Call of the Night

Synopsis

One sleepless night, Ko slips out to walk the streets. Life after dark is a revelation! When flirtatious Nazuna invites Ko to spend the night at her place in an abandoned building, he’s stoked! But then he awakens to kisses on his neck with a little too much bite to them... Is it just the delicious taste of his blood that makes her meet him night after night for late-night adventures, conversation and...naps? Or something else? Then, when a cute girl from Ko’s past shows up and competes for his attention, his budding relationship with the undead is put to the test! (Source: VIZ Media) Notes: - Seventh place of Tsugimanga 2020 Award in the Manga Category and first place of Daruma 2023 Award (France) in the new manga category (released in 2022 in France). - Includes three extra chapters.

About

Call of the Night is a Japanese manga, first serialized in 2019, spanning 203 chapters, collected across 20 volumes, The series has concluded, (last release in 2024).

Why readers enjoy Call of the Night

Call of the Night appeals to readers of Comedy manga, especially those who appreciate stories that weave in Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural elements. This combination of Comedy, Psychological, Romance, Slice of Life, Supernatural sets the work's pacing and tone, and explains why it resonates with that specific audience.

Creators

Call of the Night is written by Kotoyama, with art by Kotoyama, Annaliese Christman.

Reception

Call of the Night holds an average score of 8.1 out of 10 on AniList, a strong score that reflects broad reader satisfaction, with 4,660 readers marking it as a favourite.

Themes & motifs

Recurring motifs and themes throughout Call of the Night include: Vampire, Urban Fantasy, Monster Girl, Shounen, Male Protagonist, Coming of Age, Primarily Teen Cast, Female Protagonist. These threads anchor the work's narrative direction and offer a reliable indicator of the reading experience it delivers.