Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon

God I love me some animes that are just daft on the surface, but while holding some tones that are more serious driven, that really tie things together.

Story and characters: 8
Let's face it, a lot of this anime has been driven home by a good bunch of strong characters that really drive it home. The antics between Gandesblood and Vill are clear as day top tier, which can also lead to some real sweet moments within there. Along with some strong impactful characters to it's narrative in Karen, and Millicent. The synopsis of the story explains itself, with shut in Gandesblood (Komari for short), awakens ... to find she's been appointed as a Commander in the Mulnite Imperial Army! The thing is, her new unit consists solely of belligerent ruffians who revolt against their superiors at the slightest hint of weakness. Which adds nothing but weirdness, and laughs througout the series. But then adding a touch of seriousness when it comes to certain backgrounds, which I really like. If the characters don't hook you, its siliness and gags will do just that!

Art and sound: 8
The lights, the shading, all looks really well done and polished super well. Just look at the animation of how the blood swirls in the cup. To how the most whack antics look well put together. You know this is a product done with care and passion, and it's great to see. Throw that in with good voice acting work, which seems to be them having a blast, and you've got a recipe for success. A well put together show in every department.

A really good show in fairness, a fun show that can it on it's serious tones as well. A watch for sure.

My expectation was very high before this air just from the trailers, and the real show still SHATTERED IT INTO PIECE! This anime got the potential to be one of the anime comedy classics of all time for sure.

There's literally nothing this anime does wrong, and everything about it is great (for a fantasy comedy anime), so let me instead state some very outstanding things this anime got:
1. Characters: The character in this anime is spotless, everyone feels alive and look amazing. They are not just npcs and actually make the viewers want to follow through their story too.
2. Comedy: This anime not only got ... good anime, it also got the good creative animation to get along with it. Also since it's not a slice of life, but is a fantasy, many comedy aspect is very unique for the fantasy settings, so you won't find many boring comedy troupe here.
3. The MCs: The mc is not just your typical "shut in relatable mc" too. Since this is fantasy, the shut in aspect is very interesting and unique.
4. The animation & production quality: Studio Project No.9 really outdid themselves with this one. The animation is PHENOMENAL, on par with Kaguya sama love is war. Plus it does support the comedy REALLY well and creatively.
5. Story & world: This anime got a VERY interesting world building and story for an anime, without going into spoilers, the world is BUILD so creatively with anything possibly imaginable in it. The world building while isn't in the spotlight much, is outstanding for an comedy fantasy anime. The story around this world right now (ep3) is good, and got cared for. Also that the story played into the comedy so much as well, so it does fell like events happening in this world impact her life.

Quick review run down:
1. Production quality 10/10 : Outstanding animation, with up to standard sound effects and OST, definitely in the top tiers of animations of anime in general.
2. Story & world building 8/10 : Very creative world, and a good story for a comedy, and feel impactful enough to the characters despite it being a comedy and blend very well together.
3. Character 10/10: Feel alive, have their own lives and dreams, good design, impactful to the story.
4. Comedy 10/10: Very creative comedy, the fantasy world play into it as well and isn't just a backdrop, creative blend with animation.
5. Enjoyment 10/10: Very enjoyable, good to hype for and follow along, chill and serious at the same time so it's medium.
= Overall 10/10

The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess - "I don't wanna be part of the politics and warmongering that is affecting my kingdom! I just wanna rest in peace, and good day!" *slams door* - Terakomari "Komari" Gandesblood

Out of all of the many Fall season's offerings, I have to say that author Kotei Kobayashi's Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon a.k.a The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess is one of those works that is the definition of a one-of-a-kind work that you don't really see experimented much in the AniManga space. This LN that started in January 2020 , which would go on to win the ... Excellence award in SoftBank Creative's GA Bunko label (which is where works like DanMachi, Goblin Slayer etc. come from) in its 11th iteration, you know that this work is no slouch at all, and with Project No. 9's anime, it has earned its fans for better and for worse.

