DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR – From Webtoon Phenomenon to Anime

If you’re a fan of K-pop, supernatural mysteries, or the classic "vampires vs. werewolves" trope, you’ve probably had DARK MOON: THE BLOOD ALTAR on your radar for a while.

Based on the massive HYBE webtoon hit, this project is much more than just a promotional piece for the boy band ENHYPEN. It is a full-blown supernatural epic, and we’ve got all the context you need to know before the premiere!

🗓️ Release Date:

January 9, 2026

🌓 Dark Moon Character Guide: The Seven Vampires & Sooha

The story centers on seven brothers (vampires) who have lived through multiple lifetimes searching for a girl from their past. Each one possesses a unique supernatural ability that sets them apart in the battle against the werewolves of Sunshine City.

Sooha:

She is a transfer student with Herculean strength, whose personality remains a mystery to everyone. She carries a childhood trauma and a deep hatred for vampires, unaware that her fate is irredeemably tied to them.

Heli:

He is not only the eldest but also the leader of the brothers. He possesses telepathic powers, allowing him to communicate mentally with others instantaneously.

Solon:

Cold and calculating, he hides a secret that drastically differentiates him from his brothers and defines his complex personality.

Jaan:

The group's protector. He possesses superhuman strength and a tough exterior, though he is fiercely loyal to his family above all else

Jino:

One of the most energetic characters, he has the ability to control fire. His personality is as bright and volatile as his own power.

Shion:

The most social and friendly of the group. He has the power to manipulate gravity, allowing him to defy physics during combat.

Jakah:

The strategist. He is extremely fast and possesses the power of enhanced intelligence (precognition/fast processing), making him the brains behind their operations.

Noa:

The youngest but incredibly talented. He possesses the power of darkness manipulation, a mysterious and dangerous ability

🧛‍♂️ The Mystery of Decelis Academy

The story is set at the prestigious Decelis Academy, where seven of the most popular students share a dark secret: they are vampires. Their lives are turned upside down when a mysterious transfer student named Sooha arrives. Sooha has spent her life being shunned because of her superhuman strength, leading others to believe she is a vampire. Ironically, she hates vampires more than anything because of a childhood tragedy involving her only friend, Chris.

We will see the rivalry between the Decelis vampires and the werewolves from Sunshine City School, all while a dark mystery involving a series of murders threatens the town of Riverfield. Directed by Shoko Shiga, the series is part of a "Super Casting" project by Webtoon and HYBE, aiming to bridge the gap between music idols and high-end animation with a story that has already surpassed 200 million views online.

While the characters' designs and personalities are directly inspired by the members of ENHYPEN, the animation is being handled by TROYCA. Crunchyroll has locked in the streaming rights for a global release, airing the episodes shortly after their Japanese broadcast on Tokyo MX and BS11. Fans can expect a mix of urban fantasy and teen drama that stays true to the source material while expanding the lore of the "Dark Moon" universe.

📋 Quick Info

Cast (Voice Actors / Seiyuus):

1. Heli (Heeseung): Kikunosuke Toya
2. Jaan (Jay): Chiaki Kobayashi
3. Jino (Jake): Shugo Nakamura
4. Solon (Sunghoon): Jin Ogasawara
5. Shion (Sunoo): Shunichi Toki
6. Jakah (Jungwon): Yuto Uemura
7. Noa (NI-KI): Hiroto Shimizu
8. Sooha: Fuuka Izumi

Music (Songs by ENHYPEN):

1. Opening: "One In A Billion" (Japanese Ver.)
2. Ending 1: "CRIMINAL LOVE"
3. Ending 2: "Fatal Trouble"