Dance in the Vampire Bund: The Memories of Sledge Hammer

Serving as a crucial narrative bridge between the first and second story arcs of the acclaimed manga series Dance in the Vampire Bund, The Memories of Sledge Hammer explores the fragile aftermath of a hard-won victory. Three months have elapsed since Princess Mina, the sovereign queen of all vampires, successfully reclaimed the Bund. Although the conflict left deep scars on the delicate relationship between humans and vampires, a tentative era of peaceful reconstruction has finally begun. However, beneath this calm exterior, new dangers are quietly taking shape. An unknown assailant is actively plotting to assassinate Reiko Gotoh, the vital government liaison working to maintain order. Compounding the crisis, her dedicated lycanthrope bodyguard, Seiji Hama, has mysteriously vanished without a trace. To unravel the enigma of his disappearance, the story turns its focus toward the past, delving into the fateful circumstances surrounding the ill-fated couple’s very first encounter. Uncovering the hidden truths of their shared history proves essential, as these long-buried memories hold the only key to protecting Gotoh from impending doom and securing the future stability of the Vampire Bund itself.