Delico-s - Nursery

Delico’s Nursery is a gothic fantasy-mystery anime that premiered in August 2024, set within Kenichi Suemitsu’s broader

slice-of-life

Unlike traditional vampire action series, Delico’s Nursery leans heavily into the and mystery genres. It explores the vulnerability of immortal beings, focusing on the "Cocoon" period—the turbulent adolescence of vampires—which serves as a prequel to the broader TRUMP universe. The series is praised for its:

The series follows Delico, a former kindergarten teacher who becomes the owner of a unique nursery called Delico's Nursery. The nursery takes in men's reproductive cells, which are referred to as "Eggs," and helps them grow and develop into healthy, strong sperm. The nursery is staffed by a team of skilled and quirky caregivers, each with their own motivations and backstories. Delico-s Nursery

The manga and anime series feature a unique art style, with vibrant colors and expressive characters. The animation is detailed and engaging, bringing the world of Delico's Nursery to life. The manga's illustrations are equally impressive, with a distinctive style that sets it apart from other manga series.

Introduction

The sound design also deserves praise. The OP and ED themes are orchestral pieces that swing between frantic tension and lullaby softness. Notably, the sound of children laughing or crying is used strategically as a "jump scare" moment, reminding the viewer that the most terrifying thing for our protagonists isn't a monster, but a scraped knee. Delico’s Nursery is a gothic fantasy-mystery anime that

Core Premise and Plot

is a 13-episode original anime series produced by J.C. Staff that premiered in August 2024. It serves as a prequel to Kenichi Suemitsu’s long-running TRUMP gothic vampire stage play series, which debuted in 2009.

The tower collapsed. Henrik sighed, a sound like a distant avalanche. “Again.” The nursery takes in men's reproductive cells, which

A series of gruesome murders has gripped the vampire high society, and all evidence points to a mysterious organization known as the "Cocoon" or the "True of Mind." A high-level emergency meeting is called. The order from the highest authority is clear: dispatch the top "Executive Officers" immediately to hunt down the source of this evil.