Strike the Blood 2013
What is Strike the Blood?
Strike the Blood is a television series that premiered in 2013 and ran until 2022. Created by Gakuto Mikumo, the show features voice performances from Yoshimasa Hosoya, Asami Seto, Risa Taneda, and Rina Hidaka.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2013
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 58
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Oct 4, 2013
- Last aired
- Jul 29, 2022
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- AT-X
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
- Updated
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Estimate the schedule using 58 episodes and an average 24-minute runtime.
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Strike the Blood is a television series that premiered in 2013 and ran until 2022. Created by Gakuto Mikumo, the show features voice performances from Yoshimasa Hosoya, Asami Seto, Risa Taneda, and Rina Hidaka. The narrative centers on Kojou Akatsuki, a high school student living in the Demon District of Itogami Island. His life changes significantly after an encounter grants him the abilities of a vampire. It is subsequently discovered that Kojou is the fourth primogenitor, a powerful vampire previously thought to be a legend. Due to his immense destructive potential, the Lion King Organization dispatches an apprentice sword-shaman named Yukina Himeragi to monitor him. Her mission is to observe Kojou and eliminate him if he becomes a threat to the world. The series, which depicts a powerful vampire causing chaos in Japan, is available for streaming on platforms such as Crunchyroll in both subbed and dubbed formats. Additional information regarding the production can be found through the Internet Movie Database.
Should you watch it?
“A high school student becomes a legendary vampire and chaos ensues.”
- Dynamic vampire lore with political intrigue
- Strong female lead as a sword-wielding monitor
- High-stakes battles and supernatural chaos
- Premise may appeal mainly to vampire anime fans
- Pacing can feel rushed at times
you're drawn to supernatural action anime with vampire politics.
Contains fantasy violence, intense scenes, and mature themes suitable for teens and adults.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 24 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Right Arm of the Saint I Oct 4, 2013
- E2 The Right Arm of the Saint II Oct 11, 2013
- E3 The Right Arm of the Saint III Oct 18, 2013
- E4 The Right Arm of the Saint IV Oct 25, 2013
- E5 From the Warlord's Empire I Nov 1, 2013
- E6 From the Warlord's Empire II Nov 8, 2013
- E7 From the Warlord's Empire III Nov 15, 2013
- E8 From the Warlord's Empire IV Nov 22, 2013
- E9 The Amphisbaena I Nov 29, 2013
- E10 The Amphisbaena II Dec 6, 2013
- E11 The Amphisbaena III Dec 13, 2013
- E12 The Amphisbaena IV Dec 20, 2013
- E13 Labyrinth of the Blue Witch I Jan 10, 2014
- E14 Labyrinth of the Blue Witch II Jan 17, 2014
- E15 Labyrinth of the Blue Witch III Jan 24, 2014
- E16 Fiesta for the Observers I Jan 31, 2014
- E17 Fiesta for the Observers II Feb 7, 2014
- E18 Fiesta for the Observers III Feb 14, 2014
- E19 Fiesta for the Observers IV Feb 21, 2014
- E20 Return of the Alchemist I Feb 28, 2014
- E21 Return of the Alchemist II Mar 7, 2014
- E22 Return of the Alchemist III Mar 14, 2014
- E23 Empire of the Dawn I Mar 21, 2014
- E24 Empire of the Dawn II Mar 28, 2014
Season 2 · 8 episodes
- E1 Black Sword Shaman I Nov 23, 2016
- E2 Black Sword Shaman II Nov 23, 2016
- E3 Black Sword Shaman III Dec 23, 2016
- E4 Fleeing Fourth Primogenitor I Dec 23, 2016
- E5 Fleeing Fourth Primogenitor II Mar 29, 2017
- E6 Knight of the God of Mistakes I Mar 29, 2017
- E7 Knight of the God of Mistakes II May 24, 2017
- E8 Knight of the God of Mistakes III May 24, 2017
Season 3 · 10 episodes
- E1 Tartaros Roses I Dec 19, 2018
- E2 Tartaros Roses II Dec 19, 2018
- E3 Tartaros Roses III Mar 27, 2019
- E4 The Time of My Life I Mar 27, 2019
- E5 The Time of My Life II May 29, 2019
- E6 The Time of My Life III May 29, 2019
- E7 The War of Original Vampires I Jul 24, 2019
- E8 The War of Original Vampires II Jul 24, 2019
- E9 The War Of Original Vampires III Sep 25, 2019
- E10 The War Of Original Vampires IV Sep 25, 2019
Season 4 · 12 episodes
- E1 Paladiness of Mirage I Apr 8, 2020
- E2 Paladiness of Mirage II Apr 8, 2020
- E3 Paladiness of Mirage III Jul 29, 2020
- E4 Tournament In The Nightmare Night I Jul 29, 2020
- E5 Tournament in the Nightmare Night II Oct 9, 2020
- E6 Tournament in the Nightmare Night III Oct 9, 2020
- E7 Resurrection of Vampire Princess I Dec 23, 2020
- E8 Resurrection of Vampire Princess II Dec 23, 2020
- E9 Resurrection of Vampire Princess III Mar 24, 2021
- E10 Twelve True Beasts and Blood Squires I Mar 24, 2021
- E11 Twelve True Beasts and Blood Squires II Jun 30, 2021
- E12 Twelve True Beasts and Blood Squires III Jun 30, 2021
Season 5 · 4 episodes
- E1 The Triumphant Return of Akatsuki I Mar 30, 2022
- E2 The Triumphant Return of Akatsuki II Mar 30, 2022
- E3 The Triumphant Return of Akatsuki III Jul 29, 2022
- E4 The Triumphant Return of Akatsuki IV Jul 29, 2022
Frequently asked questions
Is Strike the Blood based on a manga or light novel?
It is based on a light novel series written by Gakuto Mikumo.
How many episodes are in the first season?
The first season of Strike the Blood aired from 2013 to 2014.
Who is sent to monitor the main character?
Yukina Himeragi, an apprentice sword-shaman, is sent to monitor him.
What makes the protagonist special?
He is revealed to be the Fourth Primogenitor, a legendary and powerful vampire.
Are there sequels or additional seasons?
Yes, there are follow-up OVA series titled Strike the Blood II and III.