Are you looking for the best vampire anime? Do you love the dark and mysterious? Do you enjoy a good scare? If so, then we have just the list for you.
Here is our list of the Vampire anime stories that will keep you up at night with fear.
From old classics to new releases, this list has it all. All of these shows are available on websites with streaming capabilities, so there's no need to worry about finding them online.
This is one list that every vampire lover should cross off their bucket lists!
Vampire Hunter D: Bloodlust
D, a dhampir (born from a vampire father and human mother), worked to find Meier Link, a notoriously powerful vampire who kidnapped Charlotte Elbourne. D's orders are strict - find Charlotte at all costs.
For the same bounty, a group of people commissioned the Marcus Brothers as well.
All parties must stop Meier, defend the enemy and conquer hostile supernatural forces during the dangerous war.
Vampire Hunter is dark, well designed, and well animated. It is a fast-paced roller coaster.
It's a good addition to the collection of different vampire anime that exists and is enjoyable for those who want a more goth.
Noblesse
This anime series is the newest on this list, being aired around 2020. It follows the life of a young vampire named Rai who wakes up 800 years later.
But, he must remain hidden because a certain organization wants him dead.
Under the guise of a high school student and the protection of his manservant, Frankenstein, Rai must learn why this organization wants to kill him.
So, whether he likes it or not, he must find a way to end this war and protect those people dear to him at all costs.
Vampire Knight
Cross Academy is not your ordinary high school. At night, it turns into a lively place for young (or maybe not so young) vampires to learn as normal students do.
During the switch between the Day Class and Night Class, Yuki Cross and Zero Kiryuu handled this activity.
The young Yuki seized this opportunity to be with Kaname Kuran, the man who saved her from a vampire attack almost a decade ago.
For Zero Kiryuu, this encounter is his chance of plotting the vampire’s destruction.
Vampire Knight is primarily a romance story akin to Twilight. It appeals to viewers looking for slower stories that explore relationships between supernatural creatures in a fantasy setting.
Dance in the Vampire Bund
Imagine a vampire announcing their existence through TV? No? Well, here’s your chance to watch Mina Tepes do it.
To convince the people she means well, this young woman pays the debt of Japan, so she and other vampires can co-exist with them. Unfortunately, not all people accept this kind of living standard in Japan.
Here comes Akira Kaburagi, who seems uncomfortable around a vampire. But, he discovers that his life is meant to protect Mina.
Together, they must conquer the odds and create a peaceful living place for vampires and werewolves.
Black Blood Brothers
Silver Blade is a young man with vampire blood whose ancestors date back to ancient times. This young man is skilled at using a sword.
With this weapon and his fighting skills, he defeated the Kowloon Children.
Ten years later, Mochizuki Jirou is back in Japan with his brother. One day, he discovers that his nemesis survives the war, and they are out to get revenge.
Silver Blade must fight again to restore peace in his community with his brother abducted by these evil and supernatural beings.
Despite its title, Black Blood Brothers is a comedy with a vampire theme.
Hellsing Ultimate
Hellsing is another vampire anime that the anime community finds best, although it’s a bit of a mature anime because of violence.
The animation was cleaner, the characters and premise have a little more depth.
The story revolves on Alucard, a skilled assassin employed by a secret society (or organization) named Hellsing. His goal is killing vampires, monsters, and demons.
Diabolik Lovers
The Sakamaki brothers are vampires who live in a secluded mansion. Yui Komori is the only human being living with them.
She must stay there to serve their needs alongside Shuu, Reiji, Raito, and Ayato Sakamaki.
Some people have criticized this anime because it has a slow pace coupled with confusing plots (if you haven’t read the visual novel).
However, the few who have watched this anime are mostly fans of vampire stories or romance-themed anime.
It's not so much an action-packed story but one that follows several characters in their day-to-day lives. Diabolik Lovers series is also a reverse harem anime.
Kekkai Sensen
This anime takes place in New York City. It’s not the NYC you know of, but a special one where humans and non-humans co-exist, including vampires.
