Set in 19th century France, "The Case Study of Vanitas" is a story depicting the relationship between vampires and humans. It features many unique characters, and the exquisite dialogue between the young vampire Noe and the free-spirited doctor Vanitas is a particular point of its popularity. The second season will begin airing in January 2022, approximately three months after the end of the first season. In this article, we'll introduce the voice actors who play the main characters in the series, while also touching on their other appearances!
Vanitas: Natsuki Hanae
The voice of Vanitas is played by Natsuki Hanae. When you think of Hanae, many people probably think of Tanjiro Kamado, the protagonist of "Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba." While this character is perhaps Hanae's signature work, he has also appeared in other famous anime. In "The Disastrous Life of Saiki K.", serialized in Weekly Shonen Jump, he played the role of Reita Toritsuka, the protagonist's classmate who is a playboy and a joker, but who also has psychic powers. Tanjiro and Toritsuka have similar voices, but their voices are skillfully differentiated by their tones and other elements. Some say their voices share a similar tone to fellow voice actor Akira Ishida. Ishida's unique voice is captivating, and many people call it the "Ishida voice." He's a very popular voice actor. If Hanae's popularity increases, he may also be referred to as the "Hanae voice."
What kind of character is Vanitas?
Vanitas calls himself a "vampire doctor" and meets Noe after a certain incident. He sees Noe's abilities and tries to recruit her as a companion (mainly to use her as a shield). Although Noe rejects him, they continue their journey together, despite many twists and turns. His free-spirited and carefree personality puts Noe and many other characters at his mercy. He possesses the "Book of Vanitas," which Noe is searching for, but only Vanitas can open it, making him a mysterious figure.
Noe: Kaito Ishikawa
Noe is voiced by Kaito Ishikawa. During a stage performance in elementary school, he nearly got injured in an accident, but was praised for overcoming it and became interested in acting. Since the late 2010s, he has appeared in a variety of productions. He has been announced for appearances in three 2022 productions: "Less Workers' Club," "Tokyo 24th Ward," and "The Cuckoo's Fiancee." He will play major characters in all three.
What kind of character is Noé?
Noé is a young vampire with distinctive dark skin. While traveling in search of the Book of Vanitas, she encounters Vanitas. While usually calm, she occasionally loses control of her emotions, such as when she becomes excited upon seeing something unusual. She and Dominique are childhood friends, and Dominique is always concerned about Noé. In combat, she possesses high offensive power, especially her physical attacks. Her other combat abilities are also superhuman, as she is a vampire.
Jeanne: Inori Minase
Jeanne is voiced by Inori Minase. While she is known as a popular voice actress with numerous appearances, she also appeared in the morning drama "Amachan" as an idol. While many people associate her voice with that of Chino Kafuu in "Is the Order a Rabbit?", when you hear Jeanne, her voice is so different you'll wonder, "Is it really the same person?" Minase herself has stated that she aims to be "an actor who makes people say, 'Oh, she's played this kind of role too!'"
What kind of character is Jeanne?
Jeanne is a beautiful knight who guards Luca and fights using a gauntlet. Due to her past as a former executioner, she is also known as the "Witch of Hellfire." She initially viewed Noé and Vanitas with hostility. She was particularly at the mercy of Vanitas's words and actions, and Jeanne, believing him to have feelings for her, planned a date to deliberately make Vanitas dislike her. However, things didn't go as planned, and instead, she ended up making Vanitas like her.
Luka: Shimoji Shino
Luka is played by Shimoji Shino. Originally from Okinawa Prefecture, Luka attended a training school in Tokyo after graduating from high school and then joined an agency. She voices Akari Ozora in the "Aikatsu!" series. She also voices Mako Touma, one of the main characters in the idol anime "SELECTION PROJECT."
What kind of character is Luka?
Luka is a young vampire who travels with Jeanne. Although he holds a position second only to the Queen of Vampires, he is never arrogant and is rather polite. He is searching for the Book of Vanitas to save his brother Loki. Like Jeanne, she was initially wary of Noé and Vanitas, but now treats them on friendly terms.
Dominique: Ai Kayano
Dominique is played by Ai Kayano. Before becoming a voice actress, she worked in the beauty industry. She's a popular voice actress who has played a variety of characters, including gentle older sister roles. Even if you're unfamiliar with Kayano's name, you'll likely recognize her for her role as Meiko Honma, the protagonist of "Anohana: The Flower We Saw That Day" (commonly known as Anohana). She also appears in "Is the Order a Rabbit?", co-starring with Inori Minase, who plays Jeanne.
What kind of character is Dominique?
Dominique is the daughter of the Marquis de Sade, a prestigious vampire aristocrat. She is known for her dignified appearance and beautiful men's clothing, reminiscent of Takarazuka Revue. She is a childhood friend of Noé, and is always concerned about her. While she can sometimes be a bit annoying to Noé, she is one of the few people who knows Noé's past and is a good friend to him. She sometimes displays what may seem like overly affectionate behavior, such as putting a collar on Noé. Perhaps because she wants to be Noé's best friend, she doesn't seem to like Vanitas being close to Noé.
Summary of the Voice Actors of "The Case Study of Vanitas"
We've introduced the voice actors of the main characters. Since this is a series featuring many famous voice actors, there's a good chance they've also appeared in other well-known works. Why not check it out and enjoy the anime from both the character and voice actor perspective? You might discover something new! That's all for today. Thank you for reading.
