Details of the New Series
Originally serialized in Square Enix's 'Shounen Gangan' in December 2003, 'Vampire Juuji Kai' returns as a new story. The new series titled 'Vampire Juuji Kai: Inu ni wa Inu no Uta' will begin its serialization in the next issue released on October 9, 2023.
The Original Story and Developments
'Vampire Juuji Kai' is an epic tale revolving around the Vampire King Akabara Strauss, his lost kingdom, and his sealed queen. Humans, unable to kill the queen, created thousands of fake seals to prevent her from being found.
In this story, Akabara is pursued by a creature called the Black Swan, which appears once every few decades. The Black Swan possesses a young girl every 50 years, gaining the power to destroy the Vampire King and his queen.
Preview of a Special Announcement
Along with the release of the first episode of the new series, an important announcement is also teased. This special announcement will be revealed in the next issue of Shounen Gangan. Fans can expect a development that cannot be overlooked.
About 'Kyokou Suiri' and the Authors
Kyo Shirodaira, who is working on the new series of 'Vampire Juuji Kai', is also known for 'Kyokou Suiri'. This work began serialization in Kodansha's 'Shounen Magazine R' in 2015 and was adapted into an anime in 2020. The anime's second season was released in 2023 and received high praise.
