Irina: The Vampire Cosmonaut
On November 23, 1957, the whole world witnessed the Federal Republic of Zirnitra's monumental achievement of sending the first live animal-a dog-to outer space. Since then, the space race between the confederacy and its competitor, the United Kingdom of Arnack, has intensified; the two countries hope to one day send humans to the cosmos above. As a dog's biology is inherently different from a human's anatomy, there is no way to perfectly identify the risks involving space travel and its effects on an individual's body without actually sending someone for observation. However, Zirnitra's government has a potential solution: to experiment on vampires, whose biological similarity to humans is too significant to ignore. Despite being forcibly taken from her home in the mountains, vampire Irina Luminesk shows no resistance and is even willing to train as a test subject. Lev Leps, a former top candidate to become the first human cosmonaut, is designated to accompany Irina and act as her guide. Through their time together, Irina and Lev begin to develop a mutual love for outer space, bringing them closer together.
- 2021-2021
- 1 season
- FUNimation Entertainment
- Animation, Drama, Fantasy, Science Fiction
- TV-14
On November 23, 1957, the whole world witnessed the Federal Republic of Zirnitra's monumental achievement of sending the first live animal-a dog-to outer space. Since then, the space race between the confederacy and its competitor, the United Kingdom of Arnack, has intensified; the two countries hope to one day send humans to the cosmos above. As a dog's biology is inherently different from a human's anatomy, there is no way to perfectly identify the risks involving space travel and its effects on an individual's body without actually sending someone for observation. However, Zirnitra's government has a potential solution: to experiment on vampires, whose biological similarity to humans is too significant to ignore. Despite being forcibly taken from her home in the mountains, vampire Irina Luminesk shows no resistance and is even willing to train as a test subject. Lev Leps, a former top candidate to become the first human cosmonaut, is designated to accompany Irina and act as her guide. Through their time together, Irina and Lev begin to develop a mutual love for outer space, bringing them closer together.
Season 1 Episode Guide
12 Episodes 2021
Episode 1
Nosferatu Plan
23 mins
Lev Lep joins the space program of the Zirnitra Union, and is assigned to look after the vampire cosmonaut Irina Luminesk.
Episode 2
The Path to Becoming a Cosmonaut
23 mins
Lev and Irina start training, and Lev leans about vampire history.
Episode 3
Night Flight
23 mins
Irina still is having trouble completing the 80 meter drop test, due to her fear of heights. To help her overcome her crippling phobia, Lev takes her flying. Meanwhile, the Ministry considers what will become of Irina after she has fulfilled her purpose.
Episode 4
The Lake Oath
23 mins
To prepare for a solitude test, Lev takes Irina to a lake for ice skating.
Episode 5
Separate Training
23 mins
Irina concludes her sensory deprivation training then Lev continues parachute training with her.
Episode 6
Bloodsucking Princess
23 mins
Still rattled by the destruction of the test rocket and exhausted from training, Irina begins to suffer emotionally and physically.
Episode 7
Lycroris Cooking Show
23 mins
Episode 8
A Maiden's Prayer
23 mins
Episode 9
The White Rose of Sangrad
23 mins
Episode 10
A Cold Spring
23 mins
Episode 11
Lies and Truth
23 mins
Episode 12
To the New World
23 mins
