(s):105106107
  • 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 3.108
  • A reboot of the series. The game was originally titled Lords of Shadow with no connection to the Castlevania franchise mentioned.109 According to Konami this was to keep secret of their plans to "radically change the direction of the Castlevania myth".110
  • Developed by MercurySteam and Kojima Productions.111
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of FateOriginal 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 32014 – 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.
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2Original 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
Kid Dracula (1990 video game)Original release date(s):
  • JP: October 19, 1990
  • NA: May 16, 2019
  • EU: May 16, 2019
Release years by system:1990 – Family Computer2006 – Mobile phone2019 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Microsoft Windows (part of Castlevania Anniversary Collection)
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Supesharu: Boku Dorakyura-kun (悪魔城すぺしゃる ぼくドラキュラくん, lit. "Demon Castle Special: Kid Dracula")
  • First international release as part of the Castlevania Anniversary Collection compilation.
Kid Dracula (1993 video game)Original release date(s):112113
  • JP: January 3, 1993
  • NA: March 1993
  • EU: 1993
Release years by system:1993 – Game Boy114
Notes:
  • Known in Japan as Akumajō Supesharu: Boku Dorakyura-kun (悪魔城すぺしゃる ぼくドラキュラくん, lit. "Demon Castle Special: Kid Dracula")
  • Sequel to the Family Computer game Akumajō Special: Boku Dracula-kun.
Castlevania: Order of ShadowsOriginal release date(s):115
  • NA: September 18, 2007
Release years by system:2007 – Mobile phone
Notes:
  • Developed and published by Konami Mobile.116
Castlevania JudgmentOriginal release date(s):117
  • 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.118
Akumajō Dracula The Medal Original release date(s):119
  • JP: September 18, 2008
Release years by system:2008 – Medal game
Notes:
Pachislot Akumajō DraculaOriginal release date(s):121122
  • JP: January 5, 2009
  • EU: 2009
Release years by system:2009 – Slot machine
Notes:
  • First slot machine based on the series.123
Castlevania: The ArcadeOriginal release date(s):124
  • JP: October 2, 2009
Release years by system:2009 – Arcade
Notes:
  • The second arcade title.125
  • First game in the series since Circle of the Moon not to be produced by Koji Igarashi, but instead by Masayuki Ohashi.126
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula II Original release date(s):127128
  • JP: July 20, 2010
Release years by system:2010 – Slot machine
Notes:
  • Sequel to Pachislot Akumajō Dracula.129
Castlevania Puzzle: Encore of the NightOriginal release date(s):130July 16, 2010Release years by system:2010 – iOS 2011 – Windows Phone
Notes:
Castlevania: Harmony of DespairOriginal release date(s):August 4, 2010Release years by system:2010 – Xbox Live Arcade 2011 – PlayStation Network
Notes:
  • Multiplayer title for Xbox Live Arcade.133
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula III Original release date(s):134135
  • JP: February 6, 2012
Release years by system:2012 – Slot machine
Notes:
  • A prequel to Pachislot Akumajō Dracula.136
CR Pachinko Akumajo Dracula Original release date(s):137
  • 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):138139
  • NA: September 16, 2019
Release years by system:2019 – Android, iOS
Notes:
  • Originally released as a free-to-play game before being shut down and delisted in September 2020.140
  • Rereleased via Apple Arcade in September 2021 without the monetization elements.141

Compilations and collections

TitleDetails
Konami Collector's Series: Castlevania & Contra Original release date(s):142
  • NA: November 16, 2002
Release years by system:2002 – Microsoft Windows
Notes:
Castlevania: Double Pack Original release date(s):144
  • NA: January 11, 2006
  • EU: February 17, 2006
Release years by system:2006 – Game Boy Advance
Notes:
Castlevania: The Dracula X ChroniclesOriginal release date(s):146
  • 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):148
  • WW: October 26, 2018
Release years by system:2018 – PlayStation 4
Notes:
  • A collection of Rondo of Blood and Symphony of the Night149
Castlevania Anniversary Collection Original release date(s):150
  • 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):152
  • WW: September 23, 2021
Release years by system:2021 – Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch
Notes:
Castlevania Dominus Collection Original release date(s):
  • WW: August 27, 2024
Release years by system:2024 – PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S, Microsoft Windows and Nintendo Switch
Notes:

Cancelled titles

TitleDetails
Castlevania 32X Cancellation date: UnknownProposed 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.153
Castlevania: Resurrection Cancellation date:154March 30, 2000Proposed system release:2000 – Dreamcast
Notes:
  • Would have been the first Castlevania title developed by Konami's American division.155
  • The prototype demo was released online.156
Akumajō Dracula(TGS 2008 project) Cancellation date:UnknownProposed 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.157158
  • First attempt to reboot the franchise prior to Lords of Shadow.
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Cancellation date: UnknownProposed system release:Game.com
Notes:
  • An in-progress prototype was discovered and released onto the internet in 2022.159160

Related titles

There are games created by Konami or other developers that have Castlevania elements or characters.