Meet Terakomari "Komari" Gandesblood: The second born daughter of the prestigious and powerful Gandesblood family, she has to do the typical thing of familial successors to take up the mantle of her predecessor...except for one issue. She may be a vampire, but the big problem is her inability to consume blood or utilize magic, and decided to live as the title suggests: as a shut-in princess. What's worse is that in her kingdom of the Mulnite Empire, her father holds a formidable position as one of the kingdom's strongest fighters and generals, dubbed the Seven Crimson Lords, and she automatically becomes one of them after being passed the torch thereafter, which she refuses to accept as reality. Guess what? After 3 years of being a shut-in, she's suddenly being promoted by the kingdom's Empress as a commander of the Mulnite Imperial Army, specifically the 7th Unit, full of warriors from psychos to ruffians and criminals — that is a 250-soldier strong army! With this context in mind, begins Komari's scuffleness in trying to deal with the big figures in her kingdom and her newly appointed soldiers as well, with the help of her personal maid Villhaze, all in the hopes that she won't be seen as a rebel who will have people turn against her.

Right away, this show is pretty much a character-driven complex story as we see Komari's rise to "fame" even at the behest of such titles "unnecessarily" bestowed on her, whom the others see as a "fit of trickery" that she is the leader suited for them as a ruthless warlord who "promises" to conquer the world. But beneath that façade lies a past that Komari doesn't want to come to light, as much as other people would come to realize of her "heritage" with the Gandesblood name. Komari's one and only solace is her personal maid Villhaze, and if you still don't get the fantasy comedy genre with the Yuri overtones, the blue-haired thirsty maid is just that, wanting to get into her good graces while literally "kissing her feet" with all sorts of zaniness that makes Komari all the more disgusted with her, though she can really deliver when it comes ot the crunch. That's literally the best part about the show, and as it attempts to dive deep into the war-bootlicking with characters moulded from the typical evil organization to bring in characters such as Millicent Bluenight, Sakuna Memoir, and others (of which they played a part in Komari's upbringing), I can't help but feel sympathy for these characters...but also for the story elements, of which it really just can't decide what to be. Say, the everlasting trope of "the power of friendship"? It's there, and you can't really unsee it. But soon, when Komari's real powers are involved, that's what makes her who she really is, worthy of the Gandesblood name that's pretty much not just the daughter's incapability but of a power that could potentially decimate the world. That's how unassuming Komari is from the outside, being a child, turned into an adult once she really gets all ham and going. If you really have to pick the star of the show, it'll definitely be Komari and Villhaze.

I really adore VA Tomori Kusunoki for her wide range of diversity, at least for this year, with the notables being Maou Gakuin's Misha Necron, Winter's TsunLise of Liselotte Riefenstahl, Summer's Zom 100 of Shizuka Mikazuki, and this season's Buta no Liver of Jess Yethma (though not her finest work). But aside from Zom 100, her performance as Komari really (and I mean REALLY) stood out as one of her finest performances this year, being the front and centre MC for the show in a great way, making it very pronounced that Komari is here not just to sleep her ass off, but to cause trouble and bring karma for all who are in her way.

Nevertheless, I need to address the elephant in the room: the kinda 3rd-rate studio that is Project No. 9 being assigned to 3 simultaneous shows at the same time: this, Ojou to Banken-kun a.k.a A Girl & Her Guard Dog (which had the WORST production quality), and Buta no Liver wa Kanetsu Shiro a.k.a ButaReba -The Story of a Man Who Turned into a Pig- (which was 2nd worst). Not once was this done to an insane degree than studio Liden Films, with 4 shows running concurrently during Winter 2021, and subsequent seasons having 3 shows concurrently thereafter throughout 2021 and 2022. But to be fair, Liden Films is in a whole other ballpark than Project No. 9, and they CAN handle up to 3/4 shows at ease without melting in production hell. But for the latter studio, it's clear that not only is this agonizing to the staff teams, but in a similar situation that's close on par with the likes of MAPPA, they just can't handle this much, and suffering a delay in this day and age is just the norm to expect going forward. For this show, it's clear that the priority went to this show, and despite it looking kind of jarring, it's pretty decent and is as close to what you'll expect from the studio.

