Vampeerz, Volume 1: My Peer Vampires

ヴァンピアーズ [Vampeerz] #1

by Akili

Ichika's life has taken a sudden turn. Her grandmother has passed away, so as family and friends come from far and wide to pay their respects, she finds herself in the spotlight as many of these old faces have taken an interest in her youth. As a fourteen-year-old, Ichika could be dating. She could be participating in extra-curricular activities. She could be looking to her future. ...But she hasn't done any of that. All of that will change, when a young guest who she does not recognize visits her home. Aria seems to know quite a bit about her family and property, and while she may be there to say goodbye, she may have found her way into Ichika's heart.

Genres: Manga, Yuri, LGBT, Vampires, Fantasy, Romance, Lesbian

160 pages, Paperback

First published August 19, 2019

About the author

a.k.a. アキリ (akiri), japanese mangaka.

Reviews

[Emily]

I was excited to try this because I know a lot of people have enjoyed it but ultimately I just don’t think it was for me and I ended up DNF-ing after 75%. The MC is 14 here and there were scenes that I personally wasn’t super comfortable with as a result. This is the second sapphic manga series that I’ve tried to start and haven’t been able to get into so I’d love suggestions if you have any!

[usagi ☆ミ · Rating 5 out of 5]

REALLY LOVED THIS ONE

I forgot to update this but - I'm the translator handling Vampeerz! I love my daughters. Thank you to everyone who's read it!

[Victoria ✮⋆˙ · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was really fun to read and really sweet so far, i'm enjoying it. i'll probably buy a physical copy when it releases in english in december

[Sucre · Rating 2 out of 5]

i want to like this vampire yuri but the age gap (main character is 14, vampire love interest is 150+) is very off-putting and then they had to go and add a mom vampire that also preys on middle schoolers so. that's a no go for me. the art is lovely and if it was played better than it might get a pass but it's obvious in its fan service and i really don't need to be seeing that with middle schoolers

[Esperanza Luque · Rating 4 out of 5]

Se ha acabado cuando ha empezado lo mejor. :)

[Manon the Malicious]

I have no idea what just happened? But not in a bad way?

[James DeSantis · Rating 4 out of 5]

Vampeerz is a series that is both weird, yet very charming. This manga introduces us to Ichika, a fourteen-year-old girl who meets a mysterious, beautiful girl named Aria at her grandmother's funeral. We soon find out this girl is a vampire, and how we know is pretty direct: she sucks Ichika's blood. But instead of being freaked out, Ichika falls head over heels for this girl, kicking off a fun lesbian world filled with blood and lust.

The manga, however, is more fun and cute than "hot" and "sexy," which works well since Ichika is a teenager. This focus on gentle romance and heartfelt character moments feels more appropriate and adds to the series' charm. The central conflict is established early on, with Aria revealing her 4,000-year-old past and her desire to finally die, a wish that Ichika, who is already smitten, is determined to prevent. Aria's decision to move in with Ichika, even going so far as to hypnotize her parents, sets up a delightful slice-of-life dynamic.

Between the unique and interesting art, fun characters, and the weird as fuck family Aria has, which includes her own blood-sucking mother, the story is incredibly intriguing. The first volume successfully lays the groundwork for a compelling yuri romance with a supernatural twist. I'm definitely intrigued to see how this story will continue to go. Overall, this is a great read and a solid 4 out of 5.

[michelle (travelingbooknerds) · Rating 4 out of 5]

i picked up this sapphic vampire romance manga on a whim when i was killing time at the kinokuniya bookstore in dtla because i showed up to an appointment on eastern standard time instead of pacific standard time lol and oh my gosh this is EVERYTHING???? not only is the art stunning, but the dialogue is also hilarious and had me giggling 🤭 with my hand over my mouth and cackling out loud in multiple places. there’s a story throughline, but each chapter is a little more episodic in a way similar to the japanese comics sazae-san or chibi maruko-chan, or tv like parks and rec, friends, how i met your mother—as opposed to a novel or graphic novel that’s more of like a serial drama or something but it pushes the main story through! if you’re familiar with this style of manga storytelling it shouldn’t be too jarring for you although some points i questioned if i missed something in the story but it was just a chapter shift. i do wish there was a little more meat to this volume but it’s a stunning start which has me very intrigued for the next volume, especially after that glorious cliffhanger, and this is definitely a new favorite and hyperfixation. if you like twilight, true blood, teen wolf, bitten, vampire academy, shadowhunters, first kill—i think you’ll enjoy this a lot :))))))))))) HIGHLY RECOMMEND. happy pride to me indeed 🏳️‍🌈👩‍❤️‍👩 4.5 stars ✨

[Sophie · Rating 4 out of 5]

Superniedlicher Yuri-Vampirmanga. ♥️
In Band 1 wird schon eine gewaltige Themenvielfalt aufgeworfen. Ichika und Aria zusammen sind einfach Zucker.

