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The Best Episodes of Vampire Knight Season 1

Every episode of Vampire Knight Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of Vampire Knight Season 1!

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At Cross Academy, two student disciplinary committee members are tasked with keeping the peace between a human class and a night class of vampires.

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Episode Rankings

  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 1 - Night of Vampires
    7.2/10(122 votes)

    #1 - Night of Vampires

    S1:E1

    Cross Academy has two sessions, the Day Class and the Night Class; the latter consists of students who are beautiful, intelligent ... and vampires!

    Director:Kiyoko Sayama
    Writer:Mari Okada

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  2. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 2 - Memories of Blood
    7.6/10(93 votes)

    #2 - Memories of Blood

    S1:E2

    Yuki is busy patrolling the school grounds for Day Class girls who are trying to sneak chocolates to the Night Class boys for St. Xocolatl’s Day.

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  3. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 3 - The Fang of Penitence
    7.7/10(82 votes)

    #3 - The Fang of Penitence

    S1:E3

    When Zero suddenly leaves the school grounds, Yuki goes after him and roams the streets alone, until a mysterious mother and child appear before her.

    Director:Masaomi Ando
    Writer:Unknown

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  4. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 4 - Trigger of Condemnation
    7.4/10(77 votes)

    #4 - Trigger of Condemnation

    S1:E4

    Seeing the state Yuki is in, Kaname takes her from Zero, who is speechless when he realizes what he has done. Yuki cries, unaware of Zero’s secret.

    Director:Unknown

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  5. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 5 - Moonlight Festivities
    7.4/10(73 votes)

    #5 - Moonlight Festivities

    S1:E5

    A new ethics teacher arrives at Cross Academy. His atypical looks are all the buzz among the Day Class; even Zero has lost his usual composure.

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  6. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 6 - Their Choices
    7.4/10(71 votes)

    #6 - Their Choices

    S1:E6

    Zero is tempted to sink his fangs into Yuki, and even though he's able to regain his composure, he finds himself the target of a teacher.

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  8. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 7 - The Scarlet Maze
    6.8/10(69 votes)

    #7 - The Scarlet Maze

    S1:E7

    Yuki makes a decision regarding Zero, who is determined to fight his affliction until the very end. Yuki feels guilty for betraying Kaname.

    Director:Unknown

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  9. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 8 - Gunshot of Sorrow
    7.1/10(67 votes)

    #8 - Gunshot of Sorrow

    S1:E8

    There's a commotion in the Moon dormitory when the Night Class gets word that Takuma’s grandfather, a figure in the vampire world, will be visiting.

    Director:Unknown

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  10. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 9 - Crimson Gaze
    7.5/10(68 votes)

    #9 - Crimson Gaze

    S1:E9

    Day Class students are chasing after the Night Class due to the upcoming dance. Meanwhile, the Headmaster asks Yuki to show a transfer student around.

    Director:Unknown

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  11. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 10 - The Princess of Darkness
    7.9/10(70 votes)

    #10 - The Princess of Darkness

    S1:E10

    Zero tutors Yuki for an exam, but all the while something is wrong with him. Meanwhile, at the Moon dormitory, Kaname confronts Maria in his room.

    Director:Unknown

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  12. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 11 - Consequence of Desire
    7.7/10(66 votes)

    #11 - Consequence of Desire

    S1:E11

    Maria’s masked servant reveals himself as a jealous figure from Zero's past whom Zero has not seen since their separation long ago.

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  13. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 12 - Vow of the Pureblood
    7.6/10(64 votes)

    #12 - Vow of the Pureblood

    S1:E12

    Yuki learns Maria's true identity. With this new information, Yuki accepts a deal to offer her blood in order to save Zero.

    Writer:Unknown

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  14. Vampire Knight Season 1 Episode 13 - Crimson Chains
    8.0/10(73 votes)

    #13 - Crimson Chains

    S1:E13

    Shizuka suffers a wound. Meanwhile, Yuki and Zero try to find out where Shizuka may have gone, but Zero's constantly thwarted by his Level E seizures.

    Writer:Unknown

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Night of Vampires" is the best rated episode of "Vampire Knight" season 1. It scored 7.2/10 based on 122 votes. Directed by Kiyoko Sayama and written by Mari Okada, it aired on 4/8/2008. This episode is rated 0.4 points higher than the second-best, "Memories of Blood".