Really liked this series and it has an ending which is nice especially after a 50 episode run. Haven't watched any of the sequels but did catch the live action film which follows Saya as she confronts her nemesis it was good too.
Highly recommended.
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The war never stops: in a different time, on a different battlefield, hiding deeply in the folds of history... They are called Chiropterans. They can change their form and disguise as human beings, but they are not. They are immortal creatures that feed off blood.
An organization, named Red Shield, has been fighting to exterminate this pestilence, and the struggle has now evolved into something of a much bigger scale.
Okinawa, Japan. Year 2005. Now.
The high school girl Otonashi Saya is living peacefully with her family or it seems, since she has no memory of her life except for the past year. One day, a startling event causes her happy life to shatter to pieces.
An enemy to destroy, a mission to accomplish — the vortex of an ancient struggle is dragging Saya back to her destiny. A young and handsome cello player in dark clothes appears — his name is Haji. The moment he hands Saya a Japanese sword, history starts on a new course.
Will Saya be able to restore her memory and find her own identity?
An organization, named Red Shield, has been fighting to exterminate this pestilence, and the struggle has now evolved into something of a much bigger scale.
Okinawa, Japan. Year 2005. Now.
The high school girl Otonashi Saya is living peacefully with her family or it seems, since she has no memory of her life except for the past year. One day, a startling event causes her happy life to shatter to pieces.
An enemy to destroy, a mission to accomplish — the vortex of an ancient struggle is dragging Saya back to her destiny. A young and handsome cello player in dark clothes appears — his name is Haji. The moment he hands Saya a Japanese sword, history starts on a new course.
Will Saya be able to restore her memory and find her own identity?
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recommended by 59 users - 2 for fans - 35 recommended - 22 must see
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by LordGrendel on 2018-02-27 13:26
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by yota71 on 2017-01-31 09:28
Very nice show (for me 50 episodes is a lot) but every episode are a worth watch, i higly recommend this one
must see
by stecaz on 2015-10-20 20:14
Story of romance and vampires. Saya, a girl with no memories, is in the middle of a war between humans and vampires fought around the world (the story takes place in Japan, Vietnam, France, England, Russia ....). The first episodes are a little slow but then the story continues to improve, especially when Diva appears.
recommended
by Dreadoom on 2015-10-10 19:03
It is a long anime (usually there are like ~15 episodes), so it is understandable if it gets boring sometimes.
There are better animes, but the end is very good.
There are better animes, but the end is very good.
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appears in ep: 1-8, 10-14, 16-32, 34-50
142, male, , bishounenA bishounen is a Japanese term literally meaning "beautiful youth (boy)" and describes an aesthetic that can be found in disparate areas in East Asia: a young man of effeminate beauty. While the beauty transcends gender, the character clearly has a male body; their gender is not ambiguous and there the character is not androgynous., black hairThe character has black hair., fixed-form shapeshiftingFixed-form shapeshifting is the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms. This is contrasted to free-form shapeshifting, the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms., immortalityImmortality is the ability to live for an infinite or inconceivably vast length of time. Humans, whose life span is limited, have long sought ways to extend their lives. In fiction, immortals are not quite as uncommon as in real life, and the possible implications of endless or very long lives are often explored. While many may wish for immortality, it may be little more than a curse for the few who have it., playing celloThe cello is a bowed string instrument. The word derives from the Italian violoncello. The cello is used as a solo instrument, in chamber music, and as a member of the string section of an orchestra. It is the second largest bowed string instrument in the modern symphony orchestra, the double bass being the largest., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., stoicA stoic person can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining., vampireA vampire is an undead that uses fangs to penetrate the necks of people to drink their blood as nourishment and to turn them into slaves. They have no reflection in mirrors, can shapeshift into bats, have unlimited lifespan and superhuman strength, reflexes and senses, and may only be killed in a few specific ways. A human bitten by a vampire typically becomes a slave, dying as if poisoned and becoming an undead after death, often staying under the command of the vampire who originally bit them.
