Anime I love ... Blood +

So I was messing around on my Pinterest earlier and I found an awesome friend who has a Blood + board. (She's awesome 'cause she also has a Labyrinth board, something I had to share with my sister. RIP The Goblin King) Anyway, Blood + is one of those rare anime that did not originate as a manga. It was inspired by a shitty-ass movie that yes, I watched, called Blood: The Last Vampire. There are slow parts, as with all anime, but the protagonist kicks ass, the monsters are really freakin' scary and the excruciating there but not there romance, even with the typical love triangle, is awesome. It's been years since I watched it, but seeing the stills from Pinterest reminded me how much I enjoyed it.

Saya is not a normal girl. She has amnesia, and grows up with an adoptive family. Everything is peachy keen until she is attacked by a scary-ass monster called a chiropteran. Turns out her blood is special because it causes the chiropterans' blood to crystallize and shatter. Therefore, she is charged with their eradication and is given a special katana that she pricks her finger on so her blood can flow through it. Her guardian, or chevalier, named Haji, is one of two love interests and is always coming to her rescue. The other is her childhood friend/adopted brother Kai. Spoiler: when does the childhood friend ever get the girl?

Saya is frustrating because she is not so interested in her relationships (definitely not shojo). After an especially horrific event, she pulls away from everyone, focusing only on killing. I can't remember the ending... I really need to watch it again.

Definitely dark and crosses the line into horror, which is right up my alley.

J. L. Dodd

P.S. I was reading this over and I used the word "ass" way too much but I don't give a shit... I'm leaving it.

 "Though I can't do anything, I'll stay by your side all the time, with you and Riku. When everything is over, let's go home to Okinawa..." - Kai