Episodes: 26

Year: 2005

Status: Complete

Trinity Blood Official Site (Japanese)

Rating: Awesome

Review: It is the future and the face of earth has been forever changed by one event – the Armageddon. As a result, the world is divided into humans and vampires. On one side, you have the Vatican of Rome who protects the humans against vampires. The other side of the world is ruled under the mysterious Empire where the population consists mostly of vampires and a small minority of humans. Father Abel Nightroad is part of the Special Forces Division of the Vatican and undertakes the responsibility of protecting humans against vampires. But there’s more to him than meets the eye. As tensions grow more violent amongst vampires and humans, there are darker players with their own twisted plot of disrupting the precarious balance between the two species. Will Abel succeed in trying to maintain peace between the two?

Trinity Blood is a cross between Hellsing and Trigun. Abel Nightroad has much of Vash’s character – the carefreeness, the forever broke and hungry, his refusal to kill…and yes, even his glasses. However, do not be misled into thinking this is all there is to Trinity Blood. Despite its close resemblance to two of the most awesome animes we know, Trinity progresses into something darker, mysterious and unique. And whats more, it evolves pretty fast. Amidst the awesome action, Trinity Blood also does a great job in portraying the complexity of diplomacy between the Vatican and the Empire. So it really does go beyond just vampires being killed by silver bullets. And while we’re talking about the good stuff, of noteworthy mention is the soundtrack. Still wondering why you should watch it? If you liked Hellsing or Trigun and anime of the like, you probably shouldn’t even bother reading this review – just head for Trinity Blood! Hands down an awesome anime – so don’t miss it!

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