The Case Study of Vanitas (2021)

Animation · Fantasy · Horror

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 with a plan to “cure” all vampires. Allying with him may be dangerous, but does he have a choice?

IMDb rating: 7.6 (4,215 votes)
Episode average: 8.2 ↑ +0.6 vs IMDb
Seasons: 1
Streaming (US): Crunchyroll
Language: JA
Type: TV series

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Ratings refreshed Oct 3, 2026 · 1 season indexed

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Seasons

Season 1 (2021)

8.21 avg 24 episodes 7.6 → 8.5 23 min avg

Season 1 episodes - IMDb ratings
#	Title	Rating	Votes
1	In the Event of Rusty Hopes	7.6	338
2	In the City of Flowers	7.6	271
3	Fangs That Lay Bare Blood	7.7	280
4	Night of Mocking Masks	8.1	260
5	Friends	8.6	306
6	Questions	7.9	231
7	Love	7.7	223
8	Where Death Slumbers	7.9	209
9	Those Who Hunt Crimson	8.0	201
10	No. 69	8.0	201
11	Promise	8.3	220
12	Point of Departure	7.6	198
13	A Chance Encounter	8.2	203
14	The Witch and the Young Man	7.9	206
15	The d'Apchiers' Vampire	8.2	194
16	The Beast	8.7	208
17	Hands Upon a Nightmare	8.9	221
18	Just the Two of Us	8.5	185
19	Snow Flower	8.8	212
20	The Incurable Disease	8.1	177
21	Scars	8.3	167
22	Blue Night	8.9	200
23	Tears like Rain	9.1	249
24	His Wish	8.5	180