BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1 release date and time, where to watch, and more

Modified Jan 08, 2025 10:30 GMT

Ranmaru as seen in the anime (image via Gaina)

BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1 is scheduled to air on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11.30 pm JST in Japan. It will be broadcast on BS Asahi and other Japanese television channels. International viewers can stream the episode online on Netflix.

Written and illustrated by Hiromasa Okujima, the anime adaptation of BabanBabanBan Vampire is shaping up to be one of the most intriguing releases of the ongoing Winter 2025 season. The series focuses on Ranmaru Mori, a 450-year-old vampire who works as a live-in part-timer at a renowned public bathhouse, where he protects the virginity of the bathhouse owner's 15-year-old son, Rihito Tatsuno.

BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1 release date and time

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As per the anime's official website, BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1 is slated to be released in Japan on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at 11.30 pm JST. For international viewers, the English-subtitled version of episode 1 will be available at the following times in their respective time zones:

Time Zone	Release Day	Release Date	Release Time
Pacific Standard Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	6:30 am
Central Standard Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	8:30 am
Eastern Standard Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	9:30 am
Greenwich Mean Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	2:30 pm
Central European Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	3:30 pm
Indian Standard Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	8 pm
Philippine Time	Saturday	January 11, 2025	10:30 pm

Where to watch BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1

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BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1 is set to be released in Japan on the television channel TV Asahi's nationwide 24-station network "IMAnimation" slot. To be precise, it will be aired on BS Asahi and CS TV Asahi Channel 1.

As for international viewers, BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1 will be available to stream online on the popular streaming platform Crunchyroll.

What to expect from BabanBabanBan Vampire episode 1

Episode 1 of the BabanBabanBan Vampire anime will kickstart the highly anticipated anime adaptation of Hiromasa Okujima's manga series. Animated by Studio Gaina, the series features a star-studded cast, including Yuichi Nakamura, the voice actor of Jujutsu Kaisen's Satoru Gojo, and Katsuyuki Konishi, the voice actor of Demon Slayer's Uzui Tengen.

The story of BabanBabanBan Vampire revolves around Ranmaru Mori, a 450-year-old immortal vampire who works as a part-time live-in employee at an old yet established public bathhouse.

Ranmaru harbors a peculiar desire for the blood of an 18-year-old virgin, which leads him to watch over and protect the virginity of 15-year-old Rihito Tatsuno, the only son of the owner of the public bathhouse. However, things get complicated as Rihito reaches adulthood and falls in love at first sight with a girl in his class.

Ranmaru and Rihito, as seen in the key visual (image via Gaina)

As such, Ranmaru becomes increasingly concerned about the impending loss of Rihito's virginity. This leads to a series of comical and chaotic attempts by Ranmaru to preserve Rihito's innocence.

The narrative of BabanBabanBan Vampire features a unique blend of vampire lore with quirky humor and an unusual goal of protecting one's innocence. The highlight of the series is Ranmaru's eccentric personality and his hilarious yet unconventional methods of protecting Rihito from the perils of adulthood.

The story also takes numerous absurd turns as Ranmaru resorts to increasingly desperate measures to thwart Rihito's rapidly growing romantic interests. Some of them include elaborate traps, hilarious disguises, and even manipulating Rihito's dreams. However, despite his best efforts, Ranmaru's plans often backfire spectacularly, leading to even more chaotic and hilarious situations.

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Edited by Shreya Das