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Excuse us…?! What was that dark cliffhanger in Baban Baban Ban Vampire Episode 9?
A new vampire pierces a sword through Sakamoto in a dark corridor somewhere. Is our vampire hunter going to die so soon? Are we getting no context? Who is this new vampire anyway? So many questions are running through our heads (well, not for those who’ve already read the manga)!
Titled “Mr. Sakamoto and the Vampire,” Episode 10 of Baban Baban Ban Vampire answers almost all the questions left by the tense climax of the previous chapter. For instance, we finally learn the new vampire’s name—Nagayoshi, a bloodthirsty supernatural being determined to eliminate all vampire hunters. That’s why he targets Rihito’s teacher, Sakamoto. But that’s not all; it turns out Nagayoshi also shares a long history with protagonist Ranmaru Mori.
This episode dives into the details of what really happened the night Mr. Sakamoto was attacked by Nagayoshi, before shifting focus to the aftermath. While Nagayoshi’s character design paints him as a blonde bad boy, the animation of his movements in this episode was quite distracting – and not in a good way.
Overall, it’s a mildly entertaining episode with some unexpected twists in the final moments, including historical flashbacks that reveal the connection between Ranmaru and the new vampire villain.
Watch Baban Baban Ban Vampire on Netflix.
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