Vampire Knight
Vampire Knight opens the Cross Academy story with a secret hidden in plain sight: the students who attend at night are vampires. Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Tubi carry this 2008 TV season, with Tubi offering it free. Its 13 episodes favor romantic tension and uneasy mystery over a fast rush of action. Studio Deen gives the school an elegant gothic mood that suits the wary relationship between its human and vampire communities. Each episode lasts 24 minutes, making this a manageable starting point for viewers drawn to dramatic supernatural romance. The season is finished, but its story continues in a direct sequel, so expect this installment to set conflicts in motion rather than close every thread.
About
Cross Academy separates its students into a Day Class and a Night Class, but only the school guardians know why: every member of the Night Class is a vampire. Yuki Cross believes peace between the groups may be possible, while fellow guardian Zero Kiryu carries a deep resentment toward vampires because of his past. Their patrols are meant to keep curious human students away from danger and prevent the school's secret from escaping. Yuki's feelings for the Night Class leader complicate that duty as old wounds and concealed motives begin pressing against the academy's careful arrangement. Vampire Knight follows the resulting pull between trust and suspicion without giving away the larger answers behind its mystery.
Information
- Japanese
- ヴァンパイア騎士
- Premiered
- April 8, 2008
- Episodes
- 13
- Duration
- 24 min per ep.
- Status
- Finished Airing
- Studio
- Studio Deen
- Source
- Manga
- Themes
- primarily teen cast, angst, drama, female protagonist, japanese production, present
Seasons & Watch Order
Begin with Vampire Knight before moving to its direct sequel. This season establishes Cross Academy, its divided classes, and the relationships that the continuation develops further.
- Vampire Knight Guilty(2008)sequel
Side stories & specials
- Vampire Knight: Gekiai no Portrait(2008)side story
FAQ
Vampire Knight is carried by Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Tubi. Tubi provides the free viewing option among those services.
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