Top 50 Best Vampire Anime Of All Time

 

Is there anyone who does not know about Vampires? Vampires have been a common part of most folklore stories and carry an aura of undefeatable horror.

 

The first instance of such a creature is dated back to Sumerian and Babylonian mythology which is used to call a spirit that rose out of a body that was not properly buried.

 

They are also mentioned in the Greek and Egyptian writings which describe them as blood-drinking creatures who seek vengeance.

 

Vampires, therefore, have been an important part of the horror genre in any media. In books, Count Dracula was immortalized.

 

Many such works have been made into anime series too. Here are the best vampire Anime as curated by ENTOIN.

 

 

 

1. Owari no Seraph

 

 

 

If you’ve watched Vampire Knight, this is a must-watch. The realism in it is just marvelous and picturesque.

 

It has 12 series which first premiered in October 2015. 

 

This ranks on the top of this list purely because the story is very sophisticated.

 

The vampire world in this anime is akin to the human world. The tale begins with conflict and has the perfect ups and downs to keep you hooked on the screen till its end.

 

Kureto Hiiragi hears that a large legion of vampires will be coming to Nagoya. They were preparing for their raids on the Imperial Demon Army’s Base located in Tokyo.

 

They were led by Guren Ichinose. Yuuichirou’s team is one of the groups tasked to trace and eliminate the vampire elites and send them to hell forever.

 

The members of the elite Shinoa squad are meanwhile mastering their strategies and weapons. They are also improving their teamwork which comes with good coordination and effort.

 

Yuuichirou must gain strength soon, as he needs to slay the elites. Only this can help save his friend before he succumbs to the vampire of the Cursed Gear and dies a horrible death.

 

The emotional weight of this anime is a lot. It also has yaoi elements to it, which makes it a great piece for people who have a very niche desire with their anime.

 

Not only that, this show is appreciated for its banger opening as well, thus being a memorable show overall. 

 

 

 

2. Vampire Knight

 

 

 

This premiered in April 2018 and had 13 episodes. 

 

This anime is a classic and a reference for a lot of filmmakers. The vampires here are of two types – the pure and the rogue-blooded ones.

 

Yuki, the lead character discovers this difference sooner as she got attacked and saved by a pure vampire.

 

She soon falls in love with one pure-blooded vampire and protects him. Her path reaches crossroads when she is facing an imminent dilemma.

 

Being torn apart between protecting a good vampire and handling a human being who does not understand it, nearly kills her.

 

Unknown to her, there are various other backstories to the good vampires. It makes it difficult for her to make a decision and proceed.

 

Her internal torment is the crux of this story. This ranks so high in this list because of the inclusion of subtle contexts and the deception used to thicken the plot.

 

This anime may seem like a typical vampire story at first. However, the moment you watch it completely, you will realize how far away you are from the truth.

 

The series is just beautiful in ways that you can’t imagine, making it a show that must be watched as soon as possible. 

 

 

 

3. Hellsing Ultimate

 

 

 

This 10-episode anime premiered first in February 2006.

 

This itself is proof of its success. It premiered in OVA covering the entire manga.

 

This is also heavily based on the original Dracula story. The vampire hunter goes on a quest to save the city from the lurking danger that has engulfed it.

 

The friendly vampire and the cross-fighting between humans and vampires make this more interesting, therefore putting it higher in ranking.

 

The plot spills over Europe and Latin America, where travel and places make it exciting.

 

Integra the last of Hellsing’s family is the main protagonist of this anime. She leads the Royal Order of Protestant Knights and destroys vampires that have caused chaos all over the country.

 

Alucard, an original vampire is a loyal servant to her and protects her. An element of suspense is what drives this story ahead.

 

Often regarded as the best in its category, Hellsing Ultimate is widely appreciated for its characters. More specifically, Alucard, happens to have a charming personality. And the way his character is depicted is just beautiful, to say the least. 

 

 

 

4. Trinity Blood

 

 

 

This was a 2005 action drama episode.

 

It was based on the manga series under the same name. Trinity Blood ranks higher than Castlevania as it goes futuristic.

 

It’s easier to shape the future than recreate the past. The Armageddon theme puts its real emphasis on the background of such a plot.

 

It has prominent religious heads as characters. It has some Dan Brown kind of signatures in between where the Church faces a question of survival and then struggles to survive among the rifts between various groups.

 

Humans have built a new civilization on the ruins of the old one, after Armageddon (apocalyptic event).

 

There are two major races. One that returned from Mars is called ‘Methuselah’ and they have vampire-like abilities.

 

Another one is humans known as Terrans who remained on Earth to save human civilization.

 

The Vatican is a place where the church has its military base and they have military forces there, to save a human from methuselahs.

 

The Vatican is divided into many special interest groups, subgroups, and a lot of other secret societies.

 

The rise of Mankind is also opposed by a new player in this game- the demonic Vampires.

 

The series also features the 3rd type of species – a Cruznik. This is a breed that is neither man nor vampire.

 

This anime is a bit more on the underrated side of things. However, hardcore vampire anime fans are aware of the beauty and elegance that this anime has to offer.

 

And so, if you are someone who wants to enjoy some special stuff then this is the anime you should look forward to. 

 

They play a vital role in mankind’s struggle by joining them in the fight. So, Vampires lose their upper hand in this war.

