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The following page is a list of the episodes from Jun Mochizuki 's The Case Study of Vanitas anime adaptation , directed by Tomoyuki Itamura and produced by Aniplex, with the animation of studio BONES and music composition of Yuki Kajiura. It started broadcasting on July 3, 2021. With a total of 24 episodes and 8 Blu-ray DVD volumes.

• 1 Parisian Excursion Arc
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• 4 The Beast of Gévaudan Arc
• 5 Amusement Park Arc
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The Case Study of Vanitas

A human wields a magic book that can cure vampires of their bloodlust, and sets out to find vampires to cure with the book. A human wields a magic book that can cure vampires of their bloodlust, and sets out to find vampires to cure with the book. A human wields a magic book that can cure vampires of their bloodlust, and sets out to find vampires to cure with the book.

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• Trivia "Vanitas" is a term that refers to a work of art associated with the transience of life; the trademark of such a work is to contrast symbols of wealth and prosperity with symbols of death. A fitting title for a vampire story protagonist.

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REVIEW: Gorgeous Gothic Vampires Entertain in The Case Study of Vanitas

Season aired : Summer 2021

Number of episodes : 12

Genres : Fantasy, Drama

Thoughts : The Case Study of Vanitas sports many of Mochizuki-sensei’s signature elements — elevated character designs, a gothic atmosphere, and an overarching mystery waiting to be solved. It’s extraordinarily beautiful and highly enjoyable to watch. Despite all my reservations on the vampire’s return to entertainment, the anime won me over.

Noé seeks the Book of Vanitas — a legendary artifact that supposedly heals vampires from a terrifying disease. In vampire mythology, the disease began when the Blue Moon Vampire swore vengeance on the general vampire population for rejecting its existence and cursed them to live in fear of contracting it. Once contracted, vampires lose control of their bloodlust, leaving both humans and their own kind hunting the sickened vampires down. However, to Noé’s surprise, the Book of Vanitas is in the hands of a human who claims his own name is Vanitas. After Vanitas shows Noé the power behind the book, Noé decides to stick along with Vanitas in his journey to cure all vampires.

Taking place in a steampunk historical Paris, The Case Study of Vanitas went above and beyond for its art — in perfect parallel to what the city is famous for. I cannot praise the visuals and the character design enough. Mochizuki-sensei is known for her dramatic and drop-dead beautiful characters — antagonists, protagonists, and supporting characters alike — but the anime heightens this fact with its vibrant colors, dynamic clothes, and detailed animation of character expressions. Part of my enjoyment for this series comes straight from just staring at the screen to enjoy what I was seeing, story aside.

However, the series does suffer from some lackluster story arcs — especially in the beginning. Important characters often get introduced through interruptions, and, while that can be comical, it disrupts the flow when their sudden entrances force-pause entire conflicts. Jeanne and Luca are the earliest example of this issue. They interrupted Vanitas and Noé’s hunt for a corrupted vampire with their own demands unrelated to the issue at hand and quickly became the new conflict by attacking the protagonists. The paused mission would come back several episodes later, which makes the story feel disjointed.

Luckily, the later arcs don’t fall into that trap. New characters are introduced and contribute to the current problem at hand rather than throw off one, and their interactions are also more interwoven with the protagonists’ narrative arc. As a result, I found myself emotionally invested in the second half of the series versus the first, where I just watched out of entertainment.

The most surprising thing to me, however, is that I found the bloodsucking scenes quite charming. This is my first time watching an anime that gives an actual explanation as to why bloodsucking is so sexually charged — vampires inject an aphrodisiac into their victims when biting to not only prevent their victims from moving but also to enjoy getting bitten — and I find myself oddly appreciative of that added detail.

What is not surprising is the perfect music. Yuki Kaijura is the composer of the series, and her brilliance is on full display. The music extracts the exact emotions from the viewer no matter the scene. From the haunting, sharp sound of the flute to the sorrow of a vibrating violin, there was no end to the music that assailed the viewers from all directions. This is one of the reasons why I found myself so forgiving towards the first few arcs’ narrative mistakes. Even when rolling my eyes at the bad resolution of another conflict, I couldn’t help but feel a sense of relief when the fighting had stopped because of how high-strung the music made me feel.

