Yuki Cross is introduced as a 15-year-old girl at the beginning of the series, though her age is often described as 16 or 17 as the story progresses. Her background is marked by tragedy and mystery: as a child, Yuki was attacked by a vampire but was saved by Kaname Kuran, who then brought her to Headmaster Cross. With no memory of her past, Yuki was adopted and raised as a human at Cross Academy, unaware of her true origins. It is later revealed that Yuki is actually a Pureblood vampire, the daughter of the prestigious Kuran family. Her mother, Juri Kuran, sacrificed herself to seal away Yuki’s vampire nature and erase her memories, all to protect her from her evil uncle, Rido Kuran, who was responsible for killing her parents. Throughout her childhood, Yuki grew up believing she was human, cared for by Headmaster Cross, and living a relatively normal life at the academy. At Cross Academy, Yuki took on the significant role of Guardian, working alongside Zero Kiryuu to maintain peace between the Day Class (humans) and the Night Class (vampires). She was deeply committed to her adopted father’s vision of peaceful coexistence between the two groups and often put herself at risk to uphold this ideal. Yuki also supported Zero, who struggled with his own transformation into a vampire, by secretly allowing him to drink her blood to prevent him from becoming a Level E vampire. As the story unfolds and Yuki’s memories begin to return, Kaname bites her to awaken her dormant vampire side, restoring her full memory and revealing her true identity as the last child of the Kuran family. The revelation that Kaname, who had been posing as her adopted brother, is actually her older brother and her betrothed according to family tradition, adds further complexity to her story and her relationships within the academy. Vampire Knight is an anime series adapted from the manga by Matsuri Hino, set in the mysterious and prestigious Cross Academy, a unique boarding school where both humans and vampires coexist as students. The academy is divided into two classes: the Day Class, made up of humans, and the Night Class, which consists of vampires, though the true nature of the Night Class is a closely guarded secret known only to a select few. The story centers on Yuki Cross, the adopted daughter of the academy’s headmaster, and her close friend Zero Kiryu, who both serve as guardians tasked with maintaining the delicate balance and fragile peace between the human and vampire students. Their role is crucial, as the history between humans and vampires is fraught with conflict and mistrust, and any misstep could reignite old hostilities. As the series unfolds, the narrative delves into the mysteries surrounding Yuki’s own past, her hidden connection to the powerful pureblood vampire Kaname Kuran, and the ongoing struggle to uphold peace in a world where danger and secrets lurk beneath the surface of everyday life at Cross Academy.

Vampire Knight is a captivating anime that blends romance, mystery, and supernatural drama. The story takes place at Cross Academy, where humans and vampires coexist in secret, creating constant tension and intrigue. The characters are complex, and their relationships are full of twists, making it easy to get emotionally invested. The animation is beautiful, and the plot keeps you guessing with its unexpected turns. If you enjoy stories with dark atmospheres, forbidden love, and layered mysteries, Vampire Knight is definitely worth watching.