Strike the Blood

Strike the Blood (2013- )

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The Fourth Primogenitor—That's the world's strongest vampire that should only exist in legends. Accompanied by twelve Kenjuu and spreading calamity, this phantom vampire appeared in Japan. For the observation and obliteration of this Fourth Primogenitor, the government and Lion King decided to dispatch an attack mage known as a Sword Shaman. However, for some reason, the one chosen for the observation was a apprentice Sword Shaman girl, Himegari Yukina. Wielding the strongest anti-primogenitor spirit spear, Yukina arrived at Demon District, Itogami City. What is the true identity of the Fourth Primogenitor, Akatsuki Kojou, she encountered over there!?

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EpisodeNameAirdate
S05E04Strike the Blood Final IVJuni 29, 2022
S05E03Strike the Blood Final IIIJuni 29, 2022
S05E02Strike the Blood Final IIMärz 30, 2022
S05E01Strike the Blood Final IMärz 30, 2022
S04E12Twelve True Beasts and Blood Squires IIIJuni 30, 2021
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Frequently Asked Questions  Warning: Spoilers

What is the premiere date of Strike the Blood?

Strike the Blood premiered on October 4, 2013.

Who is the main character in Strike the Blood?

The main character in Strike the Blood is Kojou Akatsuki, a high school student with hidden vampire powers.

What is the setting of Strike the Blood?

The setting of Strike the Blood is Itogami Island, an artificial island built by humans to host various supernatural beings.

What is the main antagonist in Strike the Blood?

The main antagonist in Strike the Blood is an organization called the Lion King Organization, which seeks to eliminate all non-human supernatural beings.

Who is Kojou's main love interest in Strike the Blood?

Kojou's main love interest in Strike the Blood is a sword shaman named Yukina Himeragi.

What is the name of the organization that Kojou belongs to?

Kojou belongs to an organization called the Progenitor's Directive, which monitors and regulates vampires to prevent them from causing harm to humans.

What is the name of the magical item that Kojou possesses?

Kojou possesses a magical item called the Fourth Progenitor, which gives him immense power as a vampire.

What is the name of the magical academy that Yukina attends?

Yukina attends a magical academy called Saikai Academy, which specializes in training shamans.

Who is Kojou's younger sister in Strike the Blood?

Kojou's younger sister in Strike the Blood is named Nagisa Akatsuki.

What is the name of the familiar that Kojou summons?

The familiar that Kojou summons is named Aldebaran, a powerful demon familiar with shape-shifting abilities.

What is the name of the vampire queen that Kojou meets?

The vampire queen that Kojou meets is named Kanon Kanase, also known as the "Sword Shaman Princess".

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Also known as

  • ストライク・ザ・ブラッド (Japan)

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