The Case Study of Vanitas Season 2 - The Story and Charm of the Abyss The second season of Case Study of Vanitas aired from January 15 to April 2, 2022, continuing the epic tale of the fate of vampires and their complicated relationship with humans. This season introduces deeper character backgrounds and new antagonistic forces, providing compelling storytelling. Below, we will introduce detailed information and reviews of the second season, as well as recommended points. Broadcast information The second season of The Case Study of Vanitas was broadcast on the following stations: - TOKYO MX: January 15, 2022 to April 2, 2022, every Saturday from 0:00 to 0:30
- Tochigi TV: January 15, 2022 to April 2, 2022, every Saturday from 0:00 to 0:30
- Gunma Television: January 15, 2022 to April 2, 2022, every Saturday from 0:00 to 0:30
- BS11: January 15, 2022 to April 2, 2022, every Saturday from 0:00 to 0:30
- MBS (Mainichi Broadcasting System): January 16, 2022 to April 3, 2022, every Sunday from 2:38 to 3:08
- RCC (Chugoku Broadcasting): January 19, 2022 to April 6, 2022, every Wednesday from 1:27 to 1:57
- CBC TV: January 20, 2022 to April 7, 2022, every Thursday from 2:35 to 3:05
- Hokkaido Broadcasting: January 21, 2022 to April 8, 2022, every Friday from 1:58 to 2:28
- RKB Mainichi Broadcasting: January 21, 2022 to April 8, 2022, every Friday from 3:00 to 3:30
- Animax: January 22, 2022 to April 9, 2022, every Saturday from 22:30 to 23:00
The film was also streamed online on the following platforms: - Amazon Prime Video: Available from January 15, 2022, every Saturday from 0:30
- d Anime Store: January 18, 2022 ~, Every Tuesday from 12:00
- d Anime Store for Prime Video: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- GYAO!: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- Bandai Channel: January 18, 2022 - Every Tuesday from 12:00
- Hulu: From January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- Video Market: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- music.jp: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- Hikari TV: From January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- FOD: January 18, 2022 - Every Tuesday from 12:00
- U-NEXT: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- Animehodai: January 18, 2022 - Available every Tuesday from 12:00
- ABEMA Video: From January 18, 2022, distributed every Tuesday from 12:00
- ABEMA (linear distribution): From January 18, 2022, distributed every Tuesday from 23:30
- Niconico Channel: From January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- Netflix: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- J:COM On Demand: Available from January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 12:00
- TELASA: From January 18, 2022, distributed every Tuesday from 12:00
- Miru Plus: From January 18, 2022, distributed every Tuesday from 12:00
- Niconico Live Broadcast: January 18, 2022, every Tuesday from 23:00
Overview The Case Study of Vanitas is a TV anime series based on the manga by Jun Mochizuki. It is a dark fantasy set in 19th century France, depicting the coexistence of vampires and humans. In the second season, the adventures of Noe, a young vampire, and Vanitas, a self-proclaimed vampire specialist, continue as they search for the cursed grimoire "The Book of Vanitas." story This is the story of vampires on the verge of extinction. In 19th century France, where humans and vampires coexist, Noe, a young vampire, heads to Paris in search of the Book of Vanitas, a grimoire that casts a curse on vampires. On the way there, on an airship, Noe encounters an incident. In the midst of the chaos, a human named Vanitas, who calls himself a vampire specialist, appears before Noe. In Vanitas' hands is the cursed grimoire that Noe was looking for, the Book of Vanitas... With the meeting of these two, a tale of curses and salvation for vampires begins. cast The following cast members appear in the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - Vanitas: Natsuki Hanae
- Noe: Kaito Ishikawa
- Jeanne: Inori Minase
- Luca: Shimoji Shino
