Dance in the Vampire Bund - Sledge Hammer no Tsuioku

Sledge Hammer no Tsuioku, or Sledge Hammer’s Reminiscence, is a side-story volume within the expansive Dance in the Vampire Bund universe created by mangaka Nozomu Tamaki. Released to flesh out the backstories of the series’ supporting cast, this volume focuses specifically on the character Wolfgang Regendorf, known as the Sledge Hammer. It serves as a prequel that provides context to the brutal combat history and personal motivations of the werewolf soldiers serving under the vampire queen Mina Tepes.

Tamaki’s artistic direction in this volume remains consistent with his signature dark, action-oriented aesthetic, utilizing high-contrast ink work and dynamic paneling to capture the visceral nature of the werewolf lore he established. The work was produced during a period when the franchise was actively expanding its narrative scope beyond the main arc, aiming to satisfy dedicated readers who sought deeper psychological profiles of the secondary protagonists. It is regarded by fans of the series as a functional, character-driven bridge that emphasizes the tactical and tragic elements of the Bund’s military forces.