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Mr. Vamp Is a Vampire 1
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Expected 1 Dec 26A hilarious manga farce with rivalries, misunderstandings, and one beautiful monster. An elegant vampire thinks he's hiding in plain sight as a high school teacher—but his secret identity isn't fooling anyone, and his students love being taught by a suave bloodsucker.
With the age when a respectable vampire could live as a local lord with the fear and respect of the peasantry long since past, one vampire chooses modern Japan to hide in plain sight, drinking tomato juice and teaching at a high school under the name Yoshiya Vamp (smooth). "Mr. Vamp" thinks he's the cleverest immortal under the sun (figuratively speaking), but his supportive students all know his "secret," and his coworkers may not all be human, either…
A pretty and silly new vampire comedy for fans of BL-adjacent supernatural manga like A Vampire in the Bathhouse.
With the age when a respectable vampire could live as a local lord with the fear and respect of the peasantry long since past, one vampire chooses modern Japan to hide in plain sight, drinking tomato juice and teaching at a high school under the name Yoshiya Vamp (smooth). "Mr. Vamp" thinks he's the cleverest immortal under the sun (figuratively speaking), but his supportive students all know his "secret," and his coworkers may not all be human, either…
A pretty and silly new vampire comedy for fans of BL-adjacent supernatural manga like A Vampire in the Bathhouse.
160 pages, Paperback
Expected publication December 1, 2026
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
firstly, thank you to the publisher for an arc!
mr vamp is a vampire is a very campy new manga series in which a vampire decides to take up the role as a teacher, and believes everyone around him doesn’t know that he’s a vampire — spoiler alert: they all very much know he’s a vampire, but pretend not to know!
mr vamp is a vampire is a very campy new manga series in which a vampire decides to take up the role as a teacher, and believes everyone around him doesn’t know that he’s a vampire — spoiler alert: they all very much know he’s a vampire, but pretend not to know!
October 17, 2026
. ꒷ 🧛🏻♂️. 𖦹˙— 3 stars ꒰☂️꒱
⤷ manga | 13+ | no spoilers !!
review of advanced copy received from netgalley
⤷ my thoughts༉‧₊˚.
this was such a fun read , however it did take me longer to read than i thought because im falling into a slump .. however the plot of this book was so good and manga books always interest me 👀 the art in this book was really pretty aswell !
⤷the plot ༉‧₊˚.
mr. vamp is a vampire who works as a high school teacher in modern japan, pretending to be a normal human. he believes he is hiding his true identity, but his students already know he is a vampire and love being taught by him. while he tries to fit into modern society, he gets caught up in funny misunderstandings, rivalries and unexpected situations. his coworkers may also be hiding supernatural secrets of their own, making his life even more interesting.
⤷ manga | 13+ | no spoilers !!
review of advanced copy received from netgalley
⤷ my thoughts༉‧₊˚.
this was such a fun read , however it did take me longer to read than i thought because im falling into a slump .. however the plot of this book was so good and manga books always interest me 👀 the art in this book was really pretty aswell !
⤷the plot ༉‧₊˚.
mr. vamp is a vampire who works as a high school teacher in modern japan, pretending to be a normal human. he believes he is hiding his true identity, but his students already know he is a vampire and love being taught by him. while he tries to fit into modern society, he gets caught up in funny misunderstandings, rivalries and unexpected situations. his coworkers may also be hiding supernatural secrets of their own, making his life even more interesting.
October 13, 2026
─── ୨ৎ 4.25 stars
⤿ .ᐟ spoiler-free review
this was such a fun read! i sped through it in one sitting because of how much i was giggling over it.
mr. vamp is a vampire follows a vampire who is currently disguising himself as an average high school teacher and is fully convinced that no one has caught onto his secret that he might not be human. though his act might not be as convincing as he truly hopes.
this manga is the perfect mix of comedy, slice of life, and mystery. it definitely leans into literary tropes surrounding vampires in a way to play up mr. vamp as a character — making him a super loveable and entertaining protagonist.
i definitely can’t wait to see where this series goes and hopefully eventually read volume 2.
a big thanks to netgalley, dorothy odoroo & kodansha comics for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
⤿ .ᐟ spoiler-free review
this was such a fun read! i sped through it in one sitting because of how much i was giggling over it.
mr. vamp is a vampire follows a vampire who is currently disguising himself as an average high school teacher and is fully convinced that no one has caught onto his secret that he might not be human. though his act might not be as convincing as he truly hopes.
this manga is the perfect mix of comedy, slice of life, and mystery. it definitely leans into literary tropes surrounding vampires in a way to play up mr. vamp as a character — making him a super loveable and entertaining protagonist.
i definitely can’t wait to see where this series goes and hopefully eventually read volume 2.
a big thanks to netgalley, dorothy odoroo & kodansha comics for this ARC in exchange for my honest review!
October 25, 2026
4.5⭐️
Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This manga was actually my favorite read so far this month. It was delightfully hilarious in the best way. I love Mr. Vamp and how he truly thinks he is fooling everyone at the school he works at. I cannot wait to read more volumes to keep following along this silly little adventure.
Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC in exchange for my honest review.
This manga was actually my favorite read so far this month. It was delightfully hilarious in the best way. I love Mr. Vamp and how he truly thinks he is fooling everyone at the school he works at. I cannot wait to read more volumes to keep following along this silly little adventure.
September 24, 2026
This is just cute. Vamp is so certain he, the mysterious vampire, the elegant creature of absolute cleverness has fooled these mere mortals roaming the halls who think he’s human, just like them! The fools! Of course, those fools do things like close the curtains in the room for his lessons, avoid him when they’ve eaten garlic, and treat him like the oh-so-innocent creature he is. It’s a hilarious dichotomy seeing the story from the melodramatic vampire and the charmed and doting students.
However, there’s not much to sink your teeth into with this manga; at least not yet, and I worry it’s going to continue to be a one note comedy. Maybe future volumes will give more depth to the characters and some actual plot. I’ll just have to read the next one to find out. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC!
However, there’s not much to sink your teeth into with this manga; at least not yet, and I worry it’s going to continue to be a one note comedy. Maybe future volumes will give more depth to the characters and some actual plot. I’ll just have to read the next one to find out. Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for the ARC!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
*I received an ARC from NetGalley and the publisher in exchange for an honest review*
This was an amusing first volume, full of irony, comedy and a hint of mystery!
Mr. Vamp is disguising himself as a teacher, and unbeknownst to him, his students know what he really is. The chapters weren't overly deep or meaningful, but were funny, especially how the students tried to ask questions or learn about him sneakily. We don't learn much, but it was comedic seeing how they went about it. The artwork was really beautiful too.
Since we've met some of the main cast, I'm hoping the second volume will give more deeper, bonding moments, or more backstory and info about Vampy!
4/5 🌟
This was an amusing first volume, full of irony, comedy and a hint of mystery!
Mr. Vamp is disguising himself as a teacher, and unbeknownst to him, his students know what he really is. The chapters weren't overly deep or meaningful, but were funny, especially how the students tried to ask questions or learn about him sneakily. We don't learn much, but it was comedic seeing how they went about it. The artwork was really beautiful too.
Since we've met some of the main cast, I'm hoping the second volume will give more deeper, bonding moments, or more backstory and info about Vampy!
4/5 🌟
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
A very sweet manga about the everyday life of a vampire who's taken a job as a teacher. I liked how ordinary, mundane things were portrayed and how we're gradually introduced to the character. There isn't any major plot development yet, but a few plot "hooks" have already been planted, so now I'm eagerly waiting for the second volume.
Thanks Netgalley, Kodansha Comics and Dorothy Odoroo for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Thanks Netgalley, Kodansha Comics and Dorothy Odoroo for the ARC in exchange for an honest review!
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mr Vamp is a Vampire is a comedy following a teacher who is 'hiding' the fact that he's a vampire. Except the entire school is aware, despite his best 'efforts.' The story is both cute and charming; the characters are likable, and despite my initial concerns, it didn't feel too repetitive. However, I could see that becoming an issue in the future, so hopefully, as the manga progresses, we start to see a more solid plot form.
The art is reminiscent of old-school shoujo, which added to the charm of the manga. Thank you, NetGalley and Kodansha Comics, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
The art is reminiscent of old-school shoujo, which added to the charm of the manga. Thank you, NetGalley and Kodansha Comics, for providing me with an ARC in exchange for an honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the ARC of Mr. Vamp Is a Vampire 1!
This is a sweet and silly time that will have you kicking your feet and giggling. Someday I too wish to have the confidence and self delusions of Mr. Vamp.
This is a sweet and silly time that will have you kicking your feet and giggling. Someday I too wish to have the confidence and self delusions of Mr. Vamp.
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
This was a fun and campy read. I really like how delusional Mr. Vamp was that no one suspected him for what he really was. It was cute. I definitely hope to read more and see what may be going on with side characters. Overall this was fun and the art was really good.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
A very good humorous manga that I am so looking forward to read more I'm the near future. The light tune and humor really want me to check out more.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I received this manga from the publisher on Netgalley in exchange of an honest review.
When I spotted this one on Netgalley I just had to get it, I mean, the cover is so sparkly, but the blurb sounded hilarious. I could use something light in between all my spooky reads!
In this one we meet a guy named Yoshida Vamp. Yup. Or Mr. Vamp or Vampy for his students. He is obviously a vampire. And everyone knows that. But Vampy… he thinks he is super clever and that he is doing a good job hiding his true self. He is constantly bragging on how fabulous he is doing, but in the mean time… garlic? Is out. He carries a big umbrella when in the sun. He doesn’t eat (or at least not that much). When teaching history he constantly uses first names for everyone and woes if he missed out on something. He teleports through doors. The pointy ears. Do you want me to continue? He is not doing a good job. But everyone in the school lets him think he is doing that and that they truly don’t know he is a vampire. Which means covertly closing the curtains, trying to stay away from him if they ate garlic, helping him out when there is an event outside (this one made me laugh, but also tear up as we learn a big detail), and much more. I was just laughing my butt off each time he thought he was being clever and the students were just swooning or trying to help out.
