Le Chevalier D'Eon
シュヴァリエ Le Chevalier D'Eon
“18th-century Paris knight D'Eon investigates sister's occult-linked murder amid aristocratic conspiracies and supernatural threats.”
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18th-century Paris knight D'Eon investigates sister's occult-linked murder amid aristocratic conspiracies and supernatural threats.
In 18th-century Paris, a mysterious coffin drifts down the Seine, carrying the body of Lia de Beaumont—a noblewoman and secret agent in service to King Louis XV. Her younger brother, the newly knighted D’Eon, is devastated by her death and convinced it is linked to a rash of unexplained disappearances plaguing the city. Determined to uncover the truth, he joins the king’s clandestine police force to investigate. As D’Eon and his comrades delve deeper, whispers of a shadowy alliance between French and Russian aristocrats—and the influence of an enigmatic cult—begin to surface. The search for answers draws them into a labyrinth of intrigue, where every revelation hints at a darker, more supernatural conspiracy than anyone imagined. Set against the opulent backdrop of pre-Revolutionary France, this tale blends historical drama with the occult, following one knight’s perilous quest for justice—and the secrets that may demand a price far greater than he ever anticipated.
In 18th century Paris, a coffin is found floating down the Seine River. It carries the corpse of noblewoman Lia de Beaumont: a spy of King Louis XV, and whose younger brother D'Eon has just been knighted. When several disappearances occur throughout Paris, the young knight believes that they are somehow connected to his sister's death. Hoping to find her killers, D'Eon joins the secret police to investigate the incidents. Following the clues, they piece together that a conspiracy between members of the French and Russian nobility, spurred on by a cult, may be behind the disappearances. D'Eon concludes that Lia may have uncovered the truth while on a mission and was killed as a result. That night, the secret police are to arrest the Duke of Orléans on suspicion of being the mastermind. One of their own transforms into a demon called a Gargoyle and massacres the group. D'Eon attempts to rescue the sole survivor, only to find that he too has been transformed. During the ensuing battle, D'Eon is possessed by Lia's vengeful soul, who takes command of his body and slays the Gargoyle herself. In the aftermath, D'Eon must gather allies to discover the depth of this supernatural conspiracy.
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6.9/10
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5.9 ptsRecommenders 8.8 · others 2.8
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- 10/10 “Le Chevalier D'eon is an absolutely captivating anime that masterfully blends historical education with thrilling mystery, featuring brilliantly developed characters and smart dialogue that drew me...”
- 10/10 “The background art is fantastic, but the outlandish storyline makes it impossible to take seriously. Characters look doodled and act awkwardly, while the creepy obsession with the protagonist’s...”
- 9/10 “Le Chevalier D'Eon stands out as one of the better anime series, brilliantly weaving historical events and figures into its narrative while delivering a compelling story about D'Eon's...”
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A self-contained story.
No sequels, spin-offs or alternate tellings — Le Chevalier D'Eon begins and ends here.
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Reel · 01 Cat. №BS-0919
- Format
- 24 × 25′
- eps × min
- Total runtime
- 10h 00m
- all episodes
- Aired
- Jul 2006 – Feb 2007
- Summer 2006
- Source
- Tv
- media type
- Rated
- R
- 17+ (violence & profanity)
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- BS-0919
- catalog