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The Case Study of Vanitas Manga #1
Les Mémoires de Vanitas, Tome 1
Fin du XIXe siècle. Paris est en plein émoi à la suite d’attaques répétées de vampires. Pourtant, la règle d’or de leur communauté est de ne pas s’en prendre aux humains ! Un mal mystérieux semble ronger ces créatures immortelles…
C’est en cette période troublée que Noé arrive dans la capitale. Né suceur de sang, il suit la trace du grimoire de Vanitas, artefact légendaire craint de tous les vampires. On dit qu’il permet à son détenteur d’interférer avec ce qu’il y a de plus sacré pour eux : le nom véritable, symbole même de leur vie. Le modifier peut les rendre fous, voire les anéantir…
À bord de l’énorme vaisseau flottant sur lequel il a embarqué, Noé fait la connaissance d’Amélia. Alors qu’il l’aide à se remettre d’un malaise, tout s’emballe : elle perd la tête et révèle sa nature de vampire devant les passagers ! C’est alors qu’entre en scène un mystérieux assaillant, se présentant comme… Vanitas ! Devant un Noé bouche bée, il dégaine le fameux grimoire et apaise l’accès de folie de la jeune femme. L’artefact ne serait donc pas qu’une arme mortelle ? Vanitas, héritier du nom et du pouvoir du créateur du livre, a une mission : sauver les vampires de la malédiction qui pèse sur eux !
C’est en cette période troublée que Noé arrive dans la capitale. Né suceur de sang, il suit la trace du grimoire de Vanitas, artefact légendaire craint de tous les vampires. On dit qu’il permet à son détenteur d’interférer avec ce qu’il y a de plus sacré pour eux : le nom véritable, symbole même de leur vie. Le modifier peut les rendre fous, voire les anéantir…
À bord de l’énorme vaisseau flottant sur lequel il a embarqué, Noé fait la connaissance d’Amélia. Alors qu’il l’aide à se remettre d’un malaise, tout s’emballe : elle perd la tête et révèle sa nature de vampire devant les passagers ! C’est alors qu’entre en scène un mystérieux assaillant, se présentant comme… Vanitas ! Devant un Noé bouche bée, il dégaine le fameux grimoire et apaise l’accès de folie de la jeune femme. L’artefact ne serait donc pas qu’une arme mortelle ? Vanitas, héritier du nom et du pouvoir du créateur du livre, a une mission : sauver les vampires de la malédiction qui pèse sur eux !
242 pages, Paperback
First published April 22, 2016
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Jun Mochizuki
181 books904 followersJun Mochizuki (望月淳 Mochizuki Jun) is a Japanese comic artist (manga-ka), best known for the fantasy shounen series Pandora Hearts/パンドラハーツ.
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September 1, 2017
Have just read the first volume so far, which is not enough in this medium to form a judgment. Well, the artwork is very fine, again. I may pick up more at a later time to follow out the story, because I have no idea what way she's going with this. I have found that with this artist standard starting tropes do not necessarily mean standard developments.
Steampunk vampires in alternate-world 19th. C. Paris, so far. Possibly consequent to letting a Japanese manga artist visit Paris and take a million reference photos...
It has to go back the the library now, so, all for the moment.
Ta, L.
Steampunk vampires in alternate-world 19th. C. Paris, so far. Possibly consequent to letting a Japanese manga artist visit Paris and take a million reference photos...
It has to go back the the library now, so, all for the moment.
Ta, L.
January 15, 2024
3.8 stars I guess? The artwork is breathtaking as usual and...
vampires!
How can I resist!?
But the MC.................well...he is annoying in a typical Jun Mochizuki's way. He is so witty and cheerful that I can't really stand him, but will continue to read the rest of the series anyway because I am still very curious about the conflicts between the Blue vampire and the Red ones.
Review for vol. 4: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
But the MC.................well...he is annoying in a typical Jun Mochizuki's way. He is so witty and cheerful that I can't really stand him, but will continue to read the rest of the series anyway because I am still very curious about the conflicts between the Blue vampire and the Red ones.
Review for vol. 4: https://www.goodreads.com/review/show...
April 9, 2025
The beginning is already interesting so far. I think it's very original as it's not a typical vampire story one reads. Very interesting that it's about names and that one needs to find their true name again to become human and cure the blue moon curse. The characters are also quite funny and I love the chemistry between Noé and Vanitas.
