Vampire Knight--The Manga
Chapters--54-Ongoing.
Author--Matsuri Hino ((other works: MeruPuri, WANTED, Captive Hearts))
Categories: Dark, Drama, Gothic, Mystery, Romance, Suspense, Vampire
Summary: Vampire Knight takes place at Cross Academy. A school where they are attempting to unite Humans...and VAMPIRES. Though, the humans have NO IDEA that the 'night class' are really vampires. There are plenty of measures to keep the students 'in line', but like everything, there are those that just don't wish for certain dreams to come true. Beneath the surface of both the vampire world and the Hunters Society, there is a sinister plot in play, a plot that threatens the very safety of the school. Yuki Cross, who remembers nothing before the age of four; Zero Kiryuu, a man with a secret and deep scars of his own; as well as Kaname Kuran, the mysterious Night Class President, are all deeply entwined, and their choices will shape the fate for not only the school...but for their respective worlds. Will their feelings for one another get in the way, or pave the path they must each walk?
My Opinion: If you haven't read this...but were thinking about doing so...DO IT! I'm serious. The manga is...sooooo goooooood! And even for those of you who haven't considered it. Whatever your reason...just please don't let it be "Oh it's popular and over-hyped...I don't wanna read it" Cuz that's not fair. DX< I kid you not...this girl told me she didn't want to even chance it because of all the publicity it gets. I was like...WHAT?! I don't judge things on popularity, I read them for myself, and THEN pass judgment. It's unfair to not even give something a chance, you know? I fell in love with it, just by seeing the cover of Volume 2. Back when I thought Zero and Kaname were actually the guardians of a vampire school! ROFL! Well, I bought the first two...back then that's all there were, and read them in a single night! Thirsty for more...I sought it out online, and caught completely up to the releases in a period of 2 days....considering I was still on dial-up internet...THAT was an amazing feat. O_O' So that should tell you right there...it's JUST that good. Personally, I prefer the manga over the anime version, BUT I still LIKED the anime. It was beautiful, I was a little picky about the character designs, but the animation was still gorgeous. LOVE the soundtrack too. But this is about the MANGA! Hino-sensei does a terrific job with not only the characters and imagery, but with their stories and backgrounds as well. It'll have you guessing about a couple things, and you'll fall in love with all the characters. I did, I love them ALL. Each person has their own respective issues, and you really do feel for them.
Alright, this is getting long. I hope you'll give Vampire Knight a chance, it really is worth the read. I may be biased...I adore Matsuri Hino...so there's my warning to you. ^^;
If you would like to see for yourself, here's a direct link! >X3
VAMPIRE KNIGHT MANGA
