Episode 8: “First Extermination”
- 8 of 12
- May 23, 2015
- 24 min
- Aired
Contents
| Series | Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign |
|---|---|
| Episode | 8 of 12 |
| Japanese | 殲滅のハジマリ |
| Original air date | May 23, 2015 |
| Episode length | 24 min |
| Studio | Wit Studio |
| Previous episode | Episode 7: “Mitsuba's Squad” |
| Next episode | Episode 9: “Vampire Attack” |
| Streaming | Hulu |
“First Extermination” is episode 8 of the anime Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign. It first aired on May 23, 2015.
Summary
The summary below describes what happens in this episode.
Shinoa Hiiragi’s squad carries out its first mission in Harajuku, targeting vampires in an ambush operation. Yuuichirou Hyakuya sees humans reduced to a livestock-like existence and recalls his own childhood, intensifying his desire for revenge. The operation puts his four years of training and his ability to fight vampires to the test.
Characters in this episode
Music in this episode
- OP 1“X.U.” — SawanoHiroyuki[nZk], GemieAnimeThemes
- ED 1“scaPEGoat” — SawanoHiroyuki[nZk], YoshAnimeThemes
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Episode guide
All 12 episodes → · 8 of 12 episodes have a summary
About the series
After a mysterious virus kills most people over the age of thirteen, vampires take control of the surviving human population. The story follows Yuuichirou Hyakuya as he pursues revenge while confronting the bonds of family, friendship, and loyalty formed amid a conflict between humans and vampires.
Read the article →References
- “Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign”. Kitsu. Retrieved October 22, 2026.
- “Owari no Seraph”. MyAnimeList. Retrieved October 27, 2026.
- “Seraph of the End: Vampire Reign”. AnimeThemes. Retrieved October 23, 2026.
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