The Case Study of Vanitas

Name: The Case Study of Vanitas
Genre: Animation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Released: 2021-07-03
Rating: 8.3
Cast: Natsuki Hanae, Kaito Ishikawa, Inori Minase, Shino Shimoji, Ai Kayano

ENDED1 Season24 Episodes★ 8.3

The Case Study of Vanitas is an animated action-adventure series on Gunma TV that ran from 2021 to 2022, ending after 1 season and 24 episodes.

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NetworkGunma TV

First AiredJul 3, 2021

Last AiredApr 2, 2022

GenreAnimation, Action & Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy

Runtime24 min

Original Titleヴァニタスの手記

LanguageJapanese

CountryJapan

ProductionBONES, Aniplex, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures

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?

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Cast

Natsuki Hanae

Vanitas (voice)

Kaito Ishikawa

Noé (voice)

Inori Minase

Jeanne (voice)

Shino Shimoji

Luca (voice)

Ai Kayano

Dominique (voice)

Yoko Hikasa

Veronica (voice)

Toshiyuki Morikawa

Ruthven (voice)

Kengo Kawanishi

Roland (voice)

Tomoaki Maeno

Olivier (voice)

Ayumu Murase

Astolfo (voice)

Rie Kugimiya

Chloé (voice)

Daiki Hamano

Jean-Jacques (voice)

Seasons & Episodes1 season · 24 episodes

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E1In the Event of Rusty Hopes

Jul 3, 202124m★ 7.8

Noé is on an airship bound for Paris, where he hopes to find the legendary "Book of Vanitas." He meets a woman named Amelia as the ship nears its destination, and then all hell breaks loose when a mysterious stranger appears. Has Noé's quest found him?

E2In the City of Flowers

Jul 10, 202124m★ 7.6

Vanitas and Noé are in a bind until an invitation arrives. At their benefactor's, they find they must prove the "Book of Vanitas" can restore a vampire's true name. They try to secure the necessary proof, only to encounter someone else after the book.

E3Fangs That Lay Bare Blood

Jul 17, 202124m★ 7.6

The battle between Vanitas and the Hellfire Witch takes an unexpected turn. Vanitas and Noé return to Count Orlok to learn their fate along with Amelia's. Noé digs deeper into the cause of Amelia's name corruption and goes on a journey with an old friend.

E4Night of Mocking Masks

Jul 24, 202124m★ 7.9

The Teacher explains the World Formula theory. Vanitas is put off by Noé and Dominique's relationship. Dominique rakes Vanitas over the coals. Vanitas encounters Jeanne again and reveals himself to the ball guests. Chaos ensues when gate crashers arrive.

E5Friends

Jul 31, 202124m★ 8.0

Noé's encounter with Charlatan triggers a childhood flashback. His earliest days are revealed, along with Louis' dark secret. Noé grows up surrounded by friends, but an attempt to save one of their inner circle has tragic consequences.

E6Questions

Aug 7, 202124m★ 7.8

Vanitas comes to the rescue and helps Noé and company battle Charlatan's curse-bearers. Noé questions Vanitas's methods. Some unexpected help arrives when they face another threat. Noé confronts Vanitas, but will it bring them together or tear them apart?

E7Love

Aug 14, 202124m★ 7.7

Vanitas and Jeanne's "encounter" during their battle in Paris comes to light. Vanitas offers to keep Jeanne's secret on two conditions. Noé and Vanitas prepare to meet Lord Ruthven. Noé ponders the meaning of love, but Domi throws a wrench into the works.

E8Where Death Slumbers

Aug 21, 202124m★ 7.9

The meeting with Lord Ruthven confirms Vanitas's hunch. Vanitas and Noé report back to Count Orlok and hear about a string of vampire abductions. Dante confirms this, which leads them underground. Will they survive their venture into the depths of Paris?

E9Those Who Hunt Crimson

Aug 28, 202124m★ 7.9

The battle with Roland is on! Vanitas and Noé flee with the Chasseurs in hot pursuit. Vanitas reveals why he entered the Chasseur's underground domain and how he knows his way around. After an unnecessary amount of drama, Vanitas finds whom he seeks.

E10Number 69

Sep 4, 202124m★ 7.6

Vanitas reunites with Dr. Moreau, who speaks of his work and a powerful backer. Will their reunion be tearful or violent? Vanitas has a flashback to his time with the Vampire of the Blue Moon. Vanitas and Noé try to save a curse-bearer with Roland's help.

