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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...
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Season 1

  • In the Event of Rusty Hopes
    7.6/10259 votes
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    In the Event of Rusty Hopes

    Season 1 Episode 1 - Aired 7/3/2021

    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?

    Director: Nao Miyoshi, Yutaro Kubo

    Writer: Deko Akao

  • In the City of Flowers
    7.6/10204 votes
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    In the City of Flowers

    Season 1 Episode 2 - Aired 7/10/2021

    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.

    Director: Nao Miyoshi, Geisei Morita

    Writer: Deko Akao

  • Fangs That Lay Bare Blood
    7.8/10207 votes
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    Fangs That Lay Bare Blood

    Season 1 Episode 3 - Aired 7/17/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • Night of Mocking Masks
    8.1/10192 votes
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    Night of Mocking Masks

    Season 1 Episode 4 - Aired 7/24/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • Friends
    8.6/10232 votes
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    Friends

    Season 1 Episode 5 - Aired 7/31/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • Questions
    7.9/10168 votes
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    Questions

    Season 1 Episode 6 - Aired 8/7/2021

    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

  • Love
    7.7/10160 votes
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    Love

    Season 1 Episode 7 - Aired 8/14/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • Where Death Slumbers
    8.0/10152 votes
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    Where Death Slumbers

    Season 1 Episode 8 - Aired 8/21/2021

    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?

    Director: Nao Miyoshi, Daisuke Chiba

    Writer: Takayo Ikami

  • Those Who Hunt Crimson
    8.1/10143 votes
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    Those Who Hunt Crimson

    Season 1 Episode 9 - Aired 8/28/2021

    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

  • Number 69
    8.1/10140 votes
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    Number 69

    Season 1 Episode 10 - Aired 9/4/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • Promises
    8.3/10154 votes
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    Promises

    Season 1 Episode 11 - Aired 9/11/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • Point of Departure
    7.7/10140 votes
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    Point of Departure

    Season 1 Episode 12 - Aired 9/18/2021

    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: Deko Akao

  • A Chance Encounter
    8.3/10143 votes
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    A Chance Encounter

    Season 1 Episode 13 - Aired 1/15/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • The Witch and the Young Man
    7.9/10135 votes
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    The Witch and the Young Man

    Season 1 Episode 14 - Aired 1/22/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • The d'Apchiers' Vampire
    8.3/10130 votes
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    The d'Apchiers' Vampire

    Season 1 Episode 15 - Aired 1/29/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • The Beast
    8.7/10142 votes
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    The Beast

    Season 1 Episode 16 - Aired 2/5/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • Hands Upon a Nightmare
    8.9/10140 votes
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    Hands Upon a Nightmare

    Season 1 Episode 17 - Aired 2/12/2022

    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

  • Just the Two of Us
    8.5/10121 votes
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    Just the Two of Us

    Season 1 Episode 18 - Aired 2/19/2022

    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

  • Snow Flower
    8.8/10136 votes
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    Snow Flower

    Season 1 Episode 19 - Aired 2/26/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • The Incurable Disease
    8.0/10116 votes
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    The Incurable Disease

    Season 1 Episode 20 - Aired 3/5/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • Scars
    8.7/10106 votes
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    Scars

    Season 1 Episode 21 - Aired 3/12/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • Blue Night
    8.8/10127 votes
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    Blue Night

    Season 1 Episode 22 - Aired 3/19/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • Tears Like Rain
    9.0/10148 votes
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    Tears Like Rain

    Season 1 Episode 23 - Aired 3/26/2022

    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: Deko Akao

  • His Wish
    8.8/10110 votes
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    His Wish

    Season 1 Episode 24 - Aired 4/2/2022

    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: Deko Akao