Noir 2001
What is Noir?
"Noir" is a television series that premiered in 2001. The show revolves around Mireille Bouquet, a skilled professional assassin.
- Type
- TV series
- Year
- 2001
- Status
- Ended
- Episodes
- 26
- Runtime
- 24 minutes
- First aired
- Apr 6, 2001
- Last aired
- Sep 27, 2001
- Original language
- JA
- Origin
- JP
- Networks
- TV Tokyo
- Genres
- Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama
- Updated
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Overview
"Noir" is a television series that premiered in 2001. The show revolves around Mireille Bouquet, a skilled professional assassin. Her life becomes complicated when she responds to an email from a young Japanese girl named Kirika Yumura, who invites Mireille to take a pilgrimage to the past. This event sets Mireille and Kirika on a path to uncover the truth about a mysterious organization that has influenced their lives. The only clue they have in their search is a haunting melody and the memories it evokes, as well as the only thing Kirika remembers about herself.
Should you watch it?
“A professional assassin and a mysterious girl unite to uncover the truth about their shared past.”
- intriguing central mystery
- compelling character dynamics
- slow pacing
- complex narrative structure
Watch it if you enjoy dark, character-driven thrillers featuring international intrigue.
The series contains themes of violence and professional assassination.
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Episode guide
Season 1 · 26 episodes
Open the complete Season 1 guide →- E1 The Maidens with Black Hands Apr 6, 2001
- E2 Daily Bread Apr 13, 2001
- E3 The Assassination Play Apr 20, 2001
- E4 The Sound of Waves Apr 27, 2001
- E5 Les Soldats May 4, 2001
- E6 Lost Kitten May 11, 2001
- E7 The Black Thread of Fate May 18, 2001
- E8 Intoccabile (1) May 25, 2001
- E9 Intoccabile (2) Jun 1, 2001
- E10 The True Noir Jun 8, 2001
- E11 Moonlit Tea Party Jun 15, 2001
- E12 Assassination Mission Jun 22, 2001
- E13 Season of Hell Jun 29, 2001
- E14 A Bouquet of Flowers for Mireille Jul 5, 2001
- E15 The Cold-Blooded Killer (1) Jul 12, 2001
- E16 The Cold-Blooded Killer (2) Jul 19, 2001
- E17 Return to Corsica Jul 26, 2001
- E18 The Darkness Within Me Aug 2, 2001
- E19 The Two Hands of the Soldats Aug 9, 2001
- E20 The Sin Within the Sin Aug 16, 2001
- E21 Morning Without Dawn Aug 23, 2001
- E22 Journey's End Aug 30, 2001
- E23 Sentiments for the Remaining Flower Sep 6, 2001
- E24 Dark Return Sep 13, 2001
- E25 The Depths of Hell's Fire Sep 20, 2001
- E26 Birth Sep 27, 2001
Frequently asked questions
Who are the main characters?
The series follows a professional assassin named Mireille Bouquet and a young girl named Kirika Yumura.
What brings the protagonists together?
Kirika invites Mireille on a pilgrimage to the past via an e-mail.
What is the goal of the characters?
They seek to uncover the truth about a thousand-year-old organization that has controlled their lives.
Is there a central mystery?
Yes, the characters investigate a haunting melody and Kirika's lost memories regarding her identity.
What is the tone of the show?
The series maintains a dangerous and atmospheric tone as the two leads navigate their pasts.