And in this one we meet various characters from the school (and later also someone else who he knows). From teachers (Samon is such an eww) to students (Miki who is such a deredere or Emiru who is seeing Vampy as her bias). I really loved that it wasn’t just solely focussed on our vampire, but also people around him, that just made it even more fun. We get some different perspectives. And I love the wide range of personalities.
The art was SO good. As expected from this mangaka. I loved the gorgeous details, the many sparkles and flowers, I loved the character designs, everything was just so pretty.
All in all, HIGHLY recommended. This was a HOOT! I love how he thinks he is so clever, but everyone knows about him being a vampire. This was fun, I need more!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
When I spotted this one on Netgalley I just had to get it, I mean, the cover is so sparkly, but the blurb sounded hilarious. I could use something light in between all my spooky reads!
In this one we meet a guy named Yoshida Vamp. Yup. Or Mr. Vamp or Vampy for his students. He is obviously a vampire. And everyone knows that. But Vampy… he thinks he is super clever and that he is doing a good job hiding his true self. He is constantly bragging on how fabulous he is doing, but in the mean time… garlic? Is out. He carries a big umbrella when in the sun. He doesn’t eat (or at least not that much). When teaching history he constantly uses first names for everyone and woes if he missed out on something. He teleports through doors. The pointy ears. Do you want me to continue? He is not doing a good job. But everyone in the school lets him think he is doing that and that they truly don’t know he is a vampire. Which means covertly closing the curtains, trying to stay away from him if they ate garlic, helping him out when there is an event outside (this one made me laugh, but also tear up as we learn a big detail), and much more. I was just laughing my butt off each time he thought he was being clever and the students were just swooning or trying to help out.
And in this one we meet various characters from the school (and later also someone else who he knows). From teachers (Samon is such an eww) to students (Miki who is such a deredere or Emiru who is seeing Vampy as her bias). I really loved that it wasn’t just solely focussed on our vampire, but also people around him, that just made it even more fun. We get some different perspectives. And I love the wide range of personalities.
The art was SO good. As expected from this mangaka. I loved the gorgeous details, the many sparkles and flowers, I loved the character designs, everything was just so pretty.
All in all, HIGHLY recommended. This was a HOOT! I love how he thinks he is so clever, but everyone knows about him being a vampire. This was fun, I need more!
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
September 29, 2026
[Thanks to NetGalley and Kodansha for a copy of this manga in exchange for an unbiased review.]
If you took the recent series Tamamo-chan’s a Fox! and swapped the shrine guardian who thinks she’s completely concealing her identity to hang out in high school with Yoshiya Vamp, a vampire teaching high school? You’d have this goofy little thing.
I think Tamamo is a better series, in terms of both writing and art, but that’s no knock on this one. Comparable merits aside, this manages to be pretty damn funny even with a slightly rougher edge.
Needless to say, Yoshiya Vamp, or Vampy as the kids call him, is excruciatingly poor at disguising his lineage, not that anybody cares. As expected he has attracted a cadre of female admirers and at least one creepy teacher.
Pretty much all the comedy comes from Yoshiya trying to blend in and being so ungodly awful at it. When he’s teaching Japanese history and refers to Admiral Perry by his first name, it nearly killed me.
And so it goes. Yoshiya also manages to pass through doors constantly in his mist form and have an extreme aversion to sunlight, so the usual. I was impressed at how much classic vampire lore got brought into this - he even has trouble crossing running water at one point.
That’s pretty much the whole bit, but mixed in with some real weirdos. They can be a little off-putting, but in a weird comedic way that feels like it works better than it should.
The creepy teacher who is really into Yoshiya because of an old manga ends up being pretty amusing because everybody knows he’s a weirdo and it doesn’t seem to phase him in the least.
It’s absolutely over the top in its way. Yoshiya definitely goes in for the kill on one of his female students before rethinking, which leads to a great bit of physical comedy, and his obsessive female student is as like as not to throw down if somebody gets in the way of her bias.
Not essential, but kind of fun, I had a good time with this. Yoshiya’s encounter with a delinquent and his cross-shaped earring blossoms into this tsundere thing that pays off later in the volume illustrates that there’s some thought behind it and not just the most obvious jokes.
It also has a smidgen of pathos for somebody who is living a long, immortal life amongst people whose lifespans are anything but. No, it isn’t Frieren, but I was glad that it wasn’t entirely gags with no substance.
3.5 stars - not the best example of type, but a pretty good one all the same. Rounded up because it did make me laugh and sometimes that’s all it takes.
If you took the recent series Tamamo-chan’s a Fox! and swapped the shrine guardian who thinks she’s completely concealing her identity to hang out in high school with Yoshiya Vamp, a vampire teaching high school? You’d have this goofy little thing.
I think Tamamo is a better series, in terms of both writing and art, but that’s no knock on this one. Comparable merits aside, this manages to be pretty damn funny even with a slightly rougher edge.
Needless to say, Yoshiya Vamp, or Vampy as the kids call him, is excruciatingly poor at disguising his lineage, not that anybody cares. As expected he has attracted a cadre of female admirers and at least one creepy teacher.
