FEATURE: 3 Anime Vampires I Would Hang Out With (And 3 I Would Not)

 

Friendship can be a frightful thing. Choose your companions wisely, and you’ll gain a dependable ally for life, upon whom you can entrust with any task. Choose poorly, however, and you may find yourself snakebitten by constant agony and betrayal. Choose even more poorly, and you could end up literally bitten. On the neck. With authority.

 

I am, of course, referring to friendships of the vampiric variety, and for World Dracula Day, I’m offering helpful advice as to which of these blood-sucking buddies you ought to have second thoughts about. Fail to heed my advice and your life will surely suck … Get it?

 

BEFRIEND: Hikari Takanashi (Interviews With Monster Girls)

 

 

In the dusty tomes of old, vampires are typified as pale, brooding, middle-aged men who stalk their prey from the shadows. Fear not, however, as this student of Shibasaki High School is far from the stereotypical creeper.

 

Hikari is the embodiment of pure energy, eager to assist those in need (whether or not she’s actually needed or even wanted). There will never be a dull moment when she’s around, and though she’s not exactly what you’d call level-headed, she has valuable insight on the life of your average demi.

 

She really brings out the best in people, completely without prejudice or reservation — a beacon of purity in a troubled world. If you’ve got a problem, she’ll listen intently. If she caused that problem in the first place, she’ll surely be apologetic, at least.

 

AVOID: Kojou Akatsuki (Strike the Blood)

 

 

Kojou is a good guy at heart, but he’s got sizable baggage that should make you reconsider exchanging your social media details.

 

For starters, to even meet up with him you’ll have to commute to Itogami Island. It’s an artificially constructed peninsula off the coast of Tokyo, inhabited by mythical beings capable of widespread damage. Think it’s annoying when the alarm goes off on your phone in the morning? Try dealing with alarms warning you to evacuate before you get mauled by a werewolf.

 

According to government records, Kojou is of particular interest, requiring constant monitoring and possible elimination. That’s bound to end badly, especially if you happen to get caught up in the crossfire. Oh also, he gets a severe urge to suck someone’s blood every time he’s turned on … But maybe that’s a desirable trait in your book? We’re not here to judge.

 

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BEFRIEND: Yoko Shiragami (Actually, I Am)

 

 

Ever been in a situation where you’ve mustered up all your courage to confess your feelings to the cute yet mysterious girl in your class, only for her to end up being a winged vampire? Odds are, at least 3 percent of readers said yes, and even if you haven’t, tomorrow is a new day.

 

A bond with Yoko is bound to be fun and fruitful. She may not be the brightest out there, but she more than makes up for it with her bubbly personality and winning smile. The only caveat is that her true identity is a secret, so gossipy chatterboxes need not apply!

 

Actually, there is a second caveat in the form of her intimidating father, who just might crush you into bits for daring to glance at his daughter. Family dynamics are always weird — just bring him a gift and we’re sure he'll only maim you a little.

 

AVOID: Moka Akashiya (Rosario + Vampire)

 

 

At first glance, there are a lot of similarities between Yoko and Moka that might suggest another excellent candidate for your friendship.

 

She too is a soft-spoken, self-doubting sweetheart who wants the best for the special people in her life. Underneath that, however, she has a dark side: remove the rosary on her neck and you’ll unleash her alter ego, a being so powerful she dispatches foes within seconds.

 

Honestly, it’s a lot to handle, and trouble seems to gravitate toward her for one reason or another. Even if you end up getting saved by the inner Moka, she is probably going to kick you in the face for wasting her time and we don’t need that kind of drama in our lives (nor our lovely faces).

 

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BEFRIEND: Cadis Etrama Di Raziel (Noblesse)

 

 

Not all vampires are quite so flashy and outgoing, of course. If you’re looking for a more reserved chum, you could definitely do a lot worse than Raizel.

 

As a stranger to the trappings of modern society, he can be somewhat blunt or oblivious. He balances this out with a natural curiosity, making an earnest attempt to acclimate himself to whatever situation he finds himself in. He’s doing his best, y’all, he’s doing his best.

 

There’s a reason he is often surrounded by friends who adore him, despite his somewhat somber temperament and insistence to eat ramen for every meal. In his defense, if you woke up after centuries of slumber and someone put a bowl of delicious noodles in front of you, you’d be pretty darn keen on them too.

 

AVOID: Dio Brando (JoJo’s Bizarre Adventure)

 

 

Big nope. I shouldn’t even have to elaborate on this, but I will (because that’s how articles work).

 

Even before adorning the Stone Mask that would morph him into a creature of the night, Dio was a cunning, ruthless vagabond who would stop at nothing to fulfill his ambitions. This isn’t necessarily bad in and of itself, except for the fact that said ambitions often involve murder and other such chicanery.

 

Once he has become a dreadful vampiric beast, his menace grows greater as he assembles an army of ghouls, and even masters the art of Stand usage for good measure. Allying yourself with Dio is to forsake your very soul, fully aware that he will discard you once you have outlasted your usefulness.

 

I can't even imagine he would be fun to hang out with on a day-to-day basis, really. Wondering who left the toilet seat up, stole your laptop charger and ate the last pizza pocket from the freezer?

 

“IT WAS ME, DIO.”

 

We’ve barely even scratched the surface, my rather metamorphic brethren, but alas, the sun is rising over the horizon. Lacking a desire to turn to dust myself — because who else is going to clean up that mess? — I urge you to delve into the depths of Crunchyroll’s crypts to unearth more malevolent mates to your heart’s content.

 

You’ll assuredly have a scary good time, mwahahahaha!

 

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