If you’ve been eyeing Dance in the Vampire Bund and wondering how many manga volumes you’ll need to track down — the answer is 14, and they’re all out. The series is finished, the volume count is manageable, and there are a couple of format options to choose from. It’s a political thriller dressed in vampire mythology, and it takes both elements seriously. Here’s everything laid out so you can start reading with confidence.
Dance in the Vampire Bund Manga Has 14 Volumes and Is Complete
The main series runs 14 volumes, all of which have been published in both Japanese and English. Written and illustrated by Nozomu Tamaki, it was originally published chapter by chapter in Monthly Comic Flapper — a Japanese manga magazine where new chapters appeared on a regular schedule before being collected into the paperback volumes you can buy today. The magazine is published by Media Factory in Japan. Seven Seas Entertainment, the company that translated and released the series in English, handles all 14 volumes.
The Japanese series wrapped up on October 23, 2012, and the final English volume followed on May 7, 2013. So there’s no waiting involved — you can read the entire story from start to finish right now.
A note on mature content before you go further: the series carries a 16+ rating and contains some depictions and themes involving its characters that some readers find uncomfortable, particularly given that the vampire princess Mina has a childlike appearance. If you’re sensitive to that kind of content, it’s worth flipping through a preview before committing to a purchase.
As for what the story’s actually about: Mina Tepeș — ruler of all vampires, despite looking like a young girl — shocks the world by publicly revealing that vampires exist. She then negotiates with the Japanese government to establish the “Bund” — a special district off the coast of Japan where vampires can live openly. Her protector is Akira Kaburagi Regendorf, a werewolf with a complicated past and fierce loyalty to Mina. What follows is a tense, politically charged story about coexistence, persecution, conspiracy, and war — all wrapped in dark supernatural action. It’s not a cozy vampire romance. It has teeth.
All 14 Manga Volumes at a Glance
Because specific story arc names aren’t confirmed in the verified sources, here’s a broad overview of how the story progresses across the 14-volume run. (A “story arc” is a chunk of the narrative that follows a particular plotline or conflict from beginning to resolution — manga series are typically broken into several of these.) The Japanese volumes released at a roughly twice-a-year pace between June 2006 and October 2012.
| Volume | JP Release Year | What to Expect |
|---|---|---|
| Vol 1 | 2006 | Series opening — Mina’s public declaration that vampires exist, the founding of the Bund, and the introduction of Akira as her protector |
| Vol 2 | — | Early worldbuilding as vampire society settles into the Bund; political tensions with human authorities begin to surface |
| Vol 3 | — | Threats to the Bund begin escalating as enemies inside and outside vampire society make their moves |
| Vol 4 | — | Deepening supernatural and political conflict; the fragile peace between humans and vampires starts fraying |
| Vol 5 | 2008 | Mid-series escalation — rival factions begin moving against each other and against Mina’s authority |
| Vol 6 | — | Alliances shift as betrayals reshape the power dynamics around the Bund |
| Vol 7 | — | The conflict broadens in scope beyond the Bund itself |
| Vol 8 | — | Building toward a major turning point as the stakes become existential |
| Vol 9 | 2010 | Critical turning point in the war between factions |
| Vol 10 | — | Fallout from the mid-series upheaval reshapes every relationship |
| Vol 11 | — | The endgame begins taking shape as remaining players commit to their final strategies |
| Vol 12 | — | Approaching the final confrontation |
| Vol 13 | — | Second-to-last volume — pieces fall into place for the finale |
| Vol 14 | 2012 | Series finale — conclusion of Mina and Akira’s story |
Note: JP release years are listed only where confirmed by verified sources. Dashes indicate the volume falls within the 2006–2012 publication window but the exact year isn’t confirmed here.
The pacing is deliberate. Tamaki uses the early volumes to establish the political landscape and the fragile alliance between humans and vampires, then steadily ratchets up the tension through betrayals, shifting loyalties, and full-scale supernatural warfare. The final volume brings Mina and Akira’s story to a definitive close.
How Dark Does It Get — Tone and Content Warnings
The English edition carries a 16+ rating, and that rating is earned.
Dance in the Vampire Bund deals heavily in vampire political scheming — think backroom power plays, assassination attempts, and centuries-old grudges. The supernatural violence is frequent and can be graphic, with disturbing physical transformation scenes appearing when vampires change form or when the story depicts what happens to those caught between warring factions.
Beyond the action, the series tackles some heavy thematic ground. Persecution is a central thread — vampires in this world face hostility, fear, and exploitation from humans and from within their own ranks. The story explores what happens when a marginalized group tries to carve out a safe space and the powerful forces that try to crush that effort. Power corruption and betrayal run through nearly every stretch of the story, and the tone stays grim even during quieter moments.
This is not a series where vampires are glamorized. If you’ve read dark supernatural manga before — series that don’t shy away from the uglier side of their premise — Dance in the Vampire Bund fits right in that space. It’s a political thriller wrapped in vampire mythology, and it treats the politics as seriously as the supernatural elements.
The Series Is Complete — Plus Sequels and Spinoffs to Know
Let’s map out the full franchise so you know exactly what exists beyond those 14 main manga volumes.
