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Tsukihime

Tsukihime is a Japanese adult visual novel created by Type-Moon and first released at Winter Comiket in December 2000.

By Ethan Anderson| Reviewed by Olivia Bennett, Standards & Fact-Checking Lead| Updated July 26, 2026|2 min read| Fact-checked

Tsukihime is a Japanese adult visual novel developed by Type-Moon and first released at Winter Comiket in December 2000. The game later inspired an anime television series, a manga adaptation, a fan-disc sequel, and other works within the Nasuverse.

Premise

Tsukihime tells a supernatural story about Shiki Tohno, who becomes involved with vampires and other mysterious beings after a childhood accident gives him an unusual perception of death.

Development and release

Type-Moon released Tsukihime as a Windows visual novel at Winter Comiket in December 2000. It originated as a doujin work before Type-Moon became widely known.

Adaptations and spin-offs

The work was adapted into an anime television series and a manga, and it later inspired Kagetsu Tohya, the Melty Blood game series, and a remake titled Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-.

Legacy

Tsukihime is widely associated with the growth of Type-Moon's Nasuverse and with later works by Kinoko Nasu and Takashi Takeuchi. It is commonly cited as one of the studio's defining early titles.

Key facts

  • Tsukihime was created by Type-Moon and first released as a doujin adult visual novel in December 2000.
  • The original story follows Shiki Tohno and centers on supernatural events involving vampires.
  • The visual novel was adapted into the anime series Lunar Legend Tsukihime in 2003.
  • A manga adaptation ran in MediaWorks' Dengeki Daioh between 2003 and 2010.
  • Tsukihime also led to related works including Kagetsu Tohya and the Melty Blood fighting game series.
  • A remake titled Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon- was released in 2021.

Frequently asked questions

What is Tsukihime?
Tsukihime is a Japanese adult visual novel by Type-Moon, first released in December 2000.
Who created Tsukihime?
Tsukihime was created by Type-Moon.
What does Tsukihime mean?
The title 月姫 is commonly rendered as “Moon Princess.”
What is Tsukihime about?
It follows Shiki Tohno and his involvement in supernatural events, especially those connected to vampires.
Was Tsukihime adapted into other media?
Yes. It was adapted into an anime series and a manga, and it also spawned related spin-offs and a remake.
When was the remake released?
The remake, Tsukihime -A piece of blue glass moon-, was released in 2021.

References

  1. Wikipedia — https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tsukihime
    Supports: Original release date, developer, genre, and anime/manga adaptation overview.
  2. Anime News Network — https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/encyclopedia/manga.php?id=4137
    Supports: Manga adaptation title, themes, and plot summary.
  3. Official USA Website — http://www.tsukihime-en.com/
    Supports: Remake title and the fact that it revisits the original Tsukihime scenarios.
  4. VNDB — https://vndb.org/v7/chars
    Supports: Basic premise, protagonist, and plot context.