On the Verge of Lunacy

The second season of Vampire Knight reveals more information about the protagonists Yuki, Zero, and Kaname. Kaname in particular has more background and plays a more important role in Yuki's life than in the first season. A bigger conspiracy is revealed and new characters are introduced. The Hunter's Association is after Zero's life; Kaname is going after powerful vampires to obtain power; a mysterious girl joins the Night Class; and Yuki's waking nightmares are becoming frequent. The series is filled with anticipation, as if anytime something remarkable is about to happen. It didn't disappoint in the seventh episode when the growing tension finally reached its peak. Like the previous season, the overall mood is maintained. The fight scenes haven't improved however even with the appearance of the vampire hunters. As for their love story, some would probably think the final episode is heartbreaking but I think the clues just made it all the more confusin...

Cross Yuki and Kiryu Zero are the adoptive children of the legendary ex-vampire hunter Cross Kaien. Kaien owns the Cross Academy. The school aims to maintain good relationships between the vampires and humans. The classes are divided into two; day class for humans and night class for vampires. Yuki and Zero help maintain this setup as guardians who make sure of the humans' protection. Early on Zero has a strange relationship with Yuki. He cares a lot about her yet he also despises her presence sometimes. Yuki on the other hand has always been tending to Zero's needs. Not related by blood to Zero, Yuki was rescued ten years ago from vampires by a pure-blood named Kuran Kaname who happens to be the leader of the night class. She could not remember anything before her rescue. Moreover, Yuki has never denied she is smitten with Kaname which Zero disapproves. Zero was also rescued from vampires when his family was attacked. It seems something else happened that night that has b...