 

 

5. Castlevania

 

 

This one ranks higher than Vampire Hunter D because of its storyline and emphasis on the vampire hunting aspect.

 

It revolves around the hunter who races against time to save a city from the scourge of vampirism.

 

It premiered in 2017. Lisa Tepes is the wife of Vlad Tepes and gets accused of practising witchcraft.

 

She is condemned and then burnt at the stake by a bishop. So Dracula declares war on Wallachia and unleashes an army of murderous vampires from hell.

 

Luckily, Trevor Belmont who is the last survivor of the Belmont clan is still there.

 

He agrees to fight them as he is also from a family famous for fighting vampires.

 

A lot of actions come with fewer consequences and some, pile up & then return to haunt you.

 

This anime is one such story that has the plot to enthral the audience and captivate them.

 

The involvement of witchcraft and the other medieval practices of unleashing curses make it a really scary plot.

 

The demonic creatures have been perfectly crafted to give the appeal of a particular type and they can never be replicated.

 

While this series is a bit doubtful towards being an anime, it does encompass all the elements that make an anime amazing.

 

Moreover, there’s no denying that the sleek animation of this IP is just gorgeous as we get to experience some insane visual portrayal through this. 

 

 

6. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure

 

 

 

Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure was initially a Manga comic with a simple episode that got premiered in February 2007.

 

Jojo is a kid who’s living the real pop culture. You can connect easily to him if you’re a 90s kid.

 

Jonathan Joestar is the real name of JoJo. He is an aristocrat whose life gets suddenly turned topsy-turvy because of a strange new boy.

 

His name is Dio Brando. Dio has a secret connection to his father. Over some time, a rivalry brews up as Dio becomes obsessed with a mask that JoJo’s father owns.

 

It was an ancient, mythical, secret, and mystical mask carved in stone. JoJo’s journey through the vampire world will take you to the realms of horror.

 

The ending can make any viewer feel the pain of losing someone to disaster. Jojo’s Bizarre Adventure is all about hyping the emotions till the tipping point and then offering a tragic end to him.

 

 

7. Vampire Hunter D

 

 

 

Have you read Bram Stoker’s original novel called Dracula? Yeah, this story is a lot similar to that classic piece of horror.

 

It premiered in December 1985 as a movie.

 

The light novel features on top of the favorite lists. This gothic anime has all the features of the media in the days of Dracula.

 

The medieval touch is the key factor in attracting viewers and it is liked by fiction viewers too.

 

D is the half-vampire in this anime. Living as both, the human and the vampire during different times of the day.

 

The story is based on hamlet who is scourged by demon raids and lives under the rule of Count Magnus Lee.

 

He’s a powerful vampire demon who has ruled this land for millenniums. Once a young girl gets bitten by Count and is chosen as his current plaything.

 

So she desperately tries to seek the intervention of any quiet wandering stranger. That’s where D happens to pass by.

 

The rest of the story is about saving a girl who gets bitten by another vampire and putting an end to the vampire business.

 

 

8. Shiki

 

 

 

Shiki is an adaptation of the horror novel of Fuyumi Ono. It premiered in July 2010 on TV.

 

It is beyond an average vampire horror anime. It depicts the tragic story of survival in a world where one cannot easily distinguish between good and evil.

 

Forsaken by God, Shikis (vampires call themselves so) have only their own will to survive as they have to constantly clash with paranoid human beings and hopeless village folk.

 

So Shiki goes on to discover the narrow boundary that separates a man from the demon.

 

Shiki is a serious vampire, unlike Karin. She is the type that strikes terror in the hearts of her comrades.

 

To tell the truth, it’s nothing special. The reason it ranks so high is because of the subtle injection of realism into it.

 

The portrayal of vampires with human characteristics in a dimension where both the creatures can meet and interact brings out the best of this genre.

 

The dark side of humanity is highlighted in this and it can be related to them, easily.

 

The vampires are forced to go beyond their regular calls of duty to ensure peace.

 

 

9. Karin

 

 

 

Karin is a 24-episode-long series that premiered in November 2005. 

 

Karin is not the typical gory and dark genre of Anime. It’s about a vampire that does not even drink some blood.

 

She is engaged in producing blood which even humans in the anime lack, beyond a capacity.

 

Imagine that! If you enjoy a good dose of comedy, this is the best one to pick.

 

Karin’s inability to fit into the vampire company and her anti-vampire actions can make you churn into laughter at times.

 

If not, it will give you a humorous vibe to the generally graphic anime expectations you had from the vampire genre.

 

Karin has suffered from polycythemia. It’s a rare blood disorder that makes her create excessive amounts of streaming blood.

 

And this causes anemia and nose bleeding which puts her in deep pain. She has siblings—Anju and Ren, who help her fight this disease and find out a permanent solution to it., Karin feels that her blood reacts unusually to Kenta’s presence.

 

Kenta is her classmate and on the investigation, they discover that she’s very suspicious and there are a lot of missing links in her tale.

 

The story ends as Karin discovers the reason behind her strange disease and why it was plaguing her so much.

 

 

10. Strike the Blood

 

 

 

Allow me to introduce you to Strike The Blood, a show that Vampire fans will carve their heart for. The series talks about a boy named Koujo who got the unreal strength of a vampire.

 

And now he is on his way to becoming the strongest vampire in the world. Therefore, to control this monster, a sword shaman was sent by an organization. If Koujo goes out of control, he dies.

