Blood Lad: Wagahai wa Neko de wa Nai

Blood Lad OVA / ブラッドラッド 我輩は猫ではない
Blood Lad: Wagahai wa Neko de wa Nai
Genres: Action, Comedy, Delinquents, Fantasy, Mythology, Seinen, Vampire
Themes: Delinquents, Mythology, Vampire
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Brain's Base
Producers: Kadokawa Shoten
Licensors: VIZ Media
Rating: 7.1 / 10
Rank: #3991
Popularity: #2046
Users Listed: 118,486
Users Scored: 62,015
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 10/02/2023
Aired: December 4, 2013 (Fall)
Type: ova
Source: manga
Age Rating: PG 13
Episodes: 1

Synopsis:

In a world where vampires are commonplace, a young man named Kei shrouded in mystery finds himself unexpectedly allied with a powerful vampire lord, Otto. This unlikely partnership forms the core of a narrative exploring the delicate balance between humanity and the supernatural. The series navigates themes of acceptance and prejudice within a vibrant urban landscape, blending moments of quiet introspection with unexpected bursts of action. Kei’s existence is intrinsically tied to Otto's, forcing them to confront societal misunderstandings and personal struggles together. Expect a character-driven story focusing on their evolving relationship as they navigate a complex world filled with both wonder and danger, examining the challenges of forging bonds across seemingly insurmountable divides.

Characters:

  • Blood, Staz Charlie (Main) - Voice Actors: Papenbrook, Bryce, Oosaka, Ryouta, Albanese, Fabien, John von Freyend, Tobias
  • Siam Kid (Main) - Voice Actors: Sugiyama, Noriaki, Beacock, Brian, Pasquier, Laurent
  • Yanagi, Fuyumi (Main) - Voice Actors: Huynh, Xanthe, Nomizu, Iori, Tavert, Sophie
  • Blood, Braz D. (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Bosch, Johnny Yong, Kimura, Ryouhei, Wilhelm, Marc, Wolko, Roman
  • Jasmine (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Zougou, Saeko, Mendez, Erica, Heller, Angélique, Rümmelein, Paulina
  • Rasodo (Supporting)
  • Roi (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Ishida, Akira, Haberkorn, Todd, Birken, Matthieu
  • Samu (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kirimoto, Takuya, Mercer, Matthew, Gimenez, Pascal, Scheffel, Oliver

Staff:

  • Imamoto, Naoshi (Producer)
  • Ooishi, Hiromichi (Producer)
  • Tanaka, Tomoya (Episode Director, Assistant Director)
  • Konuta, Kenji (Script, Series Composition)
  • CHOKKAKU (Theme Song Arrangement)
  • May'n (Theme Song Performance)
  • Emori, Mariko (Animation Director)
  • Fujisaki, Kenji (Character Design, Chief Animation Director)
  • Hayashi, Yuuki (Music)
  • Kodama, Yuuki (Original Creator)
  • Mayuzumi, Masaki (Art Director, Background Art)
  • Pitiot, Franck (ADR Director)
  • Thornton, Kirk (ADR Director)
  • Yasuda, Takeshi (Planning, Executive Producer)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Blood Lad (anime - Prequel)
  • Blood Lad (manga - Adaptation)