About Vampire Knight

Vampire Knight is a popular anime television series that was released in 2008. It is based on a manga series of the same name by Matsuri Hino. The plot centers around Yuki Cross, a young girl rescued by a vampire, Kaname Kuran, during a vicious attack. Years later, Yuki and her childhood friend, Zero Kiryu, are tasked with keeping peace at Cross Academy, a school attended by both humans and vampires.

Making / Production

The series was produced by Studio Deen and directed by Kiyoko Sayama. It aired in Japan from April to July in 2008, and a second season, subtitled 'Guilty', aired from October 2008 to December 2008.

Actors

• Yuki Cross — voiced by Yui Horie, Yuki is the main protagonist who protects the peace at Cross Academy.
• Kaname Kuran — voiced by Daisuke Kishio, Kaname is the pure blood vampire who saves Yuki during her childhood.
• Zero Kiryu — voiced by Mamoru Miyano, Zero is a hunter-turned-vampire who also maintains order at Cross Academy.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• Vampire Knight marked the first time that Studio Deen produced a TV series based on a shōjo manga.
• The series was later adapted into a drama CD in 2005 and a light novel series in 2006.
• The series has been licensed for an English-language release in North America by Viz Media.

Quotes

• "Memories are the most beautiful pictures our minds can paint, and nothing can ever erase them." — Kaname Kuran
• "If vampires have a strong pureblood princess controlling them, the mutual discord will disappear..." — Yuki Cross
• "A vampire who hates blood... Can you be any more of a disgrace?" — Zero Kiryu

Music and Soundtrack

• Opening theme: "Futatsu no Kodou to Akai Tsumi" by ON/OFF
• Ending theme: "Still Doll" by Kanon Wakeshima
• The soundtrack was composed by Takefumi Haketa and features a mix of classical piano and rock melodies, reflecting the dual nature of the series.