 

And soon, he forms an acquaintance with this sword shaman to maintain peace. Thus begins the journey of this duo to try and live together in harmony while also maintaining peace in their city. This anime is very heavy in terms of action and drama.

 

 

11. Blood Lad

 

 

 

Blood Lad’s season 1 had 10 episodes. It was based on its Manga comic and the last episode was in 2013 July.

 

This is about Staz Charlie, a vampire commander who’s into Otaku more than his real work.

 

He runs a horror regime under his henchmen and spends time lazing around – playing video games and watching anime.

 

The story is about his meeting with Fuyumi, a human who wanders into the demon world.

 

Staz plans a trip to visit the good human world along with her but, she ends up being killed.

 

His attempts to revive her and solve the maze of the demon world to take her out, make the rest of the story.

 

 

12. Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu-hen

 

 

 

Kizumonogatari III: Reiketsu-hen was premiered in January 2017. It was featured as a single-episode light novel that had no scope for further sequels.

 

Araragi a human saves Kill-shot, a vampire. In the event of doing so, he unknowingly becomes a vampire.

 

Now he becomes a slave to Kill-shot and helps her to regain her full power.

 

After Araragi accomplishes everything worth fighting, he finds himself in dilemma. The dilemma is whether to turn back humans or not.

 

Araragi also needed to consider what if, a newborn vampire like him could win over those hunters.

 

How did they overpower Kill-shot who was invincible? Can he trust her capabilities to bring him back to humanity?

 

How is that even possible in the first place for such a deed?

 

 

13. Kekkai Sensen (Blood Blockade Battlefront)

 

 

 

This is part of the Kekkai Series which contained 12 episodes. It premiered in 2017.

 

Kekkai is all about New York City, which gets renamed Hellsalem’s Lot.

 

What’s interesting here? A lot of supernatural creatures roam around. The story goes back to three years ago.

 

It was when a gateway between Earth and the other world beyond opened in New York City.

 

This led to the trapping of some supernatural creatures, beings and humans alike, in an impermeable bubble-like structure.

 

After the city was restored, the monsters, magic, and madness had common in the area now called Hellsalem’s Lot.

 

Leonardo Watch is a young photographer. To restore his sister’s eyes, he unwillingly obtained the power of the “All-seeing Eyes of the Gods”.

 

He came to the paranormal city to discover answers regarding the mysterious power he had.

 

He later discovers his life changed a lot when he joins a group called Libra.

 

It’s a secret organization of people who have extrasensory and unknown abilities who were enforcing law and order in the everyday governance of Hellsalem’s Lot.

 

The fight between those who want to break the bubble and those who don’t want is encompassed in this with many cliffhanging moments.

 

This is where Libra plays the role.

 

 

14. Dance in the Vampire Bund

 

 

 

This was based on its Manga series and got premiered on TV in January 2010.

 

It featured more than 12 episodes.

 

It traces the attempt of a vampire to co-exist with human beings.

 

This brings a lot of consequences to both vampires and human beings. Mina Tepes, a royal member of the demon world pays off the Japanese national debt to aspire for life among humankind.

 

Akira Kaburagi refuses to believe in vampires. She also gets offended whenever the topic is brought up.

 

He has not yet realized why he feels so. Though he suffered a head injury a year ago, he leads an ordinary life.

 

This goes on till he meets Mina. She makes him remember the old events of life which he had forgotten.

 

He began liking her and soon he takes it upon himself to protect her and save her from the brutal world.

 

But he does not know the secret behind Akira. It was stranger than he could have ever imagined.

 

One day he suddenly discovers that he is a werewolf, who is sworn to protect the vampire queen from birth.

 

Even at the peril of his life. The desperate rush to live beside humans comes with twists and turns ending up in a phenomenal climax.

 

Would you trade places with a vampire who offers to pay off your debts?

 

 

15. Kizumonogatari I: Tekketsu-Hen

 

 

 

This was a January 2016 premiere movie.  

 

This details the tale of a Vampire who starts strong and then goes to conquer the world.

 

Koyomi, as he is called, begins to fear the sunlight as he discovers that it can burn his skin.

 

Araragi downplays the rumor as he is happy and goes about the evening in a cheerful and carefree manner.

 

But, on his way back home, he finds splatters of blood. It was leading down the round stairs to the subway.

 

His curiosity made him investigate ahead. So he followed the scary pools of blood into the depths of the station behind his area.

 

When he arrived at the source of the blood, he gets terrified. He sees the scary blonde vampire whose body is completely dismembered.

 

She calls for his help, making Araragi confused. He must make a decision that has the potential to turn his life around, forever.

 

Intrigue, action, horror, and thrill are the main elements of this anime series. It can leave you sitting at the edge of your seat & spook you to no end.

 

 

16. Black Blood Brothers

 

 

 

This is a light novel consisting of 12 episodes and was first premiered in September 2006. The story starts ten years after the Holy War in Hong Kong.

 

Mochizuki Jirou (the Silver Blade), the lone hero after defeating the Kowloon Children, returns to his country (Japan) with his brother, Mochizuki Kotarou.

 

He has lost his lover in the war. They find out that the Kowloon Children who came through the Holy War are desperately trying to infiltrate the “Special Zone”.

 

It’s a growing and thriving city which is protected by a powerful invisible barrier that will stop the Children from entering it.

 

They can make the entrance, only if they’re invited. Red Bloods in parlance refers to human beings.

