Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut

A gentle, earnest story of two outsiders finding connection while training for a space race, with a quiet warmth and a touch of melancholy.

Created by

Masato Kitagawa, Taishi Kawaguchi

Genres

Animation, Drama, Sci-fi & fantasy

Starring

Megumi Hayashibara, Koki Uchiyama, Hina Kino

Overview

The first astronaut in human history was a vampire girl. Following the end of World War II, the world-dividing superpowers, Federal Republic of Zirnitra in the East and United Kingdom of Arnack in the West, turned their territorial ambitions toward space. Both countries have been competing fiercely for development. East history 1960. Gergiev, the chief leader of the Republic, announces the manned space flight program Project Mechtat (Dream), which, if successful, would be the first feat for humankind. At that time, Lev Leps, a substitute astronaut candidate, is ordered to perform a top secret mission. The "Nosferatu Project"—a program that experiments with vampires prior to manned missions—will use Irina Luminesk as a test subject, and Lev is to monitor and train her. Even while trifled by the walls of the race and ego of the nations, Lev and Irina share a genuine sentiment as they aim for the universe.

How it feels

Earnest, warm, melancholic and tense. Measured and needs your attention.

About

Ambition, isolation, friendship, identity

Content

Mild violence and language. No gore or sexual content.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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