Pretty much all the comedy comes from Yoshiya trying to blend in and being so ungodly awful at it. When he’s teaching Japanese history and refers to Admiral Perry by his first name, it nearly killed me.
And so it goes. Yoshiya also manages to pass through doors constantly in his mist form and have an extreme aversion to sunlight, so the usual. I was impressed at how much classic vampire lore got brought into this - he even has trouble crossing running water at one point.
That’s pretty much the whole bit, but mixed in with some real weirdos. They can be a little off-putting, but in a weird comedic way that feels like it works better than it should.
The creepy teacher who is really into Yoshiya because of an old manga ends up being pretty amusing because everybody knows he’s a weirdo and it doesn’t seem to phase him in the least.
It’s absolutely over the top in its way. Yoshiya definitely goes in for the kill on one of his female students before rethinking, which leads to a great bit of physical comedy, and his obsessive female student is as like as not to throw down if somebody gets in the way of her bias.
Not essential, but kind of fun, I had a good time with this. Yoshiya’s encounter with a delinquent and his cross-shaped earring blossoms into this tsundere thing that pays off later in the volume illustrates that there’s some thought behind it and not just the most obvious jokes.
It also has a smidgen of pathos for somebody who is living a long, immortal life amongst people whose lifespans are anything but. No, it isn’t Frieren, but I was glad that it wasn’t entirely gags with no substance.
3.5 stars - not the best example of type, but a pretty good one all the same. Rounded up because it did make me laugh and sometimes that’s all it takes.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you NetGalley, Kodansha Comics, and Dorothy Odoroo for a copy of the eARC.
Mr. Vamp is a vampire who obviously lived through multiple eras and worked through different jobs. He's had to switch jobs often as most vampires would to prevent people from finding out that he's immortal. With his current job... he thinks he's so smart and elegant that no one knows he's a vampire. This is obviously not the case, as most of the student and staff have caught on & are secretly on a mission to keep him protected from the things that vampires fear (i.e. sunlight, garlic).
This was such a cute, fun, cozy read - something that can take your mind off of things if needed. I would call this one of my relax-reads, especially after a heavier series like Jujutsu Kaisen or Attack on Titans. I chuckled a lot at Mr. Vamp's antics. He seriously thinks he's so elegant and not suspicious at all... but who the heck wraps themselves up fully when doing community service.
The students are also hilarious. They all have a soft spot for Mr. Vamp, including the problem child in first year. Every one of them seems to want to protect Mr. Vamp, knowing what he is. We can see that none of them hold any sort of ill will against this teacher. I love how they kind of all go out of their way to pretend they also aren't aware he's a vampire, probably just so they don't spook him from quitting his job.
In overall, I would recommend this book for someone looking for a quick, fun-filled read. It's definitely not going to be something that will wow someone. However, I think it will be a series that may remain in my memory because of how hilarious and unique the story is. Definitely one of those series that will have a special place in my heart.
Mr. Vamp is a vampire who obviously lived through multiple eras and worked through different jobs. He's had to switch jobs often as most vampires would to prevent people from finding out that he's immortal. With his current job... he thinks he's so smart and elegant that no one knows he's a vampire. This is obviously not the case, as most of the student and staff have caught on & are secretly on a mission to keep him protected from the things that vampires fear (i.e. sunlight, garlic).
This was such a cute, fun, cozy read - something that can take your mind off of things if needed. I would call this one of my relax-reads, especially after a heavier series like Jujutsu Kaisen or Attack on Titans. I chuckled a lot at Mr. Vamp's antics. He seriously thinks he's so elegant and not suspicious at all... but who the heck wraps themselves up fully when doing community service.
The students are also hilarious. They all have a soft spot for Mr. Vamp, including the problem child in first year. Every one of them seems to want to protect Mr. Vamp, knowing what he is. We can see that none of them hold any sort of ill will against this teacher. I love how they kind of all go out of their way to pretend they also aren't aware he's a vampire, probably just so they don't spook him from quitting his job.
In overall, I would recommend this book for someone looking for a quick, fun-filled read. It's definitely not going to be something that will wow someone. However, I think it will be a series that may remain in my memory because of how hilarious and unique the story is. Definitely one of those series that will have a special place in my heart.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
"Mr. Vamp is a Vampire" is such an original and refreshing read! The premise of the story feels so fun and different yet somehow cute and cozy. It has all of the charm of slice-of-life manga along with just the right level of bite (pun intended)! The school setting feels familiar and nice, and the undercover vampire aspect is written in a way that feels lighthearted and fun, with just a touch of mystery. The art style is beautiful and I like that the screen tones the author has chosen, feel current and modern yet have an unmistakably distinctive 2000s feel. It's a great mix of modern and Y2K. I highly recommend this manga series! So much fun. I'm definitely looking forward to seeing what happens in volume 2! And the grandfather aspect of the story was very touching and full of heart. I just don't understand the granddaughter very well! She's kind of rude to her grandpa. He's so sweet, too! 5 stars!
Thank you very much to the author and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to read and review honestly.
