and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori. Set within the established universe (short for "True of Vamp") created by playwright Kenichi Suemitsu
The murder mystery is genuinely disturbing. The victims are often turned into grotesque puppets. By setting these gruesome crimes against the backdrop of a colorful, toy-strewn nursery, the show creates a unique tension. Every time a child laughs, the audience is reminded that something monstrous is trying to steal that laughter away permanently.
A father of multiple children who has been through three divorces. Key Antagonists:
“A full stomach and a lullaby of our own.”
Masakazu Morita in Japanese, English Dub: Derrick Snow): The main protagonist. As the head of the prestigious Delico family, Dali is a calm, playful, and highly capable vampire of great influence. After the tragic death of his wife, Frida, Dali made a solemn vow to personally raise his two sons, Raphael and Ul, placing their wellbeing above all else. It is this dedication that becomes the catalyst for the entire plot. Delico-s Nursery
No show is perfect. Some critics argue that the pacing in the middle episodes stalls too long on "slice-of-life" moments when the mystery demands urgency. For example, an entire episode is dedicated to finding a lost stuffed rabbit while a serial killer is on the loose. For some, this is delightful character building. For others, it is frustrating filler.
The team’s intelligence officer. Enrique is pragmatic, sarcastic, and deeply annoyed by the chaos of children. He represents the exhausted modern parent—barely keeping his own child in check, surviving on coffee (or blood-equivalent), and wondering where his life went wrong.
The stubborn, clever protagonist committed to being a good father while hunting for the "True of Vamp". Raphael & Ul: Dali’s two young sons. The Fellow Fathers:
A serious aristocrat whose relationship with his son, Theodore , is strained and overlooked. and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori
Unlike most contemporary anime, Delico’s Nursery is not an adaptation of a manga or light novel, but an original expansion of Kenichi Suemitsu’s long-running stage play series titled TRUMP (True of Vamp). The story centers on Dali Delico, an elite vampire aristocrat and member of the prestigious Blood Pact Council. Following the tragic death of his wife, Dali withdraws from his official duties to raise his two young children, Raphael and Ul.
Dali's late wife. She was a nanny who had served the Delico family since Dali was a baby. Her death is a pivotal event, and a flashback reveals she was killed during a ritual by the criminal organization Pendulum. Before dying, she requested Dali to take care of his children, a promise that drives his actions.
Critics who praise the series point to its and unique concept . One reviewer, calling it "Vampire Daddies!," notes that beyond its narrative flaws, the series is "creative, wholesome, and sadly underrated," possessing "something salient to say" about developing humanity and emotional intelligence. Another reviewer highlights that the show's charm lies in its characters and its willingness to seriously engage with topics like parental anxiety and work-life balance, describing it as an "intriguing anime that has quickly captivated audiences with its unique blend of suspenseful storytelling and dark fantasy".
The nursery door creaked.
Delico's Nursery serves as a prequel to the broader TRUMP saga, which revolves around the legend of the first vampire, known as the "True of Vamp". In this universe, vampires were once immortal but have since lost that power, creating a societal obsession with regaining eternal life. The antagonist, Shad Juras, represents the dark side of this world—a dhampir (halfling) who was abandoned and ostracized, eventually driven to sustain himself in ways that horrify the noble class. Vampire Daddies! Delico's Nursery Anime Review
This is the core concept of Delico's Nursery , an anime that combines the dark intrigue of a political thriller with the heartwarming (and chaotic) reality of parenthood. Set in a world where the aristocratic vampire race is haunted by the legend of the progenitor, TRUMP, the series offers a compelling blend of mystery, fantasy, and unexpected domestic comedy. It is a story of noblesse oblige where the highest duty might not be to the state, but to one's own children.
Takuya Satō in Japanese, English Dub: John Burgmeier): Another council member who becomes roped into Dali's parenting scheme. These three men initially see Dali's insistence on child-rearing as a strange folly, but they are soon forced to find their own way as they balance their absolute mission with childcare.