Moon Phase Season 1 Episodes

Episode 1

Onii-sama, Be My Servant

24 mins

While in Germany, photographer Kouhei Morioka sees a girl (Hazuki) where no girl should be - languishing high atop a long-deserted castle. With colleagues waiting at its gate, he enters. Kouhei doesn't realize she's a vampire. As she seduces him, her guardian intercedes. Binding the two apart, he's ready to put an end to Kouhei but becomes distracted by the colleagues at the gate, his unplanned absence permitting Hazuki to escape and take a sip of the helpless Kouhei.

Episode 2

Please Call Me Master

24 mins

Despite a bite and eye contact, Kouhei won't fall under Hazuki's will. As Seiji battles Vigo at the castle entrance, Hazuki leastwise persuades Kouhei that she will be free and all will be well it he can break a crystal ball mounted at the castle's north end. He, of course, does, breaking a major enchantment. Hazuki thereby disappears; but, as Kouhei returns home to Japan, he finds she's decided to become part of his life.

Episode 3

Onii-sama, atashi to issho ni kurashite kudasai ne

24 mins

Unable to put a vampire spell on anyone at Grandpa Ryuuhei's house (and after Kouhei projects his own mother abandonment issues onto her), Hazuki runs off. As dawn approaches, endangering her existence, Kouhei sets out to find and protect her. Following Hazuki's instincts, they drive up into the mountains to find her home and, hopefully, reunite with her mother. Meanwhile, back at the castle, a vampire count sends an agent to bring Hazuki back.

Episode 4

Onii-sama, kisu shitakunacchatta

24 mins

Ryuuhei fully accepts Hazuki into his home, under mostly reasonable conditions. Also working as his store clerk, Hazuki, with her vampire charms, becomes a boon to his antiques shop; but, as the next full moon arrives, her craving for blood returns. Since Kouhei can't be seduced by her paranormal charms into providing any, she ventures out to enslave someone else. In trying to protect a street thug from receiving her vampire's "kiss," Kouhei takes a beating, thereby unintentionally availing himself to be sipped after all.

Episode 5

Onii-sama, furufurufurumûn

24 mins

With the full moon putting Hazuki in a heightened state of blood lust, Elfriede, agent of the count, appears before her, expecting to persuade her to return to Schwartz Quelle Castle, but Hazuki refuses. Elfriede, though gentle in demeanor, shows herself unafraid at using her full vampire might against Hazuki in order to complete her assignment. As the two engage in a paranormal battle, Kouhei remains unconscious, yet his presence enables Hazuki to dispel Elfriede's demonic agent, leading Elfriede to back off and reassess the situation.

Episode 6

Onii-sama to Kyôto de ufu wakuwaku

24 mins

Ryuuhei takes everyone to Kyoto on family business, but only Seiji shares in the secret that Heidi, away from its master, will die ere long unless a new master can be determined for it. Psychic twins Hikaru and Kaoru (child relatives betrothed to Seiji and Kouhei, respectively) welcome all but Hazuki. In her they sense evil, but learning that Hazuki lives under the same roof with Kouhei compounds their dislike. Instinctively, the girls want to fight her. Elfriede appears, making a rendezvous with Kouhei and leading to a fight between the girls over a mistaken situation, nearly bringing Hazuki to an end.

Episode 7

...Datte hoshikatta da mon

24 mins

Hazuki, desiring a new bedroom set for herself, uses her vampire wiles to force Hiromi into purchasing it for her. Outraged, Kouhei orders her to stop victimizing people to get what she wants, and Hazuki, in return, boils over at his inability to treat her as a proper slave should. Still, Hazuki tries getting by without putting the vamp on anyone. Elfriede recognizes and declares Kouhei to be a desirable, rare commodity among vampires - an ama lamia, or vampire's lover - "the partner who gives freedom." Thereupon, she also proclaims herself to be Hazuki's rival for Kouhei's affections.

Episode 8

Okaa-sama da kitekureta! Ureshii

24 mins

Hazuki anxiously awaits her mother to come see her again. Count von Kinkel, who's come to Japan himself, uses this to recapture her. Unable to reach Seiji, Grandpa Ryuuhei and Kouhei must rely upon themselves alone to rescue Hazuki from the artistic Count's evil art gallery, at first unaware that the Count has left Elfriede in charge of eliminating them.

