Samuel Deats, the director of Netflix’s animated series Castlevania and Castlevania: Nocturne, asked fans which video game or manga universe his studio should adapt next. Initially sparked within the fandom amid the growing popularity of anime adaptations, this question quickly ignited a lively debate. The top suggestions included Bloodborne, Metroid, and a fresh take on the legendary manga Berserk.

Both Castlevania installments released on Netflix were met with success not only among general audiences but also among hardcore gamers. Unlike the controversial Devil May Cry adaptation, which faced criticism from some fans for its oversimplification and deviation from the source material, Deats' work earned praise for its depth of storytelling, faithfulness to the original, and striking visuals. Thanks to this, Castlevania became one of the rare adaptations to win over even the most devoted fans of the original series.

Fans most frequently suggested Bloodborne—a dark action RPG from FromSoftware, whose gothic aesthetic and monster-hunting themes align closely with the spirit of Castlevania. In second place was Metroid, a long-standing candidate for an animated adaptation, further emphasized by the very genre term "metroidvania", which ties the two iconic franchises together. Berserk was also a notable mention, with many expressing hope that Deats' team could finally deliver a worthy adaptation, avoiding the pitfalls of past attempts.

Among the less prominent but still notable suggestions were Final Fantasy, Darkstalkers, and even Elden Ring. For now, these remain purely hypothetical—Deats merely invited fans to speculate—but the sheer excitement around the topic proves one thing: fans are eagerly awaiting new high-quality anime adaptations from his team.

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