TV-Series
Description
"Dance in the Vampire Bund" is a supernatural action anime that revolves around the political and social upheaval caused by the revelation of vampires to the human world. The story centers on Mina Tepes, the princess and ruler of all vampires, who emerges from centuries of secrecy to establish a sovereign nation for her kind, known as the Vampire Bund, off the coast of Japan. This bold move sparks tension between humans and vampires, as well as within the vampire community itself.

Mina, despite her youthful appearance, is a centuries-old vampire with immense power and a strategic mind. She enlists the help of Akira Kaburagi Regendorf, a werewolf and her loyal protector, who shares a deep, mysterious bond with her. Akira is fiercely devoted to Mina, often acting as her bodyguard and enforcer, though his past and the nature of his connection to her are gradually revealed throughout the series. Together, they navigate the challenges of maintaining order in the Bund while facing threats from both external enemies and internal dissent.

The narrative explores themes of coexistence, power struggles, and identity as Mina works to secure a future for vampires in a world dominated by humans. Her efforts are met with resistance from various factions, including human extremists, vampire traditionalists, and political adversaries. The series delves into the complexities of leadership as Mina balances her responsibilities as a ruler with her personal desires and vulnerabilities.

Key supporting characters include Yuki Saegusa, a human journalist who becomes entangled in the events of the Bund, and Vera Tokarev, a vampire assassin with her own agenda. The interplay between these characters adds depth to the story, highlighting the moral ambiguities and shifting alliances that define the series. The plot is driven by a mix of political intrigue, action sequences, and moments of introspection, creating a dynamic narrative that blends supernatural elements with real-world issues.

"Dance in the Vampire Bund" presents a layered exploration of power dynamics and the challenges of forging a new world order, set against the backdrop of a richly imagined supernatural society. The series balances its darker themes with moments of emotional resonance, offering a compelling portrayal of its central characters and their struggles.
Information
Dance in the Vampire Bund
ダンスインザヴァンパイアバンド
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 24 min.
Date: 01/07/2010 – 04/01/2010
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaGhost StoriesHorrorRomance
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Prom Night
2Howling
3Teen Wolf
4Interview With Vampire
5Shadow of Vampire
6From Dusk Till Dawn
7Innocent Blood
8Near Dark
9Lost Boy
10Walpurgis Night
11Underworld
12Dance in the Vampire Bund
Cast
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Masahiro Sonoda
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Yūichi Tanaka
    Tomohiro Kawahara
    Nobuharu Kamanaka
    Meimu
    Yūichi Nakazawa
    Tomoki Kobayashi
    Kōhei Hatano
    Masahiro Sonoda
    Naoyuki Tatsuwa
  • Music
    Akio Dobashi
  • Character Design
    Naoyuki Konno
  • Chief Animation Director
    Naoyuki Konno
    Fumio Matsumoto
    Yasutoshi Iwasaki
  • Mecha design
    Tomohiro Kawahara
  • Director of Photography
    Tomofumi Fujita
  • Director
    Akiyuki Simbo
    Toshimasa Suzuki
  • Script
    Masahiro Yokotani
  • Episode Director
    Hiroshi Kimura
    Nobuharu Kamanaka
    Kōhei Hatano
    Masahiro Sonoda
    Yoshihiro Mori
    Naoyuki Tatsuwa
  • Original creator
  • Art Director
    Kohji Azuma
  • Animation Director
    Naomi Miyata
    Naoyuki Konno
    Toshimitsu Kobayashi
    Hitoshi Kamata
    Fumio Matsumoto
    Keizō Shimizu
    Takaaki Fukuyo
    Yūichi Nakazawa
    Minoru Tanaka
    Ippei Masui
    Akihisa Takano
    Yasutoshi Iwasaki
    Masahiro Andō
  • Sound Director
    Yōta Tsuruoka
  • Producer
    Nobuhiro Ōsawa
    Toshiaki Asaka
Production
  • Production
    Flying Dog
    AT-X
    GENCO
    Media Factory
  • Animation Production
    SHAFT