 

Black Bloods refer to the blood-sucking vampires. The Mochizuki Brothers are known as Old Blood.

 

This means they were the last descendants of an elite clan of horrible vampires. When Kotarou is abducted by the Kowloon Children, Jirou has to fight them once more.

 

The ending is when Jirou wins the fight and makes a shocking discovery about a mystery that was hidden for generations.

 

 

17. Touhou Niji Sousaku Doujin Anime: Musou Kakyou

 

 

 

This was based on the game under the same name. It first premiered in OVA in December 2008.

 

The story is about the fascinating world of Gensokyo. It has the youkai (spiritual beings), animals, and even some humans living together in harmony.

 

They are, however, completely separated from our realms of the world. This is done by an invisible magical barrier.

 

There’s only one gateway connecting the two worlds. It is the Hakurei shrine. Then there’s Reimu Hakurei who is a maiden at that shrine.

 

She witnesses the movements between the two worlds and sneaks in to see how both of them are.

 

Whenever there were incidents or any problems of supernatural or otherworldly behavior, she goes to investigate them.

 

The end of the story is when she and her friends work together on a joint mission to bring equilibrium or Gensokyo, as it’s called.

 

 

18. Tonari no Kyuuketsuki-san

 

 

 

Alright. We have had our fair share of dark and terrifying anime on the list.

 

However, I think we should maybe switch things up a bit. Allow me to tell you about the adorable vampire series we call Tonari No Kyuuketsuki-san.

 

The series tells us about Akari Amano who is in search of the mysterious girl in the woods.

 

However, when she gets lost while trying to find her, she ends up meeting her and visiting her place.

 

Yup, don’t question it! Eventually, she realizes that this girl is not like other vampires and doesn’t bother humans.

 

And so Akari begins her journey to stay with an actual vampire. This is a fun and refreshing series that takes a humorous route toward the vampire setting.

 

 

19. Yami no Matsuei

 

 

 

This series of 13 episodes was based on JC Staff’s manga and was shown on TV in October 2000.

 

In the anime, you still have to do paperwork even after death. Tsuzuki Asato is a 26-year-old, simple, and sometimes dorky shinigami.

 

It means the god of death. Their task is to ensure that those who die remain in the dead.

 

They also check if they are remaining in their proper realms, which is important for the dead.

 

He has been working for 70 years with the worst pay and is disappointed. That’s because he was bad at cooperating as a team.

 

The shinigami work in teams of two. Now, he sets out to find a new partner and gets a 16-year-old boy named Kurosaki Hisoka.

 

Though he sounds stubborn and defensive, Asato feels that he will stick around with him.

 

They set out to work and they come closer to discovering the intricate conspiracies of a serial killer.

 

They trace him and find out about Dr. Muraki Kazutaka.

 

 

20. Sirius

 

 

 

In 1930, Tokyo has been infested by Vampires. Their only craving is to feast upon poor and unsuspecting human beings.

 

The authorities can take it no longer as the tempers rise over the number of deaths which is rising fast.

 

They decide to rope in a group called Jaegers. They are a magical and diverse group of Slayers recruited by the V Shipping Company.

 

Their main job is to slay the vampires scouring around the world. They carry musical instrument cases to disguise their real identity.

 

Meanwhile, the Jaegers fight off the dreaded vampires with the same aggressiveness as their foes.

 

Yuliy leads Jaeger and is also its most skilled fighter. He was the only survivor of a vampire attack on his hometown, in his childhood.

 

He is a half-werewolf. He uses the strength granted by that blood and he works with other Jaegers.

 

They successfully solve Tokyo’s law enforcement issues with the vampire scourge. Unknown to Tokyo’s authorities, the real intentions of Jaegers are different.

 

They are fighting the vampires globally and over the mystical Ark called the Ark Sirius.

 

This has the power to change the fate of the world. Yuliy and his comrades must discover the artifact and save it before the vampires can get hold of it to power them.

 

 

21. Kaibutsu Oujo

 

 

 

This was a series of 25 episodes that got premiered in 2007 April. It was based on its Manga comic story.

 

The story starts with Hiro Hiyorimi who tries to save a gorgeous young woman named Hime from impending death and ends up dying as a savior.

 

That gorgeous young woman is the daughter of the king of monsters. He is rewarded back to life and is recruited to work as a guard of honor for her as he saved her life from disaster.

 

It means that he has to fight the legion of other world monsters who are unleashed by Hime’s siblings.

 

This is because they wanted to stop her from moving up the ladder of success and inheriting the kingdom.

 

Hiro who was a hero before did not expect such an assignment. He was anguished but knew he had no other options.

 

He also felt Hime is a good girl.

 

 

22. Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase

 

 

 

This is a long series with 25 episodes. It is based on its Manga.

 

The story starts with a Freelance photographer named Kouhei Morioka who’s traveling to a castle in Germany.

 

He intends to capture photos of reported paranormal activity there. He meets Hazuki in the castle.

 

She’s a young girl in white clothes and has cat ears. She soon gets interested in Kouhei and tries to offer him a kiss.

 

But, that’s when she reveals her true identity as a vampire. She overpowers him, drinks his blood, and turns him into a slave.

 

However, Hazuki finds out that Kouhei is not impacted by her vampire bite. He plans to escape from the haunted castle.

 

Hazuki has a butler named Vigo whom she seeks to escape from. She takes Kouhei’s help to escape.

