HATU: Vampire Syndrome

HATU: Vampire Syndrome

2002 · 1 Season · 13 Episodes · 0.0

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.

Episodes

E11. The Transfer Student25m · 2002-01-05Akira (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, picked a fight with him. Akira was injured, but his wounds healed by the next day—only to reveal fangs at the corners of his mouth...E22. Suspicion After School25m · 2002-01-12Homeroom 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 time, the body of a woman who had been drained of blood is found in the city...E33. Their Secret25m · 2002-01-19 E44. Scream of Blood25m · 2002-01-26 E55. Afternoon Affair25m · 2002-02-02 E66. Days of Erosion25m · 2002-02-09 E77. Garbage and Signals25m · 2002-02-16 E88. The Interview25m · 2002-02-23 E99. Wandering Souls25m · 2002-03-02 E1010. The Lost Kitten25m · 2002-03-09 E1111. The Girl in Love25m · 2002-03-16 E1212. Words That Speak of Love25m · 2002-03-23 E1313. A Happy Ending25m · 2002-03-30

Cast

Akira Sakaguchi

Toshimichi Saeki