---
title: "BLOOD-C"
year: 2011
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-c-2011"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 43270
imdb_id: "tt1890725"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 1
episodes_count: 12
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 7.9
vote_count: 273
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# BLOOD-C (2011) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/blood-c-2011

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

BLOOD-C is a television series that premiered in 2011. The show revolves around Saya Kisaragi, a shrine maiden who appears to be an ordinary girl. However, she possesses a unique skill set, specifically as a skilled swordswoman. Her primary objective is to defeat the Elder Bairns, monstrous creatures that feed on human blood. As Saya engages in these battles, she begins to experience increasingly desperate situations and faces the loss of people she cares about. This leads her to question her reality and ultimately discover a disturbing truth about herself, the town, and her remaining friends. The series explores themes of survival, self-discovery, and the consequences of Saya's actions.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A sword-wielding shrine maiden battles bloodthirsty monsters while uncovering dark truths."

### Why Watch
- unique blend of action and mystery
- distinctive animation style
- compelling psychological twists

### Caveats & Content Note
- slow pacing in early episodes
- graphic violence may disturb some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains graphic violence and disturbing themes; suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: mysterious, intense, supernatural, psychological, gory

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Season 1 (12 Episodes)
## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 12
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 3 (25%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 9 (75%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Nana Mizuki** as *Saya Kisaragi (voice)*
- **Kenji Nojima** as *Fumito Nanahara (voice)*
- **Keiji Fujiwara** as *Tadayoshi Kisaragi (voice)*
- **Masumi Asano** as *Yūka Amino (voice)*
- **Misato Fukuen** as *Nene Motoe / Nono Motoe (voice)*
- **Atsushi Abe** as *Itsuki Tomofusa (voice)*
- **Tatsuhisa Suzuki** as *Shinichirō Tokizane (voice)*
- **Miho Miyagawa** as *Kanako Tsutsutori (voice)*
- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Dog (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Is this series suitable for children?
No, it contains graphic violence and mature themes better suited for older teens and adults.

### Q: What genre is this show?
It's a supernatural action series with psychological thriller elements and mystery.

### Q: Does it have a lot of action scenes?
Yes, it features frequent sword-fighting action against monstrous enemies throughout the series.

### Q: Is the pacing fast or slow?
The pacing starts slow as it builds mystery but accelerates as the plot develops.

### Q: Are there romantic elements in the story?
The focus is primarily on action, mystery and psychological themes rather than romance.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [BLOOD-C — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/tv/43270)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*