“Dhampir Ange enters vampire visual-kei contest Visual Prison, forming a band to challenge reigning champions ECLIPSE and LOST EDEN.”
Visual Prison
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
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Synopsis
Dhampir Ange enters vampire visual-kei contest Visual Prison, forming a band to challenge reigning champions ECLIPSE and LOST EDEN.
Vampires have existed for centuries and live under the rule of the Scarlet Moon. Once a year, "Visual Prison" occurs, a visual kei competition where the vampire who sings the most beautiful song is bestowed with great power by the Scarlet Moon. At the forefront of the competition are ECLIPSE—the reigning champions who stand for an established order, and LOST EDEN—a group that believes the strongest should rule. Ange Yuki is a lonely boy with no confidence in his singing ability. He moves to Harajuku in search of a musician he idolizes, but during his quest, he gets entangled in one of the many live performance clashes between ECLIPSE and LOST EDEN. Their fascinating stages stun him, but he soon collapses, overcome by bloodlust. Regaining consciousness, Ange finds himself under the care of Guiltia "Guil" Brion, the musician he admires, and learns that he is a dhampir—half-human, half-vampire. While Ange now has the privilege of participating in the upcoming Visual Prison, Guil explains that he will not join him in this endeavor. Meanwhile, Ange encounters Robin Laffite, a foreigner from England who is enamored by his astonishing singing voice. With the day of the competition slowly creeping up, Ange has to put together a capable unit in an exciting race against time.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 14 sampled reviews
What 14 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.87 · split reception
6.0 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 2.0
↑ 0.14
Running avg · Oct 2021 → Jan 2025
- 9 “The music is the best I have ever heard in an anime, perfectly complemented by some of the best character outfits in recent years and an effective use of CGI that adds real depth. While the story...”
- 7 “This show is a pleasant surprise that stands far above similar supernatural titles like Diabolik Lovers and Dance with Devils by successfully avoiding forced romance. While the narrative structure...”
- 7 “The series excels with its beautifully drawn characters, believable supernatural storytelling, and excellent musical performances that define the experience. The stage costumes perfectly complement...”
Watch Order & Related
A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Visual Prison begins and ends here.
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- Format 12 × 24′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 48m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2021 – Dec 2021 Fall 2021
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-20587 catalog
Produced by
- Aniplex Producer
- ABC Animation Producer
- CMI Producer