It follows Leonardo Watch, who gains the all-seeing ability in exchange for his sister’s eyesight.
This young man’s life turns upside down as he goes to Hellsalem’s Lot (the former NYC) to discover why he has this cursed ability.
Then, Leo meets the Libra organization and its fighting team. Together, they uncover the mysteries of the place and fight vampires, demons, and even supersonic monkeys.
Servamp
Mahiru Shirota is an average high school student who wants a simple life. One day, he picks up a stray cat, brings it home, and names it Kuro.
Much to his bewildered mind, Kuro is a vampire, a lazy shut-in for that matter. Although this young-looking vampire promises to leave when nighttime comes, it never happens.
A series of unfortunate events begins to unravel, dragging poor Mahiru and complicating his life.
The anime has a lighthearted tone with sprinkles of violent scenes here and there.
Shingetsutan Tsukihime
Shiki Tohno can see Death Lines, an invisible line that is severed when someone dies. He started to have this ability at a young age.
Because of this, his father banished him and lived his life away from his birthplace, Misaki City.
Eight years later, Akiha Tohno asks him to come home after their father died. Again, the dark past resurfaces as secrets are unraveling one by one.
With the help of a vampire named Arcueid Brunestud, they try to uncover the truth.
If you love visual novels, then you'll definitely enjoy this anime adaptation. It has a similar art style and the same characters from the game series.
Devil's Line
Tsukasa, the protagonist of this story is a college student who has a vampire friend. After the arrest of her friend, this young woman seems to fall for Anzai, a half-vampire.
Anzai, on the other hand, is reluctant to reciprocate the feelings.
This anime focuses more on the romance aspect rather than fighting scenes. As the two try to come to terms with their situation, their love for each other is tested.
This fearless lass has a unique personality since she doesn't seem to care about what other people think about her.
She just wants to enjoy life without danger lurking around every corner.
Blood Lad
Fuyumi Yanagi is a high school student who finds the portal leading to the demon world.
At that moment, Staz Charlie Blood is the leader but prefers to indulge in the otaku culture than eat humans.
Unfortunately, the young woman dies and becomes a ghost because of an attack on Staz’s kingdom.
With this incident, the Blood lad vows to find a way to resurrect her.
This anime has a bit of an unusual love story since the main characters are from two different worlds. But it's still interesting to see what happens between them!
Trinity Blood
A nuclear war caused humans and vampires to create factions. They continue their fight for dominance over each other.
Abel Nightroad who's an elite vampire slayer must try to keep this peace treaty from falling apart so everyone can survive!
This anime has a very interesting storyline that's full of action and suspense. You can expect to see a lot of characters from the vampire side in this show.
But they're all different kinds with their own unique personalities!
To enjoy watching this anime, I suggest that you also read the manga and light novels.
Castlevania
If you're a fan of the Castlevania video game series, then this show is perfect for you! It follows the story of Trevor Belmont.
This brave young lad is trying to defeat monsters after vampire count Dracula declares the destruction of humans following the death of his wife.
Trevor acquires magic powers after drinking some vampire blood. Along the way, he gains allies who help him out with his battles against vampires and other monsters.
Castlevania provides a darker tone compared to other anime series because of all the violence and gore. It's still an interesting show if you love action-packed series.
Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase
Out of the vampire anime series on this list, this one is a romantic comedy. Tsukuyomi tells the two people who belong to the different spectrums of society.
One is an ordinary citizen while the girl is a pureblood vampire.
Kouhei Morioka travels to Germany to photograph some paranormal activities in a castle.
Instead, he meets a young girl who tries to turn him into a servant by biting and sucking his blood. Unfortunately, it didn’t work.
In the end, Morioka is forced to help her escape the castle.
But, this act of benevolence turned into something complicated. Watch to discover more about their love story and struggles.
Vampire Princess Miyu
Princess Miyu is a powerful vampire who “helps” her victim in exchange for human blood. This pretty girl looks like a teenager but is centuries old.
Unlike other vampires, the princess chooses her victims carefully.
She is a half-human and a god-demon. Trapped in between the vampire world and human realm, the vampire princess has one duty.
