The Case Study of Vanitas

The Case Study of Vanitas (Japanese: ヴァニタスの手記（カルテ）, Vanitasu no Karute) is a Japanese manga series written and illustrated by Jun Mochizuki. It has been serialized in Square Enix's shōnen manga magazine Monthly Gangan Joker since December 2015. Set in a fictional 19th-century Paris, the series incorporates vampire and steampunk elements. The story revolves around the young Vanitas and the vampire Noé Archiviste as they work together. Vanitas aims to heal cursed vampires using his grimoire, The Book of Vanitas. The manga has been translated and released globally, and it has also been adapted into a television anime series produced by Bones, which aired from July 2021 to April 2022. The core of the story focuses on Vanitas and Noé's efforts to save vampires while confronting the mysterious force known as “Charlatan” and delving into deeper themes of identity and existence. The series is praised for its unique character development, dynamic action sequences, and comedic elements. The protagonist Vanitas’ personality and his hidden past have received positive critical reception. The anime adaptation has also been popular for its visuals and fantasy components. The manga has over 5.5 million copies in circulation and has distinguished itself within the vampire genre through its unique setting and narrative structure.