Noir

Drama / Action / MysteryTV26 EP/6 Apr 2001

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Synopsis

On a sunny afternoon in her Paris apartment, assassin-for-hire Mireille Bouquet receives a strange email from Kirika Yuumura, a young student from Japan, inviting her to "make a pilgrimage to the past" together. Initially thinking the email is nonsense, she changes her mind when it begins playing a song that she recognizes from her youth. Upon first meeting each other in person, the two are suddenly ambushed by gun-wielding men. While Mireille is capable of fending off the assault, she discovers that Kirika is quite adept in combat situations after she takes out several gunmen on her own. Despite her proficiency at killing, Kirika laments her inability to feel remorse for her victims. In addition, Kirika apparently has no memory of how she came to acquire the skills she possesses or even of her real identity. Sensing shared history between them, Mireille agrees to team up with Kirika, and together, they embark on a journey to uncover the mysteries of their pasts. Operating under the codename "Noir," the duo's fragile alliance is tested as they begin accepting jobs, each one bringing them closer to the truth of who they really are.

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Characters

Kirika Yuumura

Amnesiac Kirika, seeking her past, partners with assassin Mireille as 'Noir', using exceptional gun skills.

Rial Monica

Mireille Bouquet

A cold, analytical assassin with a hidden fire, Mireille's skills are unmatched, though she struggles against superior opponents.

Calene-Black Shelley

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shinywafflesEP 26

Well, that was uhh, alright. The premise was good and the lead up to it wasn't bad, but when all is said and done, the ending just falls flat on its face. And that's despite its flaws. At the most I would rate it a 6 because it has its own charm and the soundtrack is good. Even the writing isn't too bad since they did manage to come up with something cool. I just feel the payoff wasn't worth it and the build up was poor. The messaging is there and it's clear from the action of the characters. It feels like it's lacking so much and that's what's preventing it from becoming great. Great opening song, though. Banger.