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The 12 Best Anime Set In France, Ranked
Only anime that take place in France. Anime set in fictional countries are not included.
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Noir delves into the noir genre with a distinctly European flair, drawing inspiration from French cinema and its moody, atmospheric storytelling. The Parisian-inspired locales and complex character relationships deepen the narrative’s exploration of identity and vengeance, enriching the series’ dark and enigmatic tone.
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Two young female assassins team up together.Recommend this?- Photo:
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The Setting:
Medieval France, rife with religious and political turmoil, frames the story’s moral complexities, with sweeping battlefields and devout villages highlighting the clash between faith and free will.
What It's About:
A young witch struggles to maintain her ideals while caught in the chaos of war.
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The Setting:
Revolutionary France provides the backdrop for a sweeping exploration of class struggles, political upheaval, and personal identity, with the Palace of Versailles serving as both a gilded prison and a symbol of aristocratic excess.
What It's About:
Raised from birth as a man, Lady Oscar commands the palace guards at Versailles in the years before the French Revolution.
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The Setting:
France is the ultimate destination for the musical aspirations of its characters. Nodame Cantabile subtly infuses French culture through its deep appreciation of classical music, particularly highlighting composers like Debussy and Ravel.
What It's About:
Shinichi Chiaki, a talented music student, finds a rather strange companion in Megumi Noda.Recommend this?- Photo:
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The Setting:
Set in a stunningly atmospheric steampunk Paris, this tale weaves together French elegance and mystery as its vampire lore and Gothic architecture heighten the story's sense of intrigue and drama.
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In 19th-century Paris, young vampire Noé finds the "Book of Vanitas" in the hands of a doctor.Recommend this?- Photo:
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The Setting:
Le Chevalier D'Eon elegantly blends historical intrigue with supernatural mystery, set against the opulent and volatile backdrop of Enlightenment-era France. The nation's intricate political landscape and rich cultural heritage play pivotal roles, shaping the protagonist’s quest for truth and justice amidst espionage and ancient secrets.
What It's About:
A brother searches for the reasons behind the murder of his sister.Recommend this?
