Top 15 Best Vampire Anime from Japan

1. Bloodsuckers: The Awakening

This series revolves around a young man named Akatsuki Kojou, who is a bona fide vampire with incredible powers capable of reshaping the current world order. The city where he resides, depicted in the anime, is a place where humans and supernatural creatures coexist peacefully. His ability lies in summoning high-level beasts and commanding them at will, despite still being in high school.

What sets this anime apart is that in each of his adventures, in order to save the girls he encounters, he is compelled to drink their blood. Noteworthy is the main female character in this anime, Himeragi Yukina, who excels in combat, especially with her spear. She is tasked with monitoring and supervising our main protagonist.

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JoJo's Bizarre Adventure is an anime adapted from the manga series of the same name. It revolves around the battles and adventures of the Joestar family, who specialize in hunting mysterious creatures such as mutants, monsters, and vampires. Despite being quite popular and successful in Japan, as well as being classified as a standard Adventure-Action genre, many people are still unfamiliar with its name.

The first season of the anime adapts the first two parts of the manga, Phantom Blood and Battle Tendency. The second season covers the third part, Stardust Crusaders. The third season revolves around the fourth part, Diamond Is Unbreakable, while the fourth season adapts the fifth part, Golden Wind. The upcoming fifth season will cover the sixth part, Stone Ocean.

Watch the series here: JoJo no Kimyou na Bouken Part 6: Stone Ocean - Episode 1

Shiki is a horror anime centered around vampires, depicting the most terrifying and gruesome aspects that leave viewers feeling chilled. It elevates the horror genre to a new level while maintaining its humanistic qualities.

The series delves into extremely dark and heavy themes, not relying on jump scares like typical horror films. Following Dr. Toshio Ozaki's investigation into mysterious deaths in the village of Sotoba, viewers are sure to be captivated by the vampire theme portrayed in the series.

Watch the series here: Shiki - Episode 1

Noblesse follows Cadis Etrama di Raizel, also known as 'Rai,' who enrolls in Ye Ran High School under the alias Frankenstein to avoid the scrutiny of the Union, a secretive organization seeking Rai's bloodline. Rai begins his life as a student, becoming familiar with classmates and daily human activities. However, his peaceful life is short-lived, and Rai must soon rescue his new friends from the clutches of the Union.

Meanwhile, M-21, a Union agent who deceived in the rescue mission for Rai, joins Ye Ran High School's security staff after a proposal from the school director, who happens to be none other than Frankenstein. Outwardly, M-21 is an upright and honest employee, but in reality, he is shackled by his past relationships with the Union and the inevitable consequences of betraying the organization.

To complicate matters further, Nobles Regis K. Landegre and Seira J. Loyard enroll in the same school to investigate. As the Union conducts a manhunt for M-21 to gather clues related to their missing agents, Rai must conceal his true identity while protecting everything he holds dear.

Watch the series here: Noblesse

Hellsing is a legendary and iconic anime in the anime world, renowned for its vampire theme. Mention Hellsing or Abraham Van Hellsing, and almost no Japanese anime fan would be unfamiliar with this series. The plot revolves around an organization named Hellsing, dedicated to protecting the Queen and the country from supernatural threats that pose danger to them.

Alucard, the central character, dominates every episode as the infamous figure associated with the anime. He is the ancient vampire, once known as the most powerful, who pledged allegiance to the Hellsing organization. His abilities are feared for harnessing the essence of pure vampire blood, along with his limitless combat prowess.

Watch the series here: Hellsing - Episode 2

Kizumonogatari begins with Koyomi Araragi at Naoetsu Private High School, where he has a chance encounter with Tsubasa Hanekawa, the top honor student in class. As they engage in conversation, Hanekawa mentions a shocking rumor: a vampire with beautiful golden hair and chilling eyes has been sighted lurking around town. Delighted to have a new friend, Araragi dismisses the rumor and proceeds with the rest of his evening casually.

However, on his way home, he stumbles upon blood splattered on the stairs leading down to the subway. His curiosity drives him to investigate further, so he follows the gruesome trail deep into the station. Upon reaching the source of the blood, he is horrified by what he sees — the rumored golden-haired vampire, completely disfigured. After she calls out for his help, Araragi must make a decision, a decision that could alter his life forever.

Watch the movie here: Kizumonogatari II: Nekketsu-hen

In Devils Line, vampires walk among society, existing as a part beneath its surface. They don't require blood to survive, but extreme emotions can heighten their bloodlust, turning them into uncontrollable monsters.

22-year-old college student Tsukasa Taira learns about the existence of vampires when her longtime friend reveals himself to be one after a tense confrontation with Yuuki Anzai - a half-vampire, half-human hybrid. Her friend is captured, and Tsukasa soon finds herself drawn to Anzai, who reluctantly reciprocates her feelings. However, this unconventional romance may prove difficult to sustain, as Anzai struggles to restrain his urge to consume Tsukasa alive.

Watch the series here: Devils Line

In 1930, vampires infiltrated Tokyo to prey on unsuspecting citizens. As the number of victims continued to rise, the city authorities decided to hire the Jaegers - a peculiar, diverse group entrusted by the V Shipping Company with the mission of hunting vampires worldwide. Carrying music instrument cases to conceal their identities, the Jaegers engage vampires with the same ruthlessness their enemies have shown. Yuliy, the most skilled warrior among the Jaegers, is the sole survivor of a vampire raid on his hometown.

Harnessing the strength bestowed upon him from his werewolf lineage, he works with his group to assist Tokyo's law enforcement agencies in tackling the city's vampire problem. While pretending to aid the police, the Jaegers are actually battling vampires aboard the mysterious Ark of Sirius. With the power to alter the fate of the world, Yuliy and his companions must locate the artifact before the vampires can use it for their destructive purposes.

Watch the series here: Tenrou: Sirius the Jaeger

With the emergence of a mysterious virus that kills everyone over 13, humanity becomes slaves to the hidden vampires, thirsting for power as they emerge to conquer society, promising to protect the survivors in exchange for their blood.

Among these survivors are Yuuichirou and Mikaela Hyakuya, two boys taken from an orphanage, along with other children they consider family. Dissatisfied with being treated as livestock under the cruel vampire regime, Mikaela harbored a rebellious escape plan but ultimately failed. The sole survivor who emerges on the other side is Yuuichirou, found by the Moon Demon Company, a military unit specialized in exterminating vampires in Japan.

Years later, now a member of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army, Yuuichirou is determined to seek revenge on the creatures that slaughtered his family, but at what cost? Owari no Seraph is a supernatural post-apocalyptic shounen anime telling the tale of a young boy's quest for vengeance, while fighting for friendship and loyalty against seemingly insurmountable odds.

Watch the series here: Owari no Seraph - Season 1