voiced by:
Konishi Katsuyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-10, 12-14, 16, 18-50
male, , bishounenA bishounen is a Japanese term literally meaning "beautiful youth (boy)" and describes an aesthetic that can be found in disparate areas in East Asia: a young man of effeminate beauty. While the beauty transcends gender, the character clearly has a male body; their gender is not ambiguous and there the character is not androgynous., brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., red hairThe character has red hair., tallDescribes a person with above average height.
voiced by:
Yoshino Hiroyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-14, 16-32, 34-50
172, female, , brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., katanaA type of Japanese sword, often called a "samurai sword". The term katana may be applied to the standard size moderately curved Japanese sword with a blade length of greater than 60 cm. The katana is characterized by its distinctive appearance: a curved, slender, single edged blade, circular or squared guard, and long grip to accommodate two hands., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., stoicA stoic person can endure pain or hardship without showing their feelings or complaining., swordA sword is a long, edged piece of metal, used as a cutting, thrusting, and clubbing weapon in many civilizations throughout the world. It fundamentally consists of a blade and a hilt, typically with one or two edges for striking and cutting, and a point for thrusting., vampireA vampire is an undead that uses fangs to penetrate the necks of people to drink their blood as nourishment and to turn them into slaves. They have no reflection in mirrors, can shapeshift into bats, have unlimited lifespan and superhuman strength, reflexes and senses, and may only be killed in a few specific ways. A human bitten by a vampire typically becomes a slave, dying as if poisoned and becoming an undead after death, often staying under the command of the vampire who originally bit them.
voiced by:
Kitamura Eri
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 17, 19-20, 22, 24, 27, 29-31, 33, 35-43, 45, 47-50
male, , beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., fixed-form shapeshiftingFixed-form shapeshifting is the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms. This is contrasted to free-form shapeshifting, the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., shapeshifting -- TO BE SPLIT AND DELETEDThis tag is meant to be split and deleted. If you can, please retag characters that have this tag with either free-form shapeshifting or fixed-form shapeshifting, as appropriate to each case, and then remove this tag from them. Thank you.
voiced by:
Nakata Jouji
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-14, 16, 18-20, 22-39, 41-43, 46-50
episode appearance
appears in ep: 24, 26-27, 30-32, 35-38, 40-42, 45-49
172, female, , black hairThe character has black hair., blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., cross-dressingThis character sometimes wears clothes traditionally worn by and associated with the opposite sex.
Cross-dressers often hide their cross-dressing identity for a long period of time and thus tend to become adept in accurately portraying the opposite sex in terms of voice, movement, behaviour, temperament, etc., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., sexually dominantSexually dominant is a designation applied to those able to assertively assume and maintain control over the actions of their partner(s) during sexual activity, actively steering it towards their own intents and preferences and possibly to the detriment of those of their partner(s)., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., shortsShorts are a garment worn over the pelvic area, circling the waist and splitting to cover the upper part of the legs, sometimes extending down to the knees but not covering the entire length of the leg., vampireA vampire is an undead that uses fangs to penetrate the necks of people to drink their blood as nourishment and to turn them into slaves. They have no reflection in mirrors, can shapeshift into bats, have unlimited lifespan and superhuman strength, reflexes and senses, and may only be killed in a few specific ways. A human bitten by a vampire typically becomes a slave, dying as if poisoned and becoming an undead after death, often staying under the command of the vampire who originally bit them.
