Ep 1. Innocent Calm

In the first episode of Pandora Hearts, titled "Innocent Calm," we are introduced to our protagonist, a young man named Oz Vessalius. The episode opens with Oz, his butler Gilbert, and a group of friends exploring the ruins of an old castle. As they walk around, Oz begins to feel uneasy and discovers a mysterious pocket watch hidden in the ruins.

At the same time, Oz's coming-of-age ceremony is taking place in the grand mansion of the Vessalius family. However, as he puts on his father's ring and is about to accept his responsibilities, he is suddenly pulled into a dark abyss by a group of strange creatures. He finds himself in a seemingly deserted place with a strange girl named Alice. Alice carries a large scythe and knows more about Oz and his family than anyone else, despite having never met them before.

The search for answers begins as Oz attempts to find his way back to his own world. With Alice as his guide, he must navigate a dangerous and mysterious world filled with beings known as Chains, who are powerful entities that can take on many forms and are responsible for the destruction of their world. Meanwhile, Gilbert and Oz's uncle Oscar must deal with the fallout of Oz's disappearance and figure out how to bring him back.

As the episode progresses, we learn more about the world of Pandora Hearts. It is a place where powerful families known as the Four Great Dukedoms control everything, and the Vessalius family is one of the most influential families in the land. There is an organization known as Pandora, which is dedicated to studying the Chains and finding a way to stop them.

Alice also reveals that Oz has a connection to the Abyss, the source of the Chains, and that he may hold the key to their destruction. As he learns more about his own history and the danger he poses to those around him, Oz becomes determined to find a way to protect his loved ones and stop the Chains once and for all.

Overall, "Innocent Calm" sets up a complex and thrilling world filled with mystery and danger. It introduces us to a host of intriguing characters and concepts, and leaves us eager to see where Oz's journey will lead him next.