Not spoiler free but it wont spoil you either. Vanitas no Karte or simply The case study of Vanitas is about a selfproclaimed doctor Vanitas out to cure the vampire race of the curse that plagues them which is the animes base concept along with a naive young vampire No who tags alongside him. Set in 19th century France Vanitas no karte is one of the best anime airing in the season of summer 2021. Its a show centred around vampires but its done incredibly well honestly compared to the other vampire shows Ive watched Vanitas no Karte comes out splendidly. I dont say that as a personal opinion even objectively not only is the concept intriguing but even the characters catch your attention. It is not set in the typical manner where there is the only disparity between humans and vampires with divided factions either against vampires with them or vice versa. Funnily we are shown the disparity between them in a manner that isnt repetitive and has some involvement with a 3rd party Youll find out in the anime I dont want to spoil. Later on when No and Vanitas collide with the church we see some innovative devices used to combat Vampires and proper logic behind them it isnt your typical clique where the antagonist just happen to have a strong constitution to combat vampires or just happens to have a one in a million item to attempt to win against them. No in Vanitas no Karte they have clever items to help them. For example when a Church paladin Roland also a side character collided with No he used a special light to disrupt the power the eyes of a vampire hold and a chemical he injected into himself to gain a boost in strength. Might I add he very cleverly put No and Vanitas into a vulnerable position. It was mildly predictable but great nonetheless. For your information there arent any dense explanations so dont worry about that. Coming back to my previous points the characters are intriguing. I especially like Vanitas he seems like a very dominant man yet a very submissive one. From time to time it becomes impossible to understand him but again his actions become very clearly after some background information. Honestly the anime has not covered his backstory entirely which makes his characters seem flimsy and too stubborn but keep an open mind the second cour of Vanitas no Karte will answer the question of why the kin of the blue moon is a human. The other main character is No who I personally dislike to some degree he is the perfect partner for Vanitas not fixated on views persistent and for sure can keep up with Vanitass antics however his naivety annoys me. No is more childlike than you would want him to be despite being unbiased and expressive of his views. The mature world created by Jun Mochizuki creator of Vanitas no Karte makes No similar to an outcast. Objectively speaking this may have been done for character growth and to provide another perspective on the whole vampire and human situation. Other characters like Jeanne Dominique Dante etc have various varying personalities and situations that I dont want to spoil which add to the characterisation even the names are intriguing Honestly watch the anime to get a better handle on them. https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/thumbnails/crop1200x630gGA/cms/news.4/173602/03.jpeg Left to right No Dominique Jeanne Lucius and Vanitas This is a very small peek into the range of characters but I assure you all of them are diverse to some extent mysterious as well as complex and none of them is unimportant or presents just for gag reasons. The designs of the characters are great as well Due to it being set in the 19th century the atmosphere around them feels antique as well as unique. Again Vanitas stands out the most and his design is amazing. Ill add here that his reluctance to do some things or his impulsiveness does get annoying but its not enough to push you away. https://wallpaperaccess.com/full/6174330.png Vanitas the Kin of the blue moon Lets now expand a little bit on the genres of Vanitas no Karte and subsequently any themes. It certainly is a mystery even I desperately want to find out why cursed vampires exist what their collective goal is. Its very gripping honestly I cant type a word of it without spoiling the anime. Comedy is fine nothing amazing the sudden change in art style doesnt make it comedic neither does the change in tone. Yes you may laugh from time to time but it also feels a bit misplaced and jarring. Romance is similar to comedy in that aspect it certainly shifts the tone quite a bit but its not bad when it comes to it. Nothing else can be said about supernatural fantasy and drama genres they are selfexplanatory. This isnt Boys love either some misconception of the show has been spreading as per my information just wanted to clear that up as well. Animation is great I never once saw an issue with it. Quality as well as strict adherence to the manga is followed thanks to Studio bones. The background is well detailed so are the characters. Overall I am impressed I love seeing good animation along with a great plot its a very enjoyable experience. Similarly important scenes are highlighted well and are made animated to make them stand out. The anime opening is animated impressively too along with the song they make for a wonderful opening and I havent skipped it even once. Of course an opening is always subjective but animation quality cannot be denied. At first I decided the ending is meh but after listening to it several times my opinion had changed. I love it it did take me some getting used to but I like it as it is without the visuals. Finally the voice acting. Did I mention I love Natsuki Hanae? Yeah hes amazing. One of my favourite voice actors of all time and worth listening to surprisingly he just happens to voice Vanitas a brilliant choice you might know him from his other roles as Tanjirou Kamado and Ken Kaneki. Ai Kayano voices Dominique de Sade who may sound familiar if you have seen Konosuba Yes she voices Darkness. Other actors include Inori Minase for Jeanne Kaito Ishikawa for No etc. All of them just have so much emotion when the situation calls for it and are a treat to listen to. They create such a beautiful atmosphere that youd want to hear their voice on repeat not to mention the OST just makes things better it may even give you chills. To conclude watch Vanitas no Karte when you want a change of pace and a vampire centred story that isnt repetitive. Animation along with the Voice acting make for a brilliant combination and will certainly keep you watching. I fail to understand why the average rating on this show is below 80 but Im sure the second cour will be higher. One criticism I will add is that the worldbuilding is missing from a cultural perspective if Jun Mochizuki added more of French culture it would elevate the animes worldbuilding aspect though the lack of it doesnt take away from the anime. I hope you liked my review I certainly enjoyed typing it out. I appreciate all feedback which you can just drop in my profile as a private message or otherwise do tell me which review you are giving feedback on. Enjoy watching Vanitas no Karte https://www..com/watch?v=Mrhv5sGxOg One final blow to convince you to watch Vanitas no Karte