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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!

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...
  1. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #1 - 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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  2. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #2 - 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.

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    Director:N/A
  3. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #3 - 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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  4. 8.5/10(2 votes)

    #4 - 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.

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    Writer:N/A
  5. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #5 - 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.

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    Director:Masaomi Ando
    Writer:N/A
  6. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #6 - 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.

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    Director:N/A
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  8. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #7 - 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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  9. 8.0/10(2 votes)

    #8 - 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.

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    Writer:N/A
  10. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #9 - 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!

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    Director:Kiyoko Sayama
    Writer:Mari Okada
  11. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #10 - 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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  12. 7.5/10(2 votes)

    #11 - 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.

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    Director:N/A
  13. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #12 - 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.

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  14. 7.0/10(2 votes)

    #13 - 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.

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"Moonlight Festivities" is the best rated episode of "Vampire Knight" season 1. It scored 8.5/10 based on 2 votes. Directed by Yoshinari Suzuki and written by Mayumi Morita, it aired on 5/6/2008. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "Gunshot of Sorrow".