Surprisingly, a very good read so far. Let's see how it continues!
Surprisingly, a very good read so far. Let's see how it continues!
February 27, 2024
OMG
а чого раніше мені ніхто не сказав, що ця манґа настільки шикарна???!!
а чого раніше мені ніхто не сказав, що ця манґа настільки шикарна???!!
November 3, 2024
Якщо авторка за допомогою малюнка і тексту здатна мене розсмішити, то одразу тримує +100 до карми. Це саме той випадок)
Дорогою до Парижа на дивовижному дирижаблі вампір Ной зустрічає епатажного чоловіка Ванітаса, який володіє легендарним ґримуаром. Проклята книга за переказами належала вампірові, що народився не в ніч багряної повні, як решта, а під блакитним повним місяцем. Через це інші вампіри його не приймали, за що він затявся помститися. Ной же стає свідком того, як Ванітас за допомогою ґримуару не проклинає, а, навпаки, лікує одну вампірку. А далі? Далі понеслося)
У процесі подальшої вакханалії (себто пригод) ми так вдало використовуємо лексику, на кшталт «хана», «драпаєм», «жлобина», «та за шо», «посіпака», «хирлява шийка» і т.д., що мій настрій, незважаючи на шахеди за вікном, одразу поліпшується. На щастя, маю і другий том) А далі перекладатимуть?
п.с. А дирижабль там який! Цей малюнок треба бачити!
Дорогою до Парижа на дивовижному дирижаблі вампір Ной зустрічає епатажного чоловіка Ванітаса, який володіє легендарним ґримуаром. Проклята книга за переказами належала вампірові, що народився не в ніч багряної повні, як решта, а під блакитним повним місяцем. Через це інші вампіри його не приймали, за що він затявся помститися. Ной же стає свідком того, як Ванітас за допомогою ґримуару не проклинає, а, навпаки, лікує одну вампірку. А далі? Далі понеслося)
У процесі подальшої вакханалії (себто пригод) ми так вдало використовуємо лексику, на кшталт «хана», «драпаєм», «жлобина», «та за шо», «посіпака», «хирлява шийка» і т.д., що мій настрій, незважаючи на шахеди за вікном, одразу поліпшується. На щастя, маю і другий том) А далі перекладатимуть?
п.с. А дирижабль там який! Цей малюнок треба бачити!
March 30, 2021
The artwork, the characters (noé omg), the story all so so so amazing so far!! Honestly this author’s work is always impeccable so I can’t expect anything less!
July 19, 2017
Pandora Hearts was one of my favorite manga series, so I have been itching to read more of Mochizuki's work. Happy to say this met and exeeded my expectations; full of great characters, French culture/folklore, Gothic overtones, and a dash of steampunk- I can hardly wait to read more!
August 20, 2024
Рубрика #Дафа_радить і не просто радить, а прям наполягає.
Це вже друга вампірська історія від Nasha Idea, яка залітає в саме серденько (з єдиною відмінністю, але про то пізніше).
Отже, Париж позаминулого століття у стилі стімпанку та із вампірами, хитке перемир'я з якими після затяжної кровопролитної (та кровопитної, бггг) війни так сяк тримається.
На вражаючому уяву дирижаблі з забито-дрімучого села у Париж летить вампір Ной, якому вчитель (маркіз Де Сад, між іншим) дав завдання з'ясувати реальність такого собі грімуару "Мемуари Ванітаса". Який, за переказами, написав Ванітас, вампір блакитної повні, кревний ворог всіх звичайних вампірів, бо він блакитний, а вони всі — кармінові. Та, без кольорової диференціаціїштанів вампірів світ, звісно, повністю втрачає сенс буття. І написав він їх, звісно, аби винищити всіх своїх червоних недругів.
На дирижаблі ж вампір Ной знайомиться із хранителем цього самому гримуару, який
а) називає себе лікарем вампірів, бо головне не те, що написано, а як ти це використовуєш;
б) він людина, а не вампір (хоча так зразу і не скажеш, скаче, що той зайчик Дюрасельчик);
в) він також назвав себе Ванітасом, ну просто аби не плутатися.