voiced by:
Yajima Akiko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 2, 4, 14-15, 21, 25, 27-29, 31, 35-39, 41-43, 46-48, 50
female, , brown eyesThe character has brown eyes., brown hairThe character has brown hair., JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., ribbon tieA ribbon tie is a ribbon used to tie the collar of a shirt, blouse, or other clothing top. This means that the ribbon, with or without a bow loop, is tying a collar that is cut close to the neck (i.e. not a low-cut collar); otherwise, the ribbon is just a common case of ribbons on clothes. Please see the full description for more detailed instructions on when to apply or not apply this tag., school uniformA type of uniform worn in Japanese schools (called "seifuku" in Japanese), generally high school age or younger. They can vary considerably; commonly, females will wear a sailor uniform (modelled off the British Royal Navy uniforms in 1920) and males will often wear a "gakuran", which is a dark button-up uniform modelled off Prussian army uniforms. But expect to see a substantial amount of variety.
voiced by:
Koshimizu Ami
episode appearance
appears in ep: 20, 22-23, 25, 28, 30-33, 35, 39, 41, 46, 48, 50
male, , business suitThe business suit is a traditional Western-style business attire. For men, this usually consists of a jacket, worn over a collared shirt, with a matching pair of trousers and optional waistcoat vest. For women, this would usually be a jacket, worn over a blouse, with a matching skirt (commonly a pencil skirt) or trousers. Not to be confused with a blazer or sport coat., pocket watchUsually a cherished item of significant personal value. Such a watch (of which there are several types) is usually palm-size and made to be carried in a pocket. They generally have an attached chain to allow them to be secured to a waistcoat, lapel, or belt loop, and to prevent them from being dropped.
voiced by:
Ishida Akira
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-2, 4-7, 9-14, 16, 18-20, 22, 25-26, 28-29, 31, 34, 36, 39, 41-44, 46-48, 50
female, , brown hairThe character has brown hair., grey eyesThis character has grey-coloured eyes., high heelsHigh heels are a type of shoe in which the heel, compared to the toe, is significantly higher off of the ground. These shoes make the wearer taller, accentuating the calf muscle and the length of the leg overall. There are many types of high heels, which come in different styles, colours, and materials, and can be found all over the world. They have significant cultural and fashionable meanings attached to them, which have been largely shaped by historical contexts over the past thousand years., lab coatA laboratory coat, also called white coat and often abbreviated to lab coat, is a knee-length overcoat/smock worn by professionals in the medical field or by those involved in laboratory work. The coat protects their street clothes and also serves as a simple uniform. The garment is made from white or light-coloured cotton, linen, or cotton polyester blend, allowing it to be washed at high temperature and making it easy to see whether it is clean., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., miniskirtA miniskirt, sometimes hyphenated as mini-skirt, is a skirt with a hemline well above the knees, shorter than the wearer`s arm., physicianA physician is a professional who practices medicine, which is concerned with promoting, maintaining or restoring human health through the study, diagnosis, and treatment of disease, injury, and other physical and mental impairments. While physicians are usually referred to as doctors, a physician may or may not be the holder of a doctorate and the two should not be confused., young adultSomeone is generally considered a young adult if they are between 20 to 40 years old.
voiced by:
Kaida Yuuko
episode appearance
appears in ep: 2, 4-7, 9-14, 16, 18-20, 22-29, 31-34, 36-39, 41-50
male, , AmericanThe United States of America (commonly referred to as the United States, the U.S., the USA, or America) is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district., baldA bald person is someone, most often a male, who does not have any hair on their head. If there`s still hair remaining on the sides or rear of the head, then that person is not yet bald, but balding. This does not include facial hair; a bald person may still have a beard, moustache, or eyebrows., beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., dark skinDark skin is a naturally occurring human skin color that is rich in melanin pigments and having a dark color., goateeA goatee is a style of facial hair sporting hair on the chin but not the cheeks. A goatee can coexist with sideburns so long as they do not connect; should the sideburns be connected from side-to-side via the goatee, they would cease to exist individually and form a single beard instead. A goatee connected with the moustache is a circle beard., overeaterA character (who quite often is anything but fat) eats enough for an entire football team, usually devastating the whole table — and perhaps entire restaurants — with their insatiable hunger. Often combined with a speed-eating technique that makes food seem to vanish spontaneously from the plate., sunglassesA form of protective eye-wear designed primarily to prevent bright sunlight from damaging or discomforting the eyes. Also used as a fashion detail. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; apply only the "sunglasses" tag for sunglasses, not both. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags.