TitleDetails
Konami Wai Wai WorldOriginal release date(s):161
  • JP: January 14, 1988
Release years by system:1988 – Nintendo Entertainment System2006 – Mobile phone162
Notes:
  • Released only in Japan.163
  • Features a descendant of Simon Belmont (named "Simon Belmont III") as a playable character.164
Wai Wai World 2: SOS!! Parsley JōOriginal release date(s):165
  • JP: January 5, 1991
Release years by system:1991 – Nintendo Entertainment System2015 – Virtual Console
Notes:
  • Sequel to Konami Wai Wai World.
  • Released only in Japan.
  • Featured Simon Belmont as a playable character.166
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.
Jikkyō Oshaberi Parodius: Forever With MeOriginal release date(s):
  • JP: 1996, 2007
Release years by system:1996 – Sega Saturn, PlayStation2007 – 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.
Sexy ParodiusOriginal release date(s):
  • JP: 1996/1997
Release years by system:1996 – Arcade1997 – Sega Saturn, PlayStation2007 – 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.
Konami Krazy RacersOriginal release date(s):167
  • JP: March 21, 2001
  • NA: June 10, 2001
  • EU: June 15, 2001
Release years by system:2001 – Game Boy Advance2009 – iOS
Notes:
  • Released in Japan as Konami Wai Wai Racing Advance.168
  • Featured Dracula as a playable character.
DreamMix TV World FightersOriginal release date(s):169170
  • JP: December 18, 2003
Release years by system:2003 – GameCube,171 PlayStation 2172
Notes:
Wai Wai Sokoban Original release date(s):176Release years by system:2006 – Mobile phone
Notes:
New International Track & FieldOriginal release date(s):178Release years by system:2008 – Nintendo DS
Notes:
  • Featured Simon Belmont as a playable character.179
Otomedius ExcellentOriginal 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.180181
Super Bomberman ROriginal release date(s):
  • WW: March 3, 2017
Release years by system:2017 - Nintendo Switch2018 – PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Microsoft Windows
Notes:
  • Belmont Bomber, Alucard Bomber and Dracula Bomber were based on Simon Belmont, Alucard and Count Dracula.
BombergirlOriginal 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
Super Smash Bros. UltimateOriginal release date(s):
  • WW: December 7, 2018
Release years by system:2018 - Nintendo Switch
Notes:
  • Features Simon Belmont and Richter Belmont as playable characters.
Dead Cells: Return to CastlevaniaOriginal 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.
V RisingOriginal release date(s):
  • WW: May 8, 2024
Release years by system:2024 - Windows, PlayStation 5
Notes:
  • The "Legacy of Castlevania Premium Pack" DLC adds cosmetics and other elements from the Castlevania series.
Astro BotOriginal release date(s):
  • WW: September 6, 2024
Release years by system:2024 - PlayStation 5
Notes:
  • Ritcher Belmont (as Vampire Killer) and Alucard (as Dandy Dhampir) appears as VIP Bot outfits.
Vampire Survivors: Ode to CastlevaniaOriginal release date(s):
  • WW: October 31, 2024
Release years by system:2024 - macOS, Windows, Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, Nintendo Switch, Android, iOS, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 5
Notes:
  • Downloadable content for Vampire Survivors, a roguelike shoot-'em-up game
  • Adds multiple characters, weapons, and music tracks from the series, along with a new Castlevania inspired level.182

Other media

TitleDetails
Famicom Rocky – MangaNotes:
Akumajō Dracula — Kojō no Shitō
  • JP: March 20, 1987
– Gamebook183		Notes:
  • Published by Futabasha in 1987.
  • Features a descendant of Simon Belmont in the 1950s.
Konami Wai Wai World
  • JP: March 31, 1988
– Gamebook184		Notes:
  • Features several characters from the Castlevania series.
Captain N: The Game Master1989 – TV185Notes:
  • 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 – Gamebook186Notes:
Castlevania II: Simon's QuestJuly 1990 – Book187188Notes:
  • 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.189
Ganbare Goemon: Jigen Jō no Akumu1993 – OVA190191Notes:
  • 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 1998.192
Akumajō Dracula: Akuma no Chi Chi no Akumu
  • JP: June 9, 1992 – December 1, 1995
– Novel, Literary magazine193		Notes:
  • Published in the Japanese magazine LOGOUT from 1992 to 1995. Discontinued after magazine suspended publication.194195
  • 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
– Manga196		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 novel197198199Notes:
Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin – Fukushū no Jokyoku
  • JP: November 24, 2005
– Manga and soundtrack200201		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
– Manga202		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 comic203		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, CD204Notes:
  • 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 Original Soundtrack, 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, CD205		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 magazine206207Notes:
Castlevania – The Concert February 19, 2010208 – ConcertNotes:
  • The first concert based on Castlevania.
  • Organized by David Westerlund and Erik Eklund. Performed by Michiru Yamane and Stockholm Youth Symphonic Orchestra.209
CastlevaniaJuly 7, 2017 – May 13, 2021 – NetflixNotes:
  • 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.210
Castlevania: NocturneSeptember 28, 2023 – present – NetflixNotes:
  • Animated series set during the French Revolution.211
  • Featuring the characters Richter Belmont and Maria Renard from Castlevania: Rondo of Blood / Castlevania: Dracula X.212
CastlevaniaTBA, formerly cancelled – Film213214215Notes:
  • The film was intended to be based on the video game series and focus on the origins of the main characters.216217
  • Paul W. S. Anderson was originally attached to write and direct the film, with filming planned to begin in Eastern Europe in 2006.218219
  • Anderson later stepped down from directing and Sylvain White joined the project to direct and assist with the script.220
  • After White left the project, a new director was not found and the project become indefinitely on hold.221222 James Wan (Saw, The Conjuring) then took over the director's chair with Paul W.S. Anderson still producing the movie.223

