The Case Study of Vanitas Part 2

Drama / Fantasy / ActionTV12 EP/15 Jan 2022

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Synopsis

Armed with a grimoire that can heal vampires, and cursed to boot, the human Vanitas is either the most useful or most dangerous person in a world where vampires and humans barely coexist. His partner Noé is a vampire who's supposed to be documenting all of this but keeps getting pulled into the chaos instead. In Part 2 of this 12-episode TV series, the two head to the town of Gévaudan to track down a monstrous wolf-like creature called the Beast, suspected to be a curse-bearing vampire. Things go sideways fast when they get separated and thrown back in time, right into the Beast's hunting grounds. Vanitas ends up working alongside Jeanne, a vampire hunter with ties to the creature, while Noé winds up in the care of Chloé d'Apchier, a reclusive vampire hiding secrets of her own. Studio Bones brings its usual polish to the action scenes, and the character dynamics here get genuinely layered, Vanitas and Noé's relationship keeps shifting in ways that feel earned rather than forced. The tone sits somewhere between gothic mystery and historical adventure, with enough intrigue to keep you guessing. If you liked the dark Victorian atmosphere of Black Butler or the supernatural puzzle-box storytelling of Pandora Hearts and D.Gray-man, this scratches a similar itch. The Gévaudan arc is where the show really finds its footing, letting its cast breathe while the mystery tightens around them.

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Characters

Noé Archiviste

19-year-old vampire Archiviste heir, Noé seeks the Book of Vanitas, using his memory-reading abilities.

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MANGA BRIDGE

This season covers Chapters 36-55 of the manga. Continue reading from Chapter 56.

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hamty★★★★★EP 12

This is what you call a banger finale, wrapping things up with chaotic, action-packed, and hype-filled moments while smoothly bridging into the next season. It sets up the final resolution between Noé, Vanitas, and Mikhail, which ends really well, and also delivers a very surprising plot twist. It’s a great finale that wraps things up cleanly and memorably, especially the climax of Mikhail’s arc, which is both unpredictable and impactful. With so much intrigue, it sets up a very exciting next season.

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hamty★★★★★EP 10

Definitely what I’ve been waiting for, the backstory of Vanitas. I’ve always been intrigued by his past and his encounters with the Blue Moon Vampire. It’s honestly a great episode, clearing up many of the mysteries surrounding his character and making it easier to understand why he became who he is. It’s a must-watch episode and a very good flashback making it a step closer into unveiling the secret of the original blue Moon vampire, never been this hyped before!!!

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hamty★★★★★EP 9

Why does this series always do this, going straight into a stressful episode right after a light one 😭😭 I’m never ready for the tension. This episode dives deep into Louis’s accident from Domi’s perspective, while also giving us the unexpected first appearance of Vanitas’s long-lost brother and more pieces of his past at Moreau’s lab. There’s barely any action, but it feels incredibly intense emotionally, especially from Noé’s side. Overall, it’s a great episode that builds a lot of intrigue for what’s coming next.

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hamty★★★★★EP 7

The Gévaudan arc concludes with a beautiful and emotionally satisfying resolution. While the pacing slows down, it serves an important purpose by focusing on the aftermath and allowing the characters’ relationships to fully settle. Chloe’s renewed will to live alongside Jean provides a heartfelt closure, while the growing bond between Jeanne and Vanitas adds a lighter, more charming touch. There’s still some action present, particularly from Noé’s side, but the real strength of this episode lies in its emotional payoff. Overall, a strong and well-earned conclusion to the arc.

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hamty★★★★★EP 6

This episode is incredibly intense and emotionally exhausting 😭. It begins on a hopeful note with Vanitas and Jeanne, but quickly shifts into a much darker and more tragic direction. Astolfo’s past is explored in a way that adds depth to his character which full of sadness and betrayal, while the bond between Jean and Chloe delivers some truly heartbreaking moments. Despite the heavy emotions, the episode still features strong action, particularly the fight between Astolfo and Noé, and with Vanitas clutch moments. Overall, it’s a powerful episode that raises the emotional stakes while building anticipation for the mysteries yet to unfold.

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