DARK MOON: The Blood Altar Anime (2026) – ENHYPEN’s Dark Fantasy Universe Comes to Life

Dark Moon: The Blood Altar is officially stepping out of the webtoon panels and onto the anime stage in January 2026, and for ENHYPEN fans — and dark fantasy lovers — this is a huge moment. With the release of the “DARK MOON - 黒の月: 月の祭壇” original PV, the series signals a visually intense, lore-heavy anime that blends vampires, werewolves, teen romance, and fate-bound tragedy.

Let’s break down why Dark Moon: The Blood Altar is shaping up to be one of the most anticipated anime adaptations of 2026.

What Is DARK MOON: The Blood Altar?

Originally launched as a webtoon and web novel by HYBE in collaboration with Naver Webtoon, Dark Moon: The Blood Altar ran from January 2022 to August 2023 with 70 chapters.

The story is inspired by ENHYPEN and their conceptual music universe, first teased in the “Drunk-Dazed” music video. It later expanded into a full-fledged narrative franchise known as Dark Moon.

Now, that universe is officially becoming an anime.

Anime Release Details (Confirmed)

• Title: Dark Moon: The Blood Altar

• Studio: Troyca

• Director: Shōko Shiga

• Series Composition: Touko Machida

• Music: Naoki “naotyu” Chiba

• Release Window: January 2026

• Licensed by: Crunchyroll

• Broadcast: Tokyo MX, BS11, GTV, GYT

This isn’t a quick cash-grab adaptation — Troyca’s involvement alone suggests high production value and cinematic storytelling.

The Story: Vampires, Werewolves & a Girl Who Changes Everything

Set in the eerie town of Riverfield, the story follows Sooha, a human girl with mysterious supernatural strength.

She transfers to Decelis Academy, where she becomes entangled with:

• A group of elite vampires

• Their rival werewolf faction

• A past soaked in blood, betrayal, and erased memories

As violent incidents begin shaking the town, forgotten truths resurface — and the fragile balance between species collapses.

This isn’t just a school fantasy.

It’s urban gothic tragedy with romance baked into the wounds.

Meet the Core Characters (ENHYPEN-Inspired Vampires)

Sooha

• Voiced by: Fūka Izumi

• A human girl with abnormal strength

• Hates vampires due to lifelong discrimination

• The emotional and narrative core of the story

The Vampires of Decelis Academy

Each vampire is inspired by an ENHYPEN member and possesses a unique power:

• Heli (Heeseung) – Telepathy

• Solon (Sunghoon) – Vampire–Werewolf hybrid

• Jakah (Jungwon) – Super speed

• Jaan (Jay) – Super strength

• Shion (Sunoo) – Mind & gravity manipulation

• Jino (Jake) – Pyrokinesis

• Noa (Ni-Ki) – Shadow and darkness control

Their dynamic blends brotherhood, rivalry, secrecy, and doomed loyalty.

Why DARK MOON Works So Well

What separates Dark Moon from standard idol-based projects is how seriously it takes its mythology:

• Deep lore instead of surface fan service

• Moral ambiguity — no one is fully innocent

• Romance that hurts, not just sparkles

• Themes of identity, prejudice, and fate

This is closer to Tokyo Ghoul or Vampire Knight than a lightweight idol anime.

The PV: Dark, Stylish, and Emotionally Heavy

The newly released PV leans into:

• Gothic color palettes

• Symbolic blood imagery

• Slow-burning tension

• Tragic undertones

It’s clear the anime is targeting teen and young adult audiences, not children — and it isn’t afraid to go dark.

The Bigger DARK MOON Universe

The Blood Altar is just the beginning:

• Dark Moon: Children of Vamfield (prequel)

• Dark Moon: The Grey City (spin-off with &Team)

The anime could be the gateway to a multi-season supernatural franchise if it lands well.

Final Verdict: One of 2026’s Most Anticipated Anime

With a massive built-in fandom, strong studio backing, and a story that actually holds weight, DARK MOON: The Blood Altar isn’t just an idol anime — it’s a serious dark fantasy series with real emotional stakes.

If the adaptation stays faithful while elevating the visuals, this could become Crunchyroll’s sleeper hit of Winter 2026.