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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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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Episode 1
In the Event of Rusty Hopes
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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?
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.
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.
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Directed by Son Seung-huiWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Ryosuke Hara, Itaru Yamamoto, Arisa Kiyoto, Kurita Itsuki, Noriko Shitaya, Miyuri Shimabukuro
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.
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.
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Directed by Nao MiyoshiWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Ayaka Nanase, Arisa Kiyoto, Kurita Itsuki, Emiri Suyama, Miyu Komaki, Miyuri Shimabukuro
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?
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Directed by Yoshifumi SasaharaWritten by Takayo IkamiGuest stars Sayaka Kikuchi, Asuka Maesako, Riho Kuma, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Ryosuke Hara, Takuya Nakashima, Miyuri Shimabukuro, Daitabi Abe
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.
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?
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.
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Directed by Nao MiyoshiWritten by Takayo IkamiGuest stars Setsuo Ito, Shunichi Maki, Ryosuke Hara, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Yume Miyamoto, Kouzou Douzaka
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.
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Directed by Noriyuki NomataWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Takuya Nakashima, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Yume Miyamoto, Kouzou Douzaka, Mikako Komatsu, Romi Park
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.
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Directed by Keisuke OnishiWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Riho Kuma, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Noriko Shitaya
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.
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Directed by Yoshifumi SasaharaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Takuya Nakashima, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Miyuri Shimabukuro
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?
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Directed by Nao MiyoshiWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Ryunosuke Watanuki, Kenta Niikura, Ryosuke Hara, Nanami Takahashi, Daitabi Abe
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.
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Directed by Noriyuki NomataWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Ryosuke Hara, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Mitsuru Ogata
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.
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Directed by Kenichi NishidaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Tomoyuki Shimura, Ryosuke Hara, Miyuri Shimabukuro
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.
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Directed by Nao MiyoshiWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Masuo Amada, Makoto Koichi, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Ryosuke Hara, Shunichi Maki, Ko Bonkobara
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.
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?
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Directed by Shintaro ItogaWritten by Takayo IkamiGuest stars Keisuke Hamaoka, Ayako Takeuchi, Nanami Takahashi, Sachi Kokuryu, Mitsuru Ogata, Mikako Komatsu, Romi Park
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?
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Directed by Noriyuki NomataWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Yume Miyamoto, Mitsuru Ogata, Ryosuke Hara, Romi Park
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.
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Directed by Hiromichi MatanoWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Itaru Yamamoto, Arisa Kiyoto, Kurita Itsuki, Ryosuke Hara, Mikako Komatsu
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.
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.
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Directed by Kenichi NishidaWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Kouzou Douzaka, Miyu Komaki, Ryosuke Hara, Mikako Komatsu, Romi Park
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
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Directed by Noriyuki NomataWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Noriko Shitaya, Mikako Komatsu, Romi Park, Miyuri Shimabukuro
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.
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Directed by Nao MiyoshiWritten by Deko AkaoGuest stars Noriko Shitaya, Mikako Komatsu, Miyuri Shimabukuro, Ryunosuke Watanuki, Ryosuke Hara
