Valkenhayn R. Hellsing

Valkenhayn Hellsing is Rachel's elderly butler and trusted adviser who has served the Alucard family line for generations. According to Famitsu, a formal announcement regarding the 2nd DLC character Valkenhayn Hellsing was made at Arc System Works’ recent Blazblue Streaming event.

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He possesses a sharp wit and is concerned for Rachel's well-being. Valkenhayn seems to be worried about Rachel associating with things below her class (particularly Ragna, although others might apply), but he always acts in a sophisticated and gentlemanly manner. Judging from comments frequently dropped by Rachel, he seems to have once been a vigilante himself.

He seems to know of Hazama well enough to recognize him on sight, even though Terumi can change shape. He has an existing friendship with Jubei and is brave enough to attack Terumi on sight.He also seems to know Nirvana though the relationship they share is rather dogdey as he say's that "This time I am not your enemy".

Valkenhayn appears to posses the ability to teleport those that he lays his hands on. He also knows a mysterious and painful technique that helped to unlock Jin's hidden power after his abduction by Rachel in Continuum Shift.

According to the BlazBlue Material Collection, he is one of the Six Heroes and an exceptionally strong fighter, although so far he hasn't been shown fighting within the series. Due to the fact that he fought alongside Jubei and Hakumen against the Black Beast, Valkenhayn must be well over 100 years old.

Material Collection Information

 * Hobbies: Planting Bonsai-trees
 * Likes: Pocket watches
 * Dislikes: Objects with no character

BlazBlue: Continuum Shift

 * Howling Moon ~ Valkenhayn's Theme.

Trivia

 * Valkenhayn's last name Hellsing is a nod at a protagonist of Bram Stoker's "Dracula" responsible for destroying the count, "Abraham Van Helsing". The wolf crest and name of the BGM track are likely indicating Valkenhayn is a werewolf.
 * Valkenhayn's Japanese voice actor, coincidentally, has voiced characters in several vampire series including both Vampire Hunter D movies and the anime adaptation of Hellsing as Walter (who was also a butler like Valkenhayn)
 * Valkenhayn's design and role fit into the 'extreme butler' stereotype that some animes are known for. When the butler is incredibly powerful or skilled by normal standards, and most people do not know about it.
 * Valkenhayn's birthday also falls on the same day as Respect for the Aged day in Japan, or at least it did until the date for the holiday was moved to the third Monday of September. This seems to be a joke on Valkenhayn's elderly appearance.
 * There is a scene in one of Taokaka's story mode paths where, after being insulted by Terumi, Valkenhayn is able to keep his calm. However, after Terumi insults Rachel, Valkenhayn breaks character as his teeth suddenly sharpen and his voice gets deeper visibly marking a growing rage.