Ну а далі, звісно, все понеслося із другою світовою швидкістю. Напади божевілля в інших вампірів, які перетворюються на кровожерних (у поганому сенсі) покидьків. Красиві дівчата, які виявляються то відьмами-катами, то онуками маркіза. Купа бійок та штовханини, навіжені вчинки, щасливі випадки втеч та порятунків, емоції аж за край — коротше, типовий набір манґи.
🩸 Але відірватися практично неможливо і — ось тут починається відмінність від "Кривавого Марсу" (https://t.me/daphniasuggests/2432), що я також читала від Nasha Idea — настільки неможливо зупинитися на самам інтірєснам мєстє™, що я пішла і подивилася два сезони аніме 👀. До речі, воно також обривається на найдраматичнішому, тому сиди тепер чекай третій сезон. З "Марсом" такої проблеми не було, бо то коротка завершена історія на 3 томи. Прекрасно же.
🩸 Дуже, дуже цікава, естетична і багатосенсова манґа із потужними гей- та БДСМ-вайбами, цікавими ревнощами та не скажу, що прям несподіваними, але досить інтригуючими поворотами.
Це вже друга вампірська історія від Nasha Idea, яка залітає в саме серденько (з єдиною відмінністю, але про то пізніше).
Отже, Париж позаминулого століття у стилі стімпанку та із вампірами, хитке перемир'я з якими після затяжної кровопролитної (та кровопитної, бггг) війни так сяк тримається.
На вражаючому уяву дирижаблі з забито-дрімучого села у Париж летить вампір Ной, якому вчитель (маркіз Де Сад, між іншим) дав завдання з'ясувати реальність такого собі грімуару "Мемуари Ванітаса". Який, за переказами, написав Ванітас, вампір блакитної повні, кревний ворог всіх звичайних вампірів, бо він блакитний, а вони всі — кармінові. Та, без кольорової диференціації
На дирижаблі ж вампір Ной знайомиться із хранителем цього самому гримуару, який
а) називає себе лікарем вампірів, бо головне не те, що написано, а як ти це використовуєш;
б) він людина, а не вампір (хоча так зразу і не скажеш, скаче, що той зайчик Дюрасельчик);
в) він також назвав себе Ванітасом, ну просто аби не плутатися.
Ну а далі, звісно, все понеслося із другою світовою швидкістю. Напади божевілля в інших вампірів, які перетворюються на кровожерних (у поганому сенсі) покидьків. Красиві дівчата, які виявляються то відьмами-катами, то онуками маркіза. Купа бійок та штовханини, навіжені вчинки, щасливі випадки втеч та порятунків, емоції аж за край — коротше, типовий набір манґи.
🩸 Але відірватися практично неможливо і — ось тут починається відмінність від "Кривавого Марсу" (https://t.me/daphniasuggests/2432), що я також читала від Nasha Idea — настільки неможливо зупинитися на самам інтірєснам мєстє™, що я пішла і подивилася два сезони аніме 👀. До речі, воно також обривається на найдраматичнішому, тому сиди тепер чекай третій сезон. З "Марсом" такої проблеми не було, бо то коротка завершена історія на 3 томи. Прекрасно же.
🩸 Дуже, дуже цікава, естетична і багатосенсова манґа із потужними гей- та БДСМ-вайбами, цікавими ревнощами та не скажу, що прям несподіваними, але досить інтригуючими поворотами.
August 11, 2021
3.5
چیز زیادی ندارم بگم. کل پنجاه چپترو امروز و دیروز خوندم در کل چیز دوست داشتنی و زیباییه. پیشنهاد می کنم بخونید یا ببینید.
چیز زیادی ندارم بگم. کل پنجاه چپترو امروز و دیروز خوندم در کل چیز دوست داشتنی و زیباییه. پیشنهاد می کنم بخونید یا ببینید.
September 8, 2020
There are those times when you pick up a book and expect it to be crap. But there are other times where you pick up a book and it is truly a delight to read.
This was the latter.
I honestly feel like I got lucky. This has not only great art, but a deep and rich story with weird unique characters. It’s fabulous. It reminds me of Black Butler, most likely because it is set in the same time period with a similar atmosphere.
A hidden gem!
This was the latter.
I honestly feel like I got lucky. This has not only great art, but a deep and rich story with weird unique characters. It’s fabulous. It reminds me of Black Butler, most likely because it is set in the same time period with a similar atmosphere.
