The TV anime "Babanbabamban Vampire" is set to air starting January 2025 on TV Asahi's new anime slot "IMAnimation" (every Saturday at 11:30 PM). A teaser visual and PV have also been released, featuring Daisuke Namikawa as Ranmaru Mori and Yusuke Kobayashi as Rihito Tachino. The anime will be directed and written by Itsuro Kawasaki, with character design by Yukiko Ban, and animation production by GAINA.

The teaser visual portrays the handsome vampire Ranmaru Mori in a surreal cleaning style at a bathhouse, reminiscent of the cover of the first volume of the original comic. The teaser PV features the voice of Ranmaru Mori (CV: Daisuke Namikawa) for the first time, depicting the unexpected world of "vampires" and "bathhouses." The story is based on the popular manga by Hiromasa Okujima, serialized in "Bessatsu Shonen Champion" (Akita Shoten). It follows the 450-year-old vampire Ranmaru Mori, who works as a live-in part-time employee at a bathhouse. Ranmaru's days are spent watching over the growth and purity of Rihito (15 years old), the bathhouse owner's son, as he seeks the ultimate taste, "the blood of an 18-year-old virgin." One day, Rihito falls in love at first sight with a classmate, threatening the loss of his virginity. Faced with this crisis, Ranmaru launches a desperate "Operation Prevent Virginity Loss."

Serialized since the November 2021 issue, the manga features an outlandish setting, an addictive world, and beloved quirky characters like the naive yet handsome Ranmaru. The chaotic storyline has captivated fans, earning praise from manga aficionado Akira Kawashima of Kirin, and has become a hot topic on social media and other media outlets.

Daisuke Namikawa's Comment – The Charm of This Work

"Everyone is straightforward and desperate, but things don’t go smoothly. There's frequent moments of crisis. How they overcome these challenges is a major appeal. The settings used are familiar, making it easy to get into. The title is catchy, and once you watch, you'll understand. I'm fully committed to bringing out the atmosphere of this handsome character. Balancing pure charm with intense charm, and navigating between seriousness and humor will be interesting challenges. I'll give it my all!"

Yusuke Kobayashi's Comment – The Charm of This Work

"The chaos born from each character acting honestly to their feelings is captivating. Especially how Mori's actions end up backfiring on him in unexpected ways. The unpredictable developments are fun. I aim to bring out the purity that would impress Mori. It's important not to overdo the cuteness or jealousy, but to express straightforward emotions and match the tempo with other characters. I'm excited for the recording sessions!"

Source : ORICON NEWS