Since the characters and their motivations and growth are heavily interwoven with the mystery behind the disease, we have not yet seen anyone’s development. Vanitas’s past was hinted at briefly in the last arc, and none of the characters have changed much because nobody really came any closer to understanding the truth behind the disease. Because of that, the voice actors also remained fairly static in their portrayal of the characters — though I found Inori Minase and Ai Kayano’s performances as Jeanne and Dominique respectively more electrifying than the pair of protagonists.

In the end, this first cour really is just a setup for the actual storm coming in the second cour . The twelve episodes certainly do their job in establishing the world, the characters, and the conflict. However, due to the mishaps of the first few arcs, this series was far more fun to watch than it was emotionally engaging. One can only hope that changes in the second cour.

Plot: 7.5 (Multiplier 3.5)

Characters: 7 (Multiplier 3.5)

Voice acting: 7

Art/Animation: 9

Soundtrack: 9

FINAL SCORE: 75.75

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An architectural review of The Case Study of Vanitas

The Case Study of Vanitas translated from Vanitas no Carte ( ヴァニタスの手記 )  is a second manga series by mangaka Jun Mochizuki launched in December 2015 and published monthly in Gangan Joker Magazine. Later it was adapted as an Anime series in 2021 by Studio BONES airing in two parts from the summer of 2021 to the spring of 2022. The series timeline is in 19th century Paris , around the two protagonists, a human and a vampire. The genre of the series is Dark Fantasy, Supernatural and Steampunk.

A Guide to Series

The Story starts when a young vampire named Noé, is commissioned by his Teacher to search for the mythical book called “The Vanitas Grimoire” or the Book of Vanitas. This Book has the power to heal Red Blood Vampires from a disease called Malnomen, which causes them to behave predatorily against their will. This Book is connected to the original Vanitas, the vampire born in Blue Moon, hated by the Red Moon Vampires who are present in the traditional Vampire Society.

At the start of the Story, the audience is introduced to the Protagonist, Noé while on an airship ride to Paris where he meets Vanitas, a human who is the current owner of the Book of Vanitas and goes around healing the vampires infected with Malnomen. Later, they both team up and embark on an adventure filled with supernatural creatures and uncover dark secrets about the Vampire’s world. As they delve deeper into their investigation, Noé and Vanitas encounter various characters with unique abilities and backgrounds. They face dangerous enemies while trying to understand the truth behind the curse affecting vampires.

The Setting of the Series

The series mostly takes place in Paris, France, and spans two seasons with 12 episodes each. Some other locations in the series are Gévaudan, a rural area in France. The main inspiration for this setting was derived when the mangaka Jun Mochizuki got the opportunity to visit Paris, which was her first time visiting abroad. Mesmerised by the beauty of Paris, she decided to set the plot in 19th-century Paris. She chose the setting of 19th-century Paris because she was inspired by the classic detective duo Sherlock and Watson.

The setting as can be seen is before the building of Effiel Tower, with the strong influence of the Steampunk style. This style was a personal preference of the Mangaka as she was attracted towards it. It is generally seen in the interiors and the other elements that don’t interfere with the beauty of classical Paris. The existence of airships is a strong showcase of the Steampunk style that directly resembles the industrial style in Architecture.

Other than this, the styles present in the series are primarily Baroque, Rorocco and Gothic which are already prevalent in Paris. The Baroque influence in Paris, such as the Palace of Versailles and The Louvre, is reflected in their interior design. The series also has an uneventful setting of scenes set in underground Catacombs. Some of the scenes portray the skyline of the city covered with Blue coloured Gable Roof with smoke coming out from the Chimneys. Another place in which Vampires live freely in the series is the alternate World portraying the fairytale world with the big palace.

Architectural Marvels

Given that the series is set in Paris, which has many architectural marvels, this is a given. Many Architectural Marvels are portrayed in excellent style in Anime. Though we get to see some glimpses of these Marvels, it is Beautiful. Most of the series takes place on the streets of Paris and Interior spaces and sometimes on Rooftops. The places portrayed are mixed up with the Steampunk styles and a feel of a Supernatural Story. Some of the places portrayed in Anime are:

The Arc de Triomphe

The Arc de Triomphe is situated on the Place de l’Etoile above the Champs-Elysées, the world’s most beautiful avenue. It was completed in 1836 under Emperor Napoleon I to commemorate his victory at Austerlitz.