A hidden gem!
May 13, 2024
I am writing a collective review of the 10 volumes I have read so far (May 2024).
The score is the average of the 5 stars I'd give to the first few volumes and the 2 stars I'd give to the following ones.
⬆️ Vanitas, the first MC, is absolutely awesome! He can be a little infuriating and annoying at times, but there's just something oh-so charming about him. And Noé, the other MC, is just the sweetest! He's so righteous and caring, and it's adorable how he sleeps in the weirdest positions.
⬆️ I love their banter; I love Noé's cat (obviously, it's a grumpy cat); I love how they are there for each other no matter what.
⬇️ But then there are a bunch (a few, but a few too many) chapters dedicated to Vanitas and his love interest (still unsure how real the love is), Jeanne, who is taking up so much space in the manga that is becoming another MC ... Frankly, I could not care less about her and the whole romance going on with Vanitas. This is not a romance manga; it's a fantasy, adventure manga... why does the romance drag so long? Ugh.
The score is the average of the 5 stars I'd give to the first few volumes and the 2 stars I'd give to the following ones.
⬆️ Vanitas, the first MC, is absolutely awesome! He can be a little infuriating and annoying at times, but there's just something oh-so charming about him. And Noé, the other MC, is just the sweetest! He's so righteous and caring, and it's adorable how he sleeps in the weirdest positions.
⬆️ I love their banter; I love Noé's cat (obviously, it's a grumpy cat); I love how they are there for each other no matter what.
⬇️ But then there are a bunch (a few, but a few too many) chapters dedicated to Vanitas and his love interest (still unsure how real the love is), Jeanne, who is taking up so much space in the manga that is becoming another MC ... Frankly, I could not care less about her and the whole romance going on with Vanitas. This is not a romance manga; it's a fantasy, adventure manga... why does the romance drag so long? Ugh.
September 20, 2021
*Thanks to Edelweiss and the publisher for providing me with an eARC in exchange for an honest review*
*More like 3.5 stars than 3.*
This had so much potential! Vampires and steampunk and magic and a whole bunch of interesting characters thrown into the mix. And for the most part it worked well, although it could’ve been better.
The dynamic between Vanitas and Noé was pretty great. And many of the other characters stood out and made an impression.
The art was very beautiful and I loved the details. However, the fight scenes were pretty much indecipherable. If anyone so much as moved at a speed faster than a walk I was completely lost as to what was going on. I found the art style did not convey movement very well. It was constant rabid action lines that explained hardly anything of the actions occurring and also strangely small panels that focused on certain objects or limbs, but they were so zoomed into the object that I couldn’t figure out what the focus was supposed to be on. And I felt like this was mostly what let this vol down.
Otherwise, everything in this was pretty well done. The plot was compelling and the characters were interesting. The world building seemed to be lacking a little but as it’s only the first vol and an info dump is never looked upon favourably, it was probably a better strategy to have more information left out to be revealed in later vols about how the magic within the Book and surrounding the vampires works.
*More like 3.5 stars than 3.*
This had so much potential! Vampires and steampunk and magic and a whole bunch of interesting characters thrown into the mix. And for the most part it worked well, although it could’ve been better.
The dynamic between Vanitas and Noé was pretty great. And many of the other characters stood out and made an impression.
The art was very beautiful and I loved the details. However, the fight scenes were pretty much indecipherable. If anyone so much as moved at a speed faster than a walk I was completely lost as to what was going on. I found the art style did not convey movement very well. It was constant rabid action lines that explained hardly anything of the actions occurring and also strangely small panels that focused on certain objects or limbs, but they were so zoomed into the object that I couldn’t figure out what the focus was supposed to be on. And I felt like this was mostly what let this vol down.
Otherwise, everything in this was pretty well done. The plot was compelling and the characters were interesting. The world building seemed to be lacking a little but as it’s only the first vol and an info dump is never looked upon favourably, it was probably a better strategy to have more information left out to be revealed in later vols about how the magic within the Book and surrounding the vampires works.
January 22, 2019
With the sick vampire, the doctor, the steampunk world and the book of Vanitas, this had thrown alot at me early on and I was not yet sure, what to think of it.
At first I only had a problem with the narrative style but then the story threw one character and one world-building element after the other at me with rapid speed and there was no way that I could remember even a quarter of it after one week. Vanitas even has some vampiric power now (despite being human) and has a different (kinda wolf-man like) form to fight against that vampire woman with the red gauntlet.
