The vampire action OVA Noblesse: Awakening is now streaming on Crunchyroll, featuring both English dub and subtitle options. Produced by the renowned Studio Production I.G, known for its work on Ghost in the Shell and Haikyuu!!, this standalone episode introduces Cadis Etrama di Raizel, or Rai, a powerful noble who awakens after 820 years to find himself in modern South Korea.
Rai's primary goal upon waking is to locate his loyal servant, Frankenstein. He soon discovers Frankenstein is the director of Ye Ran High School, a position Rai takes on himself to better understand contemporary society. The OVA sets the stage for the larger Noblesse franchise, exploring themes of supernatural power, urban fantasy, and school life.
While Noblesse: Awakening serves as an introduction, it's worth noting that the full anime series adaptation, which continues Rai's story, is also available. This OVA, with a MAL score of 7.37 from over 67,000 voters, offers a concise glimpse into the world of nobles and the unique dynamic between Rai and Frankenstein.
