TV
Noah’s Barks pages relating to television (TV). Mainly used for TV series.
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Darker than Black: The Black Contractor
Darker Than Black is a action/drama series with neo-noir flavorings that’s full of superpowered humans fighting for their survival. Somehow, it’s incredibly boring. (Includes Episode 26 and Gemini of the Meteor) (read more)
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Samurai Flamenco
An otherwise unexceptional young supermodel attempts to moonlight as a superhero in Samurai Flamenco. Yet, for such a fun premise, the show feels like it drags its feet—if it even knows where it’s ever going. (read more)
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Pet Shop of Horrors
This mini-series adapts part of the ‘Pet Shop of Horrors’ manga, and does a fine job of establishing atmosphere, but some horror and narrative elements lack teeth. (read more)
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Aquatic Language
‘Aquatic Language’ is a lightweight short film with a sultry café atmosphere and eccentric cast. (read more)
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Fate/Zero
‘Fate/Zero’ completely botches the potentially interesting things about its own premise, and all it gets in return is weightless drama between poorly-defined characters and stakes. (read more)
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Buso Renkin
‘Buso Renkin’ is a surprisingly enjoyable, lightweight "battle shonen" series penned by the creator of ‘Rurouni Kenshin.’ (read more)
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Parasyte: The Maxim
A chimerical monstrosity of horror, drama, mystery, sci-fi, and thrills, ‘Parasyte: The Maxim’ somehow manages to excel at all of them. (read more)
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Speed Grapher
‘Speed Grapher’ is an absurd, exploitative thriller that is nonetheless entertaining and shocking in its creativity (among other things). (read more)
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Charcoal Feather Federation
Charcoal Feather Federation is another anime honored with the creative footprint of Yoshitoshi Abe, which depicts daily life in a mysterious, ethereal, and isolated fantasy world. (read more)
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Puella Magi Madoka★Magica
While its production values are phenomenal, ‘Puella Magi Madoka★Magica’ can’t help itself from overindulging on its premise, making some would-be emotional moments overly-dramatic and silly. (read more)