E11Promises

Sep 11, 202124m★ 8.1

Dominique offers Jeanne advice. Jeanne surprises Vanitas with an invitation, and Dominique shadows them. Noé encounters Lord Ruthven, but after their previous meeting, he doesn't know what to expect. Jeanne keeps her promise, and Vanitas makes one to her.

E12Point of Departure

Sep 18, 202124m★ 7.6

Jeanne says something that strikes fear into Vanitas. Lord Ruthven makes Noé swear an oath. Olivier is at his wits' end over Roland's obsession. Noé has a consuming thirst. Vanitas hears a certain monster has returned and sets out with Noé to investigate.

E13A Chance Encounter

Jan 15, 202224m★ 7.5

Vanitas and Noé travel to Gévaudan in search of a creature known as the Beast, but things go sideways when they encounter a murderous paladin, a hostile acquaintance, and an old nemesis. Will our heroes survive these threats, not to mention the Beast?

E14The Witch and the Young Man

Jan 22, 202224m★ 7.0

Vanitas and Jeanne spend a steamy yet awkward night together. Tempers flare when Vanitas learns Dante withheld information. Though they all know they're at cross-purposes, they set out to find Noé. Meanwhile, Noé wakes to find himself in the Beast's lair.

E15The d'Apchiers' Vampire

Jan 29, 202224m★ 7.2

Noé learns Naenia took Chloé's true name. Chloé's past and the d'Apchiers' history come to light, including her friendship with Jeanne, the Alteration Engine, and Ruthven's friendship with Chloé, which he shattered by trying to take the engine research.

E16The Beast

Feb 5, 202224m★ 7.6

Noé unwilling taps into Jean-Jacques memories and learns what happened to him and how he befriended Chloé. The Beast's true identity and the vast conspiracy behind it also come to light. Vanitas tries to stop Chloé from activating the Alteration Engine.

E17Hands Upon a Nightmare

Feb 12, 202224m★ 7.4

Chloé reveals why she wants to kill Naenia. After Naenia's true nature is revealed and Chloé's malnomen is triggered, Vanitas and Noé scramble to save Gévaudan with some unexpected help. A Church cover-up comes to light along with Jeanne's dark past.

E18Just the Two of Us

Feb 19, 202224m★ 7.6

Vanitas tries to convince Jeanne not to slay Chloé. The cause of Astolfo's hatred is laid bare. Jean-Jacques finally learns Chloé's end game and tries to stop her. Vanitas activates the Alteration engine to save Chloé and Gévaudan, but is it too late?

E19Snow Flower

Feb 26, 202224m★ 7.4

Vanitas identifies Chloé's malnomen. Astolfo's hatred spirals out of control. Chloé must choose between annihilation and a dismal life. Vanitas remembers he doesn't have to be alone, but is it too late? Will our heroes save Gévaudan and themselves?

E20The Incurable Disease

Mar 5, 202224m★ 7.4

Noé begs Count Orlok to save Vanitas from a strange ailment. Vanitas bumps into Roland and asks him about love "for a friend." Jeanne confides in Luca to his dismay. Dominque seems strangely obsessed with Noé. Noé tells Vanitas he is glad they met.

E21Scars

Mar 12, 202224m★ 8.0

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.

E22Blue Night

Mar 19, 202224m★ 7.6

As Noé sucks Mikhail's blood, he gets a glimpse of the latter's past with Vanitas. Details emerge about Vanitas's parents, his history with the Vampire of the Blue Moon, and the experiments he endured. Mikhail is delighted when Vanitas comes to save Noé.

E23Tears Like Rain

Mar 26, 202224m★ 7.6

Mikhail tells Vanitas what he wants. Noé and Vanitas clash. Details emerge about why Vanitas shuns others and doesn't want them to peer into his memories. Dominique's life is on the razor's edge. Noé says he can't do the one thing Vanitas

E24His Wish

Apr 2, 202224m★ 7.2

Mikhail pleads with Vanitas to join him. Dominque comes to terms with her inner self. Mikhail unleashes terror on his foes, but the book exacts a toll. An unexpected figure appears amid the ruins. Vanitas mends fences with Noé and parts ways with Mikhail.

About The Case Study of Vanitas

The Case Study of Vanitas is an animation, action & adventure, mystery, sci-fi & fantasy series on Gunma TV. The show first aired on Jul 3, 2021 and currently has 1 season and 24 episodes. The Case Study of Vanitas has ended. It has a rating of 8.3/10 based on 258 votes. The cast includes Natsuki Hanae, Kaito Ishikawa, Inori Minase, Shino Shimoji, Ai Kayano.