Black Blood Brothers (2006): cast, story & where to watch

2006 · Series · ★ 6.5

Black Blood Brothers poster

Released in 2006, Black Blood Brothers is an animation, comedy, mystery and drama series.

What it’s about. Black Blood Brothers, also known as BBB, is a light novel series written by Kōhei Azano and illustrated by Yuuya Kusaka. In 2006, Studio Live and Group TAC produced an anime based on the series. It is directed by Hiroaki Yoshikawa. It was licensed for North American release by Funimation Entertainment, with the first DVD being released in February 2008.

Who’s in it. Black Blood Brothers stars Takahiro Sakurai as Mochizuki Jirou (voice), Omi Minami as Mochizuki Kotarou (voice), Miyuki Sawashiro as Cassandra Jill Warlock (voice) and Ryoko Nagata as Katsuragi Mimiko (voice).

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Black Blood Brothers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Black Blood Brothers page.

If you liked it. Fans of Black Blood Brothers tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch Black Blood Brothers (2006)?
In US, Black Blood Brothers is available to stream on Crunchyroll and Crunchyroll Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Black Blood Brothers worth watching?
Black Blood Brothers holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, comedy, mystery and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in Black Blood Brothers?
Black Blood Brothers stars Takahiro Sakurai, Omi Minami, Miyuki Sawashiro and Ryoko Nagata.
When was Black Blood Brothers released?
Black Blood Brothers was released in 2006.