That said, fripSide's return without its forefront singer Yoshino Nanjo since her graduation in April 2022, certainly does feel like a new era of the iconic J-Pop group with new singers Mao Uesugi and Hisayo Abe taking the helm since Spring 2022's Mahoutsukai Reimeiki a.k.a The Dawn of the Witch's OP song, which was (and still is) meh. This time with "Red Liberation", I'd say that this is a rather decent and competent song that's within the likes of the famed group, though still not close to what Yoshino Nanjo could muster herself, but hey, baby steps to get back to where they are. But the ED song, oh man, MIMiNARI really pimped herself with Tomori Kusunoki (Komari's VA) to produce one hell of a banger, but soothing song...which literally means "I Can't Sleep". It's a great song for all you sleepyheads who suffer from insomnia and desperately need to get some sleep.

Apart from this show being somewhat entertaining, as it is boring (at times), the vampire princess that we now know and love (somewhat to a degree) can be a riot in the right circumstances, though just as lazy when she likes it.

Regardless, for a princess who is just as happy and lax but as cold and OP as she is, what's not to love about Komari? A sleeping princess is as easy to tempt and tease.

In the realm of anime, "Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon" stands out as a delightfully charming and hilarious gem, a testament to the power of unexpected stories, endearing characters, and a masterful blend of comedy and heart. From its captivating visuals to its infectious soundtrack, the series immerses viewers in a world of endearing oddities and delightful surprises.

The anime's visual and audio presentation is nothing short of exceptional. The animation is fluid and expressive, bringing the characters and their world to life with vibrant colors and intricate details. The backgrounds are meticulously crafted, capturing the essence of both the fantastical and the mundane, while the character ... designs are both adorable and memorable, showcasing their distinct personalities through their unique features and expressions.

The audio aspect complements the visuals perfectly. The voice acting is top-notch, bringing the characters to life with their distinct voices and expressive performances. The opening and ending themes are equally impressive, setting the tone for the series with their catchy melodies and upbeat tempos.

Beyond its visual and auditory splendor, "Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon" boasts a story that is both refreshing and unpredictable. The narrative revolves around Komari, a shut-in vampire princess who is thrust into the role of commander of a rebellious army unit. Despite her lack of experience and her aversion to blood, Komari embarks on a journey of self-discovery, proving that even the most unlikely individuals can rise to the occasion.

The plot is a delightful blend of comedy and heartwarming moments, keeping viewers engaged with its unexpected twists and turns. The comedic elements are cleverly executed, utilizing physical humor, witty dialogue, and quirky character interactions to elicit genuine laughter. Yet, amidst the hilarity, the series also delivers moments of genuine emotion, exploring themes of friendship, acceptance, and self-belief.

The characters, both major and minor, are a major highlight of the series. Komari, the protagonist, is a lovable and relatable character, her initial insecurities gradually giving way to newfound confidence and determination. Her interactions with her maid, Villhaze, are a source of constant amusement, their contrasting personalities creating a comedic dynamic that is both endearing and entertaining.

The supporting cast is equally well-developed, each character adding their own unique flavor to the story. From the boisterous and rebellious soldiers to the enigmatic and powerful figures that Komari encounters, the characters bring depth and dimension to the narrative, making the world of "Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon" feel all the more vibrant and engaging.

While some may argue that Komari's overpowered nature takes away from the suspense, it serves as a comedic element rather than a detracting factor. Her unexpected strength and abilities, combined with her clumsiness and lack of experience, create hilarious situations that showcase her endearing quirks and highlight her growth as a character.

The opening and ending themes are both catchy and memorable, perfectly capturing the essence of the series. The opening theme, with its upbeat tempo and energetic vocals, sets the stage for the comedic adventures that await, while the ending theme slows the pace, providing a moment of reflection and showcasing the tender bond between Komari and Villhaze.

Story: 9/10
Visual: 9/10
Detailed: 7/10
Characters: 8/10
Emotions: 7/10
Smoothness: 8/10
OP/ED: 8/10
Audio: 8/10
Originals:8/10
Intense: 6/10
Uniqueness: 7/10
Fun/Laughter: 9/10
NSFW: 6/10
Boring/Idling: 2/10

Recommendation: Must-Watch

Whether you're a seasoned anime enthusiast or a newcomer to the genre, "Hikikomori Kyuuketsuki no Monmon" is a must-watch.

