On first glance “Dance in Vampire Bund” may seem like another story focusing on vampire theme, but there are other themes beside it. Maybe the main plot is revolving around Vampire Princess and the most of characters is supernatural creatures, but more important is how they treat each other and their relationships with humans. Discrimination of some supernatural creatures, the weight of ruling the entire nation, hard decisions for the sake of many “people”, relationship issues – those are the main themes of this anime. And all that is showed not only in conversations – which is great disadvantage of all animes trying to be serious – but in characters actions. This is making the story really awesome and interesting. I just want more anime with this trait but dreams, dreams, dreams…
One more thing about the story: it envelopes in a form of detective, but there aren’t really surprising plot twists. It’s just moving force for the main plot and shouldn’t get much of your attention. The main genre here is still drama although it may appear something else in the beginning. And by the way, the first episode is just introduction to the setting, so don’t judge the whole season by it. If you are bored with it just skip to second episode – you wouldn’t lose too much.
Art is normal most of the time, but there are silly looking echi moments which just doesn't seem to fit the story. I even don’t know if it’s some kind of bad fun service or just making the anime less serious.
The music is good, but it is mostly the same. Good for anime soundtrack, but I don’t have any particular melody which I liked. So I don’t see any reason to download soundtrack – music seems good only when you watching anime.
So, in sum, I enjoyed the anime. It could be better and more elaborating, but even with its flaws “Dance in Vampire Bund” is one of anime with really good story.
