Blood+

Unable to remember the past, high school senior Saya Otonashi must rediscover her destiny in order to defeat the chiropteran vampires that threaten her loved ones' existence.

Blood+ (2005-2006) is a Japanese animated supernatural action series created for TBS and produced by Production I.G, a Japanese anime production that anchors its tradition. Saya Otonashi, a high school senior who cannot remember her past, is the protagonist, voiced by Eri Kitamura, with Katsuyuki Konishi as Haji and Hiroyuki Yoshino as Kai Miyagusuku among the principal voices. Her search for who she truly is drives the story, and every episode pushes her closer to the truth about her destiny while she battles chiropteran vampires that threaten the people she cares about. The series unfolds across a single fifty-episode run, a serialized arc in which hidden organizations, betrayals, and rivalries gradually surface beneath an ordinary modern life. Its bloody swordplay and gore give the action real weight, while the emotional core rests on memory, loyalty, and self-discovery. The tone is dark, propulsive, and melancholic, with a bittersweet pull toward its ending. Fans of Hellsing Ultimate, Claymore, and Vampire Hunter D will find resonance in its blend of supernatural menace and katana-driven heroism.

Audiences rate Blood+ positively, praising its striking action animation and dark, mythic vampire storyline.

• Hellsing Ultimateshared supernatural vampire action, katana swordplay, and dark tone
• Claymoreshared amnesiac heroine battling monsters, serialized mythology, and anime production style
• Vampire Hunter Dshared dark supernatural action with a secret organization and conspiracy

Release Date

2005-10-08

Episode runtime

24 min

Rating

7.5 / 10 (289)

What is Blood+ about?

A high school senior with no memory must rediscover her destiny to fight the vampires threatening everyone she loves.

What is Blood+ like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Blood+ as brisk, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.

Is Blood+ violent?

Yes. Ember rates the violence in Blood+ as graphic.

What did critics think of Blood+?

Audiences rate Blood+ positively, praising its striking action animation and dark, mythic vampire storyline.

Which shows are like Blood+?

Shows with a similar feel include Hellsing Ultimate, Claymore, and Vampire Hunter D.

How long is Blood+?

Blood+: 1 season, 50 episodes.

Is Blood+ still running?

No, Blood+ has ended.

Where can I watch Blood+?

In United States, Blood+ streams on Tubi TV.