BLOOD-C (2011)
A dark supernatural anime following a shrine maiden who battles ancient monsters while confronting unsettling truths about her own existence.
BLOOD-C - Series Information
- Original Title: BLOOD-C
- First Air Year: 2011
- Last Air Year: 2011
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Action, Adventure, Animation, Mystery, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): TV-MA
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 12
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: July 1, 2011 (United States - TV-MA), July 1, 2011 (Germany - 18), July 1, 2011 (Australia - MA 15+)
- Networks: CBC
- Alternative Titles: ブラッド シー (JP), Blood-C: Die Serie (DE), 血战 (CN)
- Production Companies: Production I.G, Aniplex, dentsu, Dwango, MBS, KADOKAWA Shoten
- Production Countries: Japan
BLOOD-C - Plot
Saya Kisaragi is an outwardly normal girl who serves as the shrine maiden to a country town; in reality, she is a skilled swordswoman charged by her father to defeat Elder Bairns, monsters who feed on human blood. As her battles grow more desperate and more people she cares for fall victim to the Elder Bairns, Saya begins finding faults in her reality, and eventually uncovers a disturbing truth about herself, the town and her surviving friends.
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BLOOD-C - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Nana Mizuki as Saya Kisaragi (voice)
- Kenji Nojima as Fumito Nanahara (voice)
- Keiji Fujiwara as Tadayoshi Kisaragi (voice)
- Masumi Asano as Yūka Amino (voice)
- Misato Fukuen as Nene Motoe / Nono Motoe (voice)
- Atsushi Abe as Itsuki Tomofusa (voice)
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Shinichirō Tokizane (voice)
- Miho Miyagawa as Kanako Tsutsutori (voice)
- Jun Fukuyama as Dog (voice)
Writers
- Nanase Okawa
- Junichi Fujisaku
BLOOD-C - FAQs
What is BLOOD-C about?
BLOOD-C follows Saya Kisaragi, a seemingly ordinary shrine maiden in a quiet rural town who secretly fights Elder Bairns — ancient monsters that prey on human blood. As the violence escalates, Saya begins questioning her own identity and uncovers a deeply unsettling conspiracy surrounding her life and the people she loves.
Is BLOOD-C related to the Blood+ anime series?
BLOOD-C is not a direct sequel or continuation of Blood+ (2005). Both series share the Blood franchise's core concept of a sword-wielding female protagonist named Saya who battles supernatural creatures, but they feature entirely different storylines, characters, and tones. BLOOD-C was developed by Production I.G in collaboration with manga group CLAMP.
How dark and violent is BLOOD-C?
BLOOD-C is notably graphic even by action anime standards. It carries a TV-MA rating and features intense, visceral depictions of monster attacks and human casualties. The series escalates dramatically in its second half, delivering some of the most disturbing content in its genre. Viewer discretion is strongly advised.
Does BLOOD-C have a satisfying ending?
The 12-episode series ends on a dramatic cliffhanger that recontextualizes the entire story. Many viewers find the finale shocking and revelatory, though it leaves key threads unresolved. The story concludes more fully in the 2012 theatrical film BLOOD-C: The Last Dark, which serves as a direct continuation.
Who voices Saya Kisaragi in BLOOD-C?
Saya Kisaragi is voiced by Nana Mizuki, one of Japan's most celebrated voice actresses and recording artists. The main cast also includes Kenji Nojima, Keiji Fujiwara, Masumi Asano, Misato Fukuen, Atsushi Abe, Tatsuhisa Suzuki, Miho Miyagawa, and Jun Fukuyama.
When did BLOOD-C first air?
BLOOD-C first aired on July 1, 2011. The series ran for a single season of 12 episodes and concluded in 2011. It was broadcast on CBC in Japan and received international ratings including TV-MA in the United States and MA 15+ in Australia.
Who wrote the BLOOD-C anime series?
BLOOD-C was written by Nanase Okawa and Junichi Fujisaku. Nanase Okawa is the pen name used by the lead writer of CLAMP, the acclaimed all-female manga collective, whose distinctive visual and narrative style heavily shaped the series' tone and character design.
What are some shows similar to BLOOD-C?
Fans of BLOOD-C may enjoy Blood+ (2005), which shares the franchise's supernatural swordswoman premise, and Ga-Rei-Zero (2008), another dark action anime featuring female protagonists battling supernatural threats. Kurozuka (2008) and Godzilla Singular Point (2021) are also recommended for fans of dark, genre-bending anime.
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