 

Then the duo approaches an exorcist cousin of hers named Seiji Midou. He does the rites and helps the two make it out safely.

 

After that, Hazuki flees to Japan, where her mother lives. She then decides to go to Kouhei’s home.

 

He finds her home when he returns and reluctantly permits her to stay. Meanwhile, other demons come out of the castle to pursue the missing vampire – Hazuki.

 

 

23. Kyuuketsuhime Miyu

 

 

 

Very rarely do we get to see some amazing and fine female characters. Lucky for us, we get to see one in this anime.

 

This is Kyuuketsuhime Miyu. The series tells us about a horrifying vampire girl named Miyu, who is murderous and lethal to all of the humans around her.

 

Therefore, to put an end to her actions, a spiritualist named Himiko is on her way to find and meet Miyu.

 

This meeting will decide the fate of both Miyu and Himiko. And this will decide the fate of the planet.

 

Make sure that you are prepared for all of it! And I can’t emphasize enough why you should.

 

 

24. Renkin San-kyuu Magical? Pokaan

 

 

 

Renkin San-kyuu Magical? Pokaan is a story about the lives of four young girls who live pleasant life.

 

But, there is just one catch – they are not normal in their worlds.

 

This group of friends consists of — Liru, a werewolf who’s enthusiastic; Uma, who’s a happy-go-lucky witch; Aiko, who’s motherly and, then Pachira who’s a vampire.

 

All of them are princesses from the underworld and have ended up in the human world in their search for a new home.

 

They decide to create a new life for themselves and begin a fresh start. As they attempt to do that, they attract all sorts of vicious creatures including one named Dr. K-Ko, who’s notorious.

 

The scientist then speaks about her views. She believes that the four people are of no good for the earth and they don’t do anything worth it.

 

She’s also eager to get the approval of the scientific community and decides to catch them & carry out research to prove their existence.

 

The rest of the story is about how the girl puts up with her tantrums and avoids the danger which lurks.

 

 

25. Rosario to Vampire Capu2

 

 

 

This Ecchi fantasy was based on its original Manga novel and came on TV in 2008.

 

Ever since then, it has come up with 13 episodes. The story is about Tsukune Aono who has enrolled in the Youkai Academy.

 

After one year, his life began taking an interesting turn. He is the only human at a school made exclusively for demons.

 

He gets attracted to a group of pretty girls who want to use him. They are – Yukari Sendou, a witch; the succubus Kurumu Kurono; and yuki-onna Mizore Shirayuki.

 

He also befriends a demon named Moka Akashiya who’s a kind vampire. But, when her rosary is gone, she reveals a darker personality that can frighten him.

 

Moka has a younger sister, named Kokoa Shuzen. She also studies at the same Youkai Academy.

 

Troubles begin when she realizes that her elder sister’s self is sealed within a rosary.

 

She could not tolerate that and then pledges to bring out Moka’s real self. However, Kokoa does not know much about its consequences.

 

Her less thought-out actions end up affecting the whole academy and other students.

 

The story then captures the sequences that lead to restoring the peace which the academy has before Moka’s rosary was destroyed.

 

 

26. Kurozuka

 

 

This is an adaptation of Takashi Noguchi’s manga. The manga itself is adapted from a romance novel by Baka Yumemakura.

 

It premiered on TV on October 7th, 2008, and showcased 12 episodes.

 

It’s about a man named Minamoto no Yoshitsune (who is also known as Kurou) who is alive since the 12th century.

 

Kurou loses his brother Minamoto no Yoritomo in a fierce battle and flees his home – the mountains.

 

His brother was the first Shogun to rule Japan. Popular history signifies that he committed suicide, in despondency.

 

But the truth is different. Kurou meets a beautiful woman – Kuromitsu who stays in her mountain hermitage.

 

Unknown to him, she holds a secret close to her heart. He eventually ends up falling in love with her and then begins to feel something strange.

 

Slowly, he learns that he is unable to die as he has become immortal.

 

He stays alive for more than a thousand years and witnesses Japan evolves into a modern future society.

 

 

27. Night Walker: Mayonaka no Tantei

 

 

 

Yet another fine vampire anime is making its way to the list, ladies, and gentlemen.

 

I hope you are ready for this horrifying piece we call Night Walker: Mayonaka No Tantei.

 

The show talks about Shido, a being who doesn’t seem to know his past or future.

 

All he has is his present and his friends with whom he fights demons called Nightbreed.

 

However, soon he realizes that these creatures are not even close to how lethal you think they are.

 

Plus, the one who made Shido a vampire is in search of him. And he won’t stop until he gets what he wants.

 

This is going to be fun to watch and enjoy. The anime is yet another work that has a lot of gore and action put into it.

 

 

28. Servamp

 

 

When Mahiru Shirota firmly believes that being simple is the best policy and that avoiding troublesome things is the only way to peace, he stumbles into confusion.

 

He goes against his principles when he decides to adopt a stray cat that needed care.

 

He names the cat Kuro and knows very little about what’s in store for him next.

 

This meeting will spark an extraordinary change in his life very soon. One day, he discovers that Kuro is missing at home.

 

He is shocked to see something quite strange in place of the cat. It’s a mysterious man whom he has never met before.

 

He questions the man and he reveals that he is a lazy shut-in vampire who disguised himself as the cat Kuro.