Music albums

TitleRelease dateLengthLabelRef.
Konami Game Music Collection Volume 1August 5, 198859:30King Records224
Akumajō Dracula Famicom Best225March 21, 19901:04:13King Records226
Konami Famicom Music Memorial Best Vol. 3February 21, 19911:09:23King Records227
Akumajō Dracula Best 2228December 5, 19911:38:39King Records229
Perfect Selection: Dracula New ClassicApril 22, 199243:36King Records230
MIDI Power X68000 Collection ver 3.0July 21, 19931:13:47Konami231
Akumajo Dracula XNovember 3, 19931:25:25King Records232
Perfect Selection: Dracula BattleJuly 21, 199443:42King Records233
Perfect Selection: Dracula Battle IIJune 25, 199542:13King Records234
Castlevania: Symphony of the Night Music SamplerJanuary 1, 19971:12:07Konami235236
Dracula Music CollectionMarch 6, 19971:12:07Konami237
Dracula X: Nocturne in the Moonlight OSTApril 9, 19971:08:28Konami238
Dracula X RemixesOctober 3, 199750:09King Records239
Akumajō Dracula MIDI CollectionOctober 22, 199753:50King Records240
MIDI Power Pro 6 – Akumajo Dracula X Nocturne in the MoonlightNovember 27, 199858:31King Records241
Castlevania: The Original Game SoundtrackMarch 26, 19991:13:22King Records242
Castlevania Chronicle: Akumajo Dracula OSTMay 23, 20012:32:21Konami243
Castlevania: Circle of the Moon and Castlevania: Harmony of Dissonance OSTJune 26, 200258:43Konami244
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence Music SamplerOctober 23, 20031:18:30Konami245
Castlevania Special Music CDNovember 27, 20031:14:29Konami246
Konami Music Masterpiece CollectionOctober 1, 20045:18:41Konami
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness Limited Edition Soundtrack SamplerOctober 20051:02:37Konami247
Akumajō Dracula: Yami no Juin – Fukushū no JokyokuNovember 24, 200518:43Konami248
Castlevania: Lament of Innocence OSTNovember 30, 20052:25:12Konami249
Castlevania: Curse of Darkness OSTNovember 30, 20052:23:23Konami250
Castlevania: Aria of Sorrow & Castlevania: Dawn of Sorrow OSTJanuary 27, 20062:18:29Konami251
Oretachi Game Center Zoku: Akumajo Dracula Music CDMay 25, 200622:58Hamster252
Castlevania 20th Anniversary Premium Music Collection253254December 5, 20061:17:24Konami255
Castlevania: Portrait of Ruin OSTMarch 23, 20072:29:57Konami256
Konami Game Music: Classic CastlevaniaMay 15, 200724:45Konami257
Castlevania: The Dracula X Chronicles OSTNovember 8, 20072:03:51Konami258
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia SoundtrackOctober 23, 200814:10Konami259
Castlevania: Order of Ecclesia OSTOctober 23, 20082:12:11Konami260
Play! A Video Game Symphony Live!January 9, 20091:14:16JMP Productions261
Castlevania: Judgment OSTMarch 11, 20091:10:43Konami262
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula OSTJune 24, 20091:01:12Konami263
Castlevania Best Music Collections BOX264265March 24, 201019:30:38Konami266
Castlevania: The Adventure ReBirth and Contra ReBirth OSTMarch 24, 20101:13:26Konami267
Pachislot Akumajō Dracula II OSTJuly 21, 20101:13:03Konami268
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow OSTOctober 5, 20101:06:35Konami269
Castlevania Tribute: Volume 1January 13, 20111:04:21Konami270
Castlevania Tribute: Volume 2January 13, 20111:04:21Konami271
Castlevania: Harmony of Despair OSTJanuary 13, 20111:16:56Konami272
Pachislot Akumajo Dracula III OSTFebruary 22, 20121:13:44Konami273
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Ultimate Edition SoundtrackFebruary 22, 20121:10:211:43:27274Konami275276277
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow – Mirror of Fate (Original Game Soundtrack)November 19, 20131:01:31Konami278279280
Castlevania: Lords of Shadow 2 – Original Game SoundtrackFebruary 25, 20141:08:201:44:00281Konami282283

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