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Noir: A Second Chance?


By now, the news has already circulated that Starz is working on a live-action adaptation of Noir. Evil Dead masterminds Sam Raimi and Rob Tapert, as well as House of Saddam producer Steve Lightfoot were reportedly tapped as executive producers. From my observations, reactions have been a mix that range from excitement to abject horror. Personally, I see this as a potentially great thing.

I’d like to take this opportunity to admit that I personally wasn’t a fan of the original Noir. I’ll be the first to admit that the animation was gorgeous and the music was amazing. Still, the title seemed to suffer from the same problems exhibited by every Bee Train show. Namely, the pacing was awkward, the characters were boring, and the writing just meandered aimlessly. Personal gripes aside, I’m still looking forward to this adaptation, since all three announced parties proved that they could turn potential trash into cinematic treasure (Except Spider-Man 3… what were they thinking?!).

On a larger scale, this could cause a degree of fresh enthusiasm. While the chances are slim, we may see some secondary interest generated by the series, much like we’ve seen with other “adapted” works like True Blood, Dexter, and the like. However, this is assuming the show gains traction and popularity. Right now though, it’s a bit too early for predictions and pipe dreams. Until more details come about, I’ll just keep following the show’s development and hope for the best.
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Samantha Ferreira

Samantha Ferreira is Anime Herald’s founder and editor-in-chief. A Rhode Island native, Samantha has been an anime fan since 1992, and an active member of the anime press since 2002, when she began working as a reviewer for Anime Dream. She launched Anime Herald in 2010, and continues to oversee its operations to this day. Outside of journalism, Samantha actively studies the history of the North American anime fandom and industry, with a particular focus on the 2000s anime boom and bust. She’s a huge fan of all things Sakura Wars, and maintains series fansite Combat Revue Review when she has free time available. When not in the Anime Herald Discord, Samantha can typically be found on Bluesky.

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