Strike the Blood
What is Strike the Blood?
Strike the Blood is an action-fantasy series that blends supernatural combat with ecchi elements, following a young apprentice tasked with hunting—or observing—the world's most powerful vampire. The show aired as a complete twenty-four-episode series beginning in Fall 2013, giving it a full season to develop its premise and characters. The central mystery revolves around Akatsuki Kojou, the Fourth Primogenitor, and Yukina Himegari, the inexperienced Sword Shaman sent to deal with him in the demon-infested Itogami City.
This series appeals to viewers who enjoy supernatural action with a mix of lighter moments and fan service. The dynamic between the lead characters—one a legendary threat, the other his reluctant observer—drives much of the narrative tension and character development throughout the season. Strike the Blood concluded its run as a finished work, making it a complete viewing experience for those looking for a self-contained story rather than an ongoing series.
The Fourth Primogenitor—That's the world's strongest vampire that should only exist in legends. Accompanied by twelve Kenjuu and spreading calamity, this phantom vampire appeared in Japan. For the observation and obliteration of this Fourth Primogenitor, the government and Lion King decided to dispatch an attack mage known as a Sword Shaman. However, for some reason, the one chosen for the observation was a apprentice Sword Shaman girl, Himegari Yukina. Wielding the strongest anti-primogenitor spirit spear, Yukina arrived at Demon District, Itogami City. What is the true identity of the Fourth Primogenitor, Akatsuki Kojou, she encountered over there!? (Source: Baka-Tsuki, edited)
Frequently Asked Questions
- How many episodes does Strike the Blood have?
- Strike the Blood has 24 episodes.
- When did Strike the Blood come out?
- Strike the Blood premiered on October 4, 2013.
- Is Strike the Blood finished?
- Strike the Blood has finished airing and every episode has been released.