Vampire Knight: Season 2
Season 2 Lore Primer
Key plot threads, lore context, and character stakes you need to remember before diving into this season.
- Directly follows the overarching narrative developments of Vampire Knight Season 1.
- Faction dynamics and core character alliances shift under escalating external stakes.
- Crucial mysteries introduced previously reach key turning points and narrative reckonings.
- Sets up serialized story arcs that build directly toward the climactic season finale.
Episode Guide
Season 2 Progress Shield
Burden of Sinners
Oct 7, 2008
After Shizuka Hio’s death, peace is restored at the academy. But when Zero returns, the vampires of the Senate accuse him of murder.
The Eternal Promise
Oct 14, 2008
Yuki has a lot on her mind after almost being kissed by Zero. She asserts that she will not speak to Kaname until he admits to Zero’s innocence.
The Azure Portrait
Oct 21, 2008
The Night Class goes to the Aido family’s vacation home during the long break, but Hanabusa decides to stay at the academy to investigate Kaname.
Devil's Awakening
Oct 28, 2008
While the Night Class is at the Aido family’s vacation home, Yuki, driven by her desire to stop hurting Zero, tries to regain her memory of the past.
The Subordinate's Trap
Nov 4, 2008
Yuki is continually haunted by visions of blood. Nevertheless, she is determined to find out about her past from Kaname.
The Fake Lovers
Nov 11, 2008
Kaname asks Yuki to be his lover. The Night Class guards begin accompanying her everywhere, and Yuki cannot hide her embarrassment.
The Kiss of Thorns
Nov 18, 2008
Senri returns to the Academy, but upon having a confidential talk with Ichiru, he becomes noticeably different from before.
Spiraling Recollections
Nov 25, 2008
Yuki wakes up a vampire, and her memory of her childhood returns. She now remembers her father, her mother and her brother.
Revival of the Mad Emperor
Dec 2, 2008
Yuki now understands who she really is. Worried about Zero, she sneaks out of her room to find him -- but he simply can't accept what she has become.
Prelude to the Battle
Dec 9, 2008
The Headmaster calls for an emergency evacuation of the Day Class students, as Rido’s servant vampires begin attacking the students.
Two Souls
Dec 16, 2008
In order to protect the academy, the Headmaster confronts the head of the Hunter Society while Rido is still on the rampage.
World's End
Dec 23, 2008
Yuki decides that as Guardian, she must protect all the students at the academy and fight Rido.
Vampire Knight
Dec 30, 2008
All of Zero’s strength is not enough to kill Rido -- he will need Kaname's help. But the fight will leave Cross Academy devastated.