Vampire Master Dark Crimson
Vampire Master Dark Crimson is a Japanese manga series by Satoshi Urushihara which was serialized in Monthly Magazine Z published by Kodansha.
Plot synopsis
The story begins before the dawn of time, when people have been under control of a deadly foe, who consider themselves as gods. At the end of the 20th century, the Crimsons still fall under the domain of the Clients, powerful beings who survive by making sacrificial offerings of live human people.The protagonist is Shion, a child who is half-Client and half-Crimson, i.e. a vampire. He has chosen to fight ceaselessly against the Clients. He is aided by his companion, Rain, a human girl who acts not only as his ally, but also as his source of nourishment and lover. During a mission, Shion meets Helen, a young girl whose family fell victim to the Clients. He makes a blood oath and takes Helen as one of his followers.
Characters
;Shion;Rain
;Helen
Publication
The manga is published in French by Pika Edition, in Spanish by Planetacomic, in German and Italian by Panini Comics.In 2002, Germany's Federal Department for Media Harmful to Young Persons classified the story as "endangering" due to the violence and sex scenes in the manga. A censored edition is sold called "Vampire Master", which is restricted to 16 and over, and an uncensored edition for people over 18 is sold as "Dark Crimson".