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Synduality
Creator:Bandai Namco Entertainment
Bandai Namco Filmworks
Bandai Spirits
Type:TV Series
Synduality: Noir
Director:Yusuke Yamamoto
Music:Masato Nakayama
Licensee:Disney Platform Distribution
Network:TXN (TV Tokyo), BS NTV, AT-X
First:July 11, 2023
Last:March 26, 2024
Episodes:24
Type:manga
Synduality: Ellie
Author:Masaru Hatano
Illustrator:Hiroji Mishima
Publisher:Media Factory
Demographic:Seinen
Magazine:Monthly Comic Alive
First:July 27, 2023
Volumes:1
Type:light novel
Synduality: Ellie
Author:Masaru Hatano
Illustrator:Yō Midorikawa
Publisher:Media Factory
Demographic:Male
Imprint:MF Bunko J
Published:September 25, 2023
Synduality: Echo of Ada
Developer:Game Studio[1]
Publisher:Bandai Namco Entertainment
Producer:Yosuke Futami[2]
Genre:Action RPG, third-person shooter
Platforms:Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X/S
Type:serial novel
Synduality: Kaleido
Publisher:Hobby Japan
Magazine:Monthly Hobby Japan
Portal:yes

Synduality (stylized in all caps) is a Japanese mixed-media project created by the Bandai Namco Group. An anime television series produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks and animated by Eight Bit, titled Synduality: Noir, aired from July 2023 to March 2024.

Characters

Synduality: Noir

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  • Media

    Synduality: Noir

    An anime television series, produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks and animated by Eight Bit, was announced in September 2022. Titled Synduality: Noir, the series was directed by Yusuke Yamamoto, with Takashi Aoshima writing the scripts based on a story draft by Hajime Kamoshida, Kenichirō Katsura designing the characters for animation, and Masato Nakayama composing the music.[7] [8] [9]

    The first half of the series aired from July 11 to September 26, 2023, on TV Tokyo and its affiliates, as well as BS NTV. The first opening theme song is "Raytracer", performed by Stereo Dive Foundation, while the first ending theme song is, performed by Arcana Project.[10] [11]

    On September 24, 2023, a second cour was announced during the "Synduality Project TGS Special Stage" event at Tokyo Game Show 2023,[12] which aired from January 9 to March 26, 2024. The second opening theme song is, performed by Arcana Project, while the second ending theme song is "Drifters", performed by Stereo Dive Foundation.[13]

    The series is streaming worldwide on Disney+, in Latin America on Star+ and in the United States on Hulu.[14]

    Episodes

    Synduality: Ellie

    Manga

    A manga series, illustrated by Hiroji Mishima with a screenplay by Masaru Hatano, titled Synduality: Ellie began serialization in Media Factory's Monthly Comic Alive on July 27, 2023.[15]

    Light novel

    A light novel also titled Synduality: Ellie, written by Hatano and illustrated by Yō Midorikawa, was published by Media Factory's MF Bunko J imprint on September 25, 2023.[16]

    Synduality: Echo of Ada

    A third-person shooter and action RPG developed by Game Studio and published by Bandai Namco Entertainment, titled Synduality: Echo of Ada, will be released for Microsoft Windows, PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X/S.[17]

    Synduality: Kaleido

    A spin-off novel titled Synduality: Kaleido has been announced.[10]