Well, that is what I was thinking. Because apparently that wolf-man thing, wasn't Vanitas, it was that other cursed vampire (the panels were misleading) who was suddenly there or was summoned or whatever, I don't know, I lost track of the story by then. And why does he look so wolf-man like? The female vampire at the start had rose-vines out of blood instead and it was stated to be standard. We get sort of an explanation: The vampire has this wolf-like form because his true name is "Loup Garou-the red-hunting wolf" and they even show a wolf-man over a red-riding hood figure. Which is stupid and lazy.
And when Vanitas was kissing the "witch of hell-fire" I cared so little I did not even want to correct that entry in my updates anymore. This was way too much, way too fast for me.
I stopped reading without finishing it. This book was just not worth the effort for me.
Ps. I know that this is supposed to be France but so far it looks like any other Victorian style story to me.
At first I only had a problem with the narrative style but then the story threw one character and one world-building element after the other at me with rapid speed and there was no way that I could remember even a quarter of it after one week. Vanitas even has some vampiric power now (despite being human) and has a different (kinda wolf-man like) form to fight against that vampire woman with the red gauntlet.
Well, that is what I was thinking. Because apparently that wolf-man thing, wasn't Vanitas, it was that other cursed vampire (the panels were misleading) who was suddenly there or was summoned or whatever, I don't know, I lost track of the story by then. And why does he look so wolf-man like? The female vampire at the start had rose-vines out of blood instead and it was stated to be standard. We get sort of an explanation: The vampire has this wolf-like form because his true name is "Loup Garou-the red-hunting wolf" and they even show a wolf-man over a red-riding hood figure. Which is stupid and lazy.
And when Vanitas was kissing the "witch of hell-fire" I cared so little I did not even want to correct that entry in my updates anymore. This was way too much, way too fast for me.
I stopped reading without finishing it. This book was just not worth the effort for me.
Ps. I know that this is supposed to be France but so far it looks like any other Victorian style story to me.
December 13, 2022
The ending of chapter 4 😂
this actually has everything I like: pretty artstyle, victorian era, vampires (and presumably other supernatural stuff), steampunk - goofy, cool and mysterious characters.
lets see how this goes from here 😆
this actually has everything I like: pretty artstyle, victorian era, vampires (and presumably other supernatural stuff), steampunk - goofy, cool and mysterious characters.
lets see how this goes from here 😆
May 20, 2020
Parece que la trama sobre la salvación de los vampiros, el misterio por descubrir sobre quién está detrás de las maldiciones, y el París victoriano van a dar mucho de sí, y pienso continuar leyendo la serie, desde luego.
Reseña completa: http://fiebrelectora.blogspot.com/202...
Reseña completa: http://fiebrelectora.blogspot.com/202...
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December 1, 2022Plutôt cool pour un premier tome ! À voir comment ça évolue 🫢
April 5, 2018
I've never liked vampires much, but Mochizuki Jun's newest work has made me thoroughly interested. The most interesting, however, is the titular character Vanitas himself. At times an actor for comic relief, and at times a clever, charismatic enigma, he has become quite an endearing and confusing character. Is he a hero, an anti-hero, or a villain? It has been a long time since I have read about such an eccentric character. I presume it will be fun to see how the story unfolds onwards.
And I also love the character dynamics :) Noe as a true country bumpkin and simpleton is a lovely contrast to the cunning demeanor of Vanitas. The rest of the cast has very rich personality too! I especially like the dhampir trio :)
And I also love the character dynamics :) Noe as a true country bumpkin and simpleton is a lovely contrast to the cunning demeanor of Vanitas. The rest of the cast has very rich personality too! I especially like the dhampir trio :)
August 2, 2023
I read this online, thus it was easier to follow along, as I do not have experience reading mangas. This was a bit of a challenge to get into, as it had so many characters, but as the story progressed, it became easier to read, as did connecting with the characters. There is more that I would want from this manga, but I would consider continuing with the series. Not a definite, though.
November 25, 2022
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February 26, 2024
1800-luvun Pariisi, vampyyreja ja steampunkia? Kyllä kiitos! 😄 Tämä oli todella hyvä pelin aloitus. Toisaalta ympäristöjä, hahmoja ja juonta esiteltiin, mutta samalla lähdettiin oikein rytinällä viemään tarinaa eteenpäin.
