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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.
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What is Le Chevalier D'Eon about?
The story begins in 18th-century Paris when the coffin of Lia de Beaumont is found floating in the Seine. Her brother D’Eon investigates the mystery while serving King Louis XV and confronting disappearances tied to court intrigue and occult forces.
Who is Lia de Beaumont?
Lia is a noblewoman and secret agent who worked for King Louis XV before her death. Her investigation and supernatural connection continue to affect her brother D’Eon after the coffin is discovered.
Is Le Chevalier D'Eon based on a real person?
It is a fictional anime inspired by the historical knight d’Éon de Beaumont and the political world of 18th-century France. The series combines real historical figures and settings with fantasy, possession, and swordplay.
Which studio made Le Chevalier D'Eon?
The anime was produced by Production I.G, the Japanese studio also known for Ghost in the Shell: Stand Alone Complex. Its historical setting and supernatural mystery are presented across a 24-episode television series.
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