Even though the attention of many anime fans is on the upcoming season, some are on the lookout for a classic anime to watch. One such show is Blood-C, and here’s where to watch it.
Blood-C may be an under-the-radar anime from 2011, but it has a strong cult following, enough that more and more anime fans have been rediscovering it.
So, what exactly is it about? Blood-C is a horror fantasy anime that has a big focus on setting an eerie atmosphere.
What is the Blood-C Anime About? Its Plot Explained
Technically, Blood-C is the second anime series in the Blood franchise, with the first being the 2005 series Blood+. It’s not exactly a sequel though as it is only connected to the first series thematically.
As for its plot, Blood-C follows Saya Kisaragi, a shrine maiden of a Shinto shrine in a rural town near Lake Suwa.
Despite her normal appearance, Saya is a skilled swordsman who is tasked with taking down Elder Bairns. These are monsters that feed on human blood.
While the story starts a bit slow, the series takes a turn for the surreal as Saya begins finding cracks in her reality.
Blood-C did not get great reviews from many viewers back when it aired in 2011. Since then, the series has gotten more love from horror fans thanks to its memorable atmosphere and surreal twists.
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Blood-C’s Studio and Creators
The first Blood+ anime was produced by Production I.G, the studio behind shows like Psycho-Pass and Heavenly Delusion. I.G also returned to animate Blood-C, along with its follow-up anime film, The Last Dark.
Another interesting thing about the show is that it was co-created by CLAMP, the renowned manga artist group behind iconic titles like Cardcaptor Sakura and xxxHolic.
CLAMP did not work on the first Blood anime, though the group helped create both Blood-C and The Last Dark anime films. Their style can be clearly seen in the show’s character design.
Where to Watch the Blood-C Anime?
The anime consists of only 12 episodes which aired during the Summer 2011 season. In Japan, the anime was broadcast on MBS, TBS, and CBC.
Meanwhile, the show was originally streamed in North America through Funimation. Now though, fans can stream Blood-C on Hulu. There, the anime is available in both the Japanese and English dubs.
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