[maddy · Rating 5 out of 5]

4.5 rounded up
OH MY GOD THIS IS THE CUTEST FUNNIEST SHIT IVE EVER READ I LOVE LESBIANS AND I LOVE VAMPIRES

[Grace Arango · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 Stars.

This was really cute, I think I was expecting it to have somewhat of a darker tone but I guess it'll lean into more of the romantic/slice of life side of things based on this first volume, but we will see! I definitely plan on continuing :)

[the grace review ౨ৎ · Rating 4 out of 5]

Lesbian vampires lesbian vampires

[Jude · Rating 3 out of 5]

2.5 stars. I thought the characters were drawn very beautifully, Ichika was cute, and Aria was a really cool vampire. I liked how it started a lot. A good old falling in love with a vampire story, albeit the sexual tension is awkward because Ichika is only 14, heaven knows Aria's age, and I was unsure if granny was somehow involved there. But okay, so I can roll with it alright because Aria is at that age and vampires and fictional supernatural romance, but as the story progressed I just started losing interest in the plot. Didn't like the introduction of certain side characters and don't like how v. 1 wrapped up. I'll see if I continue the series or not.

Spoiler thoughts:
It's a lesbian vampire romance, and I ate up this whole thing with Aria just being done and wanting Ichika to kill her. That first half of the manga worked so well.
I lost interest once Aria moved into Ichika's house-- maybe because Aria loses some of her vampire mysticism and it adds a more domestic vibe to their relationship. The fact that Ichika's parents think they're cousins and now the whole school will think they're related is too much for me lol
Anyway, I especially didn't like Sakuya. I normally don't like her character trope, and I know she's a vampire but her bloodLUST for young women was creepy and uncomfortable. The fact that she puts herself in a position to be surrounded by her prey of choice, gross. It'd be one thing if she just fed on them because she's a vampire, but she's gotta go make it so flirty and sexual....

[Mileena · Rating 5 out of 5]

Vampeerz
5/5 stars

This was adorable. Ichika is the embodiment of gay panic and reminds me so much of how I was at that age as a little baby gay. (Also sidenote: I love how I’m sapphic fiction there’s a moment where they first see each other that is dramatic as hell)

Aria is such a wonderfully chaotic mess literally so casually asking to be stabbed. Can’t wait to see this relationship unfold and I just hope she doesn’t break Ichikas heart.

Mild concern because are they actually cousins or is that a lie that Aria mind controlled the mom into believing so she could live there? I get that in a vampire romance there’s bound to be some age gap, but 14 is a little low.

Super interested to delve more into Arias backstory and connection to Ichikas grandmother. Flashbacks?

Not sure how to feel about Arias mom.

One of my favorite things in vampire/human romances is when they feed the human love interest and it’s highly erotic. 10/10. So I hope Aria doesn’t feed off others.

Overall:
It was adorable and compelling. Perfect for any gothic horror lover. And the art was absolutely stunning.

[Mehsi · Rating 4 out of 5]

A very cute and funny book about a girl grieving the loss of her grandma when she meets a very adorable girl... who turns out to be a vampire. She falls head over heels with the vampire girl and eventually tells her she loves her. A bit too soon for my taste, not too big a fan of instant love. But could see why she liked Aria so much. I wasn't happy with Aria's request and I am glad what Ichika decided. Not sure how I feel about the hypnotising, but I guess otherwise living together is just not going to happen. I do want to know more about Aria's mom and Aria's manservant they are quite the types. :P
The last chapter was a tad predictable but I still was very happy with the turn of events.
The biting is quite erotic, it doesn't help that Ichika makes all these sounds and screws her face in different ways.
The art was pretty well done, I quite like the style!

[Victoria · Rating 2 out of 5]

Pensé que me iba a gustar mucho más.

La historia tenía un gran potencial para desarrollar, con una trama más profunda y misteriosa, sin embargo terminó siendo más cómica. 
Las partes humorísticas se me hicieron aburridas y los plots poco viales.


