---
title: "Vampire Princess Miyu"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/vampire-princess-miyu-1988-2"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 31649
imdb_id: "tt0095474"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 100
community_rating: 6.8
vote_count: 13
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Vampire Princess Miyu (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/vampire-princess-miyu-1988-2

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Vampire Princess Miyu is a 1988 production categorized as fantasy, animation, and horror. The film centers on a young vampire girl named Miyu and her demonic companion, Larva. As the daughter of both a human and a shinma, or demon, Miyu is awakened as a guardian. Her destiny is to hunt down all stray shinma and send them back to the darkness. The narrative also involves a spiritualist named Himiko Se, who becomes entangled in the supernatural after encountering the young vampire. The film features a runtime of one hour and forty minutes. According to the provided records, the release date for the film in the United States is July 21, 1988. The story explores the intersection of the human and demonic worlds as Miyu fulfills her role as a guardian. The character of Miyu is known only by that name as she interacts with those drawn into the supernatural realm. The production is documented as a feature film within the horror and fantasy genres.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A young vampire girl and her demonic companion hunt stray shinma to return them to the darkness."

### Why Watch
- unique supernatural premise
- dark atmospheric storytelling

### Caveats & Content Note
- limited availability of information
- niche genre appeal
- Tone & Suitability: The film contains themes of horror and supernatural violence suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, horror, supernatural, animated

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Bloodstream | Bloodstream | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Toshiki Hirano
- **Networks / Studios**: Pony Canyon

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Naoko Watanabe** as *Miyu Yamano*
- **Masato Kubota** as *Kei's Brother*
- **Kaneto Shiozawa** as *Larva*
- **Katsumi Toriumi** as *Miyahito*
- **Mayumi Shou** as *Ranka*
- **Yuji Mitsuya** as *Lemures (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who is the protagonist?
The protagonist is a vampire girl named Miyu.

### Q: Who accompanies Miyu?
Miyu is accompanied by her demonic companion named Larva.

### Q: What is Miyu's mission?
Miyu is a guardian tasked with hunting down stray shinma and sending them back to the darkness.

### Q: What is Miyu's heritage?
Miyu is the daughter of both a human and a shinma.

### Q: What genres are represented?
The film is categorized as fantasy, animation, and horror.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Vampire Princess Miyu — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/31649)
- [Vampire Princess Miyu (TV) (1988) - FilmAffinity](https://www.filmaffinity.com/en/film655424.html)
- [Vampire Princess Miyu (1988) Cast and Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/vampire-princess-miyu/20031692/credits/)

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