2004-06-05, 20:26 | Link #41 |
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A little late, but...
As Noir is one of my favorite anime titles ever, I have to comment.
I admit that the plot moved slowly, but that was part of the charm of the show. For example, at first, the endless flashbacks annoyed me to no end, but as the series progressed, they became an extremely powerful running motif. The mysterious atmosphere kept building up, and I loved it. I also liked the fact that the first episodes were detached and episodic. Each ep. was a new story in a new place, that revealed the truth little by little. It was really a treat when everything came together near the ending. Also, unlike many other animes, the ending didn't seem rushed or sudden (which detracts from a series' strength). Also, interestingly, while watching it, I didn't get the impression that I was watching an anime. There was no unrealistic explosions or magical powers, no distortions of any of the cahracters, and few radical plot twists. Unlike other action-genre series, I didn't have to wonder whether characters were really humans or just giant exploding sacks of blood. Best of all the music was incredible (no saccarine J-pop!!). I went out and got the two OSTs right away and they played nonstop on my playlists for a week. I will concede, however, that I was a little let down by the action in the later episodes. Though at first, I could understand how the fighters were a little unsteady, their skill level never improved. The Soldats' best knights, the nuns, and the common everday lousy grunts all had the same shooting ability. Oh well... As for the ending: Spoiler:
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2004-06-08, 10:01 | Link #46 |
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NOIR has come into my observations once but it's just too expansive for me to own it at that time...i think if i'm not mistaken is around RM185.00 >_< my one month allowance only RM100 how could i possible to bought it...>_<
My friends once told me... "Make Anime watching your hobby and you'll get a millionaire hobbies...and do you know that anime is a hobby where is more expansive than Golf?" And now i seems to get wat he mean >_< I've only watch a couple of Episodes from Noir and the gun shooting scene is really rocks...even better than Gunslinger Girl.... |
2004-06-08, 13:24 | Link #47 | |
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2004-06-08, 16:09 | Link #48 | |
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2004-06-08, 17:01 | Link #49 | |
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2004-06-10, 00:38 | Link #50 | |
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2004-06-10, 03:27 | Link #51 | |
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2004-06-29, 04:54 | Link #52 |
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Question about Noir (Spoilers)
I know this is pretty stupid, but I have a tendency to be driven insane by the things I just can't figure out at all. Anyway, towards the end,
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I just want to know if I missed something in there. Last edited by ClancyDamon; 2004-06-30 at 00:59. |
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2004-08-10, 10:16 | Link #57 |
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Question on Noir-shoujo ai related
Hi there,
i'm the kind of person who fascinates with girl power,i've just finished NOIR,and it was great! I just like the bonding and friendship that evolves around girls,remember,only GIRLS.though i'm a girl myself. Of course,i've been seeing Madlax as well...well,just finished downloading gunslinger girls,i hope it could turn out to be a nice series.As far as i can see,madlax is not completely the same with noir. *Since there's no kissing scene and stuff that has in noir* As for maria sama ga miteru....just like the shoujo ai thingy,the story itself has nothing really interesting actually. So what do u guys think? What's your opinion about noir? Is Kirika in love with mireille? And well,there's so much thing left behind unexplained...who was actually kirika?(don't tell me she's NOIR!) why did she hold a gun at an age of,4,probably! ? So then,see ya! Back to top |
2004-08-10, 10:52 | Link #58 |
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there is a noir thread, I guess this one will be merged pretty soon...
anyway since Kirika actually clearly said that she loves Mirielle in the letter she wrote to her, so there's no doubt in the shoujo-ai stuff imo... About Kirika's age, I mentioned it in Madlax thread, but I'll say it again here, I guess it is possible that Kirika and Mirielle are at the same age, or only 1 year apart, ie. Kirika is 17 and Mirielle is 17 or 18. So maybe she was not as young as we thought when she did the assassination back then. About who is she, she is one of the three chosen by Altena to become Noir, so Kirika received some super trainings at young age I guess... |
2004-08-10, 19:03 | Link #59 | |
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Well, that's the way you could easily project on to it, at least. You could also take the safe route that due to the ensuing flashback (and the sound of waves that continue during it), she's instead reminded of that situation instead. I like my theory better. Another is in NYC when Mireille gets up from bed in that nightgown; Kirika's eyes are definitely open for interpretation. Anyway, it's a lot of fun finding all the little clues, and simple subtle expressions make the show. |
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2004-08-10, 23:29 | Link #60 |
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Hmm. I've always believed that the relationship between the girls was more of a bond of fellowship than actual lustful love. I've interpreted Kirika's actions as more admiration towards Mirielle. She's, taller, more "mature", rather good-looking, popular, and somewhat "normal" when compared to her and her past. Though she's far by the superior killer, Kirika yearns to lead a somewhat normal life. I suppose that's why she was so attracted to the one painter from Season from Hell. Just my $0.02
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