The Vampire and His Pleasant Companions Series by Marimo Ragawa, Narise Konohara

Since becoming a vampire, Albert’s life has fallen into an unchanging cycle—day to night, bat to vampire, USA to…Japan? After a mishap at a meat-processing plant in Nebraska, bat-Al is flash-frozen alongside his midday snack and shipped to a foreign land! Explaining to police how he really ended up wandering naked is out of the question, not to mention he doesn’t know a word of Japanese! Al will have to rely on the kindness (?) of his new companions if he’s going to get by in Tokyo—that is, if... moreSince becoming a vampire, Albert’s life has fallen into an unchanging cycle—day to night, bat to vampire, USA to…Japan? After a mishap at a meat-processing plant in Nebraska, bat-Al is flash-frozen alongside his midday snack and shipped to a foreign land! Explaining to police how he really ended up wandering naked is out of the question, not to mention he doesn’t know a word of Japanese! Al will have to rely on the kindness (?) of his new companions if he’s going to get by in Tokyo—that is, if he can convince them he’s the bat! less

When he is brutally attacked in the park Al’s vampiric nature is the only thing that prevents him from becoming the latest death in a string of serial stabbings. Ever since becoming a vampire, Al has always felt like a burden on the people around him—especially Akira. This time, his unique abilities will be an asset in helping the police track down his would-be killer. Surely even Akira can’t fail to be impressed by the great bat detective!

After several months in Japan, Al is becoming accustomed to life on the far side of Asia. Living and working with Akira—though not without its spats and squabbles—has given him a place to belong for the first time since he became a vampire. But when a new assistant arrives at the Old Memorial Center and falls hard for Akira, Al realizes how quickly he could find himself alone again should Akira change his mind... moreAfter several months in Japan, Al is becoming accustomed to life on the far side of Asia. Living and working with Akira—though not without its spats and squabbles—has given him a place to belong for the first time since he became a vampire. But when a new assistant arrives at the Old Memorial Center and falls hard for Akira, Al realizes how quickly he could find himself alone again should Akira change his mind. Though discerning Akira’s true feelings—apart from annoyance—seems near impossible, Al might not have another choice... less

Aaaand—ACTION! Thanks to a persistent producer and a stubborn starlet, Al has landed his dream job as an actor! But he quickly learns that show business can be cutthroat—literally. When one of his new costars is found dead, Al’s vampiric powers lead him straight to the perpetrator. But the testimony of a vampire is no-good without hard evidence! Once again, Al is hot on the trail of a murderer…and heading straight into danger!