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The Best Episodes of The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1

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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

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  1. #1 Fan Favorite
    The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 1 - In the Event of Rusty Hopes
    7.9/10(317 votes)

    #1 - In the Event of Rusty Hopes

    S1:E1

    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?

    Directors:Nao Miyoshi, Yutaro Kubo
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  2. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 2 - In the City of Flowers
    7.6/10(258 votes)

    #2 - In the City of Flowers

    S1:E2

    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.

    Directors:Nao Miyoshi, Geisei Morita
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  3. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 3 - Fangs That Lay Bare Blood
    7.7/10(264 votes)

    #3 - Fangs That Lay Bare Blood

    S1:E3

    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.

    Director:Son Seung-hui
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  4. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 4 - Night of Mocking Masks
    8.0/10(244 votes)

    #4 - Night of Mocking Masks

    S1:E4

    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.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  5. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 5 - Friends
    8.1/10(291 votes)

    #5 - Friends

    S1:E5

    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.

    Director:Nao Miyoshi
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  6. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 6 - Questions
    7.9/10(217 votes)

    #6 - Questions

    S1:E6

    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?

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writer:Takayo Ikami

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  7. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 7 - Love
    7.8/10(209 votes)

    #7 - Love

    S1:E7

    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.

    Director:Son Seung-hui
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  8. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 8 - Where Death Slumbers
    7.9/10(197 votes)

    #8 - Where Death Slumbers

    S1:E8

    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?

    Directors:Nao Miyoshi, Daisuke Chiba
    Writer:Takayo Ikami

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  9. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 9 - Those Who Hunt Crimson
    7.9/10(188 votes)

    #9 - Those Who Hunt Crimson

    S1:E9

    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.

    Director:Nao Miyoshi
    Writer:Takayo Ikami

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  10. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 10 - Number 69
    7.9/10(186 votes)

    #10 - Number 69

    S1:E10

    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.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  11. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 11 - Promises
    8.3/10(206 votes)

    #11 - Promises

    S1:E11

    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.

    Director:Keisuke Onishi
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  12. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 12 - Point of Departure
    7.7/10(185 votes)

    #12 - Point of Departure

    S1:E12

    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.

    Director:Yoshifumi Sasahara
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  13. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 13 - A Chance Encounter
    7.6/10(187 votes)

    #13 - A Chance Encounter

    S1:E13

    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?

    Director:Nao Miyoshi
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  14. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 14 - The Witch and the Young Man
    7.0/10(186 votes)

    #14 - The Witch and the Young Man

    S1:E14

    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.

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  15. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 15 - The d'Apchiers' Vampire
    7.3/10(177 votes)

    #15 - The d'Apchiers' Vampire

    S1:E15

    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.

    Director:Kenichi Nishida
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  16. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 16 - The Beast
    7.8/10(190 votes)

    #16 - The Beast

    S1:E16

    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.

    Director:Nao Miyoshi
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  17. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 17 - Hands Upon a Nightmare
    7.5/10(203 votes)

    #17 - Hands Upon a Nightmare

    S1:E17

    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.

    Director:Takahiro Tamano
    Writer:Takayo Ikami

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  18. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 18 - Just the Two of Us
    7.8/10(167 votes)

    #18 - Just the Two of Us

    S1:E18

    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?

    Director:Shintaro Itoga
    Writer:Takayo Ikami

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  19. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 19 - Snow Flower
    7.5/10(193 votes)

    #19 - Snow Flower

    S1:E19

    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?

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  20. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 20 - The Incurable Disease
    7.5/10(162 votes)

    #20 - The Incurable Disease

    S1:E20

    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.

    Director:Hiromichi Matano
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  21. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 21 - Scars
    8.3/10(149 votes)

    #21 - Scars

    S1:E21

    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.

    Director:Nao Miyoshi
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  22. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 22 - Blue Night
    7.8/10(181 votes)

    #22 - Blue Night

    S1:E22

    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.

    Director:Kenichi Nishida
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  23. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 23 - Tears Like Rain
    7.8/10(225 votes)

    #23 - Tears Like Rain

    S1:E23

    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

    Director:Noriyuki Nomata
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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  24. The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 Episode 24 - His Wish
    7.3/10(161 votes)

    #24 - His Wish

    S1:E24

    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.

    Director:Nao Miyoshi
    Writer:Hitomi Mieno

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Season 1 Ratings Summary

"In the Event of Rusty Hopes" is the best rated episode of "The Case Study of Vanitas" season 1. It scored 7.9/10 based on 317 votes. Directed by Nao Miyoshi, Yutaro Kubo and written by Hitomi Mieno, it aired on 7/3/2021. This episode is rated 0.3 points higher than the second-best, "In the City of Flowers".