3. Buffy – The Vampire Slayer
Buffy – The Vampire Slayer is one of the absolute classics of the genre. It is about the young woman Buffy, who fights against vampires and demons as the Chosen One. She is supported by her friends and allies.
This is what IMDb ratings say: On IMDb, the series scores 8.3 stars based on 157,442 ratings.
The series is considered a groundbreaking title in the whole genre and has many fans to this day. It stands out mainly for its combination of horror, fantasy, and comedy.
Many praise Buffy as a strong protagonist who develops throughout the series. At first, she has to come to terms with her destiny as a Slayer, but with every challenge, she grows more and more into her new role and continues to develop as a character.
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Fun Fact: Spike’s signature coat cost 2,000 dollars and was brand new. To give it the old and worn look, it was run over multiple times by a truck (via IMDb).
4. Seraph of the End
With Seraph of the End (Owari no Seraph), we have included an anime in the list of vampire series for a change.
The series is set in a post-apocalyptic world, where a large part of all humans over the age of 13 have fallen victim to a mysterious virus.
The vampires take advantage of this and expand their own power, using the surviving children as a food source. However, the “Japanese Imperial Demon Army” puts up resistance and engages in a bitter war with the vampires.
This is what IMDb ratings say: From the total of 6,534 IMDb users, the anime scores 7.4 stars.
The series captivates with a gripping story and exciting characters. The main character Yuichiro Hyakuya has already experienced hard blows in his childhood and has since been driven by revenge, willing to do anything to eradicate the vampires. However, a twist leads him to suddenly have to decide who he remains loyal to in the end.
Fun Fact: The anime is based on the manga series of the same name by Takaya Kagami and Yamato Amamoto.
