ヴァンパイア騎士 [Vampire Knight]

Set in Cross Academy, where human students coexist with vampires by day and night, Vampire Knight follows Yuki Cross, a guardian caught between her childhood friend Zero, a vampire-hunter with a tragic past, and the enigmatic pureblood Kaname Kuran. Published by Hakusensha across 19 volumes from 2005 to 2013, this gothic romance manga from creator Matsuri Hino became a defining series of the late 2000s shojo vampire genre. Its lush art and morally complex love triangle captivated readers, spawning an anime adaptation and cementing Hino's reputation as a master of dark, emotional storytelling.