Karin

Karin is my favorite romantic comedy ever. I believe the reason for this is because I like vampire shows so this is a huge plus for me, there is also the fact that it had a real end unlike most romantic comedies. I love the characters in this show especially karin herself she is definitely unique. My biggest disclaimer to people about this show would be if you are looking for a show that is on the serious side this is not for you. so if you like things a little out of the norm then this may be a good fit for you.

To be honest I expected a lot from it and unfortunately the first 5 episodes didn’t really grab me. However, after episode 5 things got better and the plot became more definite.

Speaking of the plot… So it’s about Karin, a freak among vampires. She’s probably what you would refer to as an anti-vampire. She doesn’t suck blood as often as other vampires do, since she actually makes blood, she bathes in daylight with no problem whatsoever – The bottom line is that she can do what other vampires can’t. Basically, the fact that Karin’s not a normal vampire, is what the plot revolves on.

She would ... get into crazy situations such as preventing schoolmates and teachers from finding out about her true identity, having a vampire hunter as an admirer, keeping her grandma from sucking out her crush’s blood and whatnot. These situations would usually end up with her as the victor and everyone (including me) will be laughing at the end. Anyway, situations like this would go on until the last episode, which I actually like. It wasn’t expected, nor was it underwhelming, and I would say it ended on a high note.

As a comedy, I would say it’s so-so. Sure it was funny, but it could have been funnier. It’s probably because the comedic scenes are also chockfull of ecchi and fanservice, which I\'m not really into. As a romantic comedy, I’d give it an A. For some reason, the Karin-Kenta love match really works, they go so well together, and I’m sticking to that opinion regardless of how creepy Usui Kenta may look compared to Karin. Plus there’s always the love-hate relationship of Maki and Winner to back that up.

Characters are OK. I love everyone in Karin’s family. The Maaka/Marker family is probably the dictionary definition of dysfunctional, and you know how funny dysfunctional families can be. My favorite Marker would probably be Ren, since he’s such a bad boy. Usui Kenta is the stereotypical loser, and Maaka is the usual “growing pains” star of the show. Winner Sinclair is also funny, his dialogues are absolutely absurd, and it cracks me up whenever he speaks English. An outraged “no” from him already merits a laugh from me. Conversely, the villains are also quite interesting. Elda, who was a villain at first, was very convincing for her role. She really did annoy me, and what annoyed me more is the fact that she barely looks like Karin and yet everyone mistakes her for Karin. Doesn’t anyone notice how her hair is much longer than Karin’s and that it’s light pink? Plus that Victor Sinclair guy kinda pissed me off too. He was unforgiving and heartless, like a true villain would be.

I love the vibrant colors. I really prefer vibrant colors over subdued tones, but even with that said, I still like the water color backgrounds, plus the occasional water colored scenes such as the ones shown during the ending theme sequence. They were delicate, but it was done nicely and it suited to my slight fondness of water color backgrounds. Character design was OK, except maybe for Karin and Kenta. They looked bland and commonplace, especially for Karin. She’s just the usual big headed anime girl with big boobs. There was also the use of CG, which at times made me a bit iffy. They used the CG for the weirdest things, and the last I remember CG was used to depict falling leaves in one of the last episodes.

I wasn’t happy with the huge amounts of fan service and 2-lady bath scenes. There was even a few seconds worth of Naked Karin that was shown during the opening sequence. I guess that’s expected from Yuna Kagezaki, who’s actually known for her “H” works.

The voice acting was also so-so for me. It’s not entirely bad, but something’s off. Props to Karin’s seiyu, Sayuri Yahagi. From what I researched this is actually her debut role. And when I shamelessly say “props”, I meant A for effort. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but I got a feeling it can be done better than that. Same thing for Winner’s seiyu, Kouki Miyata. Winner’s a funny guy, but his voice compared to his looks? Doesn’t really go together, does it? I did like Kouki’s work on Kyo Kara Maoh! where he played Ken Murata. The one that impressed me the most is Katsuyuki Konishi. I just finished watching Loveless and when I found out he was also Soubi’s seiyu, I was awestruck since he didn’t sound a thing like Soubi. Maki’s seiyu, Mikako Takahashi, did an OK job. Even though she’s played 2 similar characters, Maki in Karin and Ayu in Honey and Clover, I still would have liked it if she gave more intensity to Maki’s character.

