Tsuki to Laika to Nosferatu

2021TVFINISHED72% Score

Synopsis

Set in a fictional world, 10 years after a long war divided the world into two superpowers: the Union of Zirnitra Republics in the east, and the United Kingdom of Arnak in the west. Both of these superpowers now test their ambitions against each other in a space race. In 1960, the Union's Premier Gergiev announces the Mechtat Program, a prestigious plan to launch manned missions into the final frontier. To this end, the Republic establishes the isolated city of Laika 44, where cosmonaut candidates compete for planned manned missions to space, and scientists develop the technology to make it happen, all in an environment of secrecy.

The story centers on Lev Leps, a backup astronaut candidate, and his new companion, the vampire Irina Ruminescu. As part of a daring new Operation Nosferatu, the Mechtat Program will use Irina as a test subject for various conditions expected in space, and ultimately as part of a manned mission, with Lev overseeing Irina's training as a cosmonaut. For reasons of their own, both dream of going into space.

(Source: Anime News Network)

EP 1

The Nosferatu Project

In his motherland's race to claim the first human spaceflight, cosmonaut candidate Lev Leps is assigned to a secret project which involves an outrageous experiment.

EP 2

The Path to Becoming a Cosmonaut

Lev takes Irina through the cosmonaut training routine. While she surprises Lev and Anya in some aspects, other areas give her trouble.

EP 3

Night Flight

As the voices opposing Irina's existence become louder and louder, Lev comes up with a special plan to help overcome her fear of heights.

EP 4

A Promise by the Lake

With less than a month until launch, Lev takes Irina into town for a little fun before she dives into days of solitude training.

EP 5

Training Separately

While Irina undergoes her solitude training, a visitor from Sangrad with special interest in N44 has come to watch the candidates train.

EP 6

Nosferatu

A terrible dream leaves Irina shaken and unable to continue training. As Anya and Lev try to get her back on track, there's even more bad news about the test flight.

EP 7

Lycoris Cooking Show

Though Lev is confined due to his actions, the launch must go on as scheduled. As Irina takes to the skies, those on the ground pray for a successful mission.

EP 8

A Maiden's Prayer

Now that the test launch is over, Lev is given new orders. His training pulls him apart from Irina who falls into Anya's care over New Years.

EP 9

The White Rose of Sangrad

An incident during training sheds some light on Roza's fierce attitude. And after a long time apart, Irina has something important to tell Lev.

EP 10

A Cold Spring

Irina and Lev spend some time together before they're pulled apart. As the launch date quickly closes in, the decision is made as to who will pilot the first human spaceflight.

EP 11

Lies and Truths

As Lev prepares for space, he discovers that Irina has been lying to him. Worried about her, Lev expresses his gratitude in the only way that he can.

EP 12

To the New World

With the whole world listening, Lev wants to make sure Irina isn't forgotten. But the Delivery Crew has their own plans for Irina and plots to seize her during the ceremony.