A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives (2011)

A supernatural anime series where a high school boy discovers his recurring dreams of a vampire girl are dangerously, irrevocably real.

A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Series Information

  • Original Title: いつか天魔の黒ウサギ
  • First Air Year: 2011
  • Last Air Year: 2011
  • Type: TV Series
  • Genres: Sci-Fi, Fantasy, Animation, Comedy
  • Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode (25 minutes)
  • Number of Seasons: 1
  • Number of Episodes: 12
  • Status: Ended
  • Original Language: Japanese
  • Spoken Languages: Japanese
  • First Air Date: July 9, 2011 (Canada - 14+), July 9, 2011 (Australia - MA 15+), July 9, 2011 (Mexico - B-15)
  • Networks: Teletama
  • Alternative Titles: ผู้พิทักษ์เจ็ดชีวิต (TH), A Dark Rabbit has Seven Lives (CH), Itsuka Tenma no Kuro Usagi (JP)
  • Production Companies: ZEXCS
  • Production Countries: Japan

A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Plot

Taito has been really sleepy lately, and keeps dreaming of a female vampire who says she has given him her "poison." Sometimes he even thinks he hears her voice when he's awake. But after surviving an accident that should have killed him, Taito's world changes drastically and he realizes that his dreams are more real than he thought.

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A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - Cast & Crew

Main Cast

  • Megumi Takamoto
  • Shinnosuke Tachibana
  • Yuichi Nakamura
  • Chiharu Kitaoka
  • Chika Horikawa
  • Iori Nomizu
  • Jun Fukuyama
  • Kenichi Suzumura
  • Nobuhiko Okamoto
  • Misuzu Togashi

Writers

  • Shigeru Morita

A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives - FAQs

Is A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives based on a true story?

Not at all — the series is a supernatural fantasy adaptation of the light novel series written by Kagami Takaya and illustrated by Yū Izumi. It follows a boy entangled with a vampire through a magical blood pact, blending school-life drama with dark fantasy and action sequences.

What is A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives about?

The series centers on Taito Kurogane, a high school student haunted by dreams of a vampire girl named Himea who claims to have given him her poison. After surviving a fatal accident, he discovers their bond is real — and far more dangerous than he ever imagined.

Where can you stream A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives?

You can stream A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives on Crunchyroll, including via the Crunchyroll Amazon Channel. Both options offer the full series with a subscription. Availability may vary by region, so check your local Crunchyroll library for the latest access details.

Who voices the main characters in A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives?

Megumi Takamoto voices Himea Saito, the mysterious vampire at the heart of the story, while Shinnosuke Tachibana plays protagonist Taito Kurogane. Yuichi Nakamura and Jun Fukuyama round out the principal cast as Gekkou and Hinata Kurenai respectively.

What is the vampire blood pact in A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives?

The blood pact is a supernatural contract formed between Himea and Taito years before the story begins. By sharing her vampire poison, Himea granted Taito the ability to resurrect after death — up to seven times — binding their fates together in a bond that drives the entire narrative.

How many episodes does A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives have?

The main series runs for 12 episodes, which aired in Japan during the summer 2011 anime season. There is also a collection of 7 bonus specials available under Season 0, offering additional content for fans who want more time with the characters after the main story concludes.

What anime is similar to A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives?

Fans of the series often enjoy Dance in the Vampire Bund, Diabolik Lovers, and Call of the Night for their shared vampire and dark romance themes. Actually, I Am... and The "Hentai" Prince and the Stony Cat offer a lighter supernatural school-life tone that fans of the series tend to appreciate.

Who wrote the script for A Dark Rabbit Has Seven Lives?

The anime's screenplay was written by Shigeru Morita, who adapted Kagami Takaya's original light novel for the screen. The animation was produced by studio ZEXCS, known for their work on other supernatural and romance-driven anime titles, with music composed by Shigeo Komori.

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