Delico-s Nursery 🔔

“No,” said Dali Delico, his silver hair escaping its usual perfect coiffure. He held his youngest, Umu, against his shoulder, patting her back with the mechanical precision of a man defusing a bomb. “We do not negotiate with toddlers. The schedule says sleep at eight. It is eight-oh-three.”

While previous entries in the TRUMP series focused heavily on the angsty, existential struggles of vampire youth navigating puberty and institutional life, Delico’s Nursery shifts the camera lens backward. It highlights the generation of aristocratic fathers who hold the fate of the vampire world in their hands—and the literal toddlers they must keep alive. Core Plot & Premise: Duty vs. Diapers

To understand Delico’s Nursery , one must understand its origin. The series is deeply rooted in the , a dark fantasy franchise conceived by Kenichi Suemitsu in 2009 through a series of popular Japanese stage plays. Delico-s Nursery

Following the tragic death of his wife Frida, Dali is determined to raise his children himself. Rather than backing down, the four noblemen eventually form a temporary truce. They establish an operational headquarters right inside the Delico estate—coined . Here, they attempt to track down the violent extremist group known as Pendulum while balancing the chaotic, exhausting demands of multi-child daycare.

: It offers a "fun twist" on vampire anime, drawing light comparisons to series like Diabolik Lovers while maintaining its own distinct narrative identity. “No,” said Dali Delico, his silver hair escaping

: Dali Delico, a high-ranking noble and elite member of the Bloodpacked Council, unexpectedly refuses a vital mission to stay home and raise his children following his wife's death.

“Thomas,” he said quietly. “Bring me the lullaby. Henrik, you have the west windows. Juraski, the door. Raphael—” The schedule says sleep at eight

Originally scheduled for a July 2024 premiere, the series faced production issues that delayed its debut to August 8, 2024. It aired 13 episodes on various Japanese networks including Tokyo MX and BS11, before concluding on November 28, 2024. The series was uniquely structured into two "acts," with the first six episodes comprising Act 1 and the remaining seven forming Act 2. A recap episode was also placed between the two acts to help viewers re-orient themselves. The anime has been made available for global streaming on Crunchyroll, allowing a wide international audience to witness Dali's unconventional methods.

“She has your insolence,” Juraski replied without turning.

Confounded by his sudden dereliction of duty, his noble peers—Gerhard Fra, Henrique Lorca, and Dino Classico—storm the Delico estate to demand answers. Instead of finding a rebellious traitor, they discover an elite warrior single-handedly soothing a crying baby. Following the tragic death of his wife Frieda, Dali has dedicated his life to full-time parenting.

Dali Delico is an aristocrat from a prestigious bloodline. He is summoned by the elders of the Blood Clan and given a "mission of utmost importance." Expecting a dangerous assignment involving assassination or espionage, Dali is shocked to learn that his mission is to for vampire children.