- Dominique: Ai Kayano
- Mikhail: Mikako Komatsu
- Vampire of the Blue Moon: Romi Park
- Laurent: Kengo Kawanishi
- Olivier: Tomoaki Maeno
- Astolfo: Ayumu Murase
- Chloe: Rie Kugimiya
- Jean-Jacques: Daiki Hamano
- Rusven: Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Veronica: Yoko Hikasa
- Teacher: Akira Ishida
- Dante: Taro Kiuchi
- Johan: Koji Yusa
- Riche: Riho Kuma
- Nenia: Kaori Nazuka
- Louis: Shimabukuro Miyuri
- Muru: Miyu Komaki
- Loki: Noriaki Sugiyama
- Maria: Yume Miyamoto
- Georges: Ryunosuke Watanuki
- Marco: Mitsuru Ogata
- Chevre: Reina Kondo
- Orlock: Yamamoto
- Knox: Arisa Kiyoto
- Mane: Itsuki Kurita
- Riche: Riho Kuma
- Amelia: Noriko Shimoya
- Moreau: Kozo Dosaka
- Mina: Miyu Komaki
- Charlatan: Nanami Takahashi
- Chloe's Father: Tomoyuki Shimura
- Jean-Jacques' father: Masuo Amada
- Janjaku (boyhood): Makoto Koichi
- Hooded Man: Matsuda Kenichiro
- Jeanne's Mother: Miyu Komaki
- Astolfo's Father: Keisuke Hamaoka
- Astolfo's Mother: Ayako Takeuchi
- Astolfo's sister: Nanami Takahashi
Main Staff The following staff members are involved in the production of the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - Original author: Jun Mochizuki (published in the monthly "Gangan Joker" by Square Enix)
- Director: Tomoyuki Itamura
- Series Composition: Akao Deko
- Character design and chief animation director: Yoshiyuki Ito
- Sub-character design, chief animation director: Tomoyo Nakayama
- Prop design: Shinpei Ishibashi
- Visual concept, color design: Izumi Takizawa
- Assistant Director: Nao Miyoshi
- Art design: Shuhei Tada
- Art Director: Shingo Kanai
- Director of photography: Zhang Yingying
- 3DCG Director: Takuma Miyake
- Edited by: Rie Matsuhara, Akane Shiraishi
- Music: Yuki Kajiura
- Sound Director: Kazuhiro Wakabayashi
- Sound effects: Shizuo Kurahashi (Soundbox), Sachiko Nishi (Soundbox)
- Animation Production: Bones
- Produced by: The Case Study of Vanitas Production Committee (Aniplex, Bones, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures, Square Enix, Contents Seed)
Main Characters The following main characters appear in the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - Vanitas: A human who inherited the name and grimoire "The Book of Vanitas" from the "Blue Moon Vampire." He calls himself a specialist in vampires. He has a tendency to use any means to achieve his goals, and often drags those around him into his misery.
- Noe: A young vampire who came to Paris from the countryside in search of the Book of Vanitas. He has high combat ability and a sense for fighting. He is the type who acts honestly according to his own feelings.
- Jeanne: A vampire girl nicknamed the "Witch of the Inferno." Despite her beautiful appearance, she was once feared by vampires as an executioner (Blow). She is now a Chevalier of Luca.
- Luca: A polite vampire boy who holds a position second only to the Queen of Vampires. He works with Jeanne and is searching for the Book of Vanitas to save his brother.
- Dominique: Daughter of the Marquis de Sado, a distinguished vampire aristocrat and lord of the Otherworld, she is a vampire with a dignified appearance and tone of voice. She is childhood friends with Noe and is always concerned about him.
- Mikhail: A boy who possesses another grimoire, "The Book of Vanitas." He was used as an experimental subject in Dr. Moreau's laboratory, and called Vanitas "Big Brother" and adored him. He was later taken away by the Blue Moon Vampire along with Vanitas, and they began to act together...
- Blue Moon Vampire: A vampire born on the night of a blue full moon, a symbol of ominousness, who is said to have created the Book of Vanitas. He rescues Vanitas and Mikhail from Dr. Moreau's laboratory, and then begins living with them.
- Laurent: One of the captains of the Church's anti-vampire unit, the Hunters (Chasseurs). He is the sixth Holy Knight (Paladin) who was given the "Jasper." He has a strong sense of justice, is sensitive, and can easily cry.
- Olivier: One of the Holy Knights, he is the one who recommended Laurent to the "Jasper". He has known Laurent for a long time.
