This was, as expected, a very relaxing, low-stakes, entertaining story. The characters were all cute and a little ridiculous, and overall it was very nice

A vampire prince who’s bored of his regal, blood-soaked routine.
A human bathhouse owner just trying to keep things running smoothly.
And a whole lot of steam-fuelled chaos.

I didn’t really know what to expect when I requested this title—I was drawn in by the whimsical title and the gorgeous cover art. What I found was a lighthearted, single-volume manga that wraps up its story neatly while delivering cosy, slice-of-life vibes with a supernatural twist.

While the premise flirts with romance, the heart of the story is really about connection, family, and finding a place to belong. It leans into “found family” themes in a way that’s warm and comforting, even if the narrative can feel slightly meandering at times.

Yes, it’s a little formulaic—but in a good way. If you’re in the mood for something familiar, tropey in the best sense, and low-stakes enough to let you unwind and switch off for a while, this manga absolutely delivers.

Just a heads-up: if you’re going in expecting a clear romantic arc, you might feel like you’ve been led on a little. The build-up hints at something more, but the payoff is gentler and more ambiguous than a full-blown romance.

Thank you to NetGalley and the publisher for the digital ARC in exchange for an honest review.

this was cute but unfortunately nothing new and was quite predictable and formulaic... i'm glad the whole story was contained in this one volume rather than wondering how it ends, but that also compounds the disappointment of not a whole lot happening.

that said, it's empty headed (positive) dumb vampire isekai fun. the fantasy and magic and plot is just interesting enough to keep you reading, but don't expect anything too exciting.

The demon realm is boring. Where better to unwind than at a bath house in the human realm?

Resident hot vampire Luka teleports to a human bath house he sees on TV. While there, he forms a blood pact with a human that runs the bathhouse so that he can better utilize his magic. Before long, he is living his life alongside his human family!

This manga is mainly comedy with slice of life elements. The plot is kept fairly light and is perfect for a casual read. I admit I was disappointed at the lack of romance, as that is what I was led to believe it was by the description. Still, the sweet interactions between all the characters makes it worth the read

"A Vampire in the Bathhouse" was beautifully drawn. Sakura, Luka, and Yomi were stunning to look at, and I enjoyed the humor when they interacted with each other and the townspeople. My cuteness aggression for Umenosuke, the little brother, was difficult for me to manage. Ha ha ha ha. This was a light, cute slice of life.

I do think the manga was a bit light on plot. The vampire and magic angle seemed to disappear. Taken "as is," the story showed series potential (I'd love to see them visit the demon world). However, I found the pacing too fast at times. Maybe I'd chock that up to my greed for more time with the core characters. Expanding on the found family trope and adding more conflict would also help.

I'm curious to see more from this author, though.

This is a heartwarming tale of a vampire who desires a chance for a moment of relaxation and decides to try achieve this in a bathhouse that resides in the human realm called Full Moon Baths. Departing from his castle, Luka Finsternis meets Sakura and his little brother, and is inspired to stick around to explore more delights of the human realm.

This manga is perfect for a light-hearted summer-feel manga. I thoroughly enjoyed this manga because it was fun, had plenty of heartwarming moments, and had many chuckles. For example, "grilled squid" was rebranded for me as "grilled kraken". The table of contents was very creative in its design. My favorite aspect of this manga was the relationships between each of the characters. The interactions were so funny, especially the first interactions with everyone. The art was delicate and lovely. As a side note, I appreciated how the yukatas presented represented the characters - it really suited them.

One item that I would suggest is spacing out the explanations through dialog. A bit too much information was presented in the first few frames to establish the characters and describe the world, which caused an unnatural feel. I was also unsure if Luka discovered the bathhouse through a live cam? An advertisement? It was a bit unclear. However, neither of these things prevented me from continuing to enjoy this manga.

Definitely pick up this manga if you need some smiles. It was very sweet...and not just from the cotton candy bed!

Many thanks to the author/mangaka and NetGalley for allowing me access to this manga for review consideration.

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Very cozy vibe. Fun story with a great setting. I love that the full story is in one volume. Just let that vampire relax.

4 stars

Cute cosy fantasy about a vampire trying to find a cure for his eternal exhaustion in a bathhouse. I was expecting a bit more romance but overall enjoyed the story - thank you to the publisher and netgalley!

Thanks to NetGalley and the publisher for providing me with a free copy in exchange for an honest review! Vampire in the Bathhouse has a strikingly beautiful cover, the colors are incredibly eye-catching! While I went in expecting a bit more romance, the story leans more toward supernatural comedy with slice-of-life vibes. Still a fun read, just not quite the romantic BL arc I anticipated.

A super fun and quick read! I loved how low stakes and cozy the entire story feels, even with the minor conflicts sprinkled in. I can't wait to read the next volume!