Thank you very much to the author and NetGalley for providing me with a digital copy to read and review honestly.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
I enjoy stories where the character thinks they're hiding this big secret but everyone around them kind of *knows* or suspects. This volume is full of that. Our MC is a teacher and the kids truly give him as much sass as he returns. Their interactions are hilarious and even outside of the context of him being a vampire, working with kids really suits him.
This volume is full of jabs and jokes here and there, which is fun, but there isn't a super established storyline or direction we can pinpoint the manga heading towards. If it's just volumes of him hiding his secret from students, I can see that getting old but if more characters are introduced from his life and there's some kind of outside force threatening his well kept "secret" and life, things will get really interesting.
I'm curious to see what the next two volumes have in store for us!
This volume is full of jabs and jokes here and there, which is fun, but there isn't a super established storyline or direction we can pinpoint the manga heading towards. If it's just volumes of him hiding his secret from students, I can see that getting old but if more characters are introduced from his life and there's some kind of outside force threatening his well kept "secret" and life, things will get really interesting.
I'm curious to see what the next two volumes have in store for us!
Review of advance copy received from Netgalley
3,5 ⭐️
Mr. Vamp is so bad at pretending he’s not a vampire that the whole school pretends that they don’t know 🤣🤣
Maybe try not to teach history as if you’d lived through it all yourself and don’t walk through doors, Vampy! 😬🤭
This was a really fun and charming Slice of Life Comedy manga!
The art is amazing and I enjoyed reading this collection of funny scenes with Mr. Vamp and his students (plus one creepy teacher 🙈), but at the end of the day that’s all that is to it. I wish there would be a bit more depth, a main plot you could follow. I hope we’ll get that in the second volume!
In the synopsis we read this manga is BL-adjacent, so I guess we can ship Vampy with a delinquent student who’s blushing in his proximity or with a psycho teacher who’s following him around 🙈
Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the eARC!
Mr. Vamp is so bad at pretending he’s not a vampire that the whole school pretends that they don’t know 🤣🤣
Maybe try not to teach history as if you’d lived through it all yourself and don’t walk through doors, Vampy! 😬🤭
This was a really fun and charming Slice of Life Comedy manga!
The art is amazing and I enjoyed reading this collection of funny scenes with Mr. Vamp and his students (plus one creepy teacher 🙈), but at the end of the day that’s all that is to it. I wish there would be a bit more depth, a main plot you could follow. I hope we’ll get that in the second volume!
In the synopsis we read this manga is BL-adjacent, so I guess we can ship Vampy with a delinquent student who’s blushing in his proximity or with a psycho teacher who’s following him around 🙈
Thank you to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for the eARC!
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mr. Vamp Is A Vampire is a manga that just hadn’t worked for me, I enjoyed the art style and some of the character designs look beautiful. My favorites were Yoshiya and Juju’s but aside from that not much really sticks out to me. I feel like it was a bunch of repetitive wording and seeing the same scenes play out over and over just with different characters. None of the humor had really stuck with me either and I was struggling quite a bit to stay invested. Thank you to the publisher for my complimentary review copy.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was an amusing and lighthearted manga. Mr. Vamp is a teacher who thinks he has convinced everyone that he isn’t a vampire, but his students totally believe he is one. This was amusing, slice-of-life type story that showcases Mr. Vamp dealing with students trying to confirm he is a vampire and being suspicious of a teacher who acts weird. Like I said, this was amusing so I look forward to reading more.
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
*ARC provided by Netgalley in exchange for an honest review.*
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October 11, 2026Very cute very campy. Everyone is a bit much but it leads to adorable little situations. I was worried it would feel repetitive as the story went on but it didn't. The art is also enjoyable. I the story with the grandpa could have been super cuter if it went a bit deeper and we saw more of the memory. I for sure will request my library purchases this series as I want to keep reading.
4/6 stars
4/6 stars
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
This was a fun manga. I liked the cast of characters and found the plot interesting and enjoyable to follow. The art style was really good as well and I'll keep my eye out for the next volume when it's released as this was such a fun time.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
I received this book from Netgalley in exchange for a honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
It’s basically a simple silly story about a hawt vampire who teaches at a school. The art of him will literally blow you away, he is indeed very very good looking 👍👍👍👍
Got this via netgalley and publisher
Got this via netgalley and publisher
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you to Netgalley and Kodansha Comics for providing a copy of this manga!
This was just a cute little goofy manga. I enjoyed it for the first chapter or two, but the shtick got old pretty quick. There isn't a through plot to this one, so it is pretty much just a bunch of individual hijinks.
This was just a cute little goofy manga. I enjoyed it for the first chapter or two, but the shtick got old pretty quick. There isn't a through plot to this one, so it is pretty much just a bunch of individual hijinks.
October 8, 2026
Review of advanced copy received.
What exactly did I read? LMAO. From start to ending I was just in stitches laughing. Mr. Vamp is indeed a vampire who doesn't hide it AT ALL but thinks he's so good at hiding the fact he's a vampire. The antics he gets up to and the way he thinks that he's fooled the people around him are so ridiculous they're just laugh out loud funny. So far each chapter is just a random story thrown together with Mr. Vamp being the main interest. I would love it more if there starts to have some kind of plot or meaning to reading. This story won't go far if there's no real substance after this first volume. HOWEVER, for this first volume, it was a blast and extremely fun to read.