- Astolfo: A boy who became the youngest Holy Knight (Paladin) in history at the tender age of 15. He is called "Astolfo the Garnet" and is also known as the "Problem Child of the Hunters (Chasseurs)." Although he is also a Holy Knight, he dislikes Roland. He has a strong hatred for vampires.
- Chloe: The "hidden vampire" of the Marquis de Dapouché family. With light gray hair and grayish bluish eyes, she is so beautiful that the young Jeanne describes her as a "doll." At first glance, she looks like a young girl, but she has lived in the land of Gévaudan for a long time.
- Jean-Jacques: A young vampire who travels with Chloe. He has been in love with Chloe ever since they met as children, and takes care of her daily needs such as cooking and sewing at the castle. Because of his love, he has a strong sense of hostility towards those who belittle or get in the way of Chloe.
- Rusven: A vampire who serves Her Majesty the Queen as a member of the senate. He is Luca's uncle and guardian. Many people praise him as a hero for being the architect of the peace that brought an end to the war between vampires and humans.
- Veronica: Daughter of the Marquis of Sado, the lord of another world, and Dominique's older sister. One of the Queen's Fangs (Bistia). She hates humans with a passion.
- Teacher: Noe's teacher and the person who sent him the letter asking him to find the Book of Vanitas.
- Dante: A young man who is an informant often used by Vanitas. According to Vanitas, he is a jack-of-all-trades who will do almost anything for money.
- Johan: A young man with glasses who works as an informant with Dante and Riche. He has a distinctive way of speaking. He is a little overprotective towards Dante and Riche.
- Riche: A girl with glasses who works as an informant with Dante and Johan. She has a deep knowledge of history, and tends to speak a little quickly when it comes to that subject.
- Nenia: A black shadow that Noe witnessed in Amelia's memory along with the Charlatan parade, said to have stolen the vampire's true name and become the source of the curse. Most of its identity is still shrouded in mystery.
- Louis: Dominique's older brother and Noé's first friend. Because he was cursed, he lived in his grandfather's castle from an early age and was treated as if he didn't exist within the Sade family. When he developed a curse and attacked Noé, he was decapitated by the teacher.
- Muru: A fluffy white cat that Noe is carrying around. Its charming features are its heterochromatic eyes and the ribbon around its neck.
Main Robot Items The following major robots and items will appear in the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - "Pillar of Justice (Louisette)": A spear-shaped weapon possessed by Astolfo, the 12th Holy Knight (Paladin), who was given the "Porcelain Stone."
- "Dam": A shortened name for a human-vampire hybrid called Dampeel.
- Quoi?: French for "what?"
- World Style "Tampering Device": A device created by the Marquis of Dapchet family, who had been secretly researching the "World Style" forbidden by the church. Originally, the research was started to turn Chloe back into a human.
- Blood-revealing Fangs (Archivist): By sucking the blood of others, they have the power to read the memories of the person they are sucking blood from. It is said that memories are passed on through blood.
- Curse name: "Nenia (The one who surrounds death)": The curse name of Faustina, Queen of the Crimson Moon Vampire, the original vampire.
- "God's Tears Stone": Unlike ordinary asturite, this special stone is of higher purity and holds great power. It is also known as "Blue Tears Stone" or "Divine Tears Stone".
- Magatsuna "Theatre of Ice and Snow (Milly)": Chloe's Magatsuna. She is trapped in a closed silver space created based on her own memories, and her mind is broken little by little by the endless performance that is repeated over and over again. Furthermore, it is a troublesome Magatsuna in that she cannot be cured by simply deriving the inverse calculation formula.
- True name: "Canolas" (The Snowflake Player): Chloe's true name.
- True name: "Apricus (The one who clings to the end of the snow)": Jean-Jacques' true name.
- Dessert: French for "sweet treat after a meal."
- "Twins" for vampires: Twins, which are believed to take more life from their mother, were considered an ominous symbol for vampires.
- Bienvenue!: French for "welcome."
- The Book of Vanitas: A book-shaped analytical engine said to have been created by the Blue Moon Vampire. Powered by a special Astrumite, it can condense all kinds of technology, including magic and alchemy, into a tiny machine, allowing it to easily interfere with the world's formulas. Only those who are related to the Blue Moon Vampire can open this book.
