User blog comment:Kiyuhito/Wondergoo Tweet/@comment-3200351-20121213112703/@comment-3200351-20121213120530

My theory is that they are permanently switching from "Akumajo Dracula" to "Castlevania" because LoS, which is a reboot of the series, is also called that. I think they want this name change in order to attract new fans in Japan. I think a Japanese developed Castlevania game is still possible.