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Okay, so now we know enough about the new vampire Nagayoshi, who tries to kill the vampire hunter Sakamoto and nearly gets away with it! Episode 10 of Baban Baban Ban Vampire delivers a big twist in the story: Nagayoshi’s full name is Nagayoshi Mori, and he is, in fact, protagonist Ranmaru Mori’s older brother. Since the characters are based on historical figures, flashbacks in the anime reveal Nagayoshi to be an infamous samurai who was once nicknamed as the “devil” due to his ruthless nature and violent temper.
Titled Love, the Cross, and the Vampire, episode 11 of Baban Baban Ban Vampire opens with a tense yet mildly comical sequence of both brothers trying to brutally kill each other. Nagayoshi Mori gains the first advantage by instantly chopping off one of Mori’s arms, while revealing his deep hatred for his sibling over a past misunderstanding. “A battle between two vampires can only end in one’s death,” Nagayoshi tells his younger brother, as they attack each other relentlessly.
Franken is already grievously wounded, and Sakamoto is recovering from his own near-fatal injuries, so it’s only Kaoru who is aware of what’s happening between the vampires. But can the teen girl be of any help, or will she only prove to be a hurdle in their fight? Although, in another twist, Kaoru’s attempts to help lead to hilarious results and revelations.
This edition was a mixed bag, but given the flashbacks and the sibling rivalry, it’s engaging until the last minute, even though the animation quality wasn’t up to the mark. Nagayoshi’s character design and movements looked a little awkward, and despite a gory face-off, the animation fails to create a terrifying atmosphere.
The best part about this episode of Baban Baban Ban Vampire is how it introduces yet another unexpected love triangle, and in a very comical manner. Even though Ranmaru Mori is intent on treating Rihito like a pet, kept with the intention of devouring when the time comes, it seems the vampire might be developing genuine feelings for the boy. He is, after all, a seventeen-year-old boy-vampire who never ages, with a preference for 18-year-old victims.
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