The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess
The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess
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The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess

7.5
Yr 2023
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Comedy Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Series Brief

Overview

Shut-in vampire Terakomari, or Komari for short, awakens from her slumber to find she's been promoted to a commander of the army! The thing is, though, her new squad has a reputation for being violently insubordinate. And although Komari was born to a prestigious vampire family, her hatred of blood has made her the picture of mediocrity-scrawny, uncoordinated, and inept at magic. With the odds stacked against her, will the help of her trusty maid be enough for this recluse to blunder her way to success?

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 58 /100

Critical reception for The Vexations of a Shut-In Vampire Princess was generally lukewarm, with reviewers viewing it as a middle-of-the-road comedy that struggled to maintain consistent quality. While the show's humorous premise and visual presentation earned some praise, critics felt it failed to stand out among stronger contemporary anime releases.

On the positive side, reviewers like Anime News Network highlighted the show's consistently strong animation, enjoyable visual humor, and landing slapstick gags. However, narrative shifts bogged the series down over time; Double Sama noted that the anime attempted to take on a more serious tone in later stretches, a direction that ultimately did not pay off for the show.

“the art and animation are consistently excellent, there's a good amount of slapstick and visual humor that lands”

“the series tried to become serious, and I don’t think that paid off.”

“Autumn 2023’s anime season was so busy, with so many better shows”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Hidive Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
Why fans love it

Terakomari occupies a rare niche in the fantasy genre by pairing high-stakes military politics with the domestic anxieties of a shut-in. The premise turns the prestige of a vampire lineage into a logistical nightmare, as the protagonist struggles to lead a squad of subordinates who thrive on defiance. The humor relies on the friction between her elevated status and her total lack of natural ability, particularly her aversion to the very substance that sustains her kind.

This 2023 animation leans heavily into the dynamics of the central female relationships, balancing its sci-fi premise with a focus on girls' love themes. The performance by Tomori Kusunoki anchors the comedy, grounding the absurdity of a commander who would rather hide in a dark bedroom than manage an army. It functions as a subversion of the typical hero archetype, favoring social maneuvering and awkward survival tactics over tradition.

Production Board

Crew

Character Designer
Tomoyuki Shitaya Riichu
Writer
Keiichiro Ochi Satoru Sugisawa
Editor
Ayako Tan
Action Director
Hiroaki Takagi
Storyboard Artist
Hiroaki Takagi Hidetoshi Takahashi Tsutomu Miyazawa Tatsuma Minamikawa
Novel
Kotei Kobayashi
Producer
Norio Fukui Mitsuhiro Ogata Kentaro Hattori Hiroyasu Oyama Akihiko Okada Kazutaka Matsumoto
Key Animation
Sheen Levent Kotil
3D Director
Toshirou Hamamura
Director
Kiyotaka Takezawa Kazuo Nogami
Animation Director
Yao Yuan Tang Shuqiang
Director of Photography
Tomoya Kamijo
Assistant Art Director
Yoshitaka Kudo
Series Director
Tatsuma Minamikawa
Assistant Editor
Mei Fukasawa
Sound Mixer
Shuji Imai
Assistant Director of Photography
Yuta Katayama
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Keywords

vampire female protagonist fantasy world anime yuri reluctant vampire girls' love (gl) fantasy based on light novel
Technical Sheet

Details

First Aired
October 07, 2023
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
35