Parents' Guide to Synduality: Noir

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Synduality Noir TV show poster: Kanata and his friends stand in front of a transport trailer vehicle, loaded on the carrier are two large robot mechs that are equipped with futuristic weaponry.

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By Jeremy Looney , based on child development research. How do we rate?

age 14+

Action-packed sci-fi mecha anime is violent, has language.

Parents Need to Know

Why Age 14+?

Any Positive Content?

  • Synduality Noir TV show screenshot #1: A humanoid android lies on a bed of purple flowers in a state of deep suspended sleep, it appears to be female with white hair and a black bodysuit.
  • Synduality Noir TV show screenshot #2: A young man stands with an android girl in front of a robot mech, he has his hand on her shoulder and looks concerned.
  • Synduality Noir TV show screenshot #3: A white robot mech stands in a combat stance, it’s brandishing a large mechanical sword and looks ready to attack.

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What's the Story?

SYNDUALITY: NOIR is set in the year 2242 after a mysterious event occurred called the "Tears of the New Moon" wiped out most of humanity. Humanity fled underground and built bunker cities to survive. The story follows Kanata (voiced by Takeo Otsuka), a young mechanic who dreams of becoming a "Drifter." Drifters are pilots of large mecha suits that are used to protect humanity from the monsters that live outside of the bunkers. Kanata meets an android girl, Noir (Aoi Koga), who helps him become a Drifter.

Is It Any Good?

Our review:
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This sci-fi mecha anime has a story that feels generic for the genre, but it's still a decent watch. Synduality: Noir probably isn't offering anything new: people in giant mecha fighting monsters and other mecha. Nonetheless, anime fans are likely to appreciate the show's fun aesthetic and action. The underground city and mecha robots have a bright futuristic punk/hip-hop aesthetic that matches the atmosphere of the show well. Each episode includes thrilling action sequences with lots of stylized combat and explosions matched to exciting music. The series also has a lighthearted goofy kind of vibe that keeps everything fun. Overall, this series won't stand out as anything particularly unique or special, but if you're looking for a sci-fi or mecha anime that offers some dumb fun and strong action give Synduality: Noir a shot.

Talk to Your Kids About ...

  • Families can talk about learning positive ways to overcome self-doubt. Are there any hidden worries giving your kids self-doubt? How can these negatives be replaced with positives?

  • Independence and self-reliance are themes in this series. Families can talk about what it means to be independent. How do you practice self-reliance in your own life?

  • Talk about romance and how to guide your child to learning about healthy relationships.

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Synduality Noir TV show poster: Kanata and his friends stand in front of a transport trailer vehicle, loaded on the carrier are two large robot mechs that are equipped with futuristic weaponry.

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