    External links

    Notes and References

    1. Web site: Soul Kiwami. SYNDUALITY: Echo of Ada Shares New Trailer at TGS 2023. Final Weapon. September 24, 2024. September 25, 2023. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925170615/https://finalweapon.net/2023/09/24/synduality-echo-of-ada-shares-new-trailer-at-tgs-2023/. live.
    2. Web site: Barder. Ollie. 'Synduality' Looks Like It Could Be An Interesting Mecha Game. Forbes. September 14, 2022. September 20, 2022. September 20, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220920172821/https://www.forbes.com/sites/olliebarder/2022/09/14/synduality-looks-like-it-could-be-an-interesting-mecha-game/?sh=741fc1385517. live.
    3. Web site: Joanna. Cayanan. Synduality: Noir TV Anime Announces 2nd Part's January 8 Premiere. Anime News Network. December 6, 2023. March 14, 2024. February 28, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240228092812/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-12-06/synduality-noir-tv-anime-announces-2nd-part-january-8-premiere/.205164. live.
    4. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Synduality: Noir Anime Casts Ryoka Yuzuki, Marika Kōno. Anime News Network. July 25, 2023. July 25, 2023. July 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230725041214/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-07-24/synduality-noir-anime-casts-ryoka-yuzuki-marika-kono/.200635. live.
    5. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Synduality: Noir Anime Casts Yuuki Kaji as Weisheit. Anime News Network. September 12, 2023. September 13, 2023. September 13, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230913093809/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-09-12/synduality-noir-anime-casts-yuuki-kaji-as-weisheit/.202291. live.
    6. Web site: Romano. Sal. SYNDUALITY details world, characters. Gematsu. September 18, 2022. September 19, 2022. September 19, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220919010144/https://www.gematsu.com/2022/09/synduality-details-world-characters. live.
    7. Web site: Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Bandai Namco's Synduality Franchise Also Gets TV Anime. Anime News Network. September 13, 2022. September 14, 2022. September 14, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220914032051/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-13/bandai-namco-synduality-franchise-also-gets-tv-anime/.189657. live.
    8. Web site: Loo. Egan. Synduality Anime's Teaser Reveals Production by 8-Bit. September 18, 2022. Anime News Network. September 18, 2022. September 18, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220918152713/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-18/synduality-anime-teaser-reveals-production-by-8-bit/.189859. live.
    9. Web site: https://natalie.mu/comic/news/503293. ja:アニメ「SYNDUALITY」メカアクション披露の新PV、スタッフに山本裕介・鴨志田一ら. Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. November 30, 2022. November 30, 2022. ja. December 7, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20221207102300/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/503293. live.
    10. Web site: Haddick. Alicia. Pineda. Rafael Antonio. Synduality: Noir Anime's Video Reveals Opening Song, July Premiere With Disney+ Simulcast. Anime News Network. March 25, 2023. March 25, 2023. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925225604/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-03-25/synduality-noir-anime-video-reveals-opening-song-july-premiere-with-disney-simulcast/.196439. live.
    11. Web site: Hodgkins. Crystalyn. Synduality: Noir Anime Reveals More Cast, July 10 Premiere, Ending Theme. Anime News Network. May 21, 2023. May 21, 2023. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925223806/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2023-05-21/synduality-noir-anime-reveals-more-cast-july-10-premiere-ending-theme/.198284. live.
    12. Web site: ja:TVアニメ「SYNDUALITY Noir」第2クール放送やゲーム「SYNDUALITY Echo of Ada」のソロモードが紹介されたステージをレポート【TGS2023】. https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/202309240029/. Gamer. September 24, 2023. September 25, 2023. ja. March 27, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240327033550/https://www.gamer.ne.jp/news/202309240029/. live.
    13. Web site: Paul. Chapman. SYNDUALITY Noir Anime Reveals Trailer and Visual for New Season. Crunchyroll. December 20, 2023. January 10, 2024. January 10, 2024. https://web.archive.org/web/20240110160737/https://www.crunchyroll.com/news/latest/2023/12/20/synduality-noir-anime-reveals-trailer-and-visual-for-new-season. live.
    14. Web site: Cayanan. Joanna. Synduality Anime's New Teaser Reveals More Staff, Disney Global Streaming. Anime News Network. November 30, 2022. November 30, 2022. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925225453/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-11-30/synduality-anime-new-teaser-reveals-more-staff-disney-global-streaming/.192404. live.
    15. Web site: ja:「SYNDUALITY Noir」恋するドリフター・エリーが主人公のスピンオフ、アライブで開幕. https://natalie.mu/comic/news/534511. Comic Natalie. Natasha, Inc.. July 27, 2023. July 27, 2023. ja. July 27, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230727070736/https://natalie.mu/comic/news/534511. live.
    16. Web site: ja:SYNDUALITY ELLIE. https://mfbunkoj.jp/product/synduality/322305001010.html. MF Bunko J. September 13, 2023. ja. September 25, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230925100644/https://mfbunkoj.jp/product/synduality/322305001010.html. live.
    17. Web site: Loveridge. Lynzee. Bandai Namco's Post-Apocalyptic Synduality PS5 Game Slated for 2023. Anime News Network. September 13, 2022. September 14, 2022. June 5, 2023. https://web.archive.org/web/20230605205247/https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2022-09-13/bandai-namco-post-apocalyptic-synduality-ps5-game-slated-for-2023/.189649. live.