About Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign

Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign is a Japanese dark fantasy anime series adapted from the manga of the same name. The story takes place in a post-apocalyptic setting and focuses on a young boy named Yuichiro Hyakuya, who joins the Japanese Imperial Demon Army to take revenge against the vampires who slaughtered his family.

Making/Production

Adapted from the manga written by Takaya Kagami and illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto, Seraph of the End was produced by Wit Studio and directed by Daisuke Tokudo. Its anime adaptation aired in 2015 and was met with significant acclaim.

Actors

• Miyu Irino as Yuichiro Hyakuya - Irino portrays the abrasive Yuichiro perfectly, effectively showcasing the character's harsh exterior and vulnerable inner feelings.
• Kensho Ono as Mikaela Hyakuya - Ono matches the cheerful and caring nature of Mikaela, adding complexity as the character confronts despair and bloodlust.
• Yuki Kaji as Ferid Bathory - Kaji successfully brings out the manipulative and villainous nature of Ferid, keeping viewers on their toes.
• Nobuhiko Okamoto as Yoichi Saotome - Okamoto portrays the good-natured and dedicated Yoichi in a lovable way, capturing his sincerity and heroic spirit.

Trivia/Interesting Facts

• The series adapts the first eight volumes of the manga.
• The title "Seraph of the End" refers to a mysterious entity central to the plot of the series.
• The main characters, Yuichiro and Mikaela, are named after the two archangels, Michael and Gabriel, reflecting the series' themes of religious mythologies and apocalyptic narratives.

Awards

As of now, "Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign" hasn't received any major awards but it is well-loved by fans for its dynamic characters and intriguing plot.

Quotes

• "Family doesn't have to be blood-related. As long as there's love, that's all that matters." - Yuichiro Hyakuya
• "We're family, right? That's what family's for." - Mikaela Hyakuya
• "Even if I'm a monster, I can still cry." - Yoichi Saotome

• "X.U." by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Gemie - Opening theme of the first season.
• "scaPEGoat" by SawanoHiroyuki[nZk]:Yosh - Ending theme of the first season.
• "Two souls -toward the truth-" by fripSide - Opening theme of the second season.
• "Orarion" by Nagi Yanagi - Ending theme of the second season.