A review by shanitheelibrarian
Call of the Night, Vol. 1 by Kotoyama

3.0

Midnight strolls that lead to vampires.

Yamori is an insomniac who decides to go out at night to pass the time. On his first venture out, he meets Nanakusa, a vampire who likes to have a good time. On their adventure around town, Yamori discovers he enjoys being around Nanakusa and enjoys the silence of the night. Together, the two explore life at night and the life of a vampire.

This volume features eight chapters with each chapter being one night out! The transition between chapters is a continuous plot with minor adventures throughout the story. Little is revealed about Yamori and Nanakusa but more is slowly revealed in each chapter. The dynamic between the characters is interesting but slow at times. The romance is somewhat awkward with the middle schooler and the vampire, but nothing scandalous. The illustrations are good and reflective of the mood of the story. The shading captures the tone of the story. The dialogue between characters is insightful and brief.

An interesting story but not particularly exciting.