Ep 2. At The Next Station
- TV-14
- October 13, 1997
- 26 min
At The Next Station is the second episode of the first season of Vampire Princess Miyu. The episode starts off with a group of young girls receiving a letter with a mysterious message. The message indicates that their wishes will be granted for a price, and the girls are ecstatic about the prospect of fulfilling their desires. However, their joy is short-lived as they soon realize that they have unknowingly entered into a contract with a demon.
Meanwhile, Miyu and her companion, Larva, are on a train journey. Miyu senses the presence of a Shinma (a type of demon) on the train and sets out to investigate its identity and purpose. She meets a young girl named Shizuko, who seems to be haunted by the appearance of a ghostly figure. Miyu soon discovers that Shizuko was also a victim of the demon who had ensnared the group of girls.
As Miyu delves deeper into the case, she uncovers the true nature of the demon's intentions. The Shinma is using the girls' souls to create a vessel for its own reincarnation, and it is up to Miyu to stop it before it is too late. Her battle with the demon leads her to a final confrontation in a dark and ominous train station.
Throughout the episode, Miyu's complexity as a character deepens as we see her interacting with both the human and supernatural worlds. We also see her using her powers and abilities to outsmart the Shinma and prevent it from doing harm to innocent people.
The episode concludes with Miyu and Larva leaving the train, having successfully vanquished the demon and saved the souls of the girls. Although Miyu is victorious in her mission, she leaves the train alone and pensive, reminding us of the loneliness and sacrifice that often comes with her duties as a vampire princess.
Overall, At The Next Station is a captivating and thrilling episode that showcases the depth of Vampire Princess Miyu's world-building and character development. It also offers a glimpse into the complex and dangerous supernatural forces that Miyu confronts in her quest to protect humanity.