She must send back the rogue Shinma. Together with her assistant Larva, Miku wants to fulfill her duties before she turns 15.
Vampire Princess Miku is a classic anime about demons, vampires, and the human race.
The beautiful princess has a lot of cool powers that she uses throughout each episode.
Fortune Arterial
This vampire-themed anime with a harem on the side follows Kohei Hasekura. The male protagonist transfers to a school located on an island.
The only transportation going to the island is by boat. Upon arriving, Kohei discovers that his neighbor is a vampire.
This anime is perfect for people who like watching shows with supernatural elements!
There are plenty of action moments throughout each episode as the young man and his neighbor figure out what's really going on the island.
It has a lot of school life scenes, but they're mixed in with the paranormal activity so it doesn't get boring.
Seraph of the End: Battle in Nagoya
The story continues where it left off in season one with a civil war going on between humans and vampires.
The protagonist, Yuichiro, wants to protect his comrades at all costs! You also see some familiar faces again like Mika, Moon Demon Company, and the Hyakuya Orphanage.
This anime is perfect for people who love watching shounen battle series with vampires as one of the main themes. It also has some humorous moments too!
Not only do you get to see new characters appear in this season, but there are also more twists added in as well so you'll never know what surprises await you in each episode.
Rosario To Vampire
Are you looking for an ecchi harem with vampires mixed in? Here’s your anime.
Tsukune Aono gets into Youkai Academy as his parents are desperate to secure his education.
Unknowingly, this school is not ordinary because it houses one of the most vicious monsters: vampires.
At first, this teenager didn't want to attend this school.
But his chance encounter with Moka Akashiya changes his mind. Later, Aono discovers the truth behind Moka’s stunning beauty.
Strike the Blood
The series starts off with Yukina Himeragi, a Sword Shaman, spying on Kojou Akatsuki. The Lion King organization sends her this particular mission.
This young man turns out to be a powerful vampire, a legend unheard of until now. The assassin’s duty is to kill the boy if he becomes a danger to society.
But, in the end, the two become allies and begin to fight off dangerous forces trying to destroy the city. Kojou learns how to use his abilities.
This anime is perfect for people who like watching shows with supernatural elements! There are lots of action scenes as the two try to protect each other from harm.
Strike the Blood is an ecchi harem with mature content.
Blood+
Saya Otonashi is a seemingly normal high school girl living with an adoptive family. She can't remember anything from her past.
One day, monsters of the night attacked her but a mysterious man named Haji helped her.
Later, the teenager learns that these creatures have been roaming the earth for nearly 100 years, causing havoc everywhere.
There's plenty of action and suspense in this show that'll keep you entertained throughout each episode.
Saya and Haji fight off dangerous monsters and try to figure out what's going on in this world.
Shiki
The residents of a small Japanese village live peaceful and quiet lives. After an outbreak appears in the town, things start to change.
Toshio Ozaki, a young doctor, doubts the origin of this mysterious disease. In the city, Natsuno Yuuki is troubled by his friend’s death.
The duo forms an unlikely alliance to discover the truth behind the outbreak.
This vampire anime series revolves around the two men, trying to uncover the truth and cure the people of Sotoba before it’s too late.
Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba
Ten years after the murder of his family, Tanjiro has become a master swordsman who uses special techniques for hunting demons.
Throughout those years, this brave man carries his sister, the only survivor of the slaughter of his family, on his back.
The sad thing is that Nezuko has to drink blood and eat the flesh of humans to survive.
Tanjiro vowed to protect his only surviving family and others from the vampires roaming from town to town.
Ever since its airing, Demon Slayer has garnered quite a fan base. It has become so popular in recent years.
Kurozuka
Minamoto no Yoshitsune (Kurou) flees into the mountains after his defeat from his brother.
This distraught man encounters a strange and beautiful woman named Kuromitsu in her remote mountain home.
He falls in love with her, but there are others out to kill her and they have their reasons. Kuromitsu is a vampire who has lived for over 1000 years.
