# Where to Watch 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.**

## Where to Watch

- [Crunchyroll](https://www.crunchyroll.com/series/GR24GNVM6/vampire-knight)
- [Hoopla](https://www.hoopladigital.com/television/vampire-knight-dubbed-season-1-ethan-murray/14687391)
- [Hoopla](https://www.hoopladigital.com/television/vampire-knight-subbed-season-1-daisuke-kishio/14687453)
- [Hulu](http://www.hulu.com/vampire-knight)
- [Tubi TV](https://tubitv.com/series/2906/vampire_knight)

Crunchyroll and Hulu both carry Vampire Knight, while Tubi provides a free option. These listings are for the first season, which leads directly into the sequel mentioned on this page.

## Synopsis

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.

## Fast Facts

- **Format:** TV
- **Episodes:** 13
- **Premiered:** 2008
- **Studio:** Studio Deen
- **Score:** 6.3

## 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](https://hozuna.com/anime/vampire-knight-guilty) (sequel)
- Vampire Knight: Gekiai no Portrait (side\_story)

## If You Liked This

- **[Seraph of the End](https://hozuna.com/anime/seraph-of-the-end)**: Choose this for a harsher conflict between humans and vampires, with combat taking a larger role than it does in Vampire Knight. Its blood-soaked tension suits viewers who want the supernatural danger pushed forward.
- **[Kamisama Kiss](https://hozuna.com/anime/kamisama-kiss)**: This is a strong follow-up for viewers interested in the romantic side of Vampire Knight. It pairs shoujo sensibilities with an otherworldly love interest and a similarly shadowed emotional tone.
- **[Black Butler](https://hozuna.com/anime/black-butler)**: Try this when Cross Academy's refined gothic atmosphere is the main attraction. Dark secrets and ornate visual style sit closer to the foreground, giving the mystery a particularly elegant edge.
- **[Monogatari Series: Second Season](https://hozuna.com/anime/monogatari-series-second-season)**: 
- **[Bakemonogatari](https://hozuna.com/anime/bakemonogatari)**: 
- **[Bunny Girl Senpai](https://hozuna.com/anime/bunny-girl-senpai)**: 
- **[Vampire Knight: Guilty](https://hozuna.com/anime/vampire-knight-guilty)**: 
- **[Chainsaw Man: Reze Arc](https://hozuna.com/anime/chainsaw-man-reze-arc)**: 

## FAQ

### Where can I legally watch Vampire Knight?

Vampire Knight is carried by Crunchyroll, Hulu, and Tubi. Tubi provides the free viewing option among those services.

### Should I start with this season of Vampire Knight?

Yes, this is the first season and the correct starting point. A direct sequel picks up the story afterward, so watch that only after completing these episodes.

### How many episodes are in Vampire Knight?

Vampire Knight has 13 episodes, and the runtime is 24 minutes per episode. That gives its academy mystery room to develop without turning the first season into a long commitment.

### Is Vampire Knight finished?

This 2008 TV season is finished. Its immediate storyline continues in a direct sequel, so reaching the last episode is not the end of the viewing order.

### Is Vampire Knight based on a manga?

Yes, the source material for Vampire Knight is manga. This adaptation was produced by Studio Deen and blends drama, mystery, romance, and supernatural elements.