Episode 9

Onii-sama, atashi wo yume kara tasukete... onegai

Grandpa Ryuuhei (strategically joined by Elfriede) wages war against Count Heinrich von Kinkel. As von Kinkel enjoys this as an exciting change of pace, Kouhei penetrates to the hidden sleeping chamber where Heinrich keeps Hazuki sleeping and protected. Kouhei rouses her only to discover that Hazuki has become Miss Luna. The Count becomes aware of this but also recognizes the extreme threat that Kouhei's existence poses to long-standing vampire culture.

Episode 10

Yurusanai... hajimete no shimobe no kuse ni

24 mins

Seriously damaged from the fight against Count Kinkel, Kouhei lies dying in the hospital following major surgery. As family members gather to prevent him from slipping away, Hazuki (home alone) struggles to recall what happened and hears an unwelcome inner voice that isn't hers. Meanwhile, Count Kinkel, having bound Elfriede in chains, relishes his chances at bringing her back under his control.

Episode 11

Onii-sama, ansei ni shitenakya dame

24 mins

Insecure over Kouhei's affections (since Hazuki presents a romantic rival), Kaoru effects a stay at Grandpa Ryuuhei's house for awhile, where Hikaru and Hazuki prepare to fight like cats. Grandpa's unexpected extended stay at the hospital worries everyone enough to want to visit. Since Kouhei's own recovery requires a lot of bed rest at home, Hazuki fashions a body-encapsulating catsuit to protect herself from the sun's lethal rays while escorting the despised twins to the hospital herself, rendering her blind and sweltering as she leads them through Tokyo.

Episode 12

Yurusenai no, aitsu dake wa!

24 mins

The count kidnaps Grandpa Ryuuhei to force the others into a confrontation where he tricks them into fighting one another. His mastery of light and illusion isn't his only weapon, as Kouhei finds out to his detriment.

Episode 13

Onii-sama, minna de hakushaku wo taoshimashô ne

24 mins

Count von Kinkel, feeling maliciously generous, gives the others two hours to hand over Hazuki and Kouhei to be allowed to keep their lives. The group, however, uses the time to form a battle plan against him - the only one they can make and with only a slim chance of success.

Episode 14

Onii-sama to issho ni... osanpo shitai desu

24 mins

Guilt over the outcome of battling the Count puts Hazuki in touch with second-self Luna, leaving Hazuki a blended personality and difficult for anyone to read. Elfriede points out and demonstrates a hitherto unknown ability of Hazuki's that'll make her the target of every vampire on the planet.

Episode 15

Onii-sama, 'sekinin' totte kudasai ne

24 mins

Taking Kouhei's evasive words at face value, Hazuki becomes despondent, allowing Miss Luna's personality to come more to the forefront. The melancholy personality difference in Hazuki does not escape anyone's notice, but another full moon arrives - time for vampires to feed. Since Kouhei's become "unreliable," both Elfriede and Hazuki head out for fresh game.

Episode 16

Onii-sama, dôshitemo furufurudô nekomimi manjû ja nakucha dame nan desu

24 mins

Thieving crows arouse Hazuki's ire, but her remarkable skill at suppressing her presence (remaining still) in order to catch them also catches Kouhei's interest, who thereby takes her to the woods for some fishing and a photo shoot. Meanwhile, Grandpa Ryuuhei and Elfriede draw closer, and another agent of the Master is sent to retrieve Hazuki.

Episode 17

Onii-sama, nande konna koto ni naruwake!?

24 mins

Though Kouhei's haunting photo of Hazuki is a hit (making the cover of FoRest Magazine), he feels useless and ineffectual in his ability to protect Hazuki. He asks Ryuuhei to be trained as a psychic fighter like the rest of his family. Grandpa angrily objects but eventually hands Kouhei contact information for someone who might train him. Elfriede finishes her story about her tragic youth in Germany, strengthening the bond between her and Ryuuhei. Tragedy strikes when Mario, an agent of the Master, finally comes to the shop for Luna.

Episode 18

Yahho! Haihô! Ima, ai ni yukimasu ne

24 mins

Eight months have passed since Kouhei and Hazuki took refuge at Yayoi's dojo. Hikaru and Kaoru train there as well. Although Hikaru and Hazuki still scrap like cats with each other, their animosity is lessening. As Hazuki set out for the forest (for her once-a-month visit and feeding) where Kouhei trains alone, she's attacked by spirit-sucking demons. Meanwhile, new agents of the Master investigate the burnt down antique shop in search of them.

