Vampire Princess Miyu (1988–1989) User Reviews

Left thirsty.

[Cees-Timmerman · 6/10 · 21 October 2020]

Too bleak and episodic for me. Some nice looking characters and surprising common sense, though.

I prefer more lively demon hunters like Sailor Moon, Blade, Xena, Buffy, and the Charmed.

Vampiress...

[poe426 · 10/10 · 11 January 2009]

Like WITCH HUNTER ROBIN or DOOMED MEGALOPOLIS (to cite but a pair), VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU is one of those low-key but beautifully done anime that leave one wanting more. Rest assured there are monsters aplenty (you won't find yourself nodding off- like you might if you tried to sit through, say, TWILIGHT OF THE DARK MASTER or somesuch overblown production), but the whole approach here is understated- which works to the series's benefit. Subtle is better, no doubt about it. Over the past decade or so, there have been a number of American teleshows (mostly produced in Canada) that are really nothing more than live-action anime; most deal with supernatural elements, but few manage to deal as effectively with the subject(s) as VAMPIRE PRINCESS MIYU. Seems to me it's about time some of this stuff started turning up on network television. It's long overdue.

a fine vampire flick

[sulu_99 · 10/10 · 28 April 2000]

this is one of the best vampire movies around (which isn't saying too much as most of them suck.) the characters draw you in and the style of storytelling, although a little difficult to follow at first, really works with the plot-lines to allow you to think about and experience what happens. the only real drawback is that the animation was a little too static. all in all, this goes in my top 5 vampire movies (position 2 or 3.)

Miyus voice was cringy and quality was poorish enough

[Irishchatter · 2/10 · 8 August 2018]

Yeah of course this anime was obviously from the 80s but seriously the animation was pretty blinding and the voice for Princess Miyu was pretty irritating. I'm saying this from the English Dub of it and like it was really brutal for me to look at it.

I'm disappointed that I didn't like it because of the positive reviews here. However when I get the chance, I will definately watch the 1997 one and hopefully that its better then this version!

I'm giving this anime a 2/10....

It's great!

[mizu · 10/10 · 23 July 1999]

Having Himiko as the protagonist makes Miyu's personality and character really shine, and I think this makes the series more interesting because it's Himiko who goes through the trials with Miyu as the mysterious figure. Plus it's got some interesting stuff regarding life and death. It's definitely favorite series!