Eventually, the Shogun's men track down Kurou. So, he begins his life on the run once again as he tries to survive against those who wish to kill him.
Chibi Vampire Karin
Vampires live longer by sucking blood from humans but except for one. Karin Maaka, a high schooler, is exceptional even among her own kind.
She has a rare condition in which she produces too much blood.
To solve this inconvenience, she donates her blood to strangers. Surprisingly, people receiving Karin’s blood survive and are happier than they were before.
Anju and Ren help her to hide her condition and secret.
But when a young man named Kenta Usui transfers to her school, he discovers the truth and vows to protect Karin from those who wish harm upon her—including Anju himself.
The Demon of the Fleeting Blossom
For months, Chizuru Yukimura’s father hasn’t returned home. Thus, she has made it her goal to find the Shinsengumi, so she can find his father.
Disguised as a man, this young woman embarks on a dangerous journey to find out what her father is up to.
Chizuru soon discovers that the people closest to her are not who they seem, and she must fight for her life—and her heart.
These anime shows will give you a whole new perspective on vampires!
Some of them have happy endings, while others leave an impactful message about society today...but either way, there's something for everyone!
Ms. Vampire Who Lives in my Neighborhood
This vampire anime takes a different path than the ones that focus on mystery horror-action or drama.
Sophie Twilight and the other vampires in this show live a quiet life and try to blend into human society while hiding their true identities.
Even though they're quite normal compared to most vampire anime that focus on action or horror, this show still has a lot of drama and romance elements throughout it.
Aside from being a vampire-themed series, it also features girls’ love. Having two different statuses in society, the girls try their best to live as peacefully as possible.
Sirius the Jaeger
This series twists its vampire roots a little more with a transformation trick aimed at minor forms of their species.
Although the overall conflict can be predictable, the shounen genre format and art/animation style make it particularly captivating to behold.
This historical series follows Sirius and other Jaegers. These valiant heroes are tasked with protecting Japan from vampires.
Although most of them are able to transform into beasts, Sirius is different because he can kill these creatures by using concentration and willpower alone.
Princess Resurrection
Hiro Hiyorimi is a dead hero when he attempts to rescue a beautiful young woman from death!
His "reward," on the other hand, is to rejoin as a not-quite-living warrior in her majesty's horror honor guard in the dedication of her glory!
That means combating off supernatural monsters that Hime's siblings are unleashing on the kingdom!
Despite being dead, Hiro isn't alone in his struggles since he has a new assistant who's also just as powerful.
Vassalord
Charley is a cyborg vampire who performs Vatican functions for Johnny Rayflo.
This young man is enslaved by the town vampire. As they battle crime—and each other—hilarity, bloodshed, and sacrilege ensue!
But can Charley keep himself from drinking human blood? Find out as the sinister pair goes up against a voodoo priestess and her murderous maid in this edgy new series!
This anime is perfect for people who like watching shows with supernatural elements, action scenes, and some comedy too!
There are tons of action scenes throughout every episode as Johnny Rayflo tries to defeat the Voodoo Priestess's monsters, but there's also plenty of comedy as Charley struggles to deal with his lust for blood.
Trivia Questions on the Best Vampire Anime of All Time
Who is the best anime vampire character?
So far, the answer is Vampire Alucard. This vampire hunter is the father of all, at least in folklore. As you can see the name is the reverse of Dracula. Need I say more? Whether the legend is true or not, I think Dracula's story is the origin of all anime vampires.
Are there any good vampire anime?
Yes, there are many good vampire anime series. Depending on your level of impression, one anime might be good or excellent to others but not to you and vice versa.
What is the number 1 best anime with a vampire theme?
The best vampire anime depends on many factors. These factors include art style, character development, scenes, dialogues, and more.
What anime has vampires and werewolves?
I'd recommend the Dance in the Vampire Bund. I know there are others, but let's stick to the vampire anime list.
Conclusion
Maybe it’s time to get hooked on some Vampire anime. You can start with any of these 30 shows that are available online for streaming!
Whether your favorite show was on my list or not, I want to know what you thought about these shows in the comments below!
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