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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!

Yuki Cross, along with her best friend Zero, attempts to keep the peace between humans and vampires at Cross Academy, but personal issues soon threaten...
Genres:AnimationDramaAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyMystery
Network:TV Tokyo

Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Night of Vampires" is the best rated episode of "Vampire Knight" season 1. It scored 7.1/10 based on 113 votes. Directed by Kiyoko Sayama and written by Mari Okada, it aired on 4/8/2008. This episode is rated 0.2 points higher than the second-best, "Memories of Blood".

  • Night of Vampires
    7.1/10113 votes

    #1 - Night of Vampires

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 4/8/2008

    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

  • Memories of Blood
    7.3/1086 votes

    #2 - Memories of Blood

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 4/15/2008

    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.

    Director: Ryuichi Kimura

    Writer: Toshizo Nemoto

  • The Fang of Penitence
    7.4/1076 votes

    #3 - The Fang of Penitence

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 4/22/2008

    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: N/A

  • Trigger of Condemnation
    7.0/1070 votes

    #4 - Trigger of Condemnation

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 4/29/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: Ayuna Fujisaki

  • Moonlight Festivities
    7.1/1066 votes

    #5 - Moonlight Festivities

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 5/6/2008

    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.

    Director: Yoshinari Suzuki

    Writer: Mayumi Morita

  • Their Choices
    7.1/1063 votes

    #6 - Their Choices

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 5/13/2008

    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.

    Director: Masaomi Ando

    Writer: Ayuna Fujisaki

  • The Scarlet Maze
    6.5/1061 votes

    #7 - The Scarlet Maze

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 5/20/2008

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

    Director: N/A

    Writer: Mayumi Morita

  • Gunshot of Sorrow
    6.9/1060 votes

    #8 - Gunshot of Sorrow

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 5/27/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: Toshizo Nemoto

  • Crimson Gaze
    7.2/1061 votes

    #9 - Crimson Gaze

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 6/3/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: Ayuna Fujisaki

  • The Princess of Darkness
    7.7/1063 votes

    #10 - The Princess of Darkness

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 6/10/2008

    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: N/A

    Writer: Toshizo Nemoto

  • Consequence of Desire
    7.4/1059 votes

    #11 - Consequence of Desire

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 6/17/2008

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

    Director: Ryuichi Kimura

    Writer: Mayumi Morita

  • Vow of the Pureblood
    7.3/1057 votes

    #12 - Vow of the Pureblood

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 6/24/2008

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

    Director: Akira Tsuchiya

    Writer: N/A

  • Crimson Chains
    7.7/1065 votes

    #13 - Crimson Chains

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 7/1/2008

    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.

    Director: Yoshinari Suzuki

    Writer: N/A