voiced by:
Nagasako Takashi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 21, 26-29, 35, 37-38, 44-50
female, , long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., pointy earsWell they are ears... and they are pointy... what`s more to say there?!, purple hairThis character`s hair is colored somewhere between red and blue., trench coatA trench coat is a raincoat made of waterproof heavy-duty cotton drill or poplin, wool gabardine, or in some cases leather: it generally has a removable insulated lining; and it is usually knee-length or longer.
Favoured clothing of detectives. You aren`t one without., twintailsTwintails are type of hairstyle where the hair is gathered into two "tails" on either side of the head. Twintails may also include a pair hair buns, one bun at the base of each tail.
voiced by:
Saitou Chiwa
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-3, 6-7, 10, 13-14, 30
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-10, 12-14, 16-20, 22-24, 26, 28-32
episode appearance
appears in ep: 20, 27, 29, 31, 35-36, 38, 40, 42-43, 45-49
male, , fixed-form shapeshiftingFixed-form shapeshifting is the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms. This is contrasted to free-form shapeshifting, the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Fujiwara Keiji
episode appearance
appears in ep: 3, 5, 7, 9-11, 15, 21, 25, 27-29, 31, 35-39, 41-42, 46-48, 50
male, , JapaneseA character originating from the island nation of Japan., journalistA journalist is a person who collects, writes, or distributes news or other current information to the public. A journalist`s work is called journalism. A journalist can work with general issues or specialize in certain issues. A reporter is a type of journalist who researches, writes, and reports on information in order to present in sources, conduct interviews, engage in research, and make reports. Reporters may split their time between working in a newsroom and going out to witness events., photo cameraA camera is an optical instrument for recording or capturing images, which may be stored locally, transmitted to another location, or both. The images may be individual still photographs or sequences of images constituting videos or movies., smokerThis character likes to smoke cigarettes, cigars or a pipe.
voiced by:
Itou Kentarou
episode appearance
appears in ep: 10-13, 15, 20-24, 26-27, 29, 31, 35, 37-38, 40, 43, 46-47
male, , bishounenA bishounen is a Japanese term literally meaning "beautiful youth (boy)" and describes an aesthetic that can be found in disparate areas in East Asia: a young man of effeminate beauty. While the beauty transcends gender, the character clearly has a male body; their gender is not ambiguous and there the character is not androgynous., fixed-form shapeshiftingFixed-form shapeshifting is the ability to switch one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure between two or more predetermined forms, while being restricted to picking only from among those forms. This is contrasted to free-form shapeshifting, the ability to change one`s bodily appearance, form, and structure in any way that the user desires, without being restricted to a limited number of forms., regenerationRegeneration is a supernatural ability to repair great extents of damage incurred as a result of, for example, combat or accidents, and generally to do so fairly quickly. This may include, for example, the replacement of destroyed limbs and organs in a matter of minutes or less. It is not to be confused with the slow, limited, natural damage repair ability that most living organisms have, which does not provide for replacement of limbs and organs, quick or otherwise.
voiced by:
Tsujitani Kouji
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-7, 9, 11-13, 20-21, 25, 29, 31, 33-34, 36-37, 41-42, 46, 48-50
male, , glassesGlasses (also called eyeglasses or spectacles) are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes, normally for vision correction, eye protection, or for protection from UV rays. For practical tagging purposes, sunglasses should not be considered glasses; the "glasses" tag is specifically about the type that doesn`t block light. However, a character who wears prescription glasses with dark lenses or who wears both eyewear types should take both tags., scientistA scientist is a person engaging in a systematic activity to acquire knowledge that describes and predicts the natural world.
voiced by:
Suwabe Jun`ichi
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