El estilo de dibujo es muy lindo.


No sé  si vale la pena comprar el siguiente tomo.

Esperaba un maga de "vampiras sapphic" (wlw) y con más contenido "dramático", tal vez. La verdad que no tiene mucho de eso.


No me gustan las traducciones de Ivrea. Usan coloquialismos extraños, en partes que no tendrían porqué estar.

[_Le4_ · Rating 3 out of 5]

This wasn't terrible, it was sadly just bland.

[Jillian -always aspiring- · Rating 3 out of 5]

I really like the main character Ichika; she’s kinda refreshing. We’ll see how the vampire aspects continue, though.

[Δανάη Ιμπραχήμ · Rating 4 out of 5]

sapphic vampires? don't mind if i do.

[akacya ❦ · Rating 4 out of 5]

2025 reads: 299/300

as ichika and her family begin to settle down after the death of a loved one, a mysterious girl named aria appears in their home, searching for something. though aria is strange, ichika can’t help but find herself drawn to her.

i enjoyed this, BUT i want to provide the disclaimer that, to me, it was less romantic and more of a metaphor for a toxic/predatory relationship. i can see that other people were put off by the age gap (rightfully so), but currently that is my take. i’m curious to learn where this will go in the next volumes.

[DafneValkiria · Rating 4 out of 5]

[Todos los mangas]
Es un manga un poco raro, pero las vampiras lesbianas me pueden (voy a obviar la diferencia de edad y las cosas que hace la enfermera)

[Martina · Rating 4 out of 5]

Davvero carino, leggero ma con quel tanto di intrighi che ti fa venire voglia di continuare. Questo primo volume, accompagnato da un bel tratto e personaggi interessanti, risulta breve ma delizioso, quindi non vedo l'ora di proseguire la lettura della serie!

[nik · Rating 1 out of 5]

i like the drawing style, but i don't like the story at all so far and i don't think i'm going to continue reading it
ichika is 14 years old and aria probably at least 100 years, so that's the first and most important big fcking red flag

[Rachel · Rating 2 out of 5]

tbh more of a 2.5 but im holding out hope that it was just having a bit of a clunky start getting the plot and characters going because the art is so so gorgeous and i do really like our main character plus it’s lesbian vampires so obvs it gets a +0.5 star bonus

[Emily M · Rating 2 out of 5]

Found the story disjointed and not particularly compelling

[Maïté · Rating 1 out of 5]

Sexualizing teenage girls is really not the flex mangakas think it is. I'm really tired of it.

[Mati⭒๋ · Rating 2 out of 5]

El estilo de dibujo es muy lindo, sin embargo la trama es súper confusa y plana.

[Rattlethebook · Rating 3 out of 5]

⛩️VAMPEERZ⛩️

⛩️TRAMA⛩️
Al funerale della nonna, Ichika incontra una giovane ragazza piuttosto bizzarra. La sconosciuta si presenta come Aria e le dice di essere stata un'amica della sua defunta nonna.
Ma le rivelazioni non hanno fine perché ben presto Ichika scoprirà che l'affascinante Aria è in realtà una vampira...