The BGM and sound effects was actually quite outstanding. I like the “tell tale heart” sound effect whenever Karin’s blood would increase. There was a wide variety of BGM for Karin that can go from cheerful and upbeat to thrilling and intense. I actually prefer the more intense BGM compared to the “it’s such a nice day” genre of BGM. The opening theme was OK, but I definitely liked the ending song better since it’s more cutesy and catchy.

I can’t say it’s one of my favorites, but it was a good watch. I might’ve enjoyed it more if I was a guy, since it had a lot of nude scenes and fan service, but I as I’ve said, I like it enough.

"Love is tainting the night deeply scarlet."

Karin is an interesting show. At its heart, there is a clear, powerful romance. Add to it a supernatural backstory, and some hilarious comedy, you've got Karin.

Meet Karin Maaka. She's a girl caught between two worlds. At first glance, she's just an ordinary, easily embarrassed high school girl. She has a couple of friends, and has a hard time juggling schoolwork and her part time job. But of course, there's a twist!

Karin is a vampire. She lives in your stock creepy old haunted mansion on the hill with her vampire family. But, to this, there is another twist. Karin ... is not a true vampire. She is a blood maker, which means instead of needing to drink blood for her survival, she must inject it into someone else. Otherwise, she has a nosebleed. A very big nosebleed. This causes a rift between her and her family, who all function as normal, viewing her as a disgrace to their kind.

The main focus of the series is the relationship between Karin and her romantic interest, Kenta Usui. Although the series begins in a rather cliché fashion for a romantic comedy, the show's supernatural roots prevent it from being too much of a standard anime. One aspect of the relationship I can criticize is Usui. He is nowhere near as fleshed out as Karin, and although he fits the role of Karin's love interest well, we are not given enough to believe the rather convenient romance that seems one-sided. However, by the end of the series, I was forgetting my doubts about Usui, and although he had only changed minimally, the romance is very sweet and believable. Some say it's all about the journey, not the destination, but I believe it was in fact the opposite for Karin and Usui's love.

Okay, I have admitted that the romance isn’t the strongest element of the anime. But you know what is? The characters. All of Karin's family and friends has their own distinct personality and role in the main plot. Plus, similar to the general idea of the series, you could view most characters on two levels: in the lighthearted, comedic times, and in the serious. For example, there’s the anime exclusive Winner Sinclair. He both fills the role of the girl crazy foreigner, and enemy of vampires. We witness both his never ending stream of humor and his emotional tackling of his family’s duty. This duality is an excellent example of how a dramedy can work, as I’ve never seen a show where the characters can both expertly fill comedy and dramatic roles.
It's quite easy to get attached to the characters of Karin. One very positive aspect is that no one gets sidelined during the series as the plot moves on, which makes it easy to get to know all of the characters as the series goes through its various arcs.

In terms of art, the anime isn't particularly standout. The character designs are simple yet rather memorable. Some interesting aspects of the art style are some occasional stylizations. For example, due to censorship for broadcast, Karin's flowing nosebleeds had to be changed into flowers, but this gives the art a quirky feel. Especially considering we at first see a stream of blood-red flowers, which part to reveal a nightmarish bloody mess once it has settled. Yes, positive censorship! And another thing - this anime is quite ecchi. Fans of the manga may be shocked at the transformation, as the original source material had only some ecchi content. The opening of the anime begins with various shots of Karin posing naked. Karin's breasts, already larger than average, have become much larger in the anime, even becoming somewhat of a plot point. Although this ecchi stuff didn't affect my enjoyment of the series in any way, it may deter some, considering the amount we are given.

