Owari no Seraph, also known as “Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign,” is an anime series based on a manga written by Takaya Kagami, illustrated by Yamato Yamamoto, and serialized in Shueisha’s Jump Square magazine.
Synopsis
In 2012, the world allegedly comes to an end at the hands of a “man-made” virus, ravaging the global populace and leaving only children under the age of thirteen untouched. At the same time, the vampires emerge from the recesses of the earth, likely followed by age-old horrors of the dark thought only to be myth. They sweep the earth and claim it in a single violent stroke, subjugating the remnants of humanity and leading them beneath the surface to safety. This “protection” comes at the price of “donating” blood to their captors, not knowing that they are vampires.
At the age of twelve, Yūichirō and his friend and fellow orphan Mikaela plotted to escape along with the children in Hyakuya Orphanage. However, this resulted in their deaths and Mikaela sacrifices himself in order for Yūichirō to escape and be saved by members of the Moon Demon Company, an extermination unit of the Japanese Imperial Demon Army. Four years later, Yūichirō dedicates his life to destroy vampires and seek revenge against them for killing his “family.” At the same time, it is revealed that Mikaela survived and plans to find Yūichirō.
My Opinion
Owari No Seraph is full of action and has some epic battles. It also has a mysterious element with the Seraph of the End, a powerful demon weapon that could change the course of the war between humans and vampires.
While “Owari no Seraph” is exciting and has a gripping story, some people find it a bit predictable, especially if they’ve seen similar anime before. However, if you enjoy action, dark fantasy, and a story about fighting against overwhelming odds, this anime is worth checking out. It’s a thrilling ride with interesting characters and lots of cool battles that keep you hooked from start to finish.
