Those Who Deny the Dawn.
Here’s a fun detail: Trousseau looks sad and unsure of himself, whereas Claude, Arcanette, and Harvey are smiling calmly, confidently, and in a friendly way. Interesting. As we can see, the author drew them with great skill and authenticity. Now that is art!
Well... they’re all cute here. And hot. They’re waifus. Yes. Even Harvey. Even he’s a waifu. Just accept it.
Honestly, The Moonshade Order is my absolute favorite cult—and not just as antagonists, but overall. Everything about them is amazing: their history, origins, lore, motivations, and structure; the way they operate; and just how powerful and widespread they are, with members drawn from every social class and walk of life. The object of their worship—Vide—is amazing and magnificent. Of course, Galdera is the ours ultimate icon, but Vide is also beautiful and stunning. His design and the battle itself are truly something else. Definitely one of the best God of Evil.
Oh, and the Moon theme... I love it. I’ve always been a "night man"— bat. I adore and respect the Moon, so I have huge respect for the Order.
And their key members are fantastic. Even the standard members are good; Reiza is wonderful.
What about the main eight? Yeah, Tanzy could have been handled better—she really feels like a last-minute addition—but she’s still good and tragic. It’s just that more could have been done with her.
Petrichor—I hope I spelled that right... well, yeah, she doesn't do all that much, but she has a great, stylish design and a creepy mask, and she works well as an antagonist operating from the shadows in Ochette's story. Still, yeah, she could have been much better. But she’s not bad.
Ori and Oboro... what is there to say? They are amazing! Truly outstanding characters with a wonderful backstory and personality. They both showcase what our series is capable of.
Trousseau, Claude, Harvey, and Arcanette are genuinely good and remarkable antagonists. Yes, not everything is perfect—some things could have been done better—and they certainly won't appeal to everyone. Despite this, they remain compelling, worthy characters with an interesting and convincing story. Plus, they all feature excellent boss designs, and the battles themselves are amazing. So, despite their flaws, they are truly good and memorable antagonists. We could use more like them.
Lovely. Claude is the Lunar Demigod. Harvey is the Lunar Scholar. Oboro is the Lunar Strategist. Ori is the Lunar Cutie. Trousseau is the Lunar Plague Doctor. And Arcanette... the Lunar Witch. And Vide is the Lunar God... wonderful.
Surrender yourself not unto silent dusk. For the light shall fade. And soon, night shall fall. An Eternal Night shall reign forever. Night is inevitable, and each day you will live beneath its gaze. May Lord Vide shroud your path in darkness, making you and your loved ones only stronger. For the coming of Vide is inevitable. And darkness and night shall always remain, come what may.