Noir (2001)
It seems we're still not over anime. But honestly, this show deserves way more recognition than what it currently has. Surely one of the reasons for that is because it's purely about women and the only romantic undertones are between the leads without any sexy business. Its Imdb rating is criminally low. This show surpasses Cowboy Bebop by a mile and a half. Even the soundtrack is much better (and we love Yoko Kanno). However, Noir is Kajiura at her best. The visual style is stunning all around, particularly the use of shadows. Perhaps it has not garnered as much attention as other shows as well because men are completely irrelevant to the story.
This show is a slow burner so one does require patience in the beginning. It will pay off though, we promise. If you like character driven narratives with cool action, this is the show for you. Additionally, it's not bleak as fuck.
