Vampire Master Dark Crimson

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name = Vampire Master Dark Crimson


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ja_name = Vampire Master ダーククリムゾン
ja_name_trans = Vanpaiya Masutā Dāku Kurimuzon
genre = Erotica, horror, SupernaturalInfobox animanga/Manga
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author = Satoshi Urushihara
publisher = Kodansha
demographic =
magazine = Monthly Magazine Z
published = 2000
volumes = 1

nihongo|"Vampire Master Dark Crimson"|Vampire Master ダーククリムゾン|Vanpaiya Masutā Dāku Kurimuzon is an adult manga by Satoshi Urushihara which was serialized in "Monthly Magazine Z" published by Kodansha. Its original release was November 13, 2000.

Plot synopsis

The story is set from before the dawn of time, since which people (identified as "Crimsons") have been under control of a deadly foe (identified as "Clients"), who considers themselves gods. At the end of the 20th century, the Crimsons still fall under the domain of the Clients. Powerful beings survive by making sacrificial offerings of live human people.

The protagonist is Shion, a child who is half-Client and half-Crimson, i.e. a vampire. He has chosen to fight ceaselessly against the Clients. He is aided by his companion, Rain, a human girlswho acts not only as his ally, but also as his source of nurishment and lover. During a mission, Shion meets Helen, a young girl whose family fell victim of the Clients. He makes a blood oath and takes Helen as one of his followers.

Characters

;Shion

Shion was born in the home world of the Clients, but his human mother escaped with him through a portal created by Shion's father. His mother was later killed by the Clients. As a vampire, Shion cannot sustain himself on normal food, but must instead drink the blood of others. Shion has a pair of black wings that he keeps folded up in his back until needed. He can also turn his nails into claws, and his eyes become cat-like at times. While Shion is half-Client in his biological nature, his actions constantly defy this. The Clients see humans as cattle and have no qualms with raping them. Shion, by contrast, devotes himself not only to protecting humans and truly loves Rain and Helen, only drinking their blood when he needs it and giving them true affection when he makes love to them.

;Rain

Rain is Shion's first companion, and his weapon. Rain can transform into armor with special abilities to help Shion in battle. Despite being several years older than Shion, Rain is deeply in love with him and quickly becomes jealous when Shion meets or has to help other women. She also enjoys shopping.

;Helen

Helen was orphaned by the Clients and was raised by a church minister. She first met Shion and Rain by accident when the pair were looking for hospitality. She fell in love with Shion but was too shy to act on her feelings. Later, the Clients gained control of her and used her to try to kill Shion. Helen wounded Shion, but regained her senses and offered Shion her blood. She is now Shion's companion with Rain. Like Rain, Helen can turn into armor for Shion, but does not yet have as many abilities as Rain does. Helen also has the power to tell when someone is approaching and where from.

Chapter list

#The Angel of the Red Death.
#Death on the Possessed City.
#The Banquet of the Gods of the Darkness.
#Invitation for the Darkness.
#The Blue Tear Fang.
#The Black Wing Knight.
#The Mansion of the Sacrifices.
#Agreement of Blood.
#Towards the Promised Land.

External links

* [http://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=4835 Vampire Master Dark Crimson on Anime News Network]