Kuvitus on todella hiottua. Varsinkin kaupunkimaisema on niin yksityiskohtia täynnä, että sitä on todella ilo katsella. Kirjailija, joka on toiminut myös kuvittajana, on tehnyt todella hyvää työtä.
Mielenkiinnolla otankin seuraavan osan lukupinooni, sillä tässä on paljon potentiaalia
Kuvitus on todella hiottua. Varsinkin kaupunkimaisema on niin yksityiskohtia täynnä, että sitä on todella ilo katsella. Kirjailija, joka on toiminut myös kuvittajana, on tehnyt todella hyvää työtä.
Mielenkiinnolla otankin seuraavan osan lukupinooni, sillä tässä on paljon potentiaalia
March 26, 2023
Je suis pas sure d’avoir tout compris parce qu’on nous balance quand même pas mal de personnages et d’infos d’un coup et ça m’a paru un peu brouillon. Mais l’univers est intéressant, c’est sûr !
June 5, 2021
Un muy buen inicio de saga, con una trama de vampiros steampunk llena de humor, giros y un poco de violencia.
June 24, 2020
3.75/5 stars
The Case Study of Vanitas is a gothic inspired, Paris setting, steampunk story following vampires. Noé has spent his life hearing about the Book of Vanitas, and is tasked by his teacher to find the book. He stumbles upon its owner, a vampire doctor who goes by the name of Vanitas, and Vanitas immediately tries to recruit Noé to help him out with healing vampires.
It surprises me in no way whatsoever to admit that I'm pretty confused. This is a feeling I've come to expect from Jun Mochizuki's somewhat chaotic style of storytelling, and I'm not mad about it, because I fully expect things to become clearer at some point in the narrative. I am a huge fan of Mochizuki's art style, and that is the main reason I picked up this series. The art does not disappoint, the character designs are lovely, and the setting is beautiful, but Mochizuki is especially excellent at conveying atmosphere through her art. As for the characters, I imagine they'll grow on me. While they're all really distinctive, this volume hasn't let us into their motivations, and that makes it hard for me to latch onto them. In particular, I'm not really buying the chemistry between Vanitas and Noé, but I'm hoping their dynamic grows on me and changes as the story progresses. I'm still not sure where the story is going from here, but I'm interested in finding out.
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The Case Study of Vanitas is a gothic inspired, Paris setting, steampunk story following vampires. Noé has spent his life hearing about the Book of Vanitas, and is tasked by his teacher to find the book. He stumbles upon its owner, a vampire doctor who goes by the name of Vanitas, and Vanitas immediately tries to recruit Noé to help him out with healing vampires.
It surprises me in no way whatsoever to admit that I'm pretty confused. This is a feeling I've come to expect from Jun Mochizuki's somewhat chaotic style of storytelling, and I'm not mad about it, because I fully expect things to become clearer at some point in the narrative. I am a huge fan of Mochizuki's art style, and that is the main reason I picked up this series. The art does not disappoint, the character designs are lovely, and the setting is beautiful, but Mochizuki is especially excellent at conveying atmosphere through her art. As for the characters, I imagine they'll grow on me. While they're all really distinctive, this volume hasn't let us into their motivations, and that makes it hard for me to latch onto them. In particular, I'm not really buying the chemistry between Vanitas and Noé, but I'm hoping their dynamic grows on me and changes as the story progresses. I'm still not sure where the story is going from here, but I'm interested in finding out.
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February 6, 2017
So I've been debating Pandora Hearts for soooo long because I can't decide whether or not I'm going to enjoy it as I've heard mixed things. At some point during that debate I spotted this, and I immediately knew I was going to love it.
I have such a love for Steampunk I couldn't say no and I finally got round to reading it and I am in LOVE! It has such a cool take on vampires, and I'm intrigued to learn more about them and the little problem they have! Honestly vampires in ya are all the same and so over done but personally, I've found something different in this manga!
The story is engaging and entertaining, each chapter left me wanting more and left me excited to see what was going to happen next and where this story was going to go. I mean just the first chapter....what an opener!
I loved the characters, they're lively and entertaining and I'm desperate to know more about Vanitas and Noé! Not to mention others I could mention!