Thanks to Netgalley, Kodansha Comics, and Dorothy Odoroo for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
What exactly did I read? LMAO. From start to ending I was just in stitches laughing. Mr. Vamp is indeed a vampire who doesn't hide it AT ALL but thinks he's so good at hiding the fact he's a vampire. The antics he gets up to and the way he thinks that he's fooled the people around him are so ridiculous they're just laugh out loud funny. So far each chapter is just a random story thrown together with Mr. Vamp being the main interest. I would love it more if there starts to have some kind of plot or meaning to reading. This story won't go far if there's no real substance after this first volume. HOWEVER, for this first volume, it was a blast and extremely fun to read.
Thanks to Netgalley, Kodansha Comics, and Dorothy Odoroo for this ARC in exchange for my honest review.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Vampires walk among us, for the Earth was once their dynasty, and most of us don't even notice it. They might be roaming anywhere around us, not necessarily representing pure evil after all.
I am a profound enthusiast of vampire fiction, ranging all the way from 18th century foundational narratives to contemporary takes. With my sincere, deep rooted dedication to the genre, I have zero tolerance for a cringe, out of character story that would genuinely wound my soul. Rest assured, however, that this manga did not disappoint me in the slightest.
The protagonist of the story is Yoshiya Vamp, who works as a high school history teacher. However, there is an underlying truth to his identity: he is, in fact, a vampire. Besides being immortal and having personally witnessed all the historical events he teaches in class, his ultimate goal is just to live a humble, ordinary life.
In spite of the traditional crudeness and darkness of the genre, it is refreshing to see a humorous and lighthearted vampire story. What makes it even funnier is that Mr. Vamp is completely convinced he has successfully hidden his true identity, while all of his students are actually well aware of it and simply choose to tolerate him anyway.
Throughout my reading, Mr. Vamp somehow managed to remind me of Lord Ruthven from the very first modern vampire story ever penned, John Polidori's The Vampyre. To be clear, Mr. Vamp is neither inherently evil nor as darkly seductive as Ruthven, but the overall vibe—marked by a certain cunning nature, an attractive outlook, and effortless elegance—gave me a familiar sense of literary nostalgia.
The manga also features several supporting characters who fit into the plotline. I especially loved the dynamic of having a vampire hunter in the mix, which instantly adds deeper layers and intrigue to the narrative. Therefore, my personal favorite in this volume was Chapter 2.
Furthermore, the art style genuinely represents and suits the gothic genre with its aesthetic panels and the subtle use of motifs like roses scattered across the pages. The drawing style inherently captures the quiet elegance of Mr. Vamp.
Ultimately, this is a thoroughly enjoyable manga for anyone who loves vampire fiction and is looking for a comforting read.
"My name is Yoshiya Vamp. Concealing my true, vampiric nature... I walk among the unsuspecting masses... as an ordinary high school teacher.”
╰► 𝑨𝒓𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 ˚ ༘✶
I am a profound enthusiast of vampire fiction, ranging all the way from 18th century foundational narratives to contemporary takes. With my sincere, deep rooted dedication to the genre, I have zero tolerance for a cringe, out of character story that would genuinely wound my soul. Rest assured, however, that this manga did not disappoint me in the slightest.
The protagonist of the story is Yoshiya Vamp, who works as a high school history teacher. However, there is an underlying truth to his identity: he is, in fact, a vampire. Besides being immortal and having personally witnessed all the historical events he teaches in class, his ultimate goal is just to live a humble, ordinary life.
In spite of the traditional crudeness and darkness of the genre, it is refreshing to see a humorous and lighthearted vampire story. What makes it even funnier is that Mr. Vamp is completely convinced he has successfully hidden his true identity, while all of his students are actually well aware of it and simply choose to tolerate him anyway.
Throughout my reading, Mr. Vamp somehow managed to remind me of Lord Ruthven from the very first modern vampire story ever penned, John Polidori's The Vampyre. To be clear, Mr. Vamp is neither inherently evil nor as darkly seductive as Ruthven, but the overall vibe—marked by a certain cunning nature, an attractive outlook, and effortless elegance—gave me a familiar sense of literary nostalgia.
The manga also features several supporting characters who fit into the plotline. I especially loved the dynamic of having a vampire hunter in the mix, which instantly adds deeper layers and intrigue to the narrative. Therefore, my personal favorite in this volume was Chapter 2.
Furthermore, the art style genuinely represents and suits the gothic genre with its aesthetic panels and the subtle use of motifs like roses scattered across the pages. The drawing style inherently captures the quiet elegance of Mr. Vamp.
Ultimately, this is a thoroughly enjoyable manga for anyone who loves vampire fiction and is looking for a comforting read.
"My name is Yoshiya Vamp. Concealing my true, vampiric nature... I walk among the unsuspecting masses... as an ordinary high school teacher.”
