Richter Belmont Awakening

Richter Belmont fights to stop the Vampire Messiah in 1792 Transylvania.

Richter Belmont is a descendant of Simon Belmont who wields the legendary 'Vampire Killer' whip. Set in 1792 in a fictionalized Transylvania, he and his adoptive sister Maria Renard attempt to prevent the apocalyptic rise of a god-like Vampire Messiah. Unlike the Netflix series, the game's Richter has no Speaker powers.

Quick Facts

Key ally: Maria Renard

Lore & Background

The game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood is set in 1792 in a fictionalized Transylvania, not France. Richter faces adversaries like the vampire Shaft. The Netflix series 'Castlevania: Nocturne' is loosely inspired by Rondo of Blood, with many original characters and plot elements, including the relocation to France and the introduction of Machecoul.

Reader's Guide

The series premiered on Netflix on September 28, 2023, with the first three episodes screened early during 'DROP 01'. It was renewed in October 2023, with Season 2 premiering on January 16, 2025. Voice acting includes Edward Bluemel as adult Richter and Benjamin Plessala as child Richter. The production involved Powerhouse Animation Studios, Project 51 Productions, and animation services by DR Movie.

Did You Know?

Richter Belmont's exact relation to Simon Belmont is never specified in the games; he is not confirmed as Simon's grandson.
In the games, Richter has no magical powers from Sypha; the 'Speaker powers' are a Netflix invention.
Drolta Tzuentes is a character from the Netflix series 'Castlevania: Nocturne', not from the game Castlevania: Rondo of Blood.