And the artwork....its just stunning. I loved it. I'm reading the book and it's just so gorgeous with these decadent little touches here and there and my God. The airship! I want one!
This is genuinely my new favourite manga and I loved it so much I'm actually battling autocorrect and typing this on my phone! Check it out, I promise you won't be disappointed! (You're welcome, in advance!)
I have such a love for Steampunk I couldn't say no and I finally got round to reading it and I am in LOVE! It has such a cool take on vampires, and I'm intrigued to learn more about them and the little problem they have! Honestly vampires in ya are all the same and so over done but personally, I've found something different in this manga!
The story is engaging and entertaining, each chapter left me wanting more and left me excited to see what was going to happen next and where this story was going to go. I mean just the first chapter....what an opener!
I loved the characters, they're lively and entertaining and I'm desperate to know more about Vanitas and Noé! Not to mention others I could mention!
And the artwork....its just stunning. I loved it. I'm reading the book and it's just so gorgeous with these decadent little touches here and there and my God. The airship! I want one!
This is genuinely my new favourite manga and I loved it so much I'm actually battling autocorrect and typing this on my phone! Check it out, I promise you won't be disappointed! (You're welcome, in advance!)
April 7, 2020
3.5
He de decir que la introducción me ha resultado un poquito confusa, y las escenas de lucha no quedan demasiado claras, pero me ha parecido un buen inicio: son personajes raritos pero graciosos, y la trama pinta de lo más interesante con la caza/salvación de vampiros :3
He de decir que la introducción me ha resultado un poquito confusa, y las escenas de lucha no quedan demasiado claras, pero me ha parecido un buen inicio: son personajes raritos pero graciosos, y la trama pinta de lo más interesante con la caza/salvación de vampiros :3
February 18, 2017
So,
Here I am once again, completely hooked in another Jun Mochizuki's manga. I have to say that I love the background details and the steampunk touch of the enviroment.
Here we have a naive but strong vampire named Noe, and an eccentric-slash-crazy human named Vanitas who calls himself a Vampire doctor.
We have the legend of the Vampire of the Blue Moon, that sets the story around the mistery of the book of Vanitas that it's said to be able to control and destroy vampires but our quirky main character it's using it to save them.
Vampire politics are also present, and it seems that more things are going to be revealed about this supossed 'extinct' sociaety as we read the adventures of Vanitas and his reluctant companion Noe.
Some things said in this volume picked my curiosity like crazy, so I can't wait to read the next vol.
Here I am once again, completely hooked in another Jun Mochizuki's manga. I have to say that I love the background details and the steampunk touch of the enviroment.
Here we have a naive but strong vampire named Noe, and an eccentric-slash-crazy human named Vanitas who calls himself a Vampire doctor.
We have the legend of the Vampire of the Blue Moon, that sets the story around the mistery of the book of Vanitas that it's said to be able to control and destroy vampires but our quirky main character it's using it to save them.
Vampire politics are also present, and it seems that more things are going to be revealed about this supossed 'extinct' sociaety as we read the adventures of Vanitas and his reluctant companion Noe.
Some things said in this volume picked my curiosity like crazy, so I can't wait to read the next vol.
January 25, 2020
3.5 stars. The Case Study of Vanitas, Volume 1 is an intriguing, perfectly illustrated first volume to a series that could potentially rival Jun Mochizuki's Pandora Hearts. I'm definitely gonna pick up the next volume. Not now, but soon.
April 12, 2021
Plot - 5
Character - 5
Writing Style - 5
World Building - 5
Art - 5
Cover - 5
Overall - 5 / 5
11/04/2021
Plot - 5 ☄
Character - 5 ☄
Writing Style - 5 ☄
World Building - 5 ☄
Art - 5 ☄
Cover - 5 ☄
Overall - 5 ☄
Character - 5
Writing Style - 5
World Building - 5
Art - 5
Cover - 5
Overall - 5 / 5
11/04/2021
Plot - 5 ☄
Character - 5 ☄
Writing Style - 5 ☄
World Building - 5 ☄
Art - 5 ☄
Cover - 5 ☄
Overall - 5 ☄
July 27, 2021
głupi i głupszy, wampiry i piękna kreska, więcej do szczęścia mi nie trzeba, bye
July 1, 2022
4,5/5
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