Call of the Night, the stylish vampire romance from LIDENFILMS, is now available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and HIDIVE, complete with both English dub and subtitle options. The 13-episode series aired in Summer 2022 and adapts Kotoyama's acclaimed manga.
The show follows Kou Yamori, a middle schooler disillusioned with life and suffering from insomnia, who finds solace wandering the city streets at night. His nocturnal excursions lead him to Nazuna Nanakusa, a mysterious girl who reveals herself to be a vampire, offering Kou a glimpse into a world of forbidden pleasures and the possibility of becoming like her.
LIDENFILMS brought a distinct visual flair to the series, blending urban environments with a dreamy, neon-soaked aesthetic that perfectly captured the manga's mood. The anime holds a respectable 7.94 rating on MyAnimeList from over 349,000 voters, praised for its unique atmosphere and character dynamics.
With its exploration of themes like alienation, the search for meaning, and the allure of the forbidden, Call of the Night offers a mature take on the vampire genre. The complete first season is ready for binge-watching, allowing viewers to immerse themselves in Kou's nocturnal awakening and his complex relationship with Nazuna.