In conclusion, "Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon" is an anime that will undoubtedly leave a lasting impression on its viewers. Its captivating visuals, infectious soundtrack, unpredictable story, and endearing characters make it a must-watch for fans of comedy, heartwarming tales, and unique protagonists. Whether you're seeking a laugh-out-loud experience or a story that will touch your heart, "Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon" is a series that delivers on both fronts, leaving you with a smile on your face and a newfound appreciation for the power of self-discovery and friendship.

Heres my Rating System
10- Probably the best and my favorites
9 - Best but not favorite
8 - Enjoyed it but not the best
7 - OK but not enjoy much, need to be improved
6 - OK but quite disappointed, has room for improvements
5 - Less like but chance dislike it but still has room for improvements
4 - Disappointed the way you produced the projects (anime/manga) but still considerable. / Might Dropped
3 - Trash but still considerable. / Might Dropped
2 - Trash in the Bin. / Dropped
1 - I just wasted my time. Better luck next time. / Dropped

This anime is the feast for the eyes that's for sure. In regards for the story first few episodes are boring and as predictable as they can get. Storyline does not get much better later on and characters are skin deep (but their skin are sure is pretty). I struggle to comprehend how this had LN source material, as it is so naive and basic. There is no struggle or some main theme which you can pick up, as far as I can see. MC just have cheat skill with which she was born. Then she is going with the flow, following some whimsical ideals ... based on nothing. No consequences of her choices, no death for her allies.

Anyway, quality is pretty good, battles look decent. Plenty of yuri action and fanservice. Anime look mostly cool, but sometimes forces you to fast forward scenes where they talk about nothing and/or nothing happens (and no girl-on-girl action).

Hikikomari is one of those shows that isn’t the strongest story wise, but manages to steal your heart with great characters, comedy and some surprisingly well done action scenes. Out of Project No. 9s three shows this season, I think this was the best by a decent margin. It was a perfect blend of Yuri, ecchi fanservice, action and wholesome moments too. A must watch for cute girl enthusiasts.

Hikikomari isn’t going to blow you away with world building or an incredible story. Its strength is very clearly the relationship between characters, mainly Vill and Komari, the misunderstandings that make Komarin look like a genius and ... the Yuri undertones. These were more than enough to make up for the weaker story for me. The comedy really landed and seeing Komarin thrust into this leadership position she’s totally unqualified for was hilarious. I couldn’t help but be reminded of Tanya from Youjo senki as well as Ainz.

Komarin’s journey from a socially awkward shut in vampire to such a prominent leadership position is only possible thanks to the friends she makes along the way. The chemistry between she and her maid Vill expertly toes the line between straight up gay and just plain wholesome. I loved seeing Komarin gradually open up to Vill as the show progressed. As with many of these types of shows, it starts as a one sided affair before Komarin realises just how important Vill has become to her which I thought was really cute. There’s several other supporting characters that get their own little mini arcs throughout the show who each help Komarin grow progressively more confident in herself and help turn her into a better leader. While it’s only 12 episodes so some of that progression is expedited, it still managed to feel rewarding to me

I’m a big fan of the ecchi in this one. Some of it is overt like the beach episode, while most of the time it’s more subtle garter belt shots, thigh shots, camera angles, etc. I think it manages to give just enough fanservice while not degrading the girls too much. I know that sounds a bit weird, but I kind of like when shows leave a little to the imagination if that makes sense.

The one criticism I have with this show is the story seems to not know what it wants to be. There’s episodes that are light hearted and jokey, then you’ll get a darker edgy story, then a battle shonen fight.. it’s just kind of aimless at this point. Now I know there’s 13 or so LNs available so I’m sure at some point the story takes shape, but from what we saw in the anime it was kind of meh until the last 3 episodes or so. Therefore, I can’t suggest you come into this one with strong expectations on that front. It’s very much a sit back, vibe and relax type of anime.

It seems like Project No. 9 put their best team on this one as well. In stark contrast to butareba and ojou to banken kun, the production values in this were pretty good. There’s a decent amount of action and it looks solid in here. Komarin’s hype power up moments look great, the fights are well done and the day to day animation delivered.