Sound as well is also not hugely remarkable, utilizing a range of songs to suit the mood of the scene. The opening and ending themes are quite catchy: I know I'm not the only one who has been enamored by the simply indescribably fantastic ending theme "Mou Hitotsu no Birthday". Character voices suit the characters to their personality well. Special mention, however, should be given to the seiyu Sayuri Yahagi. Karin was her debut anime, and I feel she does a magnificent portrayal of the character.

Karin doesn't try to overburden you with themes. It is simple in its declaration of true love between two people, which transcends species. Although the series takes a noticeable turn towards action towards the latter quarter of the series, the ending holds true the ideals of romance and comedy which have been sustained throughout the anime. While taking some deviations from the manga in order to make the transition to a half season anime while the manga still printed, these changes never really affected the heart of the series. I would recommend Karin for any fans of romantic comedies, and I promise that it's a breath of fresh air in an often unimaginative genre.

A refreshing romantic comedy that brings up a new concept to the table... reverse vampires.
I thought it was silly at first but while I watched more and more episodes I realized it's not that silly as this concept is the basis for the humor. The story spins around Karin a high school girl with problems every teenager has as well as something more. She is an unvampire and eldest daughter of a family of regular vampires.
That triggers several reactions from her family members that lead to funny situations.
Whats more about the story and is not a spoiler is that it has a little bit of ... everything, comedy tragedy romance and a little bit of action here and there with an ending that is a bit of a letdown.

Vampires have always been a subject of interest to people, be it books or cinematographic productions. Well then reverse vampires should have the same effect or trigger something revolting in you because you are an expert in vampire lores and it defies everything you knew.
I myself am pretty acquainted with vampire lore but still I said "what the? Better check it out."

I absolutely loved the Karin series. I first read the manga and I really enjoyed that one so I decided to watch the anime not really expecting something much better. I like how they changed things up in the anime and especially Karin's grandmother Elda Marker.

Honestly, I loved how Karin's and Kenta's relationship developed within the story and I'm glad they added Winner to the series. One of my favorite characters was Anju because of her devotion to her sister (Karin) and the inclusion of Ren's personal story which completely differs from what the manga told you.

Overall, I would recommend this series for anyone who ... likes a light hearted comedy with vampires. It had its funny moments, and the last episode was the best one of all. I won't give anything away, but for me it was definitely the best one and the most exciting and romantic one of them all. ^.^

oke to be honest, i really didn't expect much of this anime... when i started watching the first episodes it tottaly wrecked my picture of the whole vampire idea... i dropped it after the first episode because i didn't really thought it would become something better. But after a week or two i saw it in my list and i began to read the reviews of others. it made me want to watch it again and know i'm at episode 22. if it wasn't for the fact i have to learn for my pw i would finish it right away.
chibi vampire karin is cute, ... lovely, great, unexpectedly interesting and there's a great plot. it's true that their are a lot of things that you see many in other schoollife anime's but it's in a unique way.
i won't tell annything about the story, you'll need to see for youself how wel-made this anime is.
i would reccomend everyone to watch farther than the first two episodes...

btw: first review sorry for bad englisch

I loved this anime! It was one of those animes that I was absolutely addicted to. When I wasnt watching Karin I wished Iwas watching Karin when I was sleeping I was dreaming that I was watching Karin and when I was watching Karin it was like I was in a trance and I had to force myself to occasionaly blink. Part of this was because I love vampires (not the ones that sparkle like off twilight) and this is the only vampire thing I have seen in a long time. And also because the anime and story are realy just that good.

Story 10: ... The story was very original and deep. I mean come on an unvampire thats almost as epic as the person who thought the leaf blower should blow out instead of in. But on a more serious note this story portrayed how less gory people like mysef believe that vampires drink blood to survive and not to drain you. So if you like the more feely side of a vampire this is definitely one of those type of shows. ( One of my favs when it comes to vampires :-) )

Art 9: The art was basic animestuff. I always struggle when it comes to this part of the review with realy good anime because no anime I have ever seen realy struggles when it comes to art.

Sound 10: Sound was very good and lacked nothing.

