---
title: "Vampire Knight"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vampire-knight-2008"
media_type: "tv"
tmdb_id: 17149
imdb_id: "tt1209393"
status: "Ended"
seasons_count: 2
episodes_count: 26
runtime_minutes: 24
community_rating: 8.2
vote_count: 334
content_rating: "TV-14"
---

# Vampire Knight (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vampire-knight-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Vampire Knight is a 2008 television series set at Cross Academy. The narrative centers on the operations of the school and the responsibilities assigned to its student body. Within the institution, two specific individuals serve as members of the disciplinary committee. These students are tasked with the management and maintenance of peace between two distinct groups of pupils. The student population is divided into a human class and a night class composed of vampires. The series follows the efforts of these committee members as they navigate the complexities of keeping order between these two groups. By strictly regulating the interactions between the human students and the vampire students, the committee members attempt to ensure the safety and stability of the academy environment. The premise focuses on the challenges inherent in this dual-class system and the ongoing duty of the disciplinary committee to prevent conflict within the school grounds. The series explores the dynamics of this unique educational setting through the perspective of those responsible for enforcing the rules.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "Student guardians struggle to maintain order between human and vampire classes at a prestigious academy."

### Why Watch
- unique school setting
- tension between classes

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited episode count
- Tone & Suitability: The series features themes involving supernatural creatures and school-based conflict.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: supernatural, dramatic, romantic, mysterious

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Netflix, Hulu, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Netflix Standard with Ads | Hoopla | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, Crunchyroll, Netflix Standard with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads, Crunchyroll, Crunchyroll Amazon Channel | None | None |

## Season Architecture & Lore Primers

### Vampire Knight (13 Episodes)
Vampire Knight is a Japanese anime television series. The series is set at Cross Academy, a prestigious institution that hosts regular classes by day and a school for vampires by night. The school is divided into two groups: the Day Class and the Night Class. The Day Class is comprised of humans, while the Night Class is comprised of vampires.

## Filler vs. Essential Episode Classifier

- **Total Tracked Episodes**: 26
- **Crucial Mytharc Episodes**: 6 (23%)
- **Character Core Episodes**: 20 (77%)
- **Side Quest / Filler Episodes**: 0 (0%)

## Creative Credits

- **Created by**: Matsuri Hino
- **Networks / Studios**: TV Tokyo

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Mamoru Miyano** as *Ichiru Kiryu*
- **Risa Mizuno** as *Sayori Wakaba*
- **Daisuke Kishio** as *Kaname Kuran*
- **Yui Horie** as *Yuki Cross*
- **Junichi Suwabe** as *Akatsuki Kain*
- **Junko Minagawa** as *Ruka Souen*
- **Eri Kitamura** as *Rima Toya*
- **Fumiko Orikasa** as *Shizuka Hio*
- **Hiroki Yasumoto** as *Toga Yagari*
- **Jun Fukuyama** as *Hanabusa Aido*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the premise?
Two student disciplinary committee members must keep the peace between human and vampire students.

### Q: When did it air?
The series was broadcast from April 8 to July 1, 2008.

### Q: How many episodes are there?
The series consists of thirteen episodes.

### Q: Who produced the animation?
The series was adapted by Studio Deen.

### Q: Where was it broadcast?
The show aired on TV Tokyo.

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