TV-Series
Description
"Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku" is a 12-episode anime series adapted from the visual novel of the same name. The story centers on Kohei Hasekura, a high school student who transfers to the prestigious Shuchikan Academy, a boarding school on a remote island. Upon arrival, Kohei discovers that the school harbors a secret: it is home to vampires, though they are not the traditional malevolent beings often depicted in folklore. Instead, these vampires coexist peacefully with humans, maintaining a delicate balance.

Kohei quickly befriends Erika Sendo, the cheerful and outgoing vice-president of the student council, and her close friend, the reserved and enigmatic Haruna Yorihime. As Kohei becomes more involved in student council activities, he learns that Erika is a vampire, a fact she initially conceals. The series explores the dynamics of their relationship as Kohei grapples with the implications of Erika's true nature and the responsibilities it entails.

The narrative delves into the history of the vampires at Shuchikan Academy, particularly the Yorihime family, who are central to maintaining the school's traditions and the coexistence between humans and vampires. Haruna, as the head of the Yorihime family, carries the weight of this legacy, which creates tension and conflict as the story progresses. Kohei's presence disrupts the status quo, leading to revelations about the school's past and the true purpose of the vampires' existence.

Themes of trust, loyalty, and the struggle between duty and personal desire are woven throughout the series. Kohei's interactions with other characters, such as the mischievous twins Kanade and Shiro Takatsuki, and the stoic student council president Kiriha Yuh, further complicate the narrative. The series builds toward a climactic resolution involving the school's annual festival, which serves as a pivotal event for both the human and vampire communities.

"Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku" balances supernatural elements with slice-of-life moments, creating a story that is both grounded and fantastical. The characters' relationships and the mysteries surrounding the academy drive the plot, offering a mix of drama, romance, and intrigue. The series concludes with a focus on the bonds formed between Kohei and the vampire community, leaving the door open for further exploration of their world.
Information
Fortune Arterial: Akai Yakusoku
FORTUNE ARTERIAL 赤い約束
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 12
Movie/episode length: 24 min.
Date: 10/02/2010
Categories
Genre
DramaGhost StoriesComedyRomance
Settings
School
Tags
HaremVampire
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Migratory Bird
2Opening Ceremony
3The One Thousand Year Spring
4Newcomer
5Key
6Letter
7Omen
8Memory
9Servant
10Thirst
11Parting
12Red Promise
13Where I Made It To
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Munenori Nawa
  • Screenplay
    Yasunori Yamada
    Tōko Machida
    Keiichirō Ōchi
  • Episode Director
    Kiyotaka Isako
    Yasunari Nitta
    Hisaya Takabayashi
    Atsushi Nakayama
    Yoshitaka Makino
    Yuki Nanoka
    Hiroaki Kudō
    Hye Jin Seo
    Sasa Fujisawa
    Keita Suzubishi
  • Original Character Design
    Bekkankou
  • Art Director
    Yukie Abe
  • Animation Director
    Noriyasu Yamauchi
    Satoshi Isono
    Atsushi Yamamoto
    Ichirō Ogawa
    Megumi Ishihara
    Mikio Fujiwara
    Tomoyuki Abe
    Kazuya Morimae
    Masakazu Yamazaki
    Akinori Fudesaka
    Naoaki Hōjō
    Tomoyuki Kitamura
    Kyōko Kotani
    Yoshio Usuda
    Yūsuke Nakamura
    Mina Itou
    Tomoko Sugimoto
    Mayumi Takeuchi
    Kanako Hiroo
    Hitoshi Miyajima
    Kimitake Nishio
    Asami Komatsu
  • Sound Director
    Yoshikazu Iwanami
  • Executive producer
    Takeshi Yasuda
  • Series Composition
  • Storyboard
    Yasunari Nitta
    Takashi Yamamoto
    Yoshitaka Makino
    Yuki Nanoka
    Keita Suzubishi
    Manabi
    Yūsuke Satō
  • Music
    Takaaki Anzai
  • Character Design
    Megumi Ishihara
  • Chief Animation Director
    Satoshi Isono
    Megumi Ishihara
    Hiroaki Karasu
    Yoshio Usuda
  • 3D Director
    Yuuzou Satou
  • Director of Photography
    Tadashi Kitaoka
  • Producer
    Yoshikazu Beniya
    Hisashi Imamoto
Production
  • Production
    The Klockworx Co., Ltd.
    TV Tokyo
    ZEXCS
    Kadokawa Shoten
    NTT Docomo
    Kadokawa Pictures
    AMG Entertainment
  • Animation Production
    feel.
    ZEXCS
Relations
Music
Insert songs
Ep. 11
“Akai Yakusoku" (赤い約束)”
Ep. 12
“Akai Yakusoku for TV ANIMATION" (赤い約束 for TV ANIMATION)”