Character 9: The characters were very good and all played into the plot well. I have to say Elda was my fav character even though she is pretty close on the list to Karins little sister whos name I cant spell.

Enjoyment 10: Like I said before this is one of the best animes I have ever seen in my life. I havent watched a lot of anime that is true but I still think it highly up on the list of good anime. And its the first thing I reccomend to someone who is bored and looking for a good show to watch.

Overall 10: If you like vampires and enjoy good anime then this is a need to watch for you.

First few episode really got me worried about Karin's love life but after few episodes I felt relieved. Karin is a really kawaii and loving high school girl. She is really helpful and can do ANYTHING for people she cares about. She is a well wisher and gets embarrassed easily especially near Usui-kun. Not to mention she is extremely dense(like when Maki told her that she likes W-kun, Karin couldn't guess W-kun was Winner-kun). Keeping these aside Karin is also a vampire-bood sucking one. So, naturally she is the odd one out in her family. Her mother hits her with slipper, her brother ... calls her uselss and failure. Anju, her little sister and Karin's father love Karin a lot and they both can reach extreme heights to protect Karin.
All 4 people however, love Karin a seen in many episodes when Karin's mama doesn't have energy but she says 'I am fine. If it will be good for Karin, I am alright. If Karin will be a real vampire', Karin's brother, Ren even begs Usui to give Karin back to him, her father, Henry came to get her when she was taken to hospital even when he was burning from sunlight, Anju has shown most love for Karin in the show. She supported her and Usui throughout the series.She even woke up for 3-4 days to look after Karin.

Karin was normal until Usui-kun's entry which started the show's romance and drama. At first Karin avoided Usui, she later decided to help him and finally fell in love with him. Kenta also firstly thought Karin to be odd person, he later became her nice friend and in the end of series fell head over heels for her.
Winner-kun came as a obstacle in their relationship as he was infatuated with Karin. He called her, his ideal woman. He challenged Usui for duels everyday for Karin's love. Maki(Karin's bestfriend) saw this and fell for him. He however rejected her saying he could only see Karin and cannot fall in love with Maki.
Instead of drama, romance, comedy and some creepiness, you will feel emotional in the last episode of the anime. Winner's grandfather, a vampire hunter stabs Karin's mother & father and shoots her brother right before Karin's eyes. Her mother speaks some sad lines such as 'Henry, take their care for me' and her brother tries to save Karin while he got shot(I literally cried for an hour after pausing the episode). I woudn't like an anime to end like this. In the end however, all members stand up and say 'Vampire's bodies are sturdy. Noway something like this would affect us', this left Karin and me in shock.
The art is awesome too. I way Karin's jaw drops and the way her nosebleeds are shown like flower petals or pearls, it is really pretty. Karin's blush was kawaii too!!
In characters, I think Karin did great job. Her mom who was strict, her dad who was over-protective regarding Karin and Usui's relationship, Anju, who I guess have sister complex and Ren-Karin's oh-so-hot-and-playboy brother(he might be a womanizer),Elda, Karin's grandmother who fell in love with Winner's ancestor but ended up believing humans and vampires cannot co-exist together,she later supported Karin with her and Usui's relationship,Maki-Karin's 24/7 available for help friend who at somepoint was jealous of Karin because Winner loved her. She later does everything she can to make Karin happy, Winner-a happy-go-lucky guy who is always thinking about Karin.
The enjoyment started after few episodes. But it really was good. There was a regular suspense in the sory(like when Karin was goin to tell Usui she loves him but he suddenly told her to go back to her family and never see him again). It will continue you interest in th anime. It also told me that love is just love. You cannot help falling in love and when you do, you don't even care if the person is from a different species. Usui and Karin- I HOPE YOU GUYS HAVE A WONDERFUL FUTURE TOGETHER!!!!

Thank you and please watch the anime and read the manga. It's not time waste. If you don't watch it you might miss something which I think is really amazing!!

