Blood Lad

[Manga]

Synopsis: Staz is the vampire boss of a section of the demon world, but he has little interest in human blood. He's more infatuated with Japanese culture. When he learns that Yanagi Fuyumi, a Japanese teenage girl, accidentally wanders into the demon city, he jumps to the occasion. However, while Staz deals with an intruder on his turf, the oblivious Fuyumi is killed by a monster and becomes a wandering ghost. The disappointed Staz vows to her that he will find a way to bring Fuyumi back to life.


Genre(s): Comedy, Supernatural, Seinen, meta


Episodes: 10
Status: Currently Airing
Rating: PG-13


Commentary: I don't need to say much.  It's an anime that's very shounen, but doesn't take itself seriously in the slightest.  The main character makes references to anime and otaku culture constantly, and the narrative at times becomes meta, making jokes at itself.  Staz is a badass who sometimes runs into people who are more powerful than him.  Oh and this is the sole reason I said we needed to watch it tonight...sole reason...right here...