Vampire Knight
Viz · 2007–2014 · 19 issues
About the series
Set in a world where vampires and humans coexist at Cross Academy, this 19-issue manga series follows Yuki Cross, a guardian tasked with protecting the secret of the Day Class from the Night Class—vampire students. Written and illustrated by Matsuri Hino, with additional scripting by Tomo Kimura, the story explores the complex bonds between Yuki, her childhood friend Zero, and the enigmatic vampire Kaname. Originally published by Viz from 2007 to 2014, Vampire Knight became a defining work of the supernatural romance genre, weaving gothic atmosphere with moral questions about prejudice and identity.