Vampires are among the most recognizable characters in pop culture — from Dracula to Edward Cullen, we have seen tons of them. It's no wonder that the anime industry has never been able to get away from these stories.
Considering that many creators crave gothic imagery, dark themes, and controversial characters with mysterious pasts, anime and vampires seem like a perfect match. Let's take a look at 5 great vampire anime to have a good time with.
Vampire Hunter D
This is perhaps the most classic vampire anime. The problem is that there is no TV series, only two full-length movies (1985, 2000). The uniqueness of Vampire Hunter D is that the action takes place in a nuclear post-apocalypse. Vampires have taken over the world, but at the same time vampire hunters have appeared.
The main character of the movies is one of these hunters. These movies are the perfect embodiment of B-movie action in anime. Don't expect deep philosophy, but there will be blood. And a lot of it!
The most important vampire in culture is Dracula. For a long time, he seemed unambiguously evil. In Hellsing, however, his image is bizarrely reversed (here his name is Alucard). After being defeated by Van Hellsing, he vowed to protect humanity from the evil forces. Hellsing is an outstanding example of the neo-gothic style in anime.
The series amazingly combines crosses, guns and dark music. Even if the creators neglect deep psychology or a twisted plot, it's safe to say that there is no such stylish anime today.
Blood+
The opposite case is Blood+. It is not an action movie, but a meditative thriller about a schoolgirl with amnesia. From time to time she is tormented by terrible visions. It's easy to guess that this is a series about the search for identity, so a lot of time is devoted to the complexities of human psychology.
Blood+ seems to be the vampire equivalent of Monster (2004), so there are some impressive directorial choices here that bring anime closer to cinema. And considering that the plot is full of intrigue, it is not boring to watch.
Vampire Knight
Vampire Knight is a vampire shoujo, which means that romance is at the forefront of the plot. The story takes place in an academy where humans and vampires study together, so it is also a kind of school anime about relationships between different races.
A special advantage of the anime is its thick gothic atmosphere, which creates a special setting for love triangles and romantic scenes. On the other hand, you should keep in mind that this is a typical representative of its genre, which reproduces clichés.
Blood Lad
Blood Lad seems to be a typical story of forbidden love between a vampire guy and a girl, but there are many details in the series that undermine the cliché. To begin with, the girl dies at the beginning and becomes a ghost, and the vampire is a vegetarian who is sincerely interested in people.
There is a special chemistry between this couple, which never fully develops into a common love affair. It is a tense relationship with a lot of humor that turns the idea of romantic plots on its head.
Blood everywhere!
Vampires are among the most recognizable characters in pop culture — from Dracula to Edward Cullen, we have seen tons of them. It's no wonder that the anime industry has never been able to get away from these stories.
Considering that many creators crave gothic imagery, dark themes, and controversial characters with mysterious pasts, anime and vampires seem like a perfect match. Let's take a look at 5 great vampire anime to have a good time with.
Vampire Hunter D
This is perhaps the most classic vampire anime. The problem is that there is no TV series, only two full-length movies (1985, 2000). The uniqueness of Vampire Hunter D is that the action takes place in a nuclear post-apocalypse. Vampires have taken over the world, but at the same time vampire hunters have appeared.
The main character of the movies is one of these hunters. These movies are the perfect embodiment of B-movie action in anime. Don't expect deep philosophy, but there will be blood. And a lot of it!
The most important vampire in culture is Dracula. For a long time, he seemed unambiguously evil. In Hellsing, however, his image is bizarrely reversed (here his name is Alucard). After being defeated by Van Hellsing, he vowed to protect humanity from the evil forces. Hellsing is an outstanding example of the neo-gothic style in anime.
The series amazingly combines crosses, guns and dark music. Even if the creators neglect deep psychology or a twisted plot, it's safe to say that there is no such stylish anime today.
Blood+
The opposite case is Blood+. It is not an action movie, but a meditative thriller about a schoolgirl with amnesia. From time to time she is tormented by terrible visions. It's easy to guess that this is a series about the search for identity, so a lot of time is devoted to the complexities of human psychology.
Blood+ seems to be the vampire equivalent of Monster (2004), so there are some impressive directorial choices here that bring anime closer to cinema. And considering that the plot is full of intrigue, it is not boring to watch.
Vampire Knight
Vampire Knight is a vampire shoujo, which means that romance is at the forefront of the plot. The story takes place in an academy where humans and vampires study together, so it is also a kind of school anime about relationships between different races.
A special advantage of the anime is its thick gothic atmosphere, which creates a special setting for love triangles and romantic scenes. On the other hand, you should keep in mind that this is a typical representative of its genre, which reproduces clichés.
Blood Lad
Blood Lad seems to be a typical story of forbidden love between a vampire guy and a girl, but there are many details in the series that undermine the cliché. To begin with, the girl dies at the beginning and becomes a ghost, and the vampire is a vegetarian who is sincerely interested in people.
There is a special chemistry between this couple, which never fully develops into a common love affair. It is a tense relationship with a lot of humor that turns the idea of romantic plots on its head.
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