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Castlevania (Netflix) Watch Order
The Netflix Castlevania animated canon in order: the four seasons of the original (2017 to 2021) followed by the two-season spinoff Castlevania: Nocturne (2023 and 2025). Release order is the way to watch it.
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Why this order?
The Netflix Castlevania canon is small and clean, which makes ordering it easy. Watch it in release order: the four seasons of the original Castlevania, then the two seasons of the spinoff Castlevania: Nocturne. Note the naming quirk that sends people here in the first place. This is a Western animated series produced for Netflix, not a Japanese anime, but almost everyone searches for the "Castlevania anime order," so that is the phrase we use too.
The original series runs across four seasons: Season 1 (2017, 4 episodes), Season 2 (2018, 8 episodes), Season 3 (2020, 10 episodes), and Season 4 (2021, 10 episodes), for 32 episodes total. It follows monster hunter Trevor Belmont, the Speaker magician Sypha Belnades, and Alucard, the dhampir son of Dracula, as they confront Vlad Dracula Tepes in 15th century Wallachia. That arc has a beginning, middle, and a definite ending, so it reads as one complete story.
Castlevania: Nocturne is the reason the ordering question exists at all. It is technically a sequel, set roughly 300 years later in 1792 during the French Revolution, and it follows Richter Belmont, a descendant of Trevor and Sypha. Because of that huge time jump, Nocturne is built to be accessible to newcomers and largely stands on its own. The bridging character is Alucard, who returns (voiced again by James Callis) and rewards viewers who watched the original. Our honest answer to "do I need to watch the original before Nocturne" is: no, you can start with Nocturne, but watching the original first is recommended because it makes Alucard's return and the Belmont legacy land far harder.
Both series adapt the classic games. The original draws on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Symphony of the Night, and Curse of Darkness, while Nocturne adapts Rondo of Blood. We cover the Castlevania games separately in our Castlevania games guide, which is the deeper rabbit hole if you want the source material the show is built on.
How many episodes is Castlevania?
Castlevania has 48 episodes across the 6 series entries tracked in this guide.
- Castlevania: Season 1 4 episodes 2017
- Castlevania: Season 2 8 episodes 2018
- Castlevania: Season 3 10 episodes 2020
- Castlevania: Season 4 10 episodes 2021
- Castlevania: Nocturne: Season 1 8 episodes 2023
- Castlevania: Nocturne: Season 2 8 episodes 2025
Timeline 2017-2025
Every entry by release year: rows that share a year are a cluster, and the long droughts are called out on the rail.
- 2017 Season 1
- 2018 Season 2
- 2020 Season 3
- 2021 Season 4
- 2023 Nocturne: Season 1
- 2025 Nocturne: Season 2
Where to play it today
Availability changes often and varies by region - links search each platform for Castlevania.
Frequently asked questions
What order should I watch Castlevania on Netflix?
Watch in release order: the four seasons of the original Castlevania (2017 to 2021), then Castlevania: Nocturne Season 1 (2023) and Season 2 (2025). Release order matches the story's chronology, so there is no separate order to worry about.
How many seasons of Castlevania are there?
There are six seasons total across two series: four seasons of the original Castlevania (32 episodes) and two seasons of Castlevania: Nocturne (8 episodes each).
Do I need to watch the original Castlevania before Nocturne?
No, but it is recommended. Nocturne is set about 300 years later and is built to work as a standalone entry point. Watching the original first makes Alucard's return and the Belmont legacy far more rewarding.
Is Castlevania an anime?
Not technically. It is a Western animated series made for Netflix, not a Japanese anime, but it is very commonly searched as the Castlevania anime because of its art style and video game roots.
How is Castlevania: Nocturne connected to the original series?
Nocturne is a sequel set roughly 300 years later, in 1792 during the French Revolution. Its hero Richter Belmont is a descendant of Trevor and Sypha, and Alucard returns as the direct link between the two series.
What games do the Castlevania shows adapt?
The original series draws on Castlevania III: Dracula's Curse, Symphony of the Night, and Curse of Darkness. Nocturne adapts Rondo of Blood. We cover the games in detail in our separate Castlevania games guide.
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