Blood Lad

In a surreal realm where vampires rule the Demon World, Staz the laid back bloodsucker roams with a cheeky grin and a taste for mischief. A normal girl named Fuyumi accidentally slips through a portal into this strange domain, and their first meeting sparks a chain of odd events. A carnivorous plant attacks and kills Fuyumi, turning her into a ghost. Staz refuses to abandon her and steps up to help, pledging to find a way to bring her back to life and keep her close. The mix of light hearted humor, supernatural shenanigans, and a modern buddy dynamic drives the show as it blends fantasy with comic energy.

An adaptation released in 2013 Blood Lad draws on the manga by Yuuki Kodama and Kenji Konuta. Iori Nomizu voices Fuyumi, Ryota Osaka voices Staz, Sarah Emi Bridcutt as Hydra Bell, Yuuka Nanri as Liz, and Ryohei Kimura as Braz.

Blood Lad has a steady online following among anime fans who appreciate its fast paced humor and quirky demon lore. It sits at about 7.6 out of 10 from 211 votes on fan rating platforms, indicating solid but not spectacular reception.

Critics note Blood Lad keeps a breezy tone that blends supernatural mayhem with everyday humor. The show plays with the clash between a demon world and human life, testing friendship and loyalty through Staz's stubborn pride and Fuyumi's grounded optimism. It probes belonging and responsibility with warmth.