Just watched the first three eps of Noir.... I enjoyed it, especially with the homage it pays to both film-noir and Sergio leone... (watch For a Few Dollars More...) I wouldn't say it sucks, or that the characters are not likeable... in fact, the two assassins are very likeable, especially seeing as they do next to nothing to be likeable... I like the way that the director has avoided obvious "fan service..." for culture try some of the non-sf/fantasy anime... like (you know what I'm gonna say...) Destry...