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Karin

Synopsis: Karin Maaka is a young vampire who faces a peculiar dilemma: instead of feeding on the blood of humans, she suffers from a condition called polycythemia, which causes her to overproduce her own blood. To deal with this situation, she is forced to distribute her abundant blood among random people, something that ends up revitalizing them in an unexpected way. While her vampire family tries to protect her secret, Karin's life is complicated by the arrival of Kenta Usui, her new classmate, who becomes suspicious of her strange habits. The inexplicable connection between the two causes emotional upheavals and reveals a universe where the traditional rules of vampires are challenged.
Table of Content
- Information
- Trailer/OP
- Curiosities
- Characters
- Summary
- FAQ
- Meaning
- Related
Information
Anime Names
- Anime Name: Karin
- Anime Name in Japanese: かりん
- Anime Name in English: Karin
- Other names: Chibi Vampire Karin
Production information
- Producers: WOWOW, Frontier Works, Kadokawa Shoten, Half H.P Studio
- Licensors: Funimation, Geneon Entertainment USA
- Studios: J.C.Staff
Anime Information
- Type: 23 min. per ep.
- Episodes: 24
- Date: November 3, 2005 to May 11, 2006
- Genres: Comedy, romance, supernatural
- Subjects: School, Vampire
- Target: Shounen
External Links
Anime Reviews
- Rating: 7.1
- Popularity: 181,061
Video Trailer/Opening
Curiosities
- Karin is an anime based on the manga "Chibi Vampire" by Yuna Kagesaki.
- The series aired from November 2005 to May 2006, totaling 24 episodes.
- The story revolves around Karin Maaka, a teenage vampire who, unlike others of her kind, produces too much blood.
- Instead of drinking blood, Karin is forced to donate the blood she produces, which results in comical situations.
- The anime has a lighter and more hilarious tone, contrasting with the generally dark vampiric theme.
- Karin is unusual in the vampire universe in that she not only tolerates sunlight, but also feeds on ordinary food.
- The design of the characters in the anime has been altered compared to the manga, which has generated discussion among fans.
Main Characters
- Maaka Karin: Vampire that produces excess blood.
- Usui Kenta: Classmate of Karin and love interest.
- Maaka Anju: Karin's younger sister, calm and mysterious.
- Maaka Ren: Older brother of Karin, womanizer.
- Maaka Elda: Grandma of Karin.
- Sinclair Winner:
- Maaka Henry: Adorable father of Karin.
- Boogie-kun:
- Tokitou Maki: Close friend of Karin.
- Maaka Carrera: Karin's mother who cares about the family.
Summary and events
- Karin Maaka, an unusual vampire, suffers from policitemia, producing excess blood.
- Unlike her traditional vampire family, Karin needs to transfer her extra blood to humans, making them happier.
- She has two siblings: Anju, her reserved younger sister, and Ren, her womanizing older brother.
- Karin's brothers help keep her secret by altering the memories of those affected.
- The arrival of the new classmate, Kenta Usui, raises suspicions about Karin's behavior.
- Karin realizes that her reaction to blood is different in Kenta's presence, further complicating her situation.
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Meaning of Karin
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かりん
- かりん - comes from the word "Carina", which means "dear" or "beloved".
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