Karin, not your typical vampire. She isn't really a blood-sucking vampire, I like to think of her as a blood-donor. I will tell you this, this anime isn't for everyone, and let me say this upfront, I didn't expect much from this in the beginning, like most people, I sat through the first 3 or 4 episodes just waiting for her to stop bolting away from Usui whenever he came into the scene, you know, something interesting. Luckily I started to enjoy it more and more after the first few episodes. It was funny, had an interesting story, good show overall.

Story-wise, it doesn't fully unfold ... until after, I'd say episode 18 or 19. For the first 18 or 19 episodes though it's Maaka and Usui hanging out together, eating lunch together, falling in love with eachother, you know, like most romantic animes go. After those episodes though, it starts getting interesting, when vampire hunters come into the picture. Overall fairly interesting. Worth watching in all honesty.

Artwork, I wasn't especially fond of the way some of the characters looked. Usui's eyes freaked me out, I felt like he was staring into my soul, Maaka's hair was kind of crazy, would have preferred it a little longer or straighter... but Anju... adorable. Her artwork was the best. Gotta love her!

Maaka's voice got a little annoying at points, full of drama, even in the littlest things, like "Oh no! Not another nosebleed!". That kind of little, although in the show it might be a little bit larger of a problem then what you'd think. Usui's voice was kind of slow, but I liked the actor. Rest of the voices were pretty good. Some were also a little quiet though.

Characters, like I said, Anju is the best. She's the little sister anyone would want. She's cute, and she actually acts like a little sister would, she loves her siblings. Maaka was fine other then her dramatic personality, Usui was pretty cool, although if they make a remake of this show, you gotta fix his eyes. I can't go through the show without feeling like he's watching me. Other characters were funny, but good lord, how I hated Winter. He was the most annoying character I've seen in a long time, and that's saying a lot considering the fact that Renge from Ouran High School Host Club was pretty annoying. He was cool later on in the show, but get a new hobby man, vampire hunting is seriously uncool.

Despite the few negative things I told you about before, I liked this show a lot, in fact I enjoyed it a lot. Once Usui and Maaka got closer I started liking the show more and more. Ending could have been better, but hey, at least it was better then some of the other endings to animes. Overall, a good series. Like I said before, not for everyone, but give it a shot. At least get passed the first 3 or 4 episodes, then see if you like it.

I hope this review helped.

I think this is a really funny anime it has characters that fit and the parents you know the ones that are the awkward types. You have your over protective dad and you got a mom who likes to hit her husband the person i liked the most in the anime was the non vampire (karin) who would of guessed someone would make a anime of this but i think it could of done with a little more awkward moments but i really did like it i recommend this to kids 13+.

I have to say that to some extent, I was disappointed, as I expected far more from this anime. Of course, don't get me wrong as I simply love watching anime that has a supernatural theme, with a hint of romance in it as well. But this romance part, is a bit too cliched and typical, like it is with most shows. We see Karin as she falls in love with Usui, and how their relationship develops in an awkward teenage love setting, as Karin tries to deal with managing her nosebleeds. None the less, it's just your typical love story, but with an addition ... of the fact that Karin is a vampire that injects blood, and does the complete opposite of what you would expect from her character. Of course, the relationship is not in fact the strongest point of the anime. None the less, there are comedic moments, which in fact make up for this.

On the other hand though, I have to admit that what truly made the show, what it is, is Karin's family. From the quite, reserved yet influential Anju, is always there for Karin. I liked her character in particular, as unlike the rest of her family, she is the one who seems to keep her cool the most. Unlike Ren, who loves flirting, and often gets scolded by his mother. Whilst her parents are found to be very opposite to each other, with her father being the "softie" whilst Karin's mother is who keeps everyone, and everything in check. Of course, we can't forget Elda, Karin's grandmother who with her almost girly attitude when it comes to Karin, is truly one of a kind of a character on the show. Which I suppose, is why I really like her character, as she truly stands out, especially when she is around Karin. It's almost like she has a split personality. Overall, I feel like the divide on how the characters are, is what truly makes this show what it is.

