Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut has landed on Crunchyroll, complete with English dub and subtitle options. The 12-episode series from Arvo Animation offers a unique blend of historical fantasy and space race drama.
Adapted from the manga of the same name, the story is set in an alternate 1950s where the Cold War extends to a race for space, fueled by the discovery of vampires. The series follows Lev Leps, a young man assigned as the personal attendant to Irina Luminesk, a vampire chosen as a test subject for humanity's first manned mission to space. The anime explores their complex relationship against the backdrop of political maneuvering and scientific ambition, holding a 7.34 rating on MyAnimeList from over 61,000 voters.
With its complete run now available, Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut provides a self-contained narrative exploring themes of prejudice, sacrifice, and the pursuit of the unknown. Viewers looking for a mature fantasy narrative with a historical twist will find this series an intriguing, if somber, watch.