 

He also assures to leave Mahiru, once night falls.

 

However, Mahiru faces many disasters after that and soon gets forced to accidentally form a contract with his new freeloader vampire.

 

This drags him into many life-threatening battles with otherworldly creatures, Servamp, and other bloodthirsty beings.

 

The rest of the story is about how he struggles to get rid of them while trying to save his life along and realizing how true his principles were.

 

 

29. Jitsu wa Watashi wa

 

 

 

This premiered in July 2016 and has 12 episodes. Asahi Kuromine, an ordinary human discovers that his crush Youko Shiragami is a bloodthirsty vampire.

 

When Youko realizes that her cover has been blown, she goes to her father. He then tells her to quit school as her family is in danger because of this.

 

However, Asahi is disappointed as he wants her in school. So he promises that he will keep her true identity confidential.

 

Unfortunately, Asahi is a big-mouthed man by nature and is very talkative. He cannot keep any secrets.

 

He hears things that he knows are not true and instantly tries to correct them.

 

This starts a series of problems in his life and brings a lot of misfortune.

 

Some demonic creatures start to enter his life. He is compelled to keep it under wraps or face the terrible consequences.

 

His life is now about dealing with his new friends and the tough challenges posed by them.

 

He struggles to keep his mouth shut all along, and strives hard to win Youko’s heart amidst the crisis.

 

 

30. Blood: The Last Vampire

 

 

We have had our fair share of “Shows” on this list. However, I feel that it is time to spice things up and bring something new to the table.

 

This time, it is a movie. A vampire movie in the anime medium. As incredible as it may sound, it is even better when you watch it.

 

The show talks about a species called Teropteroid, which drinks human blood for survival. However, humans have figured out a way to counter these beasts.

 

They have created groups that kill all these monsters. And we get to see Saya’s perspective, who just got admitted to the US Army.

 

Let’s see how it goes! The show is a lot more focused on horrifying action and drama.

 

No wonder it won the Oofuji Noburou Award at the Mainichi Film Awards in 2000.

 

 

31. Shingetsutan Tsukihime

 

 

 

It’s adapted from a visual novel that premiered on TV in October 2003. It ran a series of 12 episodes.

 

The story is about Shiki Toono. He had survived a life-threatening injury as a kid and was sent away from her household to be brought up by a distant relative.

 

Some years later, his father who’s also the head of the Toono household passes away.

 

He gets this news when he is in high school and he is also ordered to go back home, by his sister Akiha.

 

She takes charge as the new head of the Toono household. However, there’s a secret behind Shiki.

 

He sees all lines as objects which was a result of the injury caused to him and he can’t manage it unless he uses specially crafted goggles that correct his vision.

 

The other catch is that he had forgotten everything in his life which happened before his life-threatening accident.

 

He has a short temper and ends up beheading a woman named Brunstud in a fit of anger.

 

This woman was part of the Toono household. Later, she shows up and surprises him.

 

He gets shocked when she asks him to be her bodyguard and protect her.

 

The rest of the story is about how he tries to time travel and unravels the mysteries of his life before the accident and how he got sent out from the household.

 

The woman plays an important role there.

 

 

32. Rosario to Vampire

 

 

 

It is based on the Manga series and has a total of 13 episodes. It premiered in January 2008 on TV worldwide.

 

The story starts at the Youkai Academy. It’s a residential school that trains demons on how to live with humans by teaching them mannerisms and the science of human existence.

 

The demons show up as human beings and study all human subjects like art, literature, science, and so on.

 

They are also taught foreign languages and gym to make them fit. This academy is strictly for demons and any human found on the campus would be condemned to death.

 

A creature named Tsukune unknowingly visits the academy. He stumbles upon the most sought-after girl on that campus – Moka Akashiya.

 

He’s unaware of her demonic intentions and takes the risk to stay put on the campus to carry his relationship further.

 

The rest of the story is about how he finds her real nature and the strategies he uses to escape from her trance and find himself back in his original world.

 

 

33. Vassalord

 

 

If you are someone who wants some hardcore vampire-oriented anime then this is the series you should try.

 

And I won’t lie, the boys here are quite something as well. Anyway, let’s stop SIMPING and jump on to the synopsis.

 

The series talks about Charley who is a cyborg vampire. Wow, that’s new! And he gets along with yet another one named Johnny Rayflo.

 

Now this duo fights each other and the evil present in the city. However, soon they realize that being a vampire is not going to be easy.

 

And instincts kick in, just in time. This anime is all about fun and action.

 

 

34. Noblesse

 

 

 

Noblesse is a series of 13 episodes that are based on a South Korean webtoon of the same name.

 

The story revolves around Raizel who was asleep for 820 years wakes up. When he wakes, he finds a very different world around him.

 

He’s however unfamiliar with the simple ways of humankind. So his servant Frankenstein gets him enrolled at a school called Ye-Ran High School.

 

Raizel learns a lot from there and gets upskilled. He makes many friends too.

 

He holds the coveted title of Noblesse which is designated for a pure-blooded Noble and is destined to be the protector of the class of Nobles.

 

However, a strong and covert organization – Union has a global influence and aims to dominate the world, notices him.

 

They send hybrid humans and slowly observe Raizel’s life.

 

Their intentions after this are to make him destroy the Nobles around him.

 

 

35. Devils Line

 

 

 

Devils Line premiered in 2018 and had 12 episodes in the series. It was based on the Manga comic.

