Diabolik Lovers Episode 1: Untitled

Manga volume 1-1

Canon/HIGH

Oshimeter

6.8

9 Ratings

5★

4★

3★

2★

1★

PacingVisualWritingEmo ImpactSoundtrack

← Prev: EPNext: EP 2 →

Mark as watched

EPISODE REVIEWS

milala

3 mo

Ich freue mich es zu sehen

Episode Context

Diabolik Lovers opens with pure gothic atmosphere and deliberate unease. The premiere drops protagonist Yui Komori into a secluded mansion with zero safety net, surrounded by six brothers who each radiate a different shade of menace. This is a mood-first episode, expect slow, tension-heavy pacing designed to let the oppressive setting sink in rather than rush through plot beats. The tone is dark, claustrophobic, and unapologetically uncomfortable, leaning hard into supernatural horror-romance territory. Each Sakamaki brother gets just enough screen time to establish a distinct threatening presence, from Ayato's aggression to Shuu's cold indifference. Themes of isolation, powerlessness, and encroaching danger dominate. If you're looking for an episode that prioritizes creeping dread over action, this sets the table with confidence. The mansion itself functions as a character, amplifying every unsettling encounter.

Runtime14 min

Filler StatusCanon

Plot ImportanceHIGH

Air DateSep 16, 2013

AnimeOshi.com refers to anime titles, character names, logos, and other trademarked or copyrighted materials to identify and describe the works being reviewed, discussed, ranked or otherwise referenced on this site. This usage is believed to be nominative fair use or non-infringing and is not intended to imply any affiliation with the respective rights holders.

All trademarks and copyrights remain the property of their owners. If you are a rights holder and have concerns about any content on this site, please contact us at legal@animeoshi.com