- Dog-type automaton: A dog-type automaton that Mikhail commands.
- "Sir": A still unknown figure with many nicknames, such as: "The Former Marquis de Sade", "No One Knows His Origins", "The Terrible Vampire Who Served at Her Majesty the Queen Longer than Anyone", "The Faceless One", and "The Count of Saint-Germain".
subtitle The following subtitles were broadcast during the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - Episode 13 (#1) / Forêt d'argent - Encounter - (2022/01/15)
- Episode 14 (#2) / Château de sorciére - The Witch and the Young Man - (2022/01/22)
- Episode 15 (#3) / Oiseau et ciel - The Vampire of Dapsé - (2022/01/29)
- Episode 16 (#4) / Chasse aux vampires - "Beasts" - (2022/02/05)
- Episode 17 (#5) / Vengeance - A Hand Touching a Nightmare - (2022/02/12)
- Episode 18 (#6) / Avec toi - Just the two of us - (2022/02/19)
- Episode 19 (#7) / Canorus - Snow Flower - (2022/02/26)
- Episode 20 (#8) / Mal d'amour - Incurable Disease - (2022/03/05)
- Episode 21 (#9) / Un autre - Scar - (2022/03/12)
- Episode 22 (#10) / Rencontre - Blue Night - (2022/03/19)
- Episode 23 (#11) / Pleuvoir - Rain Without Sky - (2022/03/26)
- Episode 24 (#12) / Après la pluie - His wish - (2022/04/02)
Related Titles The following works are related to the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - The Case Study of Vanitas (1st season)
- The Case Study of Vanitas Special Special ~The chemin parcouru since the rencontre~
- The Case Study of Vanitas: Special Program Just Before the Second Season Broadcast ~On the Route to Gevaudan~
Theme songs and music The following theme songs and music were used in the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas. - OP1: "Your Name"
- Lyricist: IWATSUBO KOUDAI
- Composed by: IWATSUBO KOUDAI, Fukino Kuwagata
- Arrangement: IWATSUBO KOUDAI, Fukino Kuwagata
- Sung by: Little Glee Monster
- ED1「Salvation」
- Lyrics: Ryuta Tsunoda, Sara Yoshida
- Composer: Ryuta Tsunoda, Sara Yoshida
- Arrangement: Keiichi Tomita
- Sung by: Mononkuru
Evaluation and Impressions The second season of The Case Study of Vanitas captivated many viewers with its visual beauty and deep storytelling. In particular, episodes that depicted character growth and the complexities of human relationships left a strong impression on viewers. In addition, the tension and conflict between vampires and humans were portrayed realistically, drawing viewers into the story. The animation was produced by Bones, and the quality of the work was extremely high, faithfully recreating the atmosphere of 19th century France. The beauty of the character designs and background art has been praised for its visual appeal. Yuki Kajiura's music was also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story, and the opening and ending songs in particular touched the hearts of viewers. The voice actors for the characters are also excellent, especially Natsuki Hanae as Vanitas and Kaito Ishikawa as Noe, who give performances that really bring out the personalities of their characters, and Inori Minase as Jeanne, who skillfully expresses her complex emotions. Recommended points Here are some reasons why we recommend the second season of The Case Study of Vanitas: - Deep story: A dark fantasy about the coexistence of vampires and humans, with in-depth depictions of the characters' backgrounds and relationships.
- Beautiful Animation: Bones' high-quality animation faithfully recreates the atmosphere of 19th century France.
- Appealing Characters: The characters, including Vanitas and Noe, are all unique and have the charm to draw the viewer in.
- Emotional Music: The music by Yuki Kajiura is a key element in setting the tone of the story.
- Voice Acting: The performances of the voice actors, including Hanae Natsuki, Ishikawa Kaito, and Minase Inori, really bring out the personalities of the characters.
The second season of The Case Study of Vanitas is recommended for viewers who enjoy dark fantasy and character development. This work realistically depicts the tension and conflict between vampires and humans, and will provide viewers with deep emotions and excitement. |