 

Vampires roam around in society and exist as outcasts. They may not need blood to thrive but, any extreme emotions can cause problems.

 

It can immensely increase their bloodlust and turn them into dangerous bloodthirsty beasts.

 

Tsukasa Taira, the female protagonist of the series, is a 22-year-old college student who has no idea that her friend is a vampire.

 

It is revealed to her when her friend and Anzai, the male protagonist confront each other.

 

Anzai is a mixed-blood vampire who helps a police task force solve a crime.

 

Later in the series Tsukasa and Anzai develop feelings for each other. However, this unconventional romance proves to be hard to continue.

 

This is because Anzai has to battle that part of him who wishes to eat up Tsukasa.

 

 

36. Blood +

 

 

 

Blood + premiered in 2005 and ran a total of 50 episodes.

 

Similar to Mosquiton, this plot also revolved around a school story where the protagonist had a split role.

 

In the day, Saya Kisaragi used to be an ordinary human but, at night she’d turn into a zombie who went on slaying vampires.

 

Saya’s obsolete memory comes back to haunt and scare her. She’s attacked at school one night by a vampire that feeds off human blood.

 

That’s when a mysterious creature Haji suddenly enters and defends her from the creature.

 

He then forces her to drink his blood and she suddenly enters a trance.

 

She then slays the monster easily, using her blood as the ingredient.

 

The unaware humankind does not differentiate them and one night Saya almost gets killed.

 

 

37. Bakemonogatari

 

 

Probably one of the most famous vampire anime, we have Bakemonogatari. However, the situation is a bit different here.

 

Either way, the show talks about a guy named Araragi who turned into a vampire due to unforeseen circumstances.

 

However, soon he comes across a girl who weighs absolutely nothing and realizes that she is going through the same horrible pain as he did.

 

From that point on, he starts to help anyone and everyone who is facing these supernatural experiences.

 

Bakemonogatari is a one-of-a-kind show that you should give a try, at least once.

 

 

38. Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku

 

 

 

It was a series of 12 episodes that premiered in October 2010. It was a mix of comedy genres and attracted kids.

 

Fortune Arterial is about the saga of Kohei Hasekura. He is transferred into a reputed public school that has both – juniors and high school students.

 

The school is located on Tamatsu Island which is an island and the only way to reach there is by ship or boat.

 

Soon after his transfer, he discovers that one of the students Sendo Erika is a vampire.

 

His fight to bring Erika back to normal forms the rest of the story. He also faces a dilemma as to whom he must save – whether himself or Erika.

 

 

39. Tenshi ni Narumon!

 

 

 

Tenshi ni Narumon! was the original series and it premiered on TV in April 1999.

 

The reason it’s lower on the list is that it could not make it beyond a limited audience.

 

Yuusuke was just a normal kid going to high school and enjoying life in his little world.

 

Later, he finds himself recruited into an organization of unknown creatures. His new parents are a Frankenstein monster and a beautiful woman obsessed with round objects.

 

His elder sister Sara is invisible and his brother Gabriel is a vampire who has a bad attitude.

 

His youngest sister is a demon named Ruka, who’s a professional researcher. Yuusuke has a one-sided love for Natsumi (a girl from his school).

 

Natsumi considers him nothing more than a pervert.

 

 

40. Yuugen Kaisha

 

 

 

The series tells us about a country where many organizations have subdivisions.

 

And these subdivisions work in the same frame as any organization does except The Phantom Quest Corp.

 

This is the group that fights monsters from the other world.

 

Whenever an unknown beast is trying to make his way into this realm, Ayaka Kisaragi is on her way to shut them up.

 

And I must say, her skills are impeccable, to say the least.

 

The anime focuses on action, drama, and comedy, so, it is a great package for anyone who wishes to have a fun vampire series.

 

 

41. Call Of The Night 

 

 

Kou Yamori, an average middle school student, struggles with the complexities of love and eventually stops attending school.

 

His idleness leads to insomnia, compelling him to wander the solitary streets at night.

 

During one of his nocturnal excursions, he encounters Nazuna Nanakusa, an unusual girl who believes that sleeplessness stems from dissatisfaction and the need to release inhibitions.

 

Nazuna offers to assist Kou with his sleep issues and extends an invitation to her place, where she suggests they share a futon.

 

Unsettled, Kou pretends to sleep, only to be shocked when Nazuna unexpectedly bites his neck, unveiling her true identity as a vampire.

 

Believing the bite will transform him, Kou sets a new objective—to fall in love with Nazuna and become a vampire himself.

 

 

42. Phantom in the Twilight

 

 

 

This action-vampire anime is quite interesting, especially if you are into handsome boys. Therefore, I want you to keep your eyes open as you read this entry.

 

The show talks about a world where all the negative thoughts from humans are converted into shadows.

 

And these shadows are dangerous, to say the least. What’s more, is that a girl recently shifted to London and is having a hard time getting settled.

 

However, things start to take interesting turns when she meets a bunch of handsome young men in Cafe Forbidden.

 

But as you can guess, there’s a reason why this Cafe is called “Cafe Forbidden”.

 

I hope you can see where this all will go. This show is so much more interesting when you are just getting into the vampire theme.

 

The animation and art just add more flavor.

 

 

43. Dance with Devils: Fortuna

 

 

 

The next anime on our list focuses on a lot, and I mean a lot of hot anime boys.

