"The Case Study of Vanitas" is set in 19th-century France and depicts the relationship between vampires and humans. While its setting is dark, it also incorporates comedic elements, creating a fascinating balance that has made it a hit. Anticipation is building even further with the second season scheduled to air in January 2022. This time, we'd like to take a closer look at the author of "The Case Study of Vanitas"!
Introduction: What is "The Case Study of Vanitas" about?
In 19th-century France, vampires and humans lived side by side. Noé, a young vampire, travels to Paris in search of the Book of Vanitas, a grimoire said to curse vampires. During his journey, Noé encounters an incident, throwing the situation into chaos. Amidst the chaos, a self-proclaimed "vampire specialist," Vanitas, suddenly appears. Vanitas possesses the grimoire Noé is searching for. Their mysterious encounter marks the beginning of a story about vampires and humans. Incidentally, the reading of "notes" is "karte."
Author: Jun Mochizuki
The author of "The Case Study of Vanitas" is Jun Mochizuki. Born in Kanagawa Prefecture, Jun Mochizuki's birthday is December 22nd. She is a female manga artist who debuted in 2004 with her debut work, "Pandora Hearts." While her age is not publicly disclosed, she was attending vocational school around the time of her debut, likely making her 19 or 20 years old. While her debut work was a one-off, she began serialization in 2005 with her manga, "Crimson-Shell." She says she'd been drawing several notebooks' worth of manga every week since middle school. It must be amazing to be able to do something you've loved since childhood!
Jun Mochizuki's Commitment
When creating color illustrations, she avoids computer processing, and traces of color experimentation remain around the edges of her drawings. She is also particular about the paper she uses, reportedly using Whatman watercolor paper, but this watercolor paper is no longer in print. It's possible she currently uses other paper. She also uses a variety of pens depending on the purpose.
What other works does Jun Mochizuki have?
After his first serialized work in 2005, Mochizuki began serializing "Pandora Hearts" in 2006. As mentioned above, his debut work was also titled "Pandora Hearts," but this work is positioned as a different series from his debut. It is based on fairy tales such as Alice in Wonderland, and I believe its unique worldview is partly carried over to "The Case Study of Vanitas." The series ran for nine years until 2015 and was adapted into an anime in 2009. The anime adaptation featured many famous voice actors, including Junko Minagawa, Yukari Tamura, and Daisuke Ono.
What does Jun Mochizuki look like?
I searched for Jun Mochizuki's face, but couldn't find any images of anyone who looked like him. Some manga artists believe that if their faces are known, "there will be a gap between their image and the work," so perhaps Mochizuki has the same policy. Eiichiro Oda, the creator of "One Piece," also used to reveal his face, but now he conceals it when appearing in the media.
More Information About Jun Mochizuki
He is also known for his close relationship with female illustrator Miyu. Miyu is a talented illustrator who has won illustration contests, and is responsible for the illustrations of the light novel "Circlit Girl." Mochizuki's special thanks section at the end of each comic book includes a detailed mention of Miyu. He is also known for being close friends with Mochi, the creator of the comedy manga "Cuticle Detective Inaba." "Cuticle Detective Inaba" has also been adapted into an anime.
Summary of "The Case Study of Vanitas" Author
This article introduces the author of "The Case Study of Vanitas." Learning about the author's background and artistic style makes reading his work even more enjoyable. There isn't much information publicly available about Mochizuki, so new information may be added in the future. It makes me want to read his other works! That's all for now. Thank you for reading.
