Ep 3. The Forest Calls

In Vampire Princess Miyu season 1 episode 3, titled "The Forest Calls," we find our heroine Miyu and her companion Larva investigating a strange phenomenon that has been reported in the forest. Miyu is a vampire princess, born of a human mother, and bound to slay evil Shinma, mystical creatures that prey on humans. Larva is her loyal protector, and together they journey to the far corners of the city, seeking out those who would do harm to humanity.

The episode begins with a group of girls who are on their way to a party in the forest. They get lost in the woods and start to panic when they hear strange noises. They are soon surrounded by a group of children, who seem to be lost as well. The girls decide to help the children find their way out of the forest, but soon they realize that they have been tricked.

Back in the city, Miyu is alerted to the situation in the forest by the Shinma that resides within. She sets off to investigate, accompanied by Larva. As they enter the forest, they encounter a group of children, who are being led by a mysterious figure. Miyu is immediately suspicious and tries to uncover the truth.

As they delve deeper into the forest, they come across a clearing, where they find the group of girls, who are trapped in a makeshift cage. They explain to Miyu and Larva that they were lured into the forest by the children and then captured. Miyu realizes that the children are actually Shinma, using their powers to lure humans into the forest.

Miyu and Larva confront the Shinma, but they are outnumbered and overwhelmed. They try to escape, but the Shinma are too fast. The Shinma leader, a young boy, reveals that he is in the forest because he is searching for a way to break the curse that has been placed on him and his fellow Shinma. Miyu sympathizes with his plight, but knows that she must stop them from preying on humans.

As the battle wages on, Larva is severely injured, but with the help of the girls and the boy, Miyu manages to defeat the Shinma. In the aftermath, the boy expresses his gratitude to Miyu, and they part ways, with Miyu promising to continue her mission of protecting humanity from evil Shinma.

Overall, "The Forest Calls" is an intriguing episode that adds depth to Miyu's character by showing her empathy towards the Shinma, even though she knows they must be defeated. The episode is full of action and suspense, with a surprising twist that keeps the audience on the edge of their seats. It's a must-watch for fans of the series and those who enjoy supernatural action shows.