“Powerless vampire shut-in Komari becomes a feared Crimson Lord, faking strength while hiding her incompetence from soldiers.”
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess
ひきこまり吸血姫の悶々
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Synopsis
Powerless vampire shut-in Komari becomes a feared Crimson Lord, faking strength while hiding her incompetence from soldiers.
In a world where death is not permanent, Terakomari "Komari" Gandesblood has been a self-proclaimed professional shut-in for the past three years. As part of the noble Gandesblood lineage, she once tried to meet the expectations of her family. However, as a vampire who cannot use magic or consume blood, she soon gave up on becoming an imperial general like her ancestors. Unfortunately, a misunderstanding with her father earns her the formidable position of one of the Seven Crimson Lords, the strongest fighters and generals in the Mulnite Empire. Now, Komari must hide her lack of talent from the soldiers she commands, or they may attempt to overthrow her. Working alongside her newly-assigned maid, Villhaze, Komari manages to trick her unit of soldiers into believing she is a ruthless warlord and promises to conquer the world. But as more people come to admire Komari, her life is further threatened as a vampire from her past reappears with every intention to kill her for good.
What people say
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Derived from 38 sampled reviews
What 38 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.08 · split reception
3.9 pts
Recommenders 8.0 · others 4.1
↓ 1.95
Running avg · Oct 2023 → Dec 2025
- 9 “A shut-in vampire accidentally seizes the throne and steamrolls the world with overwhelming power and tactical genius, backed by a hilariously devoted, yuri-charged cast. Animation is called...”
- 10 “Unique story and stylish visuals pair with an adorable, overpowered heroine whose blood-drinking gimmick feels fresh. Side characters are plain and the lead’s real-world hikikomori vibe is odd, but...”
- 7 “In my opinion, this anime is good in terms of story and also the MC's background, why does he hate Komarin so much and yes, everything is answered in episodes 3 and 4, especially in episode 4 and...”
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A Tv Production · Fall 2023
Project No.9.NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan · Tokyo MX
- Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2023 – Dec 2023 Fall 2023
- Source Tv media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-23420 catalog
Produced by
- NBCUniversal Entertainment Japan Producer
- Tokyo MX Producer
- DMM.com Producer
- Kadokawa Media House Producer
- BS NTV Producer
- Good Smile Film Producer
- Bit grooove promotion Producer
- SB Creative Producer
- Yostar Producer
Licensed by
- Sentai Filmworks Licensor