The cover of this was what drew me in. I went in for a fun time but got so much more out of it. The story of Luka finding the cure for his exhaustion in the Mangetsu no Yu bathhouse reads as a cozy fantasy with so much heart and humor. I especially adored Ume and Pequeno's blossoming friendship. This one-shot hit everything I usually want from a one-shot, heart, humor, and a ridiculous smile on my face. I'm getting myself a physical copy ❤️

A fun, low stakes slice of life manga that follows a fancy pants vampire prince named Luka as he discovers the wonder of a bathhouse in the human world while chronically hungover.

He decides to drop in to check it out and just... never leaves.

Some chaos ensues as he learns his way around the human realm and the family he's attached himself to.

This cosy standalone is a paranormal tale of found family with a hint of suggested romance. The art style is immaculately drawn, with each character having their own unique style and flair.

Thank you to NetGalley, Niko Izuki, and Kodansha Comics for my free review copy.

I went in blind and i was positively surprised! I love vampires and this manga omg it was so adorable! It felt so warm !!

This was a really interesting book. The artwork is stunning, and it threw me back to years ago when manga had weird concepts and was just out of the ordinary—and I loved it! The main characters were charming, and I loved how they got to know each other. And the pact—omg! This was such a rollercoaster in such a good way, and I hope there is a volume 2.

Thanks to NetGalley for the ARC!

This manga is super cozy and the perfect slice of life. I really enjoyed the character design, especially the demons, they looked great. I also loved the sweetness of the MC’s little brother and his tiny familiar. The short stories were fun and lighthearted.

There are some BL vibes here and there, though I’m not sure if that’s actually intentional.

The art is beautiful and modern, with lots of detail.

The only downside for me was that the plot felt a bit lacking, I was hoping for something a bit more engaging. But overall, it was a really cozy read.

4/5 stars.

I really enjoyed this, it was a quick and easy read. I did have a bit of a problem while reading mainly because I was in a slump but I fairly enjoyed it. I definitely will be buying the physical copy soon!

A Vampire in the Bathhouse wasn't my cup of tea. The idea is refreshing though! The manga is about vampires and bathhouses. Luka Edelmondt Finsternis is basically a noble vampire, but so tired and hungover. He decides to see what is happening in the human world and ends up in a bathhouse called Full Moon Baths. He falls in love with the place and gets to know the son of the keeper, Sakura. That's all there is to the plot, since it's mostly just people hanging around the place and of course we get another vampire there. There are some LGBTQ elements in it, but they don't go anywhere and it's just Sakura deadpanning all the time. The problem is that nothing happens in the manga except everyone goofing around. The ending is totally axed too.

The art in itself looks nice and the bath scenes are great. The baths themselves look wonderful and relaxing, which is great. A Vampire in the Bathhouse feels like an add for Japanese baths, which isn't something I was after. I'm not even sure if I was waiting for more sexy times, but mostly I just got...nothing out if this. Sadly so.

3.5 ⭐️

Okay so I went into this blind because I only requested because the art looks so nice lol. But I wasn’t expecting to like it so much. Firstly Umenosuke and Pequeño are the cutest ^_^ And wow is Luka beautiful lol, it was really him on the cover that drew me in. But this is the perfect cozy vampire manga to read when you’re nice and comfy because you’ll just fall in love with the main characters.

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Thanks to Kodansha Comics via NetGalley for the eARC in exchange for an honest review.

I absolutely loved this manga! It's so fun and heartwarming, plus all of the characters are super cute. The art is beautiful!! It has sweet, caring family vibes, with Sakura, older brother, looking after Umenosuke, his younger brother. Luka's sudden appearance in their lives brings a steady stream of magic and mayhem, and many unforgettable moments. I loved watching Luka learn about the human world and bond with the brothers. Overall, this is an extremely sweet manga and I enjoyed every bit of it! I'm looking forward to reading more by Niko Izuki!

Thank you to Kodansha and NetGalley for the eGalley to review!

This was so funny and so wholesome, yet so short. I wanted there to be more and the worst part is it felt cut off! (To be fair, it was a one-shot that evolved into a series.) I do hope Niko Izuki gives us more, because it was such a fun read.

However, if you're looking for some sort of romance, you won't find it here, honestly. It's joked about because Luka (the vampire) allegedly needs to have sex with his pact partner (Sakura) in order for his magic to be full strength, but it's mostly a brick joke and there's pretty much zero romance in the whole book. Luka drinks his blood to use his magic in the way Sakura wants and that's about it when it comes to any proximity. It also happens "on screen" once and it's a hilarious full-page panel.

Besides its humor and sweetness, it's just plain gorgeous to look at. I was admiring so many panels for how beautifully drawn the characters are. Even if you were looking for a romance, you won't end up disappointed reading it!