The second cour of The Case Study of Vanitas has arrived on Crunchyroll, complete with an English dub. This stylish supernatural mystery, animated by the acclaimed Studio Bones, follows the enigmatic vampire Vanitas and his companion Noé as they investigate a string of mysterious beast attacks in the town of Gévaudan.
Studio Bones, known for its work on series like Fullmetal Alchemist: Brotherhood and My Hero Academia, delivers a visually striking adaptation. The series blends steampunk aesthetics with gothic horror, focusing on Vanitas's unique method of healing cursed vampires using a forbidden grimoire, a stark contrast to Noé's more traditional approach.
This second part adapts the Gévaudan arc from Jun Mochizuki's manga, plunging Vanitas and Noé into a tragic past. They confront not only the monstrous Beast of Gévaudan but also the complex histories and prejudices that fuel the conflict between humans and vampires in a fantastical 19th-century Paris.
With a MAL score of 8.19, The Case Study of Vanitas has garnered significant praise for its intricate plot, compelling characters, and exceptional animation quality. The series offers a compelling blend of action, mystery, and dark fantasy, exploring themes of love, loss, and the nature of monstrosity.