╰► 𝑨𝒓𝒄 𝒓𝒆𝒂𝒅𝒆𝒓 ˚ ༘✶
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
❥ 3.5 stars ☆
This quote explains the whole manga story, but in a very contradictory way.
The main character is a vampire, who is currently working as teacher. He has obviously had different names before, but he now calls himself Yoshiya Vamp, or Mr. Vamp.
Who would have ever thought that someone who is named Mr. Vamp is also a vampire...? 🤭 It is mind blowing, really.
As if his name is not already revealing who he is and what his nature is, the only one who thinks that he is fooling all of his students and everyone else that he is not in fact a vampire, is himself. So that is what makes his own thought and belief both contradictory and funny since the reality is the opposite.
The story follows him as a teacher, while he continues to think that he is doing the best at hiding who he really is and absolutely no one has any idea. Except all of his students knows exactly who he is, but they all admire and love him, so they keep his secret while also making sure to look after him.
The manga is silly in a good and funny way, and it was a very easy read. The art is also pretty, and I liked all of the roses that are spread out through all of the pages. The pretty art and roses fits with the vampire theme, and Mr. Vamp is no exception since he is also drawn to be beautiful which is very fitting for a vampire to be.
I initially got interested in reading this manga since just like Mr. Vamp’s students, I also love vampires and vampire stories. The manga is quite uncommon since vampire stories are usually not meant to be funny or very light so it is at least quite a unique story in the vampire genre.
💌 Thank you to NetGalley + Kodansha Comics for a digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
❝Yoshiya Vamp... No one may ever learn... that I am a vampire.❞
This quote explains the whole manga story, but in a very contradictory way.
The main character is a vampire, who is currently working as teacher. He has obviously had different names before, but he now calls himself Yoshiya Vamp, or Mr. Vamp.
Who would have ever thought that someone who is named Mr. Vamp is also a vampire...? 🤭 It is mind blowing, really.
As if his name is not already revealing who he is and what his nature is, the only one who thinks that he is fooling all of his students and everyone else that he is not in fact a vampire, is himself. So that is what makes his own thought and belief both contradictory and funny since the reality is the opposite.
The story follows him as a teacher, while he continues to think that he is doing the best at hiding who he really is and absolutely no one has any idea. Except all of his students knows exactly who he is, but they all admire and love him, so they keep his secret while also making sure to look after him.
The manga is silly in a good and funny way, and it was a very easy read. The art is also pretty, and I liked all of the roses that are spread out through all of the pages. The pretty art and roses fits with the vampire theme, and Mr. Vamp is no exception since he is also drawn to be beautiful which is very fitting for a vampire to be.
I initially got interested in reading this manga since just like Mr. Vamp’s students, I also love vampires and vampire stories. The manga is quite uncommon since vampire stories are usually not meant to be funny or very light so it is at least quite a unique story in the vampire genre.
💌 Thank you to NetGalley + Kodansha Comics for a digital ARC. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
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Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Mr. Vamp Is a Vampire 1 Volume 1 by Dorothy Odoroo was fang-tastic!
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a centuries-old creature of the night decided his true calling wasn't lurking in a gothic castle, but teaching high school Japanese history, this manga is your answer. Mr. Vamp is a glorious, chaotic cocktail of aristocratic elegance and complete, unadulterated delusion. He struts around campus wrapped in dramatic flair and "fellow kids" energy, convinced he is living the ultimate undercover life.
The absolute crown jewel of this book is the dynamic between Mr. Vamp and his class. He genuinely believes he’s a master of espionage. Meanwhile, his students are fully aware that their history teacher is a bloodsucking vampire. They’re just letting him live his best, theatrical life because watching him try to act natural is better than learning.
There isn't a massive, high-stakes plot here, but who needs a grand quest when you have top-tier comedy? The entire manga is an obstacle course of classic vampire weaknesses. Watching a ancient bloodsucker dramatically fight for his life against a rogue garlic cracker, direct sunlight, or a student casually wearing a cross earring, all while maintaining his professional cool, is pure comedy gold.
It’s cozy, absurd, and laugh-out-loud ridiculous. If you love the unhinged, wholesome slice-of-life humor of The Way of the Househusband or Azumanga Daioh, do yourself a favor and pick this up. Zero plot, maximum vibes, and enough comedic irony to raise the dead!
If you’ve ever wondered what would happen if a centuries-old creature of the night decided his true calling wasn't lurking in a gothic castle, but teaching high school Japanese history, this manga is your answer. Mr. Vamp is a glorious, chaotic cocktail of aristocratic elegance and complete, unadulterated delusion. He struts around campus wrapped in dramatic flair and "fellow kids" energy, convinced he is living the ultimate undercover life.
The absolute crown jewel of this book is the dynamic between Mr. Vamp and his class. He genuinely believes he’s a master of espionage. Meanwhile, his students are fully aware that their history teacher is a bloodsucking vampire. They’re just letting him live his best, theatrical life because watching him try to act natural is better than learning.
