TV series
MoonPhase
Overview
Paranormal photographer Kouhei stumbles into the arms of Hazuki, a vampire beauty who has waited for years to be freed from a forgotten castle. Unwilling to part with her unwitting hero, the petite vamp follows Kouhei home and starts causing trouble. But domestic disorder is the least of Kouhei’s problems. With dark forces gathering, he’s about to enter a world he can’t begin to comprehend!
Details
- First air date
- 2004-10-05
- Status
- Ended
- Seasons
- 1 season
- Episodes
- 25 episodes
- Genres
- Animation, Comedy
- Network
- TV Tokyo
- Production
- SHAFT
- Country
- JP
- Original language
- JA
Cast
- Chiwa Saito as Hazuki (voice)
- Hiroshi Kamiya as Kouhei Morioka (voice)
- Yumi Kakazu as Elfriede
- Mugihito as Mido Ryuhei
- Takahiro Sakurai as Mido Seiji
- Hiroaki Yoshida
- Takashi Matsuyama as Count Heinrich von Kinkell
- Yuri Amano as Seine
- Marina Inoue as Morioka Kohei (Young)
- Miho Nagahori as Kohei's Mother
- Michiko Neya as Anzai Hiromi
Creators and crew
- Shiro Sasaki - Executive Producer
- Hiroshi Yoshida - Producer
- Hiroyuki Birukawa - Producer
- Akiyuki Shinbo - Director
- Yasuo Ejima - Director
- Keizo Kusakawa - Director
Episodes
Episode 1: Big Brother, Be My Slave
Seeking to understand why he couldn't capture a hauntingly beautiful young girl on film, Kouhei Morioka stumbles into a medieval castle and a world he cannot comprehend.
Episode 2: Call Me Mistress
In order to free Hazuki, Kouhei sets out to destroy the crystal orb - the source of the castle guardian's power. Meanwhile, Seiji joins the battle from outside the barrier.
Episode 3: Big Brother, Let's Live Together
Kouhei and Hazuki seek out the young vampire's childhood home, so that she may fulfill her last promise to her mother - the same mother who abandoned her two years past.
Episode 4: Big Brother, I Feel Like Kissing
The return of the full moon has stirred Hazuki's thirst for blood. When Kouhei won't give her what she wants, the little vamp sets out on the hunt.
Episode 5: It's a Full, Full Moon
Elfriede, a servant of Count Kinkel, has come to retrieve Hazuki and return her to the castle. The little vampire proves to be less than agreeable, and a fierce and furry battle begins.
Episode 6: Heart Throbs in Kyoto
Kouhei's family, Hazuki, and Haiji seek mystical assistance at the Mido home in Kyoto. When Elfriede arranges a clandestine rendezvous with Kouhei, Hazuki steps in to set things straight.
Episode 7: Well, I Wanted It...
Finding Kouhei a pitiful excuse for a slave, Hazuki uses her powers to brainwash another unsuspecting soul into following her every command. When Kouhei finds out, a painful fight ensues.
Episode 8: Mother Came to See Me! Happy!
Hazuki finds herself unprotected after her hopes are painfully manipulated by Count Kinkel. Kouhei and his grandfather must charge into battle to save her.
Episode 9: Save Me From This Dream
While Gramps and Elfriede join forces and take on Count Kinkel, Kouhei finds Hazuki and wakes her from an enchanted slumber. Unfortunately, the girl who rises to greet him isn't who he had hoped for.
Episode 10: You're My Slave and I Won't Forgive You
With Kouhei at death's door, Hazuki agonizes over her attempt to kill him and is haunted by the relentless voice of her alter-ego, Mistress Luna. Is it truly her fate to lead a cursed life?
Episode 11: Big Brother, Get Some Rest!
Concerned for her servant's health, Hazuki embraces her catty nature and rises to the challenge - Literally! But when Gramp's condition takes a turn for the worse, this kitty proves to have some fierce claws.
Episode 12: I'll Never Forgive Him!
Kouhei, Seiji, and Hazuki must set aside their fears and travel to the little vampire's childhood home. As Kinkel warps reality, each turns against the other, forcing Hazuki to try and drive him away.
Episode 13: Let's Defeat the Count
The battered heroes head out into the day to defeat Kinkel. But when a vampire has managed to survive for over 900 years, his death will not be an easy one. Whose bluff will be called in the end?
Episode 14: Big Brother, Will You Walk With Me?
Hazuki's behavior is growing increasingly odd. While Elfriede wonders if she has turned to her alter-ego to escape her guilt, Kouhei realizes how much he misses the other side of Hazuki.
Episode 15: It's More Than a Responsibility!
With both sides of Hazuki battling for control, Elfriede convinces the young vampire to seek out another servant under the full moon's light. Kouhei heads out into the night after her.
Episode 16: I Have to Eat Cat-Ear Buns!
Hazuki reveals yet another hidden talent: the ability to suppress her presence. In her absolute stillness, Kouhei finds the perfect subject for his photography. Unfortunately, Hazuki's self-doubt soon creeps in.
Episode 17: Big Brother, Why Is This Happening?
During the quiet hours of the night, Elfriede unburdens her soul to Gramps. Kouhei, feeling powerless to protect Hazuki should another vampire come after them, decides to take his training into his own hands.
Episode 18: Yahoo! I'll See You Soon!
Kouhei's intense training in the mystical arts pays off. When Hazuki is set upon by a demon up on the mountain heights, it's the servant to the rescue.
Episode 19: Day on the Mountain, Monkey in the Spa, the Cat's Whiskers... And Who Are You?
Kaoru, jealous of the bond between Kouhei and Hazuki, seeks to capture her betrothed's attention by copying the antics of the young vampire. It's a feline fetish under the full moon!
Episode 20: Grandfather, Why Are You Dressed Like That?
Seiji returns bearing grim news of the world outside, but the danger has arrived before the warning. As her servant lies broken at the hands of another, Hazuki flies out into the unknown to save him.
Episode 21: Big Brother, Where Is This Nursery Rhyme From?
Hazuki and Hikaru rush unheeding into the arms of the enemy, and Yayoi and Seiji hurry to their aid. Kouhei is at the mercy of the child vampire, as the defender of the mountain watches from the forest.
Episode 22: I Didn’t Know You Were Like That!
Forbidden from killing Luna, Mistress Arte decides to kill the servant instead. Yet the Midou family hides its own share of dark secrets, for the truth behind Kouhei’s lack of psychic prowess is revealed.
Episode 23: Big Brother, Am I That Scary?
Kouhei cannot reconcile the little vampire he has grown to love with the monster before his eyes. As the Puppet Master attacks, Hazuki must embrace Kouhei - and Kouhei must embrace his fear.
Episode 24: Good-Bye Big Brother... I’m Going Back? I’m Really Going Back?
The castle which had been Hazuki's cage for so long appears, summoned by her acceptance of her fate. Yayoi, Hikaru, and Haiji follow her in while Gramps and Elfriede struggle to keep the castle from leaving.
Episode 25: Big Brother, They Say It's The End! Will You Always Be My Slave?
Life for the Midou family returns to normal. Ryuuhei welcomes friends and family to celebrate, but plans go astray as the full moon feast begins. Kouhei might have to save the day one last time.
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