Dark Moon: Tsuki no Saidan • Dark Moon: The Blood Altar - Episode 3 discussion

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I wasn't sure if I was going to continue this, but this episode convinced me.

I definitely needed to see a whole bunch of Vampire spawn get beat up.

So much for anyone listening to Solon…if it’s not Shion asking Sooha out on a date, it’s all the guys agreeing to go on it. Though Sooha is most flustered about being together with Heli, especially after his telepathic ASMR.

It’s nice for Sooha that she’s finally got friends again after so many years since Chris. As kids they were both ostracized for being seen as “different,” but together they found acceptance and companionship (like hanging out in their skivvies level of close) and Chris made Sooha realize she wasn’t really a vampire.

So much for a big group date with the Harem: Shion totally screwed the other guys over so he could have Sooha to himself for an hour. On the plus side, Sooha DOES look cute in her date outfit and she and Shion do end up having a lot of fun on their date. Even though Sooha is disappointed Heli isn’t there and she’s really worked up when Heli confirms he’s on his way.

It's just too bad that the date had to get ruined by Sooha getting grabbed by a feral vampire, and even her classic judo throw move can only do so much. Though it shows how serious it is that Shion has got his “vampire face” on and you can see his fangs. But this vampire and his “friends” are all there for Sooha, meaning it’s important they get her out of there as soon as possible. Which means riding Air Jakaha via princess carry! Best way to escape a dangerous situation and to give you motion sickness!

Remind me never to get on Heli’s bad side or touch Sooha, you’re liable to get a spear through your chest.

Chris is alive!? And voiced by Yuuki Kaji now!? How does he go from getting killed by vampires with a giant piece of wood shoved through him to being an alive pretty boy!?  

Very curious to know what’s up with Chris? I have a feeling he might not be a friendly anymore. Maybe he’s aligned with those low ranked ferals that tried to nab Sooha?

This episode was genuinely fascinating!

Sooha clearly had a very difficult childhood, which explains why she hates vampires so deeply. Not only did she grow up isolated because people believed she was one of them, but she also lost her best friend because of them. I can’t help but wonder how she would react if she discovered that her new friends are actually vampires lool😅

I also keep questioning what Sooha truly is, I mean she’s definitely not an ordinary human. From the very beginning, the seven vampire boys have all felt an inexplicable connection to her, and when they faced the werewolves, it was as if they could hear her calling them, her voice resonating deep within them. There’s also that moment when Heli says that even they don’t truly know what they are, since they’re strangely different from other vampires. All of this makes the situation even more mysterious, and I honestly can’t imagine what Sooha’s true identity is, nor who these seven boys really are. 

As for Chris, his sudden appearance in front of her doesn’t inspire any trust at all—why would someone who’s been dead for so long reappear, smiling, at the exact place and moment she had just been attacked by an army of vampires? 🤨

Seeing how furious Heli was, it’s clear that he’s genuinely grown attached to Sooha, and their bond feels much more special and intense than her connection with the others.

Chris is likely a vampire and that's why he knew Sooha isn't one, his current look is too pretty so I'm expecting him to be the antagonist who is behind trying to kidnap her in this episode.

Shion acts fast and sneakily, I don't like how he seems to be the liar of the group though.

Heli's got such a cheat ability with how he can talk to her whenever and flirt right into her brain.

I wonder why don't they use phone to stay connected instead of Heli's group chat?

The setting continues to confound me. Where are they? Presumably modern dayish but sometimes the flashbacks confuse me.

non-vampire neck bite, fire

Ok this episode was a lot more interesting than the last

This episode was quite good. Built up the both the backstory and where this story is going.

I’m loving the dynamic between Sooha and the boys so far but I am definitely side eyeing Chris 

The plot is thickening, the old flame is back from the dead. 

I’m enjoying this. 

Disappointed Sooha was so easily mooked. Those low levels must be pretty strong if one can just drag Sooha that easily. Luckily she composed herself and sort-of got a punch in.