Summary
Vampires are the creatures of the night. In classic incarnations, they are blood-sucking fiends that grow in number and hide away from the Sun at night. In other renditions, vampires are much friendlier than you remember, with some even sparkling with joy. Of course, all vampires still need to drink blood.
Animeis great because it allows different renditions of vampires to exist within a single medium. If you’re looking for horror vampires, anime has some of the bloodiest shows around. If you’re looking for a cute vampire who just happens to want to suck your blood, you’ll find that too. So here are the ten best vampire anime to satisfy your thirst.
10Rosario Vampire
A Harem With Monster Girls
Rosario Vampire is essentially whatMonster High would be likeif Clawdene remained human. In a school for Monsters, Tsukune Aono is the only human for miles around. This is troublesome because the school hates humans, leading Tsukune to pose as a Monster, hiding his true form.
Along the way, he befriends a powerful vampire named Moka Akashiya. She is an S-tier monster whose powers are suppressed by the Rosario around her neck. Together, they form a bond and are soon joined by other monsters, such as a snow woman and a succubus.
9The Case Study of Vanitas
A Doctor For Vampires
Not all vampire stories are the same. In fact, The Case Study of Vanitas blends 19th-century Paris and Steampunk to create a unique look to the world. When the vampire, Noe Archiviste meets Vanitas, a self-proclaimed vampire doctor, the two set off on a journey together.
With the goal of healing vampires of an affliction that causes them to become violent, Vanitas uses his book, The Book of Vanitas, to stop the corruption. However, there are plenty of other entities at play that just might be pulling the strings behind the sickness.
8Vampire In The Garden
A Hidden Gem On Netflix
If you’re looking for a short but intriguing vampire anime, then look no further than Vampire in the Garden. Taking place inan apocalyptic futurewhere humans and vampires are locked in combat, Momo the human and Fine the vampire queen search for a place where they can both be allowed to coexist.
The anime is only five episodes long, as both women traverse the frozen landscape. Together, they discover more about what each culture has. Along the way, they are hunted down by remaining humans who wish to bring Momo home.
7Castlevania
The Perfect Video Game Vampire Adaptation
If this is your first exposure to Castlevania, then the anime has everything you could want from a vampire-centric show. It hasan intimidating Dracula with a tragic past, horrific monsters that devour the innocent, and a gang of vampire slayers on the road to save the human race.
If you’re already a fan of Castlevania, then the show hits even harder with a soundtrack that will leave you floored. There are also dozens of references to the game as enemies and characters come to life like never before.
6Call of the Night
Vampirism And Romance
If you’re having trouble falling asleep or trouble finding purpose in the daylight, why not become a vampire instead? This is the premise of Call of the Night, a supernaturalromantic comedywhere the main lead, Ko Yamori, must fall in love with a vampire named Nazuna Nanakusa in order to join her kind.
Little by little, Ko finds himself with the power to become a vampire halfway. Together, Ko and Nazuna explore what the night has to offer and even uncover a few mysteries along the way.
5Phantom Blood
Jojo At Its Most Horror Oriented
Many Jojo fans tend to skip Phantom Blood. However, as a vampire story, it’s actually quite good. With Dio and Jonathan constantly at odds throughout their childhoods, it is intriguing to watch as Jonathan constantly stands up to Dio.
When Dio becomes a vampire, that rivalry comes crashing together as both men fight barehanded, one as a human, the other as a new god. Their second showdown is preceded by plenty of monsters, zombies, and other creatures of the night, making it an excellent treat for horror fans.
4Shiki
What It Takes To Survive
Shiki is a horror anime that likes to delve into the mystery side of a vampire story. When strange deaths and disappearances start plaguing a small Japanese town named Sotoba, Toshio Ozaki, the only doctor in town, sets off on an investigation. What he uncovers leads him towards a strange new family that has just moved in.
Taking residence in a nearby castle, the Shirikishi family raises suspicions. What ensues is a bloodbath that consumes the town, but not without dropping a few philosophical questions on the state of vampirism.
3Bakemonogatari
Life Of A Recovering Vampire
Bakemonogatari originally started off as a series of light novels. Since then, the series has been adapted into anime form and follows the story of Koyomi Araragi, a third-year student who is recovering from a brief stint as a vampire.
He soon meets different girls who each have their own supernatural quirks. This leads him on a series of adventures as he tries to adjust back to life as a human. However, he continues to have some side effects from his vampirism, such as fast regeneration and amplified strength.
2Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
A Gothic Vampire Film
If you’re looking for an anime to watch on a dark and stormy night, how about an Anime movie instead? When Charlotte Elbourne is abducted by a vampire nobleman, her father hires Dhampir to go find her. Dhampir is soon joined by psychics and blade masters to form a team of crusaders.
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust is a pretty dark but captivating film. It has the 90s anime art style from the time the film was made, which gives it an alluring elegance to it, with plenty of gothic scenery that makes it stand out as a vampire film.
1Hellsing Ultimate
The Best Vampire Anime
Hellsing Ultimate is the bloodiest vampire anime of all time, with plenty of gore and horrific imagery. After all, it wouldn’t be a fantastic piece of vampire fiction without a high body count. However, what really sets it apart is how it also touches on other supernatural entities as well.
Alucard is bound to serve Integra, leader of the Hellsing Organization. Together they fight other supernatural entities, Nazis, and corrupt priests. It’s a grim but action-packed anime and one of the best horror animes.