 

So make sure that your girlfriend doesn’t watch this. Or else, you are done for, my friend.

 

Anyway, coming back to the topic, Dance With Devils: Fortuna tells us the story of Ritsuka who got admitted to a new school and the student council president caught her attention.

 

That day, when she returns home, she finds out that her mother is lying dead on the floor and a few mysterious men are standing.

 

Turns out, these are vampires and they are the reason for what happened. And now, Ritsuka’s life is going to change forever.

 

This anime has gore and sadness blended well with romance and drama. Therefore, you should give it a try if you can.

 

 

44. Blade

 

 

 

The next anime on our list is a very action-heavy series that you might develop special sentiments for.

 

This one is all about revenge and trying your best to feel satisfied. This is Blade.

 

The story talks about a guy named Blade who is a vampire hunter, hunting down monsters now and then.

 

However, what makes our boy so special is his past experiences. He lost his mother to a vampire and from that point on, he had been seeking that monster forever.

 

But soon enough, fate grants him the gift. And he also comes across an organization that is responsible for his misery.

 

And that is what Blade is all about. This anime is great for anyone who enjoys a slow yet mind-twisting series.

 

And therefore, you should watch it.

 

 

45. Wild Arms: Twilight Venom

 

 

 

This show is much more on the adventurous side of things. And I won’t lie, it makes this anime so much more refreshing and unique.

 

The show is based on a PlayStation game. So you know it is going to be much more fun-oriented than anything.

 

Anyway, it tells us about the life of various characters who are trying their level best to have the best time of their lives.

 

They are on their way to explore the unexplored land of Filgaea. And on their way, they will do anything and everything to have an unreal amount of adventure and action.

 

And creatures like vampires are going to be great contributors to their narratives as well.

 

A simple and easy story is executed very well. All that one needs to have a fun time on screen.

 

 

46. Vampire Hunter

 

 

 

Well, the title seems very self-explanatory if you ask me. However, I feel that it is just not quite enough.

 

Therefore, we will be giving you a bit more detailed explanation. Prepare yourself.

 

Because this ride is going to be a remarkable one. The Vampire Hunter series talks about the current world.

 

It is a dark and terrifying place that is occupied by humans but taken over by beings called Darkstalkers.

 

However, these Darkstalkers are beings like Vampires, Zombies, and werewolves who are striving to get stronger and stand at the top.

 

However, this competition is soon going to end since the aliens have different plans for the world.

 

And these aliens are going to challenge the fate of this world. This is going to be interesting!

 

 

47.  The Magical Revolution of the Reincarnated Princess and the Genius Young Lad 

 

 

Despite being perceived as lacking skill in conventional magic, Princess Anisphia defies the expectations of the aristocracy by developing “magicology,” a unique magical theory rooted in her past life memories.

 

Her world takes a turn when she witnesses the unjust removal of noblewoman Euphyllia’s rightful position as the kingdom’s future ruler.

 

In a bid to assist Euphyllia in reclaiming her honour, Anisphia devises a plan that involves the two of them living together and conducting magical research.

 

Little do they know that their serendipitous encounter will not only shape their personal futures but also have far-reaching implications for the kingdom and the world at large.

 

It’s a fresh anime that is yet to be discovered by a larger audience so make sure that you are one of the first ones to take a look into it. 

 

 

48. Vampire

 

 

 

Well, would you look at that? The name of this anime is ‘Vampire Knight itself.

 

How cool is that? Well, not cooler than the boys in this show. Because all the beautiful female anime fans out there are going to have a fun time watching this series.

 

The show talks about the disciplinary committee of the Cross Academy which has two different classes, the day class, and the night class.

 

Both of these classes perform their duties in their respective time frames. However, the night class has a very special secret to them, they are vampires.

 

And their vampire history is soon going to haunt the hell out of them. Believe that!

 

The show is much more fun yet captivating than most of the anime you will watch from its era.

 

And this makes it so much more remarkable and lovely.

 

 

49. Blood-C

 

 

 

The next entry on our list is quite terrifying, especially on the psychological side of things.

 

The show is all about terror and mind games. And I can say that you love both of these settings.

 

The anime tells us the story of Saya Kisaragi who was bestowed with a special sword.

 

That sword can kill any monster including all those vampires who have been tormenting her village.

 

However, soon her reality starts to bend and when it does, she starts to lose her mind.

 

She comes across her principles being put to test and her beliefs being questioned. Soon she is going to realize that the world she thought existed, was way crueler than her mind.

 

And let’s just say, it is going to be a great journey. Blood C is a supernatural series and yet, it manages to capture some real-life emotions.

 

And therefore, you and I should make sure to give it a watch.

 

 

50. Master Mosquiton ‘99

 

 

 

Whenever we think of an amazing Vampire show, we tend to look at the dark aspects of it.

 

However, Master Mosquiton ’99 is an exception to our thinking. This is because it has more comedy and drama than horror and sadness.

 

Which is new and refreshing. Let’s see what it has to offer. The series talks about a girl named Inaho who comes across a vampire named Mosquito.

 

Now the deal is, Mosquiton is having a fun time feeding on Inoha’s classmates. But Inoha wouldn’t accept it.

 

Therefore, she beats the hell out of Mosquiton and then makes him her slave. Thereon begins the journey of a vampire and a human.

 

And this journey is going to be interesting, to say the least!