Title

Blood+

Also known as: ブラッドプラス, Blood Plus, 血战, 血+

by Asuka Katsura

Score from AniList: 69/100finished5 volumes20 chapters

ActionHorrorMysteryRomanceSupernatural

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Saya, the main character, lost her memory and has been living with her adopted family. Her everyday life seems quite normal, except that she eats a lot more than she actually needs. Then one day she meets a guy named Hagi in a park. She is told that he has been searching for her, for a long time. Since then, her normal life has changed completely. (This manga series is proceeding quite a bit differently from the anime) A high school girl named Saya can not remember anything from her past. A handsome young man, Hagi, appears and something seems familiar about him. This girl is more than human with an ancient and mysterious past. She will hunt down and kill the monsters called Chiropterans.

Chapters available: 20
Type: Manga

Hoard Verdict

The StoryHoard editorial verdict

★ 3.5/5

A moody vampire-and-memory story with sharp action and atmosphere, though a heavy tone and stretched mysteries slow it down.

Pros

Atmosphere and dark tone are strong
Action scenes are sharp

Cons

Violence is heavy
Some twists feel stretched

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Blood+ is a dark, atmospheric story that mixes vampires, memory and a very personal mission. The lead is a girl who doesn't remember her past, and the tone stays moody for most of its run. The best scenes lean on mood and quiet dread, and the action is sharp when it arrives.The strengths are the atmosphere and the combat. The visual tension is strong, and the fights have weight. The story uses its supernatural premise to explore identity, loyalty and the cost of what people are willing to do for each other. It builds steadily.The weak points are the length and the plot. Mysteries can stretch, and some twists feel built to keep the audience guessing rather than to pay off the setup. The violence is heavy and not for every reader, and the pacing can feel uneven between arcs.If you enjoy dark, moody action with supernatural threads, this is worth reading. Expect a slow build and a heavy tone, and you'll find plenty to chew on.