Created by Japanese manga artist Atsushi Okubo for Kodansha’s Weekly Shonen magazine in 2015. A lot of thought went into it.įire Force wallpaper showcasing Shinra Kusakabeįire Force ( En’en no Shobotai) is a shonen anime with dark fantasy, sci-fi, and post-apocalyptic elements. Hence why Vanitas must cure all vampires and put a stop to whoever is causing this.įrom the different vampire clans, nobility, government conspiracies, backstory, culture, etc., there is a lot of careful world-building in this anime. They are harmless until they become sick with a curse.
The vampires of Vanitas‘ world still possess enhanced speed, strength, and senses. In effect, these vampires are still sexy. However, they do drink blood and they inject aphrodisiacs in the blood to make the experience pleasant to their victims. For example, they walk in daylight and do not hunt humans. However, these vampires are not like the vampires we are used to. The names of several characters reflect French history and culture. I believe her.įrench design, clothing, and architecture are prominent in the anime and manga. It is said Jun Mochizuki fell in love with French culture during a trip. Steampunk vampires feel new, especially French ones. Can they get along?Ĭan a vampire and a human be friends? Considering the anime starts with this opening line: “My name is Noé and I must kill Vanitas“, you know this friendship won’t last. One is quiet while the other one is brash and dramatic. Noé is formal and dutiful whereas Vanitas is cocky and acts like a prima donna. Noé and Vanitas become, if not friends, reluctant allies, and start investigating the sudden appearance of curse bearers throughout the city. In this world, Red Moon vampires and Blue Moon vampires do not coexist but humans and vampires do–as long as vampires do not hurt humans, then they can be killed by the Church.Įxcept Vanitas uses the book to cure vampires rather than kill them. Vanitas, a human bitten by the vampire of the Blue Moon, is the current owner of the book. Noé Archiviste, a young vampire, is instructed by his teacher to find the mysterious book of Vanitas, a grimoire that can kill vampires. Nonetheless, it will be the plot and the characters that will hook you.