Yoko Kanno
Noah’s Barks pages relating to Japanese composer Yoko Kanno.
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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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Noiseman Sound Insect
‘Noiseman Sound Insect’ is directed by Masaaki Yuasa. Nothing’s more memorable than its strikingly vibrant, punk-attitude poster. (read more)
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The Vision of Escaflowne
The Vision of Escaflowne is a sword-and-sorcery mecha anime with a consummately constructed story, but the real fantasy was Sunrise actually getting to produce all of its planned episodes. (read more)
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Kids on the Slope
‘Kids on the Slope’ is a coming-of-age drama. Two teens with opposing personalities bond over the power of music. Only held back by melodrama. (read more)
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Memories
This anthology film features three unrelated segments made by icons of the anime industry. (read more)
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Jin-Roh
‘Jin-Roh,’ written by Mamoru Oshii, is an atmospheric, downcast tone piece that mires in the traumas of war. However, though war never changes, I prefer when my media does. (read more)
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Macross Plus
‘Macross Plus’ honors the timeless original series by delivering something of comparably excellent quality, yet wholly original, with gorgeous animation, relatable characters, and understated, intelligent writing. (read more)