⛩️IL MIO PARERE⛩️ Contiene SPOILER‼️
Prima o poi doveva succedere ed è capitato proprio con il manga che pensavo sarebbe diventato il "manga dell'anno", invece si è rivelato una mezza delusione.
Certo, si tratta solo del primo volume, la storia è appena iniziata, dovrei aspettare a sbilanciarmi... Tutto vero, ma resta il fatto che Vampeerz non mi ha particolarmente colpita.
Questa è semplicemente la mia opinione personale, non voglio in alcun modo farvi desistere dall'acquistare il manga e non voglio nemmeno criticare i vostri gusti o altro, se vi è piaciuto ne sono davvero felice. Purtroppo io sono rimasta abbastanza delusa.
Ho iniziato la lettura certa che l'avrei amato vista la componente paranormal. Diciamolo, ormai i manga con protagonisti dei vampiri sono abbastanza rari 🤣.
Il fatto che fosse uno yuri mi ha incentivata ancora di più a buttarmi in questa avventura. Come abbiamo già detto, in Italia non arrivano moltissimi yuri e ogni opera è una buona occasione per provare a far conoscere questa categoria abbastanza "snobbata".
Come avrete capito, le mie aspettative erano alle stelle, ma, ahimè, mi sono imbattuta in una storia che non è stata in grado di catturarmi. Lo svolgimento di questo primo volume mi è sembrato abbastanza debole, al limite del buco di trama. In alcuni momenti mi è persino sembrato che mancassero dei frammenti di dialoghi.
Vi faccio un riassunto breve e poco professionale:
Ichika ha appena perso la sua amata nonna, al funerale si presenta Aria, una tizia strana che si scoprirà essere una vampira. Aria si mette a rovistare la casa della protagonista alla ricerca di qualcosa. Gira che ti rigira, salta fuori una chiave. Cosa apre la chiave? Un forziere che contiene una spada. Così, dal nulla, Aria dice a Ichika che la protagonista deve ucciderla proprio con quella spada. Ichika risponde "Ma anche no". Le cose vanno avanti così per praticamente tutto il volume. Aria che dice "Uccidimi" e l'altra che rispondo "Nooo". Perché vuole morire? Non lo sappiamo.
A un certo punto, Aria, con le sue capacità (possiamo solo supporre abbia delle capacità paranormali perché non ci viene spiegato nulla), condiziona i genitori di Ichika per fare in modo che la ospitino in casa loro. Esatto, questa si piazza in casa della protagonista. Perché? Boh 😅
La storia prosegue senza grandi colpi di scena, fino a quando Ichika, a scuola, vede delle compagne con dei morsi di vampiro sul collo. Giustamente parte il pippone "gelosia":  "Aria ha già il mio sangue, perchè deve prendere quello di altre ragazze?".
Il mistero viene risolto quando la vampira responsabile, si scopre essere la madre di Aria. Una tizia stramba quanto la figlia che appare dal nulla.
Per farla breve, in questo manga nulla ha senso, o meglio, nulla viene spiegato 🤌🏻. Le cose succedono senza un perché 😅.
Tra Ichika che vorrebbe solo mettere la lingua in bocca alla bella vampira, Aria che prende tutti a calci volanti in faccia nemmeno fosse una campionessa olimpica di taekwondo e la madre di quest'ultima che succhia il collo alle quattordicenni... Sono perplessa 😅

⛩️CONCLUSIONE⛩️
Mi sento di consigliare questo manga? Non lo so. Pur avendomi lasciata molto basita, mi sono comunque fatta delle risate. Non mi sento di dirvi "Non leggetelo!!", alla fine una cosa che non è piaciuta a me potrebbe comunque essere l'opera della vita di un'altra persona.
I disegni sono molto belli e puliti, il prezzo... Decisamente meno bello! Certo, il formato è più grande dei classici manga, ma il costo è davvero eccessivo!
Lo continuerò? Chissà 🤔, magari andando avanti la storia prenderà una piega sconvolgente o toccante o romantica... 👀

[julita · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is quite hard to follow and not much is explained and even when I went back to try and figure out why several scenes were playing out as they were I could not get a grasp on it. There’s very little elaboration about most of the plot and it’s seemingly a collection of incoherent scenes with minimal justification for why anything is happening. I have a huge issue with the fact that Ichika is 14 but her interactions with both Aria (who is at least a century older than her even if she is trapped in a young body) and Sakuya are sexualized. It’s very obvious and very uncomfortable. Sakuya’s character in general is very concerning especially considering Ichika calls her a molester and then she appears to try to seduce a bunch more 14 year old girls, so I can only assume she is a pedophile. In addition to that, it seems like Ichika is related somehow to her love interest? There are far too many problems with this yuri for me to be able to overlook (and I have read a lot of yuri, so I know some of these tropes are extremely common— I haven’t even touched on the bathtub scenes and the drawing of naked minors because that is so common in yuri it feels like a moot point) even if the concept is unique. Then again, I don’t even like vampires, particularly because of how common the “hundreds of year old vampire seduces a young human” trope is, and this one fits the bill. I will probably attempt to read another volume or two and see if it gets any better but volume 1 left a bad taste in my mouth.

[Frank Chillura (OhYouRead) · Rating 4 out of 5]

I don’t know what took me so long to read this, but I bought it so long ago. I picked it up today and finished relatively quickly, because I enjoyed it so much.

I can tell this is going to be a super slow burn, which I have a love hate relationship with. One the one hand, I want them to be together already. One the other hand, the journey to love is always exciting.

I really want to know Ichika’s Grandmother’s backstory. Was she a vampire hunter? Why does she have the weapon hidden in a shrine on her property?

I’ll be continuing as soon as I can order the second volume!