a 13-episode anime adaptation of "rosario + vampire" aired in japan between january and march 2008. a second season of the series, "rosario + vampire capu2", aired in japan between october and december 2008. the anime is licensed in north america by funimation, who released both seasons on december 20, 2011. the anime is also licensed in australia and new zealand by madman entertainment, who released both seasons in 2012.