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Vampire Knight: Vampire Knight

13 episodes Premiered Apr 8, 2008 Updated Jul 27, 2026

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.

Season overview

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.

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Episodes

S1·E1

Night of Vampires

Apr 8, 2008 · 30 min

Cross Academy has two sessions, the Day Class and the Night Class; the latter consists of students who are beautiful, intelligent ... and vampires!

S1·E2

Memories of Blood

Apr 15, 2008 · 30 min

Yuki is busy patrolling the school grounds for Day Class girls who are trying to sneak chocolates to the Night Class boys for St. Xocolatl’s Day.

S1·E3

The Fang of Penitence

Apr 22, 2008 · 30 min

When Zero suddenly leaves the school grounds, Yuki goes after him and roams the streets alone, until a mysterious mother and child appear before her.

S1·E4

Trigger of Condemnation

Apr 29, 2008 · 30 min

Seeing the state Yuki is in, Kaname takes her from Zero, who is speechless when he realizes what he has done. Yuki cries, unaware of Zero’s secret.

S1·E5

Moonlight Festivities

May 6, 2008 · 30 min

A new ethics teacher arrives at Cross Academy. His atypical looks are all the buzz among the Day Class; even Zero has lost his usual composure.

S1·E6

Their Choices

May 13, 2008 · 30 min

Zero is tempted to sink his fangs into Yuki, and even though he's able to regain his composure, he finds himself the target of a teacher.

S1·E7

The Scarlet Maze

May 20, 2008 · 30 min

Yuki makes a decision regarding Zero, who is determined to fight his affliction until the very end. Yuki feels guilty for betraying Kaname.

S1·E8

Gunshot of Sorrow

May 27, 2008 · 30 min

There's a commotion in the Moon dormitory when the Night Class gets word that Takuma’s grandfather, a figure in the vampire world, will be visiting.

S1·E9

Crimson Gaze

Jun 3, 2008 · 30 min

Day Class students are chasing after the Night Class due to the upcoming dance. Meanwhile, the Headmaster asks Yuki to show a transfer student around.

S1·E10

The Princess of Darkness

Jun 10, 2008 · 30 min

Zero tutors Yuki for an exam, but all the while something is wrong with him. Meanwhile, at the Moon dormitory, Kaname confronts Maria in his room.

S1·E11

Consequence of Desire

Jun 17, 2008 · 30 min

Maria’s masked servant reveals himself as a jealous figure from Zero's past whom Zero has not seen since their separation long ago.

S1·E12

Vow of the Pureblood

Jun 24, 2008 · 30 min

Yuki learns Maria's true identity. With this new information, Yuki accepts a deal to offer her blood in order to save Zero.

S1·E13

Crimson Chains

Jul 1, 2008 · 30 min

Shizuka suffers a wound. Meanwhile, Yuki and Zero try to find out where Shizuka may have gone, but Zero's constantly thwarted by his Level E seizures.