Common Sense Media Review
Thrilling, mature anime series is awfully gory.
Parents Need to Know
Why Age 15+?
Any Positive Content?
Where to Watch
What's the Story?
In the decidedly adult-oriented anime series TRINITY BLOOD, vampires have descended upon civilization and threaten the world's peace. Five hundred years after Armageddon, peace reigns. New cities have been built in the gothic style, and high-tech airships patrol from above. But a group of evil vampires, thought extinct by many, prowl the night turning order into chaos. Dispatched by the Vatican to help keep people safe from the vampires, priest Abel Nightroad (voiced by Troy Baker) is part of the protective force called the Defenders. Nightroad has a unique perspective on the situation, since he's a vampire himself. He has a complicated relationship with young Ester (Colleen Clinkenbeard), whose importance eventually becomes clear.
Is It Any Good?
Based on the Japanese manga by Yoshida Sunao and Kiyo Kyuujou, Trinity Blood is entertaining and fast-paced, with remarkably lifelike characters and sharp, often-funny dialogue. But each episode also has plenty of tense, scary scenes, which might turn off sensitive viewers. The vampires employ sabers tucked beneath their cloaks to stab and fend off their enemies, resulting in very gory scenes featuring blood, guts, and even disembowelment.
The show's complex relationship with and treatment of religion also marks it as a show for mature audiences. Parents should definitely pre-screen before letting anyone besides older teens tune in -- this show is part of the late-night Adult Swim line-up for a reason.
Talk to Your Kids About ...
Families can talk about the show's complicated premise and mythology. What do you think would happen to the world after an Armageddon-like event? Do you think peace would be possible? Why do you think vampires are such popular mythological characters in movies, TV shows, and books? What do people find so appealing about them?
TV Details
- Premiere date : September 9, 2006
- Cast : Colleen Clinkenbeard , Lydia Mackay , Troy Baker
- Network : Cartoon Network
- Genre : Science Fiction
- TV rating :
- Last updated : September 21, 2019
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