Castlevania: Belmont's Curse Casts Netflix Animated Series Stars

Konami has officially announced the English-language voice cast for Castlevania: Belmont’s Curse, recruiting prominent actors from the hit Netflix animated series to join the upcoming game’s roster. For a franchise that spent years resting quietly in a digital coffin, waking up to the sound of familiar Netflix-approved voices is a notable shift in strategy.

According to Konami, the cast list features multiple actors from the animated show, including the voice of Dracula himself alongside another of the series' major stars. To keep the longtime faithful happy, the game is also bringing back a deep-cut voice actor from the wider Castlevania franchise's history. It seems Konami has realized that the easiest way to bridge the gap between television binge-watchers and hardcore button-mashers is to simply use the same vocal cords.

The casting represents a deliberate play for continuity. Konami's leadership recently prioritized reviving its classic franchises, and capitalizing on the massive popularity of the animated adaptation helps build immediate momentum. By keeping the vocal talent consistent, the studio is leaning into the idea that the anime and the games share more than just a name. It is a rare moment of corporate synergy that actually has a point, sparing fans from having to adjust their ears to a completely new set of gothic grunts.

The details

• Title: Castlevania: Belmont's Curse
• Featured talent: Netflix series actors (including Dracula's voice actor) and a franchise veteran
• Publisher: Konami

There is no word yet on when we will actually hear these performances in action, but for now, the Belmont family tree is looking increasingly familiar.