Notre-Dame Cathedral

It is one of the most visited places in Paris and the World’s Famous Catherdral which portrays the strong influence of Gothic Architecture. It was completed in 1345 and almost took two centuries to complete.

Louvre Museum

With more than 35,000 exhibits in an area of 60,000 square meters, the Louvre is one of the largest museums in the world and a visit you can’t miss when in Paris.

Sainte Chapelle

The Catherdral was older than the Norte Dame and located close to it completed in 1248 by King Louis IX to store Christ Relics. This is one of the best executed Gothic-style Chapel in Interiors that is generally overlooked by its exteriors.

Palais Garnier

Also known as the Opéra Garnier is an Opera House that has a seating capacity of 1979 seats. It was built for the Paris Opera from 1861 to 1875 at the behest of Emperor Napoleon III.

As a whole, the series pays respect to the Grandeur style of Paris with a suitable representation of it. It became possible due to Mangaka Jun Mochizuki’s sudden visit to Paris. Her eyes were mesmerized by the beauty of Paris which led her to set her Manga in Paris which is an uncommon practice for Mangaka. The whole series portrays the interior and the exteriors of the Architectural Marvels with a theme placed in the 19th century and also implements Steampunk. The series is a must-watch for Paris Lovers and also those who indulge in vampire stories as it gives a different perspective towards them.

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The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Streaming: Watch & Stream Online via Crunchyroll

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If you are looking for information on where to watch The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 online, look no further, as we have all the streaming details. The anime focuses on a vampire, Noe Archiviste, who meets Vanitas, a human-vampire doctor curing vampires of the misnomer that forces vampires to go out of control against their will.

Here’s how you can watch and stream The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 via streaming services such as Crunchyroll.

Is The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 available to watch via streaming?

Yes, The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 is available to watch via streaming on Crunchyroll .

The anime is loosely based on its manga series by Jun Mochizuki. The first episode shows Noe, the vampire, being bitten by another vampire driven by bloodlust as he is looking for his teacher called the Book of Vanitas. He is rescued by Vanitas, and the two join hands to cure the rest of the vampires before the poison takes over the entire vampire world.

The show features talented voiceovers of Natsuki Hanae and Kaito Ishikawa as Vanitas and Noe, respectively.

Watch The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 streaming via Crunchyroll

The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 i s available to watch on Crunchyroll. Crunchyroll is a popular streaming service specializing in anime, manga, and Asian dramas. It offers a vast library of licensed content, including simulcasts of ongoing anime series, classics, and exclusive titles.

You can watch via Crunchyroll by following these steps:

• Go to CrunchyRoll.com
• $7.99 per month (Fan)
• $9.99 per month (Mega Fan)
• $14.99 per month (Ultimate Fan)
• Enter your personal information and select ‘Create Account’

The Crunchyroll Fan plan lets users stream the service’s entire library ad-free, watch new episodes shortly after they air in Japan, and read digital manga.

The Mega Fan plan offers the same service but also lets users stream on up to four devices at a time, allows offline viewing, and provides a $15 discount off $100+ purchases in the Crunchyroll Store every three months.

The Ultimate Fan plan offers all of the above on up to six devices at once, $25 off Crunchyroll Store purchases over $100 every three months, free shipping on all purchases, and an exclusive “swag bag” after 12 months of subscribing.

The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1’s synopsis is as follows:

”In 19th-century Paris, young vampire Noé finds the Book of Vanitas in human hands. Calling himself Vanitas, this doctor wields its power and tempts Noé with a plan to “cure” all vampires. Allying with him may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?”

NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.

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The Case Study of Vanitas #21

The Case Study of Vanitas » The Case Study of Vanitas #21 - Scars released by Square Enix on March 11, 2022.

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Original Japanese title: Un autre―Shōkon― ( ―傷痕―).

Noé springs into action after he receives a disturbing letter. Details about Domi and Louis' past, as well as Mikhail's past, come to light. Vanitas is alarmed to hear of Mikhail's return. Noé confronts Mikhail but is forced to do as he asks.

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