Episode 19

Oyma no hi yukemuri no saru neko ni hige... de, antatachi dare?

24 mins

On Hazuki's next monthly visit to feed on Kouhei (who's training in seclusion to learn self-reliance while living inside a large tree), Yayoi, Hikaru, Kaoru and Haiji tag along. Aruto, Vargas and Jeda - still seeking to bring Miss Luna to their Master - arrive at the foot of Yayoi's mountain. Only one of them manages to cross Yayoi's protective enchantment, of which Yayoi becomes aware and deals with the intrusion.

Episode 20

Ojii-sama, dôshite sonna kakkô shiteru n desu ka?

A mystery man causes Kouhei to fall from the mountainside he was scaling, breaking a few dozen of his bones. As Yayoi leaves to fetch Hazuki to feed him some restorative energy, Arte, Vargas and Jeda finally break through the enchantments to invade Yayoi's territory. As Kouhei lays helpless against Arte's thirst for him, Hazuki and Hiraku confront Vargas, and Jeda stalks Seiji.

Episode 21

Onii-sama, sorette doko no chihô no temari uta?

24 mins

Having drunk Kouhei's blood turns the tables on the fighting as Arte, now self-actualized, follows her own motivations against the instructions of the Master. This action produces a new ability in Kouhei and inspires Hazuki to take on the Master's agents at full power. To compensate for the impending loss, Jeda takes a hostage and turns one other into one of his puppets.

Episode 22

Onii-sama, sonna hito datta n desu ka!?

24 mins

With the next full moon comes the next battle against the Master's agents (who are just itching to kill something). Time is short. With no time for blessings from the head of the clan, Yayoi tells Kouhei that, instead of being the weakest and least powerful psychic in the family, the opposite is true. They deliberately blocked the connection to his power for his own protection; but, in order to protect Hazuki further, Kouhei agrees to have that connection reestablished, much to his horror. Meanwhile, only Haiji notes something a little off about Seiji.

Episode 23

Onii-sama, watashi tte sonna ni hen desu ka?

24 mins

Now that Kouhei has been put in touch with his Jagan, the sight of Hazuki absolutely horrifies him. Jeda, hearing of the Jagan through his human puppet, breaks from his fellow vampires to attack the Mido group early. To aid her friends by joining the fight at full strength, Hazuki requires a sip from Kouhei, but the closer she gets to him, the more her appearance drives him insane, leading her to reappraise the situation.

Episode 24

Sayonara, Onii-sama... watashi, hontô ni kaecchau yo?

24 mins

To save her friends from certain death, Hazuki agrees to return to the Master's castle, prompting Schwartz Quelle Castle to almost instantly materialize in Japan all the way from Germany. Before its new protective barrier can be sealed, the Mido clan objects to this outcome and launches an attack to rescue Hazuki. Jeda can not be any more pleased for a reason to wipe out the Mido clan, leaving the clan to wonder if Kouhei can get control of his Jagan powers in time.

Episode 25

Onii-sama, saishûkai dasô desu yo! Zutto watashi no shimobe de ite kudasai ne?

24 mins

With the battle over, the Midos rebuild and reopen the antique store, but all is not quiet. Hazuki and Kouhei continue to show their affection for each other through argument, with others a little worn from so much loud affection in their midst. Seiji, having found Arte, finally deems her safe enough to bring to the antique shop, but in there's a full moon out, and Arte and Elfriede find Kouhei a bit too tempting to resist, triggering Hazuki's ire.

Episode 26

Onii-Sama, Wavering Wavering Sparkling Sparkiling Drifting. What's This?

23 mins

The stage set is lit low as an audible audience gathers for the final, absurdist episode. As Kouhei, Hazuki, Elfriede, Ryuuhei, Haiji, Hiraku, Kaoru and Arte enjoy breakfast, Seiji alone is maddened by an awareness that their antique shop has become a houseboat stranded in the middle of the ocean. As Ryuuhei and Elfriede blow terms of endearment each other's way, Kouhei and Hazuki exchange their usual tiff-tinged banter. Arte, still adjusting to living a normal life, proves herself a naughty girl by nearly sinking the shop (yes, "shop") and nearing drowning Saiji, showing Hazuki the need for showing patience while being her big sister. As Hiromi rides away on her dolphins, Arte finally pops the cork on this show, sending it to the belly of the beast.