BloodC

Blood-C is a Japanese animated television series produced by Production I.G in collaboration with CLAMP. Released in 2011, it forms a reimagining within the Blood franchise, distinct in tone and storyline from Blood: The Last Vampire and Blood+.

Plot and setting: The series follows Saya Kisaragi, a teenage girl who appears to live a normal life in a contemporary Japanese town while secretly fighting monstrous beings known as Elder Bairns. Armed with a katana, Saya confronts these creatures and gradually uncovers secrets about her town, its inhabitants, and her own mysterious past.

Production and release: Blood-C was directed by Tsutomu Mizushima. Character designs were provided by CLAMP, and the animation was produced by Production I.G. The twelve-episode series aired in 2011 and later saw home video releases and streaming availability in various regions.

Film adaptation and continuity: A follow-up feature film, Blood-C: The Last Dark, was released in 2012 and is set after the events of the television series, expanding the narrative universe and introducing additional conflicts.

Reception and legacy: The series received mixed reviews. Critics and audiences praised the high-quality animation and action, but many criticized the storytelling for tonal shifts and its departure from the tone and concepts of earlier Blood installments. Blood-C is viewed as a bold reimagining within the franchise, contributing to broader media adaptations and sustaining interest in the Blood universe.