Blood Friends (2022): cast, story & where to watch

2022 · Film

Blood Friends poster

Released in 2022, Blood Friends is a fantasy and drama film directed by Mamoru Oshii, running about 80 minutes.

What it’s about. The story is set at the blood donation club in Kurusu Private High School. There are four girls who are fascinated by the pleasure of having their blood drawn – Maki (Erika Karata), Jinko (Ichika Osaki), Nami (Mikoto Hibi), and Kaoru (Nazuki Amano). One day, Maki meets Mai (Nina Makino), a beautiful girl dressed in black, in the blood donation room. Mai fainted after her rampage against the nurses, and Maki unintentionally carries her into the blood donation club room. Mai then reveals a shocking fact – She is a dropout vampire who could not attack humans! Struck by Mai's fragile expression, Maki and other members decide to feed her with their own blood instead of donating blood…

Who’s in it. Blood Friends stars Erika Karata, Ichika Osaki as Jinko Sumida, Nazuki Amano and Mikoto Hibi, among others.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Blood Friends page.

If you liked it. Fans of Blood Friends tend to enjoy The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, The Green Mile, Spirited Away and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Blood Friends (2022)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for Blood Friends change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Who stars in Blood Friends?
Blood Friends stars Erika Karata, Ichika Osaki, Nazuki Amano, Mikoto Hibi and Rena Matsui.
When was Blood Friends released?
Blood Friends was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 80 minutes.