Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase, the 2004 supernatural comedy from Studio Shaft, has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with English dub and subtitles. The series follows photographer Kouhei Morioka, who becomes the reluctant slave of the vampire Hazuki after she turns him and takes a liking to him. Despite her attempts to drain his blood and assert dominance, Kouhei's unusual resilience makes him a difficult subject for her vampiric ambitions.
Shaft, known for its distinctive visual style seen in series like Monogatari and Madoka Magica, produced Tsukuyomi: Moon Phase during its early experimental phase. The anime adapts the manga of the same name and leans heavily into its seinen themes, blending surreal comedy with supernatural romance and a touch of tsundere dynamics.
With 25 finished episodes, the series offers a complete arc for viewers interested in a quirky take on vampire lore. Its blend of dark humor and character-driven interactions, coupled with Shaft's unique animation direction, makes it a notable entry from the mid-2000s anime landscape.
