Introduction to ‘Babamba Vampire’

The highly anticipated TV anime ‘Babamba Vampire’ is set to premiere on January 11, 2025, airing on the TV Asahi network across 24 stations, as well as on BS Asahi and CS Tele Asahi Channel 1. Additionally, the series will be exclusively available on Netflix. With the announcement, the second key visual has been revealed, showcasing the main characters, including the newly announced cast members Katsuyuki Konishi as Umetaro Sakamoto and Akira Sekine as Kaoru Yamaha.

About the Series

• Based on the manga by Hiromasa Okushima, serialized in ‘Bessatsu Shonen Champion’
• Follows the story of a vampire named Ranmaru Mori working at a traditional bathhouse
• Combines elements of romance and comedy in a unique ‘Bloody Love Comedy’ (BL) format

‘Babamba Vampire’ tells the story of Ranmaru Mori, a genuine vampire who works at the long-established bathhouse ‘Koi no Yu’. His goal is to repay the debt of life to the bathhouse’s fourth-generation owner, Rinji Tateno, by tasting his ’18-year-old virgin blood’. However, complications arise when Rinji, currently 15, falls in love with a female classmate. Can Ranmaru protect his long-held desire?

Key Visual and Cast Announcements

The newly released key visual features Ranmaru and Rinji alongside other main characters, all looking directly at the viewer, creating a striking and memorable image. The addition of Katsuyuki Konishi and Akira Sekine to the cast has generated excitement, with both actors expressing their enthusiasm for the project. Konishi described the series as a true ‘Bloody Love’ story, while Sekine noted the humorous yet earnest interactions among the characters.

Broadcast and Streaming Details

‘Babamba Vampire’ will air every Saturday at 11:30 PM starting January 11, 2025, on TV Asahi. The BS Asahi broadcast will begin on January 12, 2025, at 1:00 AM, and the CS Tele Asahi Channel 1 will start airing the series on January 19, 2025, at 9:30 PM. The exclusive Netflix streaming will commence on January 12, 2025.

Production Team

The anime is directed and scripted by Itsuro Kawasaki, with character designs by Yuki Ban. The animation is produced by GAINA, ensuring a high-quality visual experience for viewers.

Conclusion

With its unique premise and talented cast, ‘Babamba Vampire’ promises to be an exciting addition to the anime lineup in 2025. Fans are encouraged to mark their calendars and prepare for a thrilling ride filled with humor, romance, and supernatural elements!