List of Vampire Knight episodes
The episodes of the Vampire Knight anime are based on the manga series of the same name written by Matsuri Hino. They are directed by Kiyoko Sayama, and produced by Studio Deen and Nihon Ad Systems.[1] The plot of the episodes follows Yuki Cross, a student at the Cross Academy, where she acts as a guardian of the "Day Class" along with vampire hunter Zero Kiryu from the secret vampires of the "Night Class" led by Kaname Kuran.
The first season premiered on TV Tokyo in Japan on April 8, 2008, and ran for thirteen episodes until the season's conclusion on July 1, 2008. The episodes were aired at later dates on TV Aichi, TV Hokkaido, TV Osaka, TV Setōchi, and TVQ Kyushu Broadcasting Co.[1] The second season, named Vampire Knight Guilty, premiered on the same station on October 7, 2008 and ran until its conclusion on December 30, 2008.[2][3] As of December 2008, five DVD compilations of the first season have been released by Aniplex and Sony Pictures between July 23, 2008 and November 26, 2008.[4] The first DVD compilation for the second season was released by Aniplex on January 28, 2009,[5] and the second compilation is slated for release on February 25, 2009.[6]
Four pieces of theme music are used for the episodes: two opening themes and two closing themes. The opening theme for the first season is "Futatsu no Kodō to Akai Tsumi" (ふたつの鼓動と赤い罪) by On/Off, and the closing theme is "Still Doll" by Kanon Wakeshima. The opening theme of the second season is "Rinne Rondo" (輪廻-ロンド-) by On/Off, and the ending theme is "Suna no Oshiro" (砂のお城) by Kanon Wakeshima. The original soundtrack for the series was released on June 25, 2008.[7]
Episode list
Season 1
Season 2: Vampire Knight Guilty
DVD releases
The Region 2 DVD compilations of the Vampire Knight episodes are released in Japan by Aniplex and Sony Pictures. As of November 2008, five DVD compilations have been released, containing the entire first season.[4] The first DVD compilation for the second season was released on January 28, 2009, and the second DVD compilation is set for release on February 25, 2009.[5][6]
| Volume | Date | Discs | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | July 23, 2008[4] | 1 | 1–2 |
| Volume 2 | August 27, 2008[4] | 1 | 3–5 |
| Volume 3 | September 24, 2008[4] | 1 | 6–8 |
| Volume 4 | October 22, 2008[4] | 1 | 9–11 |
| Volume 5 | November 26, 2008[4] | 1 | 12–13 |
| Volume | Date | Discs | Episodes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Volume 1 | January 28, 2009[4] | 1 | 1–2 |
| Volume 2 | February 25, 2009[6] | 1 | 3–5 |
| Volume 3 | March 25, 2009[8] | 1 | 6–8 |
See also
References
- General
- "List of Vampire Knight episode titles" (in Japanese). Hakusensha. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
- Specific
- ^ a b "Vampire Knight (TV)". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2008-04-10.
- ^ "Vampire Knight 2nd Season to Air in Japan in October". Anime News Network. Retrieved 2008-08-07.
- ^ "Vampire Knight Guilty Sequel's Promo Video Streamed". Anime News Network. 2008-08-26. Retrieved 2008-08-26.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "Vampire Knight DVD" (in Japanese). Aniplex. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ a b "ヴァンパイア騎士 Guilty 1" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ a b c "ヴァンパイア騎士 Guilty 2" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-12-04.
- ^ "Vampire Knight Original Soundtrack" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2008-12-15.
- ^ "ヴァンパイア騎士 Guilty 3" (in Japanese). Amazon.com. Retrieved 2009-01-01.