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If you haven’t read the manga, we bet you didn’t see that cliffhanger coming in Baban Baban Ban Vampire Episode 5 – where Mr Sakamoto, the vampire-hunter/high-school teacher, asks Ranmaru Mori to drink his blood! At least not after all the passionate speeches he makes about wanting to protect his students from predatory vampires like Ranmaru.
Titled “A Vampire Put on the Spot,” episode 6 begins with a surprised Ranmaru struggling with Sakamoto on the floor of the bathhouse. Sakamoto launches into an explanation of his sudden change of heart, detailing his obsession with the vampire, though Ranmaru shows little interest in draining the teacher dry. The two find themselves in an awkward position when Rihito walks in on their standoff, turning the absurd situation into a comedic moment.
As if the love triangle between Ranmaru, Rihito, and Aoi wasn’t already enough to fuel misunderstandings and jealousies in Baban Baban Ban Vampire, viewers now get a fresh romantic twist – Sakamoto saving himself for the bloodthirsty vampire. In another hilarious turn, Franken mistakes Sakamoto for a creepy pedophile and challenges him to a physical match at school. It’s hard not to burst into laughter every time Franken calls him ‘creepy pedo’ in the series!
Beyond the comedy, this episode also delves into historical flashbacks of Ranmaru’s past. The vampire recalls his relationship with Sakamoto’s ancestor and how it ended in tragedy. The climactic moments of the episode reveal an unexpected pact between Franken and Sakamoto, while a new character briefly appears on screen. Will she add even more romantic confusion? We’ll have to wait and see.
Watch Baban Baban Ban Vampire on Netflix.
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