As for the overall appearance of this show, it was interesting. From the colour pallets, to the art style of the characters, it was all fitting with the show. I have to say that, this art style has keep true to the original story, from the manga, even though it has strayed away the greater details, and it could have done so much better, if it kept more true to the manga story.

This anime is one of my childhood favorites. I'm not sure what about it I am so drawn to, it could be the awesome artwork, the funny characters, or the overall romance and comedy. This anime has so much going for it, it's hard to choose one reason why I like it so much. Honestly, all I can say is that this anime is a 10 out of 10 and that I would recommend it to almost anyone. It is a bit bloody and a tiny bit perverted, but the story line is sweet despite this being an anime about vampires. The characters are hilarious, ... if you really just need a good laugh, pop up an episode of this show and it'll do just the trick.

Karin is truly a unique anime. It is definitely one of my favorites.

STORY- 10 - Usually I don't like things with vampires. Especially vampire romances. Vampires are usually the same, cliche thing, but this story is amazingly unique. I mean, what other vampire have you heard of who makes blood, and then gets rid of it through massive nosebleeds? I promise, it is a lot better than it sounds.

ART- 7 - This is a pretty old anime, so the art style isn't the best. It is definitely not bad, and I doubt, unless you're super big on art, you'll care.

SOUND- 9 - The music ... from this anime is really good, especially the opening. It is super catchy.

CHARACTER- 9- The characters from this anime were amazing. I really liked Usui (the boy). He just wasn't the typical guy you'd see in anime, in my opinion.

ENJOYMENT- 10- I really liked this anime, and it definitely isn't your typical vampire romance! It does stray from this better manga, but it still quite a story! I enjoyed it quite fully!

OVERALL- 10 - If you're looking for a romance, or even if you're not, I highly recommend this. It's pure gold.

The anime is AWESOME! It is probably the best anime I've seen! It is perfect for anyone who just love comedy and romance. The characters are all different and unique. Overall the anime is just the right thing to keep it's veiwers laughing and smiling! It is also full of cool vampire power! The romace in the anime works just right and it balences well with the comedy so that everything in the series fits together perfectly. I loved the story as well as the cool vampire theme! It's truly a wonderfull anime and I'm sure many will come to love and enjoy it!

The first few episodes were definitely not grabbing my attention. However.. around episode 6 everything became much more full, and enjoyable. If you want to see a nice romantic comedy, but warm at the same time, this is a very ncie episode!!!

Karin (Chibi Vampire)

Based on an original manga written & illustrated by Yuna Kagesaki.

Anime produced by J C Staff, directed by Shinichiro Kimura.

First aired on WOWOW, November 2005 to May 2006.

24 episodes of 25 minutes each!

... Synopsis!

A family of vampires have set up home in a Tokyo suburb. They live quietly, hidden away from their neighbours by a sort of psychic barrier, surrounded by their familiars. Their eldest daughter, Karin, has a problem. She doesn’t suck blood!

She is a “Blood Maker” A sort of reverse vampire, who injects the surplus blood that her body produces into her “victims”. As her blood levels increase every month, Karin wanders the local park seeking suitable humans to bite. At other times, she is a normal 16 year old school girl, who is prone to fainting.

When Usui Kenta transfers into the school, her problems increase many fold. She gets an abnormally strong vampiric reaction to his presence, which in her case means her blood increases very quickly. Things get really complicated when Kenta comes to her aid during one of her fainting fits, and discovers her secret! Her brother determines that it is his aura of unhappiness that is affecting her, and so when avoiding him doesn’t work, she launches an assault to make him happy.

The two teenagers live out their strange lives, completely unaware that everybody else can see that they are falling in love. Then, another new transfer student declares his love for Karin. Only problem being, he is a student Vampire Hunter!

Characters!

Karin. (Voiced by Sayuri Yahagi)

Karin is a vampire with a difference. She can go out in sunlight. Enjoys eating good food, and has to work to earn money to pay the bills since she is virtually the only member of her family who needs heat and light. Her Mother, Father and Brother are all normal vampires. Her younger sister hasn’t yet “awakened” to her full vampire powers. Karin has non of these powers. She can’t leap over buildings, erase memories, or summon bats as “familiars”. She has to do well in school, as a home visit from the teacher is a no-no! Her friends can never come round for sleepovers, and her “time of the month” is more stressful than most!

