Noir English Sub & Dub

About Noir

Meet Noir, an action, mystery and drama anime by Bee Train (2001). Here is the premise in a nutshell. The premise: Noir—a name that strikes fear in the hearts of those who know the history behind the moniker. Long ago it was the code name of a very successful and feared assassin and now it is being used by two women who want answers to questions they have about their lives.

Soon after, the main character in this series is a highly skilled assassin named Mireille Bouquet who is based out of France. One day, she receives an enigmatic email from a girl named Kirika. Following up on the message, Mireille goes to meet this girl and learns that not only does the girl have no idea who she really is.

With action at the core, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. This one is best suited to viewers who like fast, high-impact fights.

Production & Appeal

Bee Train is the studio behind Noir, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on action, fight choreography, pacing and sound design carry much of the weight. A 7.3/10 score points to a dependable, well-liked series. It aired in 2001, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.