#vanitas no carte luca

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Vnc characters as the weather

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Skipping around some days ^^"

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Tiny!

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Ok I’m noticing things. First of all, why does Luca have a shackle on his ankle? That’s odd.

And the “the type of grimoire that takes control of its bearer’s consciousness” isn’t that what happened to Misha with the 2nd Book? We didn’t see when he got it for the first time so we don’t know if it took him over. I mean when he got corrupted at the amusement park arc he looked shocked and Vanitas explained that Misha misused it. But now that another book is in play, I feel like we can’t assume they all work the same. Like ok, at their core they are analytical engines and machines that their purpose all depends on the user. But the qualities and repercussions to each book may not be exactly the same.

I’m theory crafting here. And just know, this can all mean nothing. Luca was told by someone that the book of Vanitas is causing his brother’s suffering. From the few ppl we know he’s close to, only Loki or Ruthven could’ve told him this. Or maybe he overheard ppl gossiping. But even if it was just gossip, I doubt Luca would take it as the gospel truth unless his brother or uncle confirmed it. The sus thing is here comes Johann with his heels clicking with glee, unprovoked telling Dante that his friend might die today. He just couldn’t wait to say this. It’s almost like that was the goal. To have Jeanne kill Vanitas and dispose the book. And by dispose, it means Luca giving it to his dear uncle Ruthven to do it for him. Which could mean nothing. Many ppl want the book gone. And Johann could’ve just been passing by and spotted them. I’m just saying this isn’t helping the allegations.

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I Read The First Volume Of The Case Study of Vanitas And Here's A Review Of It

You know when an anime adaptation is great that they basically animate the first three episodes from the first volume without any major changes. Yes, the anime was great, one of my absolute favorites, but the manga is a whole other magical experience. To be honest, my review for the first volume will be short because there’s not much to talk about since it’s identical to the first three and a half episodes. All my theories will probably in a later volume that doesn’t follow the anime.

To give a run down of the story, it’s about Noe, a vampire, traveling to Paris as he heard word of a mysterious grimoire called the Book of Vanitas being sighted there. When a vampire woman goes on a rampage due to a curse, a young human man calling himself Vanitas steps up and vows to treat her for he is a vampire doctor who possesses the Book of Vanitas and is the only one who can activate it. When his abilities are shown to Noe for the first time, Noe and Vanitas goes on many misadventures to cure vampires from their curses.

Mochizuki’s art is beautiful. I especially loved the airship scene and the scene where Noe and Vanitas were falling off and looking at the moon. She really amped up with the designs compared to Pandora Hearts. I love Pandora Hearts, but The Case Study of Vanitas’s character designs really stand out. Vanitas and Noe are my favorites! However, what Mochizuki has improved the most is the comedic faces. Boy, the funny faces she draws for the characters are HILARIOUS.

I guess the only difference from this volume and the first three episodes is noticeable in episode 1. In the first episode, the story of Vanitas of the Blue Moon was introduced in the beginning, while it was introduced in the middle of the chapter in the manga. That’s the only major difference I noticed. Other than that, the anime did a great job with the pacing and making Mochizuki’s art be even more beautiful in animated form. If you’re curious about the anime, I have my reviews of the anime on my blog—you can click here to read the first two episode reviews as the third episode does have Volume 2 content in it.

My favorite character is and will always be Vanitas as he’s an annoying gremlin with something to hide and I like that aspect of him! He’s a very unique protagonist who isn’t afraid of being a jerk. Though, since this story is told through Noe’s eyes, the jerk aspect could be amped up out of bias.

All I wonder is how long the story will be because it is a recollection of Noe’s memories of Vanitas as he did kill him some time after the first episode. The mystery behind Vanitas’s demise is probably the biggest one of the story. Since Mochizuki is the queen of plot twists, I am expecting a very shocking reveal.

Also, the cutest thing about the first volume is that Hiromu Arakawa, the author of Fullmetal Alchemist, wrote a little comment for Mochizuki that can be seen behind the cover when you open the book! Arakawa is one of Mochizuki’s influences, so I’m sure she was thrilled!

Because I am a biased Mochizuki fangirl, this is a 5-star read like the four Pandora Hearts volumes I reviewed. Do I recommend this? Absolutely. My one goal in life is to collect everything Mochizuki has written and make a bookshelf section dedicated to her works. Also, bookstores, why do you never have volume 2 in stock! Wherever I go, Volume 2 is never in stock! What is your thought on the Vanitas manga?

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Dante all by himself

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My hc on the Luca/Domi/Jeanne dynamic is Jeanne being the sweetest bean to both. Domi and Luca are willing to die for her but Luca is constantly conflicted whether Domi is his treasured ally or another rival he must trample for Jeanne’s affection.

Jeanne is blissfully unaware. Domi and Luca are friends 70% of the time but Domi starts hitting those flirty comments and winking at Jeanne and Luca hits her with the coldest glare.

He’s getting a headache from squinting so hard and Domi’s sweating fucking bullets and Jeanne wants more strawberry cake.