Noblesse
Noblesse
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Noblesse

8.4
Yr 2020
Rt 24m
Status Ended
Animation Action & Adventure Sci-Fi & Fantasy Comedy
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Overview

Rai wakes up from 820-years long sleep and starts his new life as a student in a high school founded by his loyal servant, Frankenstein. But his peaceful days with other human students are soon interrupted by mysterious attackers known as the "Unions".

Critical Reception

What critics are saying

Score 35 /100

Critical reception for the 2020 adaptation of Noblesse is largely negative, with many reviewers suggesting it fails to live up to its source material and earlier ONA adaptations. Critics frequently note that the series suffers from lackluster animation, unengaging plot progression, and poor character development in comparison to its direct predecessors.

While some viewers may find the series functional as basic entertainment for those craving action-heavy fantasy, the general consensus is that there are significantly stronger shows available in the genre. Most critics recommend viewers seek out the original net animation prequel, Awakening, for necessary context and a better-executed version of the story.

“The series is worse in every single aspect compared to that half-hour OVA.”

“There are any number of better shows airing now or already completed that do everything Noblesse the TV series does far, far better.”

“Noblesse is easier to understand if viewers first watch the series' original net animation (ONA) prequel.”

Transmission Paths

Where to Watch

Crunchyroll Amazon Channel
UK • US • CA
Crunchyroll
US • UK • CA
Why fans love it

Adapted from a webtoon manhwa, this 2020 anime series balances supernatural vampire drama with the awkward rhythms of modern school life. The story centers on Rai, a powerful figure who awakens after an 820-year sleep only to enroll in a high school founded by his loyal servant, Frankenstein. That contrast between centuries-old power and everyday teenage routines gives the narrative its distinct comedic humor.

Beneath the lighthearted classroom moments lies a heavier sci-fi and fantasy conflict. The fragile peace Rai builds with his human classmates is quickly threatened by the Unions, a secret organization sending mysterious attackers after him. Featuring a voice cast that includes Akihisa Wakayama, the show smoothly transitions from slice-of-life moments to sharp action and adventure, blending grand supernatural lore with high school life.

Production Board

Crew

Color Designer
Kumiko Yusa
Key Animation
Ema Suzuki Taichi Furumata Takuya Suzuki Kazuki Ito Manabu Morishige Tatsuki Ujihira Tomohiro Takayama Benjamin Faure Shiro Tamaki Toshiharu Sugie
Character Designer
Lee Gwang-su Akiharu Ishii
Comic Book
Lee Gwang-su Jeho Son
Original Series Design
Lee Gwang-su
Editor
Tomoki Nagasaka
Series Composition
Sayaka Harada
Executive Producer
Kun Gao
Director of Photography
Hideki Imaizumi
Assistant Director
Yui Kanbe
Storyboard Artist
Iwao Teraoka
Original Music Composer
Shun Narita Yoshihiro Ike
Art Direction
Akio Shimada
Sound Effects
Hiromune Kurahashi
Director
Kazuma Ogasawara Ryuta Kawahara
Sound Mixer
Tetsuya Satake
Series Director
Shunsuke Tada
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Keywords

vampire secret organization supernatural based on comic school life anime based on webcomic or webtoon based on manhwa
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Details

First Aired
October 08, 2020
Status
Ended
Episode Runtime
24 minutes
Origin
JP
TMDB Votes
425