7.5/1037 votesLoading...#1 - Sword Dancer
Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 6/10/2005
The murder of clergy in Amsterdam, their bodies drained of blood, draws Lady Caterina's attention. The local vampires, fearing Vatican retribution, seek out those responsible as Father Hugue investigates.
Director: Masahiro Sekino
Writer: Yuuji Hosono
7.0/1027 votesLoading...#2 - The Night Lords IV. The Palace of Jade
Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 9/16/2005
Ion and Esther find themselves unwitting pawns in an elaborate plot to murder the Empress. As treachery emerges from shadow, so does a ghost from Ester's past.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.7/1048 votesLoading...#3 - Flight Night
Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/29/2005
The airship Tristan is hijacked by a member of the Fleurs du Mal who demands the release of his comrades held in Vatican captivity. But one passenger stands in his way - Abel Nightroad.
Director: Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.6/1032 votesLoading...#4 - Never Land
Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 6/17/2005
A string of freighter attacks seems to be the work of unusual vampiric faeries. On an island meant to be a retreat for the orphaned, Abel and former AX agent Leon investigate the mystery.
Director: Mitsuhiro Karato
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.6/1027 votesLoading...#5 - The Ibelis II. Betrayal Blaze
Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/29/2005
Abel and Esther must protect the messenger from the Empire, Ion Fortuna. And as Cartago undergoes martial law, hope rests on the small group of refugees, alone and outnumbered, forced underground.
Director: Ryo Miyata
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.6/1026 votesLoading...#6 - The Crown of Thorns II. The Lord of Oath
Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 10/28/2005
Allies and enemies, both human and vampire, work together against the enemy of the world - the Contra Mundi. Resurrected from the grave, not even death can keep Abel Nightroad from his fate.
Director: Takahiro Harada
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.5/1033 votesLoading...#7 - The Star of Sorrow II. Hunter's Banquet
Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 5/20/2005
The Rosen Kreuz has surfaced again. Fueling the personal revenge of others for their own evil ends, the nefarious order could plunge both races back into the dark days of Armageddon.
Director: Hazuki Mizumoto
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.5/1027 votesLoading...#8 - From the Empire
Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 7/15/2005
To hunt a mass murderer in Venice, Nightroad works with Asta, who holds a great deal of contempt for all things human.
Director: Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.5/1027 votesLoading...#9 - The Ibelis III. A Mark of Sinner
Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 8/5/2005
As the Puppet Master, a face from Esther's past, creates chaos, the Rosen Kreuz formulates a murderous plan to inflame the hatred between the two races.
Director: Takashi Yamana
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.5/1024 votesLoading...#10 - The Night Lords I. Return of the Envoy
Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 8/12/2005
The Puppet Master has turned Ion's childhood home into a carnival of carnage, and with the young vampire blamed for the atrocities, Abel must seek help from the only other vampire he's ever let live.
Director: Daisuke Chiba
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.5/1025 votesLoading...#11 - The Night Lords II. Twilight of the Capital
Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 8/19/2005
Abel and Asta plan to plead Ion's case to the Imperial Council, and Ion and Esther search the city for answers. But when their trail leads to further intrigue, betrayal comes from beyond the grave.
Director: Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.5/1024 votesLoading...#12 - The Throne of Roses I. Kingdom of the North
Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 9/30/2005
While in Londinium for the Queen of Albion's funeral, Esther and Pope Alessandro are taken hostage by vampires. The AX must rescue them before Cardinal Medici makes a martyr of the Pope.
Director: Hiroyuki Tsuchiya
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.4/1040 votesLoading...#13 - Witch Hunt
Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 5/6/2005
Abel encounters a girl with abilities both strange and deadly. When she attempts to flee, Abel must turn against his own in order to save her life.
Director: Takahiro Harada
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.4/1027 votesLoading...#14 - Overcount I. The Belfry of Downfall
Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 7/1/2005
AX scrambles to prevent Rosen Kreuz from destroying Rome with the Silent Noise device, but they may have to act without Abel. Driven by despair, Abel considers turning in his gun.
