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Name
ダンス イン ザ ヴァンパイアバンド
Dansu in za Vanpaia Bando
Dance in the Vampire Bund

Written by
Nozomu Tamaki

Demographic
Seinen

Total Volumes (23+?)
Dance in the Vampire Bund (14)
Dance in the Vampire Bund II: Scarlet Order (4)
Dive in the Vampire Bund (2)
Dance in the Vampire Bund: The Memories of Sledgehammer (3)
Dance in the Vampire Bund A.S.O.(?)

Original run
Dance in the Vampire Bund
2005 - 2012
Dance in the Vampire Bund II: Scarlet Order
2009 - 2013
Dive in the Vampire Bund
2012 - 2013
Dance in the Vampire Bund: The Memories of Sledgehammer
2013 - 2015
Dance in the Vampire Bund A.S.O.
(?)

Is there an anime version?
Dance in the Vampire Bund

The story revolves around Mina Țepeș, Princess-Ruler of all vampires, and her werewolf protector Akira Kaburagi Regendorf. Like other vampires, Mina has been in hiding with her people for many years. Seeking to end centuries of isolation, Mina gains permission to create a special district for vampires called "The Bund"[4] off the coast of Tokyo, Japan by paying off the entire national debt of the Japanese government with her family's vast wealth.

Following a discussion show where known vampire movie actor Seiichi Hirai (who was revealed to be an actual vampire) is killed by her during his rampage, Mina reveals to the world the existence of vampires while mentioning her desire for both races to live together as they are residing on "The Bund." However, tensions run high as fearful humans and extremist vampire factions begin to interfere with Mina's wish for peace with the human world. This causes Mina and Akira to defend "The Bund" from these attackers

Overall Rating: 7/10 ........... ❥
Ending the complete series... WHY YOU DO THIS TO ME?

Ok, so I have wanted to read this series for a long time. I knew what it was about. But I had only read half of the first volume and just danced around it... until now. It was good! It was! Part 1 of DitVB had multiple great arcs, and characters personalities and pasts were explored slowly and at perfect moments, explaining so much of them and the outcomes it had today. Of course the fan service is high on this one, mainly on little miss Mina, pre-pubescent body and all. But what can I say. It's normal in a manga!

Now, the Gaiden and other side stories were decent at best, and explored other important characters.

As for Part 2 of DinVB... I wish it never happened. The artwork changed a bit, improved. The story... not so much. The whole bit on how the Vampire Queen line is made didn't suit me. I feel like the author could have done better. In the very end, the story felt rushed for its battle scenes and then... it cuts off. The author or publisher just ended the series right there and then. One could call it hiatus, but clearly it has been abandoned. And it is a shame. This had potential to explore the deeps the story and characters, and possibly a satisfying ending. But it was flushed down the toilet...

Do I recommend this:

Though one. It's good. It's how they left it off. If you're looking for a good fan service read, go for it. Just be prepared for the open door ending...