Criics often commented on Alucard's appearance. Comparing the Alucard's characterization between the television series and the OVAs, "Anime News Network" felt the former was "a kind of sexy bishonen character" as his action scenes were toned alongside the violence he occasionally caused, making the latter more interesting as a result of his sadistic nature and gore. "UK Anime Network" and "Manga Life" agreed, feeling that Alucard looks more like a villain in the OVAs rather than a hero. "Comic Book Resources" found the design stylish alongside the guns Alucard wields. Jason Thompson commented that when the manga started "Alucard looked too much like "Master of Mosquiton", or another badass manga character with John Lennon glasses" and thought he seems like Vash the Stampede from "Trigun", something which "AnimeNation" agreed with. "Comics Beat" claimed that Alucard's general look was "stylish" not only due to his clothing but the detail given to his guns. In a more negative view, Alucard's female form was crticized by "Anime News Network" due to Hirano not being able to draw properly a female character, resulting in the female form to look as tomboyish as Integra Hellsing.