The best episodes of Vampire Knight
Ranked by viewer rating, highs first. Lit marks on the season rail place this list across the run. Vote on a placement to back it or contest it.
- 01
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.
- 02
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.
- 03
Maria’s masked servant reveals himself as a jealous figure from Zero's past whom Zero has not seen since their separation long ago.
- 04
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.
- 05
After Shizuka Hio’s death, peace is restored at the academy. But when Zero returns, the vampires of the Senate accuse him of murder.
- 06
Senri returns to the Academy, but upon having a confidential talk with Ichiru, he becomes noticeably different from before.
- 07
Yuki wakes up a vampire, and her memory of her childhood returns. She now remembers her father, her mother and her brother.
- 08
The Headmaster calls for an emergency evacuation of the Day Class students, as Rido’s servant vampires begin attacking the students.
- 09
In order to protect the academy, the Headmaster confronts the head of the Hunter Society while Rido is still on the rampage.
- 10
Yuki decides that as Guardian, she must protect all the students at the academy and fight Rido.
- 11
All of Zero’s strength is not enough to kill Rido -- he will need Kaname's help. But the fight will leave Cross Academy devastated.
- 12
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.
- 13
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.
- 14
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.
- 15
Yuki learns Maria's true identity. With this new information, Yuki accepts a deal to offer her blood in order to save Zero.
- 16
Yuki has a lot on her mind after almost being kissed by Zero. She asserts that she will not speak to Kaname until he admits to Zero’s innocence.
- 17
The Night Class goes to the Aido family’s vacation home during the long break, but Hanabusa decides to stay at the academy to investigate Kaname.
- 18
Yuki is continually haunted by visions of blood. Nevertheless, she is determined to find out about her past from Kaname.
- 19
Yuki now understands who she really is. Worried about Zero, she sneaks out of her room to find him -- but he simply can't accept what she has become.
- 20
Cross Academy has two sessions, the Day Class and the Night Class; the latter consists of students who are beautiful, intelligent ... and vampires!
- 21
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.
- 22
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.
- 23
While the Night Class is at the Aido family’s vacation home, Yuki, driven by her desire to stop hurting Zero, tries to regain her memory of the past.
- 24
Kaname asks Yuki to be his lover. The Night Class guards begin accompanying her everywhere, and Yuki cannot hide her embarrassment.
- 25
Yuki makes a decision regarding Zero, who is determined to fight his affliction until the very end. Yuki feels guilty for betraying Kaname.
