Director: Daisuke Chiba
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.4/1028 votesLoading...#15 - Overcount II. Lucifer's Choice
Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 7/8/2005
Under house arrest, Lady Caterina finds herself face to face with a manipulative enemy. Abel's efforts to save her result in an encounter with a dangerous new foe.
Director: Hirotaka Endo
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.4/1025 votesLoading...#16 - The Night Lords III. The Island of Her Darling Children
Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 8/26/2005
While Esther recovers from her injuries with the help of the enigmatic child Seth, Ion is stunned to find himself face to face with Radu.
Director: Hazuki Mizumoto
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.3/1028 votesLoading...#17 - The Ibelis I. Evening Visitors
Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 7/22/2005
Whispers of an assassination attempt on the Lady Caterina turn agents of the Vatican against each other. Abel seeks a safe path through the hostilities harbored by both sides, and Esther must be the guide.
Director: Mitsuhiro Karato
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.3/1024 votesLoading...#18 - The Night Lords V. A Start of Pilgrimage
Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 9/23/2005
Esther and Ion are freed from prison, and the true identity of the Empress is revealed. When she joins Abel in battle against Dietrich, secrets of the past come to light.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.2/1028 votesLoading...#19 - Silent Noise
Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 6/24/2005
Abel and Sister Noelle travel to Barcelona to sift through the ruins of the collapsed National Palace. True feelings surface against such a beautiful backdrop - but so does the face of the enemy.
Director: Takeyuki Sadohara
Writer: Yuuji Hosono
6.1/1035 votesLoading...#20 - The Star of Sorrow I. City of Blood
Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 5/13/2005
Abel's search for the "star" has tangled him in the web of war. Sister Esther seeks vengeance for the death of her mentor and has gone to great lengths in her quest to eliminate the one ultimately responsible.
Director: Daisuke Chiba
Writer: Atsuhiro Tomioka
6.1/1031 votesLoading...#21 - Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/26/2005
After returning to Rome and joining AX, Sister Esther encounters a crying boy on the vast grounds. Following her attempts at comforting him, she learns that he is none other than Pope Alessandro.
Director: Shigeru Kato
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.1/1026 votesLoading...#22 - The Throne of Roses II. The Refuge
Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 10/7/2005
The AX, the Inquisitorial Department, and the rebel terrorists each race to find Pope Alessandro first. Meanwhile, the Rosen Kreuz prepares to exploit the crisis for its own sinister purpose.
Director: Yuji Kanzaki
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.1/1025 votesLoading...#23 - The Throne of Roses III. Lord of Abyss
Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 10/14/2005
Rosen Kreuz soldiers slaughter the underground populace, while Petro battles to guide the Pope to safety. Abel's confrontation with Dietrich leads to a foe of even greater power.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
6.0/1026 votesLoading...#24 - The Crown of Thorns I. City in the Mist
Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 10/21/2005
Cain and Isaak Fernand von Kampfer begin the first phase of their quest to destroy the people of the world, both human and vampire. Meanwhile, a startling revelation awaits Esther, one that will forever reshape her destiny.
Director: N/A
Writer: Kiyoko Yoshimura
The Best Episodes of Trinity Blood
Every episode of Trinity Blood ranked from best to worst. Let's dive into the Best Episodes of Trinity Blood!
Many centuries ago, man's Armageddon gave birth to the vampires' wrath. As man and immortal clash, a reality-shattering threat looms. Hope resides solely in a...
Genres:Action & AdventureAnimationSci-Fi & Fantasy
Network:WOWOW Prime
Best Episodes Summary
"Sword Dancer" is the best rated episode of "Trinity Blood". It scored 7.5/10 based on 37 votes. Directed by Masahiro Sekino and written by Yuuji Hosono, it aired on 6/10/2005. This episode scored 0.5 points higher than the second highest rated, "The Night Lords IV. The Palace of Jade".