Dance in the Vampire Bund (2010)
A bold and dark anime series in which vampire princess Mina Tepeş fights to carve out a sovereign homeland for her kind in modern Japan.
Dance in the Vampire Bund - Series Information
- Original Title: ダンス イン ザ ヴァンパイアバンド
- First Air Year: 2010
- Last Air Year: 2010
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Action, Adventure, 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: January 7, 2010 (United States - TV-MA), January 7, 2010 (Canada - 18+), January 7, 2010 (Germany - 16), January 7, 2010 (Australia - MA 15+), January 7, 2010 (Brazil - 18), January 7, 2010 (Mexico - C)
- Networks: AT-X, Chiba TV, tvk, Teletama, TV Aichi, Tokyo MX, Sun TV
- Production Companies: SHAFT, Media Factory, AT-X, FlyingDog, GENCO
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: ダンスインザヴァンパイアバンド (JP), Bailando con vampiros (ES)
Dance in the Vampire Bund - Plot
Mina Tepeş, the Princess of the ancient covenant and ruler of all vampires, wants her race to stop hiding from the humans. Using her vast wealth, she has paid off Japan's entire national debt and by doing so, gained the right to create a district off Japan's coast that is to become the future haven to vampires worldwide. But when she finally attempts to make public the existence of vampires to the world some politicians, terrorists and rival factions are plotting to assassinate Mina before she has a chance to get Japan's and international recognition for the Vampire Bund. Now she must rely on her strength, cruelty and those closest to her, while trying to make a normal life.
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Dance in the Vampire Bund - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Chiwa Saito
- Aoi Yuuki
- Yuichi Nakamura
- Kenji Hamada
- Eri Kitamura
- Akeno Watanabe
- Asuka Tanii
- Yuzuru Fujimoto
- Yuhko Kaida
- Takaya Kuroda
Writers
- Hiroyuki Yoshino
- Masahiro Yokotani
Dance in the Vampire Bund - FAQs
Where can you stream Dance in the Vampire Bund?
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Is Dance in the Vampire Bund based on a manga?
Yes, Dance in the Vampire Bund is based on the manga series of the same name by Nozomu Tamaki, serialized in Monthly Comic Alive. The anime adaptation was produced by studio SHAFT and directed by Akiyuki Shinbo, premiering in January 2010 and covering portions of the original manga's storyline.
Who are the main voice actors in Dance in the Vampire Bund?
The principal cast includes Aoi Yuuki as vampire princess Mina Tepeş, Chiwa Saito as Yuki Saegusa, and Yuichi Nakamura as Akira Kaburagi Regendorf. Supporting roles are voiced by Kenji Hamada, Eri Kitamura, Akeno Watanabe, Asuka Tanii, Yuzuru Fujimoto, Yuhko Kaida, and Takaya Kuroda.
What is Dance in the Vampire Bund about?
The series follows Mina Tepeş, ruler of all vampires, who uses her immense wealth to pay off Japan's national debt and establish a sovereign vampire district off the coast. As she attempts to reveal vampires to the world, she faces assassination plots from politicians, terrorists, and rival factions.
How many episodes does Dance in the Vampire Bund have?
Dance in the Vampire Bund consists of 12 episodes across its single broadcast season, which aired from January to April 2010. An additional collection of 14 special episodes is also available, bringing the total episode count across all seasons to 26.
What is the content rating for Dance in the Vampire Bund?
Dance in the Vampire Bund is rated TV-MA in the United States, indicating it is intended for mature audiences only. The series contains graphic violence, gore, dark supernatural themes, and mature political content that make it unsuitable for younger viewers.
Did Dance in the Vampire Bund face censorship controversies?
Yes, Dance in the Vampire Bund was notably pulled from Funimation's simulcast schedule in 2010 following concerns over certain content involving its child-appearing vampire protagonist. The controversy drew significant attention in the Western anime community and sparked wider debate about content standards in anime licensing.
What anime is similar to Dance in the Vampire Bund?
Fans of Dance in the Vampire Bund may enjoy Deadman Wonderland, which shares its dark tone and action-driven narrative, as well as Fairy Tail for its supernatural adventure elements. Buffy the Vampire Slayer also offers thematic parallels around vampire mythology and a strong female lead navigating dangerous supernatural politics.
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