Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign, the first season of Wit Studio's action-packed vampire series, has arrived on Hulu with both English dub and subtitle options. The 12-episode run adapts the early arcs of Takaya Kagami's manga, following Yuichiro Hyakuya's quest for revenge against the vampires who decimated humanity and enslaved the surviving children.
Animated by Wit Studio, the team behind the first three seasons of Attack on Titan, the series showcases fluid animation and intense combat. It delves into themes of found family, betrayal, and the moral ambiguities of war in a world ravaged by a mysterious virus that wiped out most adults, leaving children vulnerable to vampire subjugation.
The narrative unfolds in a post-apocalyptic setting where vampires rule the surface and humans eke out an existence in underground cities, forming armies to fight back. The story centers on Yuichiro and his orphaned companions as they join the Japanese Imperial Demon Army to exterminate vampires and avenge their lost family. Notably, the anime incorporates original story elements penned by the manga's author.
With a 7.49 rating on MyAnimeList from over 783,000 voters, Seraph of the End built a substantial following for its blend of shonen action, dark fantasy, and emotional stakes. Hulu's addition makes the complete first season readily accessible, offering a gateway into a franchise that includes multiple manga and light novel sequels and side stories.
