Does it take place in a school?
Yes- check.
Is the lead character a pretty, tomboyish, but still feminine girl or a super serious, spiky-haired boy?
Yes to the first one, check.
Is there a supernatural or fantasy element that centers the plot?
Vampires, so yes. Check.
Are there fight scenes with guns, handheld weapons, or magical powers?
D. All of the above. Check.
Is there a mid-series break to make one season like two?
Yes, check.
Is there an obligatory fan service episode at a pool/hot spring/beach so all the female characters can be seen in swimwear?
No.
Alright, while it isn't ENTIRELY cliches and been there, done that. "Vampire Knight" just fails to leave an impression or impact on a viewer. The story is fairly generic but leaves you curious enough to proceed to it's conclusion in "Vampire Knight: Guilty", the art is decent and at times good, the music very fitting and reminds me of "Castlevania: SOTN". The Sub vs. Dub battle goes to the Sub. I have to give props to Mamoru Miyano for doing a great job in his duel roles.
I really wanted to like this show and while there were some moments when I thought it was gonna take that big step forward and show me something, it ended up being just a tease. Give it a watch to pass some time and help fill out your M.A.L. portfolio. Cheers!
