HATU: Vampire Syndrome
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HATU: Vampire Syndrome

2002
1 season
13 episodes

The protagonist, high school student Akira Sakaguchi (played by Atsushi Harada), desires a normal human life, yet he is a vampire who cannot survive without consuming human blood. The series depicts the various human relationships surrounding Akira. It faced accusations of plagiarism for bearing striking similarities to Kazumasa Hirai's novel “The Wolf's Crest,” leading Hirai to publicly criticize Naoyuki Tomomatsu, who served as both screenwriter and director for this work.

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  • Ep 1

    1.The Transfer Student

    05-01-200225m

    Akira (Atsushi Harada), who transferred to the evening high school, immediately became the center of attention among the female students. The male students, displeased by this, pic...

  • Ep 2

    2.Suspicion After School

    12-01-200225m

    Homeroom teacher Yukiko (Hitomi Miwa) finds herself drawn to Akira (Atsushi Harada) yet remains puzzled by the scar on his face. She visits his home but is turned away. At the same...

  • Ep 3

    3.Their Secret

    19-01-200225m
  • Ep 4

    4.Scream of Blood

    26-01-200225m
  • Ep 5

    5.Afternoon Affair

    02-02-200225m
  • Ep 6

    6.Days of Erosion

    09-02-200225m
  • Ep 7

    7.Garbage and Signals

    16-02-200225m
  • Ep 8

    8.The Interview

    23-02-200225m
  • Ep 9

    9.Wandering Souls

    02-03-200225m
  • Ep 10

    10.The Lost Kitten

    09-03-200225m
  • Ep 11

    11.The Girl in Love

    16-03-200225m
  • Ep 12

    12.Words That Speak of Love

    23-03-200225m
  • Ep 13

    13.A Happy Ending

    30-03-200225m

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