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ブラッディ†メアリー
40
10
Finished
Nov 22, 2013 to Feb 24, 2017
7.0/10
Average Review Score
50%
Recommend It
2
Reviews Worldwide
So first of all don't be expecting a typical BL love story just because of the shounen ai tag! This story does have romance elements in it but is super light on the shounen ai I would argue it's almost non existant entirely and could be described more of a platonic love story all in all. Plot and artwork go really well together and I have to say that it's definitely one of the best vampire stories in the anime&manga genre that I have read. In the beginning there are a lot of things that don't seem to make much sense but it gets clearer the more youread and all the mysteries get unraveled by the end of the story. This is what makes the manga really enjoyable because the writing and backstories get more interesting the more you read. The comedy is also really spot on. Usually it's very difficult to include humour in a story that's supposed to be dramatic or serious but the mangaka pulled it off very well. Speaking of characters it's also important to note that the characters are pretty good in this. Almost every character is really unique and has a certain charm to them. (Takumi is the only character that I feel like could have been left out of the story without changing anything in the grand scheme of things. All in all I'd say this is a very interesting read for people who love vampire stories and don't mind an almost all-male cast.
Bloody is a vampire unlike any other that Ichirou Rosario di Maria has met. He has red hair and red eyes, refuses to drink blood or hurt humans, and cannot die even when exposed to sunlight. The two meet when Bloody rescues Ichirou from a group of vampires who desire the coveted "Blood of Maria" running through his veins—its delicious scent lures in vampires like a siren call, which has caused Ichirou recurring problems. After defeating the low-level nuisances, Bloody begs Ichirou, whom he calls "Maria," to finally end his interminable life. At first, Ichirou is skeptical that Bloody is as harmless as he seems, and does not know why he would be able to successfully kill a seemingly immortal vampire. As it turns out, Bloody has him confused with another "Maria"—Isaac Rosario di Maria—a famed priest and exorcist who lived four hundred years ago. Ichirou inherited the cross-shaped rosario that his grandfather carried, and should possess the same ability to exorcise even the strongest vampires—such as Bloody—but is unfortunately unaware how to call upon his dormant powers. Determined to survive the repeated attacks on himself, Ichirou makes a deal with Bloody, who he renames "Mary"—until the day comes that Ichirou can fulfill Mary's death wish, the vampire must do everything he can to protect this single human. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Like a lot of other reviews have mentioned, it's not really a BL. It's definitely supposed to be implied, though. I think the blood drinking scenes between Maria and Mary serve as an allegory for romance between the two characters... It's not really supposed to be a classic romance, or present romance in that way. But the plot is pretty good, although it gets confusing at points (a lot happens quickly), and I like it a lot. I think it's an interesting take on vampire mythology, and it's worth the read. For me, the art is definitely the main draw, though. But don't go intoit expecting a traditional BL story — you will be disappointed. Still, a lot to love.