Hikikomari was one of my top 10 most anticipated shows of the season and it finished the season there as well. It’s a very enjoyable watch that makes up for a subpar story with loveable characters and comedy. I’m always going to enjoy cute vampire girls doing magical stuff, so it all worked out for me. I’ll miss this show a lot.

Hikikomari gets 8 out of 10.

Hikikomari kyuuketsuki no monmon is one of the most interesting anime in fall 2023. The vampire girl, named Terakomari Gandesblood or Komari seems like an ordinary girl who enjoys her life as a shut-in. She considered herself as the weakest vampire. But little did she knew, she got special “abilities” and not the weakest. Alongside with her awesome maid, Villhaze, she embarked on her journey to fool everyone to thinking that she is not the weakest, but in reality she is super powerful. Together they try to face their enemies who are threatened by Komari’s past and her popularity as a Crimson Lord. They also ... meets their new friends along the way. This anime serves some great gags, incredible animations, awesome supporting characters, top notch VA, and many more which will be explained in the paragraphs below.

Story (8/10)
The stories mainly is focusing on some comedies and sometimes to resolve the problems that faced by Komari as a MC or other people. It starts with some gags but in the next part it contains a lot of backstories that can make viewers enjoy the plot. It starts the MC as a funny and loveable person then start getting serious with MC’s past and other character issues. It developed the main character to become the better person with kind heart. But the downpoint of this plot is some storylines is a bit fast pacing which didn’t explain some aspects of the story clearly like the ways of dark core works or when someone using ritual article or not that can make the watchers a bit confuse. Another downpoint is that the ending feels ordinary and not special at all where some previous episodes better serves as the ending than the actual ending. Overall, the story had some great backstories with simple forwarding story with comical gags throughout the screening of this anime.

Art (10/10)
The style of art in this anime is really beautiful and corresponds with its genre which are comedy and fantasy. The representation of the places is drawn beautifully. The art for its gag is well executed with great facial expression and goofy styles. But most importantly the animation for the fighting scene is astonishing. They give incredible effects and focus on the detail such as adding swollen faces, blood splatters, and a little gore effect that makes the viewers hype up for the battle scenes. Well done!

Sound (8/10)
Let's talk about their seiyuu first. The seiyuus were incredible at voicing each every one of the character. For example, Komari voiced by Tomori Kusonoki had this cheerful and pure type of voice that depicts her personality. Even the supporting character has incredible voice like Milicent with a voice that depicts her as a cunning villain or Sakuna with her low and shy girl type of voice. I am amazed by the wide range of tone and pitch of each character. Unfortunately, the OP and ED song feels lacking and seems common like ordinary OP and ED. But on the bright side, the background music is variative and supports the scene really well. Some even better with playing vampire-like themes using organ instruments. Sound aspect is still great though.

Character (9/10)
The personality of each character really showed up in this anime. Main character with her silliness and yet capable of creating meaningful situation in the story. Each side characters also showed some distinctive nature like shy character, merciless character, etc. What a great display of personalities from each character.


Enjoyment (9/10)
If you want to watch chilled anime, then this anime will be a perfect choice. The story mostly is light, but yet sometimes it can get serious too. The comedy in this anime is on point not too much and not too little. The vampire theme really depicted really well in this anime, that totally showcase the vampire’s lifestyle. And dont forget the incredible animation and art, that makes this anime looks aesthetic with a lot of great additional effects. But unfortunately, the plot sometimes didn’t explain wholly and can be stale at some point. But overall, i really enjoy this masterpiece.

Hikikomari kyuuketsuki no monmon is one of the great underrated anime in fall 2023. It presented the comedy anime that still had great storyline. While still offering vampire type fantasy anime, the animation was astonishing and the voice acting was spot on. This anime highly recommended for you who wants to enjoy lightweight anime with great humour with decent plot. Even though this anime focusing on the gags and jokes, the quality of the other aspects still maintained really well. Appreciation for the whole production team, hopefully this anime can release its second season in the future.

Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess is a yuri-bait comedy chuunibyou (eigth grader syndrome) show that doesn't take itself too seriously, but delivers decent humorous situations and unironically cool fight scenes between cute girls for a bit of overpowered satisfaction. There are copious amounts of gushing blood and some less than funny type of violence, but it's not gruesome or too serious. Maybe don't show this to a young kid.

We have an unwilling protagonist, Terakomari Gandesblood, who is put in position of leading one of her country's armies as its commander, despite being a teenager shut-in vampire who refuses to drink blood.
Hilarity ensues ... as she must pretend to be incredibly competent and powerful in order to stay in control of her soldiers. In addition she has been supplied with a beautiful and deadly maid who helps enable this deception, while also fawning over Terakomari and attempting salaciously to entice her.

That last part is entirely yuri-bait (promising female on female intimacy without delivering it) and played off as a running joke, there is no yuri at all and while there is some fanservice and a tiny bit of ecchi, it's mostly tasteful or downplayed and used for emphasis.
I make a note of it because some people go into these shows expecting something specific.

It's a chuunibyou show because it's not meant to be seriously, but still wants to impart some drama and epic moments despite there not being the weight behind such a premise, meaning there's no story long establishment of antagonists or a deep character arc ala Guts from Berserk, to drive her on. It's all in-the-moment tomfoolery.

It's meant to be somewhat superficial entertainment with pretty girls in cool outfits, using high fantasy magic in spectacular scenes of devastation. It accomplishes what it sets out to do fairly well I think.
There's a fairly large amount of tropes, but despite having seen it all before I don't feel like they're too heavy handed with them. There are the occasional 'villain exposition' scenes, but that's the worst of it I think.

Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon is an anime that defies expectations at every turn. Don't let its seemingly light-hearted genre tags fool you; this series is full of fang-tastic character development and emotionally stirring moments. From the outset, it's clear that this anime is something special. The animation quality is well done, especially during the flashy and entertaining fight scenes. The pacing is just right; each arc is presented in bite-sized portions, introducing new characters and delving into their backgrounds and motivations, while highlighting the central character's growth and evolution. However, while the series maintains a strong narrative overall, the final arc falls short in comparison ... to its predecessors. The introduction of numerous characters without proper development leaves a bit to be desired, detracting from the otherwise compelling storyline. Another drawback worth noting is that some character designs are overly similar, making characters difficult to distinguish at times. Despite this, the exceptional writing and engaging plot make it worth pushing through any minor confusion. It's important not to judge Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon solely by its over-the-top cute demeanor. This anime can be surprisingly violent and bloody at times, adding depth to its storytelling and keeping viewers on their toes. Sinking our teeth into a final thought, Hikikomari Kyuuketsuki no Monmon is a standout anime that deserves a watch. It surpasses expectations with its great character development, well-paced narrative, and emotionally resonating moments. Don't let its cute appearance fool you; this series packs a punch and proves to be an enjoyable experience.

This anime is very good and the MC is overpowered and the people are plain so this anime is highly recommended to watch and the graphics of the anime are also good the design is also cool and the story is also very good but the MC is rich in reality just like someone who likes to lock himself in his room so this anime is really worth watching and also pls there is a sequel to this anime

This anime has a unique story and also a unique genre so it is highly recommended

I really enjoy watching this anime because the MC is Terakomari Gendesblood ... who is very cute and also very innocent so this is a very good anime

terakomari is very op for strength but the difference is that its power is activated by drinking blood, very unique, different from other anime

In my opinion, this anime is good in terms of story and also the MC's background, why does he hate Komarin so much and yes, everything is answered in episodes 3 and 4, especially in episode 4 and it's very exciting in the part where Komarin releases his strongest magic, wow, that's very cool and I really like these two girls, Komarin and the maid, Villhaze, but I have a bad feeling about this type of anime, maybe in the middle of the story or episode, one of the MCs will die, but I don't know, this is still a guess but yeah I ... hope no one dies everyone lives and this anime will end happily hopefully. I've been fighting for a long time in romance anime that has elements of ntr and please don't discourage me from finishing this anime I tried to heal for a while watching romance anime, so I chose this fantasy anime