noir TV Shows & Characters

Explore the best noir TV shows, characters, and fan communities on TVCeleb.com.

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About noir Television

The noir genre has produced some of the most compelling and culturally significant television of the modern era. TVCeleb profiles 1 noir series spanning networks including WOWOW / Sunrise, with streaming available on platforms like Streaming on services such as Crunchyroll in many regions; previously broadcast on Cartoon Network's Toonami block in the United States. Availability varies by country and over time.. These shows represent the full breadth of what noir television can achieve, from intimate character studies to sweeping narratives that have shaped how audiences engage with the medium.

Across these 1 series, TVCeleb profiles 3 distinct characters who have captivated audiences and inspired dedicated fan communities. Among the most popular are Roger Smith from The Big O (played by Mitsuru Miyamoto), R. Dorothy Wayneright from The Big O (played by Akiko Yajima), Norman Burg from The Big O (played by Kinryu Arimoto). Each character profile includes detailed arc analysis, key episodes, fan ecosystem mapping, and Fan Heat Index scoring that measures engagement, social activity, and cultural impact.

Whether you're a longtime fan of noir television or discovering these shows for the first time, TVCeleb provides the most comprehensive resource for exploring the characters, relationships, and storylines that make noir series so compelling. Our detailed profiles go beyond basic plot summaries to examine what makes each character resonate with audiences, how they contribute to their show's themes, and why they've inspired such passionate fan communities.

noir Shows (1)

WOWOW / Sunrise Ended

The Big O

1999–2003 · 2 Seasons

A stylish Sunrise anime set in Paradigm City, where everyone lost their memories 40 years ago. Negotiator Roger Smith pilots the giant robot Big O, aided by android R. Dorothy and butler Norman, in a noir, Art Deco, giant-robot mystery.

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Top noir Characters (3)

The Big O

Roger Smith

Played by Mitsuru Miyamoto

Seasons 1–2 (1999–2003) 0
The Big O

R. Dorothy Wayneright

Played by Akiko Yajima

Seasons 1–2 (1999–2003) 0
The Big O

Norman Burg

Played by Kinryu Arimoto

Seasons 1–2 (1999–2003) 0

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TVCeleb.com is the internet's most comprehensive resource for television character fandom, covering 630 acclaimed TV series with 1967 detailed character profiles and 1600 actor biographies. Our coverage spans 153 genres across 142 networks and streaming platforms, with content organized to help fans discover, explore, and engage with television from every angle.

Browse our collection by genre to find shows in your preferred category, by network to see what's available on your streaming platform, by decade to explore different eras of television history, or by curated lists that group characters by archetype and achievement. Each show page features expanded synopses, production details, and video content, while character pages include detailed arc analysis, key episodes, quotes, trivia, and fan ecosystem mapping.

Every character on TVCeleb is scored using our proprietary Fan Heat Index, which measures engagement, social activity, meme velocity, fan art density, and fandom longevity on a scale of 0 to 100. This data-driven approach provides objective insight into which characters have inspired the most passionate and active fan communities. Use the search page to find any character, show, or actor instantly, or start browsing from our homepage to discover what's trending in television fandom today.

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TVCeleb.com covers 1 noir shows including The Big O. Each show features detailed character profiles, fan ecosystem mapping, and Fan Heat Index scoring. These series represent a range of approaches to the noir genre, from critically acclaimed award winners to fan-favorite cult hits, all available for exploration on TVCeleb.

There are currently 3 characters from 1 noir TV shows profiled on TVCeleb.com. Each character page includes a detailed character arc, key episodes, Fan Heat Index breakdown measuring engagement and social activity, quotes and trivia, fan ecosystem links, and FAQ sections. New characters and shows are added regularly as the TVCeleb database continues to expand.

noir television is spread across multiple networks and platforms. WOWOW / Sunrise is the primary home for noir programming covered on TVCeleb. Streaming platforms including Streaming on services such as Crunchyroll in many regions; previously broadcast on Cartoon Network's Toonami block in the United States. Availability varies by country and over time. have also become major destinations for noir content, making these shows accessible to global audiences.

TVCeleb uses the Fan Heat Index, a proprietary scoring system that measures character popularity across multiple dimensions including fan engagement, social media activity, meme velocity, and overall cultural impact. Each noir character receives an overall score out of 100, with detailed breakdowns available on individual character pages. This data-driven approach provides objective insight into which characters resonate most strongly with audiences.