Usui Kenta. (Voiced by Katsuyuki Konishi)

Kenta is an only child in a single parent family. His father deserted him and his mother when he was little, and his mother said that he had died. Kenta knows the truth, as he saw his dad working around the corner from where they used to live. His mother tries hard, but keeps getting fired from any job she takes up. As a result, they have very little money. Kenta works as a waiter after school, and whenever else the Manager needs him, one of perks being free meals. He rarely eats during the day, in order to save money. A fact that Karin and her friend are quick to observe!

Winner Sinclair (Voiced by Kouki Miyata)

The last in a long line of vampire hunters, Winner takes his responsibilities very seriously, going out after school to protect the neighbourhood. This frequently gets him into trouble. He has been sent to Japan by his Grandfather, who is seeking the Maaka Family. In reality, he is totally hopeless as a hunter. When he arrives in school, he falls completely in love with Karin, saying that she is the exact image of his dream girl. We later find out that Karin is indeed his dream girl, as he was the first person she ever bit! The memory wipe performed by her family left Winner with a dream sequence of the event (with no biting). Winner has some tough choices to make when his Grandfather arrives to eliminate Karin and all her family!

Maki (Voiced by Mikako Takahashi)

Karin’s best, and possibly only, friend. Attractive and intelligent, she supports Karin in all her efforts, without understanding why since she has absolutely no idea that Karin is a vampire. There is a priceless point when Karin invites her for a sleepover to finish the holiday study work, and Maki wonders why she has never been over before. The family are at full alert to prevent their secret being revealed, but since vampires don’t need to cook, and can see in the dark, things don’t go that well. Maki falls in love with Winner soon after his arrival, but all her efforts to draw his attention go for nothing as he only has eyes for Karin!

What did I think?

I was quickly drawn in to Karin’s world, and galloped through the series in a matter of a few weeks. The story line was inventive, and the characters developed well throughout the series. Just as the story line started to become a bit predictable, a little twist was thrown in that caused interest to pick up again.

The only jarring note was the character of Winner Sinclaire. Over dramatic, it became very apparent that he actually knew very little about vampires. His character seemed poorly developed, with no mention of his parents, or why he was living with his Grandfather. His voice really grated on me, and everything about him was just annoying. It came as no surprise to find out that he isn’t present in the original manga!

Other than that, the series was a joy to watch. A gentle romance with plenty of humour. Despite the plethora of compromising situations, there is very little ecchi content. Karin’s nosebleeds are positively explosive, and her family’s reaction to their problem child underline their difference. They just can’t understand that she doesn’t enjoy biting people, and that she does it only as a last resort when her blood increases beyond her ability to control it.

A great anime! 8/10

Karin is a very enjoyable, easy going anime.
i loved all the characters and enjoyed the series throughout.
if your looking for an incredible experience your probably better off with something else, but if you want an anime which is easy to follow with a decent range of characters this is perfect.

The first episode didn't impress me: character design, story idea, and even the script. Still I found myself pushing the "next episode" button. Something grabbed me. And I think it had to have been it's uniqueness. How many classic vampire romances can we watch? This one stands alone, so there's no need to compare them. Keeps you in great suspense about "When is she gonne bite him?!"

This Anime show is my favorite anime ever! I loved this anime because it's really funny and romantic. It keeps you thinking what's going to happen. It's easy to understand and is not confusing. It can be really sad sometimes and touches you. If you love vampires and anime (like i do) then you should definetly watch this!! Best anime show ever!!!

I really love this anime! *favv*
I've seen it back begin 2007. I really like'd the idea of the girl being a un-vampire. And all the situations next to that ;3 Only it sounds like she is comming when her blood flows out xD *ORGY*
The animation is really great and looks beautifull! All the characters are original and to be honest, i would have love'd it if there where more episodes.
Lucky the manga is still here! ^^