7.6/10263 votes#1 - 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
7.6/10206 votes#2 - 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
7.7/10211 votes#3 - 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
8.1/10196 votes#4 - 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
8.6/10237 votes#5 - 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
7.9/10170 votes#6 - 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
7.7/10162 votes#7 - 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
8.0/10154 votes#8 - 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
8.1/10145 votes#9 - 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
8.1/10143 votes#10 - 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
8.3/10157 votes#11 - 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
7.7/10142 votes#12 - 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
8.3/10146 votes#13 - 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
7.9/10139 votes#14 - 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
8.3/10133 votes#15 - 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
8.7/10145 votes#16 - 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
8.9/10144 votes#17 - 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
8.5/10124 votes#18 - 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
8.8/10139 votes#19 - 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
8.0/10119 votes#20 - 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
8.7/10109 votes#21 - 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
8.9/10132 votes#22 - 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
9.0/10153 votes#23 - 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
8.5/10112 votes#24 - 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
The Best Episodes of The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1
Every episode of The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1 ranked from best to worst. Discover the Best Episodes of The Case Study of Vanitas Season 1!
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 Ratings Summary
"In the Event of Rusty Hopes" is the best rated episode of "The Case Study of Vanitas" season 1. It scored 7.6/10 based on 263 votes. Directed by Nao Miyoshi, Yutaro Kubo and written by Deko Akao, it aired on 7/3/2021. This episode is rated 0.0 points higher than the second-best, "In the City of Flowers".