Zero Kiryu is a character from the manga and anime series “Vampire Knight,” created by Matsuri Hino. He is one of the main protagonists of the series and has a complex and intriguing personality.
Zero is a vampire hunter who initially harbors a strong resentment towards vampires due to a traumatic event in his past. He was attacked by a pureblood vampire, Shizuka Hio, who turned him into a vampire and killed his family. However, he was saved and adopted by Kaien Cross, the headmaster of Cross Academy.
Zero becomes a Guardian at Cross Academy, a school that serves as a safe haven for vampires and humans to coexist peacefully. He takes on the duty of protecting the Day Class students from the Night Class, which consists of vampires. Despite being a vampire himself, Zero is determined to control his bloodlust and maintain his humanity.
One of the defining aspects of Zero’s character is his struggle with his vampiric instincts. He wears a Bloody Rose, a gun that shoots anti-vampire bullets, as a constant reminder of his struggle to control his inner urges. He is afraid of becoming a Level E vampire, a mindless and violent creature driven by bloodlust, and he fights to retain his sanity.
Zero’s interactions with the other main characters, Yuki Cross (Yuki Kuran) and Kaname Kuran, add depth to his character development. He has a complicated relationship with Yuki, his childhood friend, who was also turned into a vampire by Shizuka Hio. Kaname, a pureblood vampire, plays a significant role in the story as well, and his interactions with Zero are often tense due to their differing perspectives on coexistence.
Throughout the series, Zero’s internal conflicts and relationships are central to the plot, exploring themes of identity, prejudice, and the complexities of human and vampire coexistence. His journey to come to terms with his vampire nature while maintaining his humanity makes him a compelling and multifaceted character in “Vampire Knight.”
