Seraph of the End: Guren Ichinose: Catastrophe at Sixteen

The end of the world is no longer a distant threat; it is an absolute certainty. Serving as a standalone prequel to the acclaimed manga series, this light novel explores the critical period before the global catastrophe and its devastating aftermath. It chronicles the inevitable approach of a dark new era defined by the rise and impending rule of vampires, offering a vital glimpse into the events that set the stage for humanity's downfall. At the center of this looming disaster is Guren Ichinose, a young man burdened with a dangerous secret. Enrolled in an elite academy populated by the insufferably privileged, he endures daily humiliation and is routinely trampled upon by his arrogant peers. Yet, this mistreatment masks a carefully maintained deception. To survive in a world teetering on the brink of ruin, Guren must conceal his true strength behind a facade of weakness. As the reign of vampires draws inexorably closer, he faces grueling trials that test his resolve, forcing him to navigate the treacherous politics of his school while preparing for the catastrophic war that will soon consume everything.