The Main Series
Dance in the Vampire Bund — 14 volumes, completed October 2012 in Japan, May 2013 in English. This is where you start. No additional volumes are coming; the story is done.
Sequel Manga
Nozomu Tamaki continued the story in two sequel series:
- Dance in the Vampire Bund II: Scarlet Order — Read this directly after finishing the main series. It picks up the story after the events of volume 14.
- Dance in the Vampire Bund: Age of Scarlet Order — Read this after Scarlet Order. It continues the timeline further. (Note the similar names — “Scarlet Order” comes first, “Age of Scarlet Order” comes second. They’re easy to mix up, so double-check before buying.)
Both sequels expand on the world Tamaki built in the original run. If you finish the main 14 volumes and want more, this is your path forward.
Spinoffs
- Dive in the Vampire Bund — A side story set in the same universe.
- The Memories of Sledgehammer — Another side story/spinoff.
These aren’t required reading for the main plot but offer extra time in the setting for fans who want more.
Light Novel
- Dance in the Vampire Bund: Secret Chronicles — A collection of prose short stories that Tamaki first self-published in Japan at Comiket (a huge fan-run comics convention); Seven Seas later released it in English in light novel format. This one adds prose-based stories to the franchise rather than illustrated manga chapters.
Anime Adaptation
A TV anime adaptation also exists. The anime covers less ground than the manga’s full 14-volume story, so readers who go manga-first will get a more complete experience. That said, the anime can give you a feel for the setting and tone if you’re deciding whether the franchise is for you.
Recommended Reading Order
- Dance in the Vampire Bund (Vols 1–14)
- Dance in the Vampire Bund II: Scarlet Order
- Dance in the Vampire Bund: Age of Scarlet Order
- Spinoffs and the light novel — anytime after the main series
Original Manga Volumes vs. Omnibus — Which Edition to Buy
Seven Seas Entertainment released Dance in the Vampire Bund in two English formats, and the one you choose depends on what kind of reader (and collector) you are.
Individual Paperbacks (14 Volumes)
This is the original English release format — 14 separate volumes, each covering a chunk of the story. The advantages here are familiar: you can pace your purchases, they look great lined up on a shelf, and each volume is a lighter, more portable read.
The downside? Some of these individual volumes may be harder to track down now, especially since the series finished its English run back in 2013. When a publisher stops printing new copies of a book — called going “out of print” — remaining copies become scarcer, and secondhand prices can climb.
Volume 14 is the series finale and wraps up Mina and Akira’s story. If you’ve been collecting the singles and need that last book, it’s the one to hunt down.
dance in the vampire bund, Vol. 14 (final volume)
Omnibus Paperbacks (5 Books)
Seven Seas also released the full series in five omnibus editions. An omnibus is simply a bigger book that bundles multiple volumes together — so instead of buying 14 separate books, you get the same complete story in just five thicker ones:
| Omnibus | Contains |
|---|---|
| Omnibus 1 | Volumes 1–3 |
| Omnibus 2 | Volumes 4–6 |
| Omnibus 3 | Volumes 7–9 |
| Omnibus 4 | Volumes 10–12 |
| Omnibus 5 | Volumes 13–14 |
The omnibus format is generally more cost-effective at list price and easier to find compared to tracking down all 14 individual volumes. For new readers starting fresh, the omnibus editions are the most practical way to collect the complete series. Five books on the shelf instead of fourteen — simpler and typically cheaper.
Japanese Deluxe Edition
For completeness: Japan also saw a deluxe/collector edition published by TO Books under their Corona Comics label. (A publishing label or “imprint” is just a brand name a publisher uses for a particular line of books.) This is separate from the original Media Factory run and is a Japanese-language release. It’s mainly relevant for import collectors rather than English readers.
Quick Comparison
| Feature | Individual Paperbacks | Omnibus Editions |
|---|---|---|
| Total books | 14 | 5 |
| Content coverage | Complete series | Complete series |
| Availability | Some volumes harder to find | Generally easier to find |
| Best for | Collectors, gradual readers | New readers, value seekers |
Where to Buy Dance in the Vampire Bund Manga in English
All English editions are published by Seven Seas Entertainment and are available in both paperback (individual and omnibus) formats.
Physical Copies
Standard manga retailers and major online bookstores carry the omnibus editions. Individual volumes are trickier — since the series completed its English run over a decade ago, some singles may only be available through secondhand sellers. If you’re going the individual volume route, be prepared to check used book marketplaces and local used bookstores.
The omnibus editions are typically the more accessible option for physical copies right now.
Digital Editions
Digital versions are worth checking on major manga reading platforms. Digital doesn’t go out of print, so if physical availability is an issue, this is a reliable backup — and often the fastest way to start reading.
A Note on Unofficial Sources
If you run across free manga reading sites offering the series, those are unauthorized uploads — they don’t compensate the creator or publisher. Seven Seas has the full series available in English through legitimate channels, so there’s no gap in availability that would make unofficial sources necessary.
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Dance in the Vampire Bund is one of those series that rewards readers who like their vampire fiction politically complex and willing to sit in moral uncertainty. Fourteen manga volumes, a complete story, two sequel series waiting if you want more, and multiple format options to fit your shelf and budget. Grab the first omnibus and see if Mina Tepeș’s world pulls you in — there’s a good chance it will.