HATU: Vampire Syndrome (2002)
Synopsis
The protagonist, high school student Akira Sakaguchi (played by Atsushi Harada), desires a normal human life, yet he is a vampire who cannot survive without consuming human blood. The series depicts the various human relationships surrounding Akira. It faced accusations of plagiarism for bearing striking similarities to Kazumasa Hirai's novel “The Wolf's Crest,” leading Hirai to publicly criticize Naoyuki Tomomatsu, who served as both screenwriter and director for this work.
First Air Date: 2002-01-05
Last Air Date: 2002-03-30
Number of Seasons: 1
Number of Episodes: 13
Created By: Naoyuki Tomomatsu, Chisato Ōgawara
Networks: tvk
Top Cast
- Atsushi Harada as Akira Sakaguchi
- Hitomi Miwa as Yukiko
- Kazumi Murata as N/A
- Aimi Nakamura as N/A
- Ryo Amamiya as N/A
- Toshimichi Saeki as N/A
- Tarō Suwa as N/A
- Yûya Takayama as N/A
- Hoshimi Asai as N/A
Seasons
Season 1 (2002)
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Episodes:
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Ep. 1: The Transfer Student
Akira (Atsushi Harada), who transferred to the evening high school, immediately became the center of attention among the female students. The male students, displeased by this, picked a fight with him. Akira was injured, but his wounds healed by the next day—only to reveal fangs at the corners of his mouth...
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Ep. 2: Suspicion After School
Homeroom teacher Yukiko (Hitomi Miwa) finds herself drawn to Akira (Atsushi Harada) yet remains puzzled by the scar on his face. She visits his home but is turned away. At the same time, the body of a woman who had been drained of blood is found in the city...
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Ep. 3: Their Secret
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Ep. 4: Scream of Blood
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Ep. 5: Afternoon Affair
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Ep. 6: Days of Erosion
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Ep. 7: Garbage and Signals
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Ep. 8: The Interview
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Ep. 9: Wandering Souls
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Ep. 10: The Lost Kitten
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Ep. 11: The Girl in Love
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Ep. 12: Words That Speak of Love
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Ep. 13: A Happy Ending
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