Best vampire animes
1. Hellsing Ultimate (2006-2012)
A retelling of the original Hellsing series with more focus on the manga’s storyline. It follows the Hellsing Organization’s fight against supernatural forces, primarily focusing on the powerful vampire Alucard.
2. Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust (2000)
A beautifully animated film that follows the half-vampire, half-human bounty hunter D, as he hunts down a vampire noble who has kidnapped a human woman.
3. Shiki (2010)
A horror story set in a rural village where a series of mysterious deaths occur, eventually revealing a battle between humans and vampires.
4. Seraph of the End (2015)
Set in a post-apocalyptic world where a virus has killed most adults, leaving children to be taken by vampires. The story follows Yuichiro Hyakuya’s quest for revenge against the vampires who killed his family.
5. Blood+ (2005-2006)
Follows Saya Otonashi, a seemingly ordinary girl who learns she is the only one who can defeat the monstrous Chiropterans.
6. Trinity Blood (2005)
Set in a post-apocalyptic future where humans and vampires are at war, and follows Abel Nightroad, a priest and vampire who feeds on other vampires.
7. Castlevania (2017-2021)
Based on the popular video game series, this Netflix series follows Trevor Belmont, Sypha Belnades, and Alucard as they battle against Dracula and his forces.
8. Vampire Knight (2008)
Follows Yuki Cross, a student at Cross Academy, which has a secret: it houses both human and vampire students.
9. Karin (2005-2006)
A comedic take on vampire lore, focusing on Karin Maaka, a vampire who doesn’t drink blood but produces it and must give it to others.
10. Hellsing (2001-2002)
The original series, following the Hellsing Organization and its battle against ghouls and vampires, with a central focus on the powerful vampire Alucard.
11. Owari no Seraph: Nagoya Kessen-hen (2015)
The second season of Seraph of the End, continuing Yuichiro’s quest against the vampires.
12. Strike the Blood (2013-2014)
Follows Kojou Akatsuki, a high school student who becomes the fourth primogenitor, a powerful vampire, and Yukina Himeragi, a sword shaman sent to monitor him.
13. Black Blood Brothers (2006)
Follows Jiro Mochizuki, a vampire who fought in the Hong Kong Crusade and now seeks peace for his younger brother.
14. Dance in the Vampire Bund (2010)
Follows Mina Tepes, the ruler of all vampires, as she creates a haven for vampires in Japan while dealing with human and supernatural threats.
15. Rosario + Vampire (2008)
A romantic comedy that follows Tsukune Aono, a human who accidentally enrolls in a school for monsters, including vampires.
16. Blood-C (2011)
Follows Saya Kisaragi, a seemingly normal high school girl who is actually a skilled swordswoman fighting against monsters called Elder Bairns.
17. Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase (2004-2005)
A photographer named Kouhei meets Hazuki, a vampire girl, and their relationship leads to a series of supernatural events.
18. Vampire Princess Miyu (1997-1998)
Follows Miyu, a vampire girl who hunts down and returns evil demons, called Shinma, to the darkness.
19. Master of Mosquiton (1996-1997)
A lighthearted adventure series following Inaho and her immortal vampire servant Mosquiton on their quest for the O-Part, a source of immortality.
20. Noblesse (2020)
Follows Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, a powerful noble vampire, as he navigates modern society while battling supernatural threats.
21. Diabolik Lovers (2013)
A reverse harem series where the protagonist, Yui Komori, finds herself living with six vampire brothers.
22. Blade (2011)
Part of the Marvel anime project, follows Blade, a half-human, half-vampire vampire hunter, on his quest to defeat Deacon Frost.
23. Devils’ Line (2018)
Focuses on a half-vampire, half-human cop named Anzai and his relationship with a human girl named Tsukasa.
24. Fortune Arterial (2010)
A romance series where the protagonist, Kohei, discovers that his new school has a vampire student body president.
25. Hakuouki (2010)
A historical series with vampires, following Chizuru Yukimura’s search for her father and her encounters with the Shinsengumi.
26. Tokimeki Tonight (1982-1983)
A comedic series about Ranze Eto, a girl who can transform into anything she bites and discovers she comes from a family of monsters.
27. Nightwalker: The Midnight Detective (1998)
Follows Shido, a vampire detective, as he solves supernatural cases while battling his own kind.
28. Phantom in the Twilight (2018)
Set in a world where shadows and vampires exist, following a girl named Baileu Ton as she navigates through supernatural occurrences.
29. Mars Red (2021)
Set in the 1920s, it follows a government task force tasked with controlling the vampire population.
30. The Case Study of Vanitas (2021)
A steampunk fantasy series following Vanitas, a human who uses a cursed grimoire to heal and control vampires.
31. Lunar Legend Tsukihime (2003)
Follows Shiki Tohno, who can see the death lines of everything, and his encounter with a powerful vampire named Arcueid Brunestud.
These anime series and movies showcase the diversity and creativity within the vampire genre, offering everything from horror and action to romance and comedy. Whether you prefer intense battles or intricate character relationships, there’s a vampire anime on this list for everyone.