The popular fantasy manhwa Noblesse has a huge fan base, and it received an anime adaptation in 2020. This adaptation is a continuation of a 2016 ONA episode, Noblesse: Awakening, which is the second part of the Noblesse narrative. We recommend you watch Noblesse: Awakening before watching the anime adaptation. Although the Noblesse anime adaptation was not up to par, here’s why you must watch it.
What is Noblesse About?
Noblesse focuses on Cadis Etrama Di Raizel, aka Rai, and his time in the modern world. He is the titular noble vampire whose role is to execute his foes and protect the nobles. After his long sleep of hundreds of years, Rai wakes up in an unfamiliar world and finds the comfort of his servant Frankenstein. Frankenstein is the principal of Ye Ran High School, which is the perfect place for Rai to learn and blend in with the modern world.
As a Noblesse, Rai was not allowed by some vampires in his past because he had the power to judge them. This is one of the reasons why Raizel is admitted to this school, giving him some time until he is compelled to take matters into his own hands. As Rai and Frankenstein learn about the dangers of this world, Rai gains the aid of M-21 as he introduces the superhumans and the Union the association formed.
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Should You Watch the Noblesse Anime Adaptation?
Both the anime and the ONA eliminated several plot points of the original manhwa. Noblesse: Awakening compressed 90 chapters into one episode of 31 minutes. The TV series adaptation also rushed through episodes 1 and 2 and roughly covered chapters 92 to 107. Many major characters are not in, while other characters are changed to the point they are non-recognizable. Due to all these major changes, fans of the webtoon series are disappointed with the adaptation. If you haven’t read the original webtoon, you’ll likely be perplexed by the adaptation. However, there is still enough reason to watch the Noblesse anime adaptation.
Cadis Etrama Di Raizel’s obliviousness regarding the unfamiliar modern world, his wonder for the human world, and his love for overdone ramen make him a likeable character. His surrounding characters such as his servant Frankenstein, a modified human he saved in the ONA, M-21, as well as Seira J Loyard and Regis K Landegre are equally likable. Viewers will see incredible character growth in of all them throughout the series.
One of the criticisms the original story received was how the storyline and battle seemed repetitive. By eliminating some of the battles and focusing more on the characters, the adaptation managed to do justice to the viewers.
An important aspect of the fantasy genre is its world-building. The first few episodes of the Noblesse anime adaptation set the stage for the more complex story about the nobles and the organization known as Union. After comprehending these two camps, watching them battle gets more fascinating.
Cast of Noblesse
| Character | English Voice Cast |
| Cadis Etrama Di Raizel | Ray Chase |
| Frankenstein | Sean Chiplock |
| Seira J. Loyard | Brianna Knickerbocker |
| M-21, Rajak Kertia | Chris Hackney |
| Rozaria Eleanor | Cristina Vee |
| Yusuke Tashiro | John Omohundro |
| Kase Manabu | Landon McDonald |
| Tao | Lucien Dodge |
| Krantz | Keith Silverstein |
Where to Watch Noblesse?
You can watch the Noblesse anime adaptation on Crunchyroll. All you have to do is just get a subscription and then watch all the shows in the best quality without commercials. Moreover, you can also read manga and buy anime merchandise on the same site.
Is there A Noblesse Anime Season 2?
No official announcement from Crunchyroll or any other website regarding Noblesse anime Season 2 exists. Since the last season was not very well-received, it won’t be a surprise if Noblesse Season 2 doesn’t see the light of the day.
A battle-themed anime that’s not set in school is quite refreshing to watch. Noblesse is one of the best fantasy manhwa that blends the vampire and human world and it’s certainly a refreshing anime to watch. Although the anime adaptation is inferior compared to the webtoon series, it can still be a good watch.
Best Anime Like Noblesse
If you are looking for anime like Noblesse, here are the six best animes you should watch:
- Castlevania (IMDb: 8.3/10)
- Hellsing Ultimate (Crunchyroll: 4.8/5)
- Black Butler (Crunchyroll: 4.7/5)
- Trinity Blood (Crunchyroll: 4.5/5)
- Dance in the Vampire Bund (Crunchyroll: 4.3/5)
- Vampire Knight (Crunchyroll: 4.3/5)
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