Synduality: Noir Part 2
Synopsis
Despite returning victorious from a dangerous struggle, Kanata and his friends have, in a sense, lost a key ally, the amnesiac magus Noir. Having partially recovered her memory, Noir reverted back to her former personality: that of Mystere, who acts in a patronizing manner toward her master Kanata. However, Mystere remembers detecting a signal from Histoire, a mystical city, during her former life as an artificially intelligent magus. Meanwhile, Tokio disappears from Rock Town while hunting down the ghosts of his past; however, shocking revelations await the deeper his search goes. As Kanata, his childhood friend Ellie, and the magus diva Ciel set out for Histoire, a hostile organization named Ideal sends assassins after them. If Kanata wants to stand a chance at accomplishing his dream, he must uncover the unpleasant truth about Ideal—and some of his closest allies. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Audience Consensus
The audience has mixed feelings about Synduality: Noir Part 2. While some appreciate the improved plot and consistent production quality, others find the series unoriginal and the mixed-media aspect disjointed. Ultimately, the series offers tried-and-true themes but may not resonate with everyone.
Strengths
- Improved plot in Part 2 with a clearer conviction to stop Ideal.
- Consistent production quality from Studio 8-bit.
- Massive cast of characters contributing to the overarching narrative.
Weaknesses
- The series doesn't offer anything special compared to other mecha shows.
- The mixed-media project feels disjointed, with the anime and game having different story contexts.
- OP/ED pairing for Part 1 was better than Part 2.