The story is set in a lavish, gothic-punk version of a fictional European city. We are introduced to the noble house of Delico, specifically Dali Delico, a brilliant and powerful vampire who serves the "Public Order" agency—essently the supernatural FBI.
: A significant subplot involves the growing resentment felt by Raphael, Dali’s eldest son, toward his infant brother, Ul. This explores the complexities of parental attention and the "disconnect" that can form within grieving families. III. The "TRUMP" Mythos and Immortality
Dali turns his estate into a childcare center and a base of operations for his fellow noble fathers. Delico-s Nursery
Unlike traditional action-heavy vampire tropes, Delico's Nursery focuses on the domestic lives of elite vampire aristocrats. The story centers on , a high-ranking member of the Blood Statutory Council and a master of the prestigious Delico family.
At the heart of Delico's Nursery is Dali Delico, a celebrated elite member of the Blood Pact Council, the highest governing body of the vampire society known as "Vamps". A distinguished agent of the secretive "Vlad Agency," Dali is the epitome of The Ace—brilliant, respected, and seemingly destined for greatness. However, when a series of mysterious serial murders targeting vampires rocks their world, Dali flatly refuses the prestigious mission to lead the task force. The story is set in a lavish, gothic-punk
I. Narrative Framework and Origins
is a Gothic fantasy anime series that uniquely fuses elite vampire politics, high-stakes murder mysteries, and the chaotic realities of childcare. Released between August and November 2024, the series serves as an anime prequel to Kenichi Suemitsu’s expansive TRUMP (True of Vamp) mixed-media universe. Animated by J.C.Staff and directed by Hiroshi Nishikiori, it follows four powerful vampire aristocrats who must balance their duties as secret intelligence agents with their unexpected obligations as stay-at-home fathers. The Foundational Lore: What is the "TRUMP" Universe? This explores the complexities of parental attention and
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