There isn't a massive, high-stakes plot here, but who needs a grand quest when you have top-tier comedy? The entire manga is an obstacle course of classic vampire weaknesses. Watching a ancient bloodsucker dramatically fight for his life against a rogue garlic cracker, direct sunlight, or a student casually wearing a cross earring, all while maintaining his professional cool, is pure comedy gold.
It’s cozy, absurd, and laugh-out-loud ridiculous. If you love the unhinged, wholesome slice-of-life humor of The Way of the Househusband or Azumanga Daioh, do yourself a favor and pick this up. Zero plot, maximum vibes, and enough comedic irony to raise the dead!
October 10, 2026
I received an ARC of from NetGalley in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
This is such a brilliant manga - a vampire who think no one has clocked what he is - spoiler: everyone has, and all his students are constantly trying to protect him while he thinks they have no clue, it's hilarious watching the antics. I also love the setup of other characters from his past, and how they could follow into new volumes!
It's such a great concept and executed perfectly. I love the art style, and one student always calling him 'vampy' and he still thinks he's subtle? Perfect. Literally perfect. I really like how his students are constantly trying to protect him from the stereotypes of a vampire and yet he is so elegantly ignores / is oblivious to each action, there's such great comedic value in the storyline and its' execution and having the story switch based on what is happening really keeps the plot moving and everything feels really fresh as a result.
This volume has just enough to sink your teeth into (hehe) to get you hooked on the plot and I'm really excited to see the direction the plot moves in going forward especially with the characters from Mr Vamp's past hinting at some really colourful plot lines.
This is such a brilliant manga - a vampire who think no one has clocked what he is - spoiler: everyone has, and all his students are constantly trying to protect him while he thinks they have no clue, it's hilarious watching the antics. I also love the setup of other characters from his past, and how they could follow into new volumes!
It's such a great concept and executed perfectly. I love the art style, and one student always calling him 'vampy' and he still thinks he's subtle? Perfect. Literally perfect. I really like how his students are constantly trying to protect him from the stereotypes of a vampire and yet he is so elegantly ignores / is oblivious to each action, there's such great comedic value in the storyline and its' execution and having the story switch based on what is happening really keeps the plot moving and everything feels really fresh as a result.
This volume has just enough to sink your teeth into (hehe) to get you hooked on the plot and I'm really excited to see the direction the plot moves in going forward especially with the characters from Mr Vamp's past hinting at some really colourful plot lines.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
If you’re a fan of vampires OR light comedy, I’d definitely recommend reading volume 1 of Mr. Vamp Is a Vampire. The story follows Mr. Vamp, a high school teacher who is, as the title suggests, a vampire, and his ongoing attempt to hide his identity from those around him. The only trouble is, he fails to do so at every turn in spite of his confidence, and, completely unbeknownst to him, his students and coworkers not nearly as fooled by the rouse as he believes them to be.
I went into this one blind and was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s a comedy. Comedy is a genre of manga that I love but don’t read so often. I’m sometimes hesitant to pick them up because it’s not all that uncommon that the jokes don’t quite land. However, that was hardly the case with this volume as I found it to be consistently entertaining from start to finish.
Though the above is an honest review and all opinions are my own, I would like to thank Kodansha Comics for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.
I went into this one blind and was pleasantly surprised to find that it’s a comedy. Comedy is a genre of manga that I love but don’t read so often. I’m sometimes hesitant to pick them up because it’s not all that uncommon that the jokes don’t quite land. However, that was hardly the case with this volume as I found it to be consistently entertaining from start to finish.
Though the above is an honest review and all opinions are my own, I would like to thank Kodansha Comics for providing this book for review consideration via NetGalley.
Review of advance copy received from NetGalley
Thank you so much to NetGalley and Kodansha Comics for this riot of an eARC in exchange for an honest review!
This book had me laughing out loud. Mr. Vamp is such a character, and I love the consideration all of his students have. This is a story about a vampire who is teaching high school and is convinced that he has fooled everyone. However, that is the farthest thing from the truth. There are students cutting back on garlic and carrying umbrellas around to protect Mr. Vamp from the sun. His 'happenstance' safety consists of his preparation, along with his students falling over themselves to ensure that he doesn't combust. Every page is so funny, and I felt like I was walking through a day in the life with Mr. Vamp. My one complaint is that I wish I had more backstory on his life before high school. We have a few quips here and there, but ultimately, the story is missing depth. If you want surface-level laughs, you'll have a great time with this book. I will be picking up the next volume as a light nighttime comedic read.
This book had me laughing out loud. Mr. Vamp is such a character, and I love the consideration all of his students have. This is a story about a vampire who is teaching high school and is convinced that he has fooled everyone. However, that is the farthest thing from the truth. There are students cutting back on garlic and carrying umbrellas around to protect Mr. Vamp from the sun. His 'happenstance' safety consists of his preparation, along with his students falling over themselves to ensure that he doesn't combust. Every page is so funny, and I felt like I was walking through a day in the life with Mr. Vamp. My one complaint is that I wish I had more backstory on his life before high school. We have a few quips here and there, but ultimately, the story is missing depth. If you want surface-level laughs, you'll have a great time with this book. I will be picking up the next volume as a light nighttime comedic read.
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