Table of Contents
- ‘Synduality: Noir’ Dives into English on Hulu
- What’s Synduality: Noir About?
- Production Details
- Where to Watch
- ‘The Fable’ Gets an English Dub
- What’s The Fable About?
- Manga Origins and Live-Action Adaptations
- Production Details
- Where to Watch
- Hulu: Your Anime Destination
- Key Takeaways
Hulu is delivering a double dose of anime excitement this month, with the English dubs for Synduality: Noir and The Fable now available for streaming! Here’s a breakdown of what you need to know about these two exciting series.
‘Synduality: Noir’ Dives into English on Hulu
Fans of mecha anime and post-apocalyptic worlds, get ready! The English dub of Synduality: Noir began streaming on Hulu on April 16th, 2025. This series is part of Bandai Namco‘s Synduality mixed-media project, which also includes a game titled Synduality: Echo of Ada.
What’s Synduality: Noir About?
The anime is set in the year 2242, on a Earth ravaged by the “Tears of the New Moon” disaster. Humanity has retreated to scattered, bubble-like cities to escape the toxic environment and hostile creatures known as Enders. Survival depends on collecting AO crystals, a new energy source.
Drifters are tasked with venturing into the dangerous wastelands to gather these crystals, piloting armed, bipedal vehicles called Coffins. They are supported by Magus, combat androids who provide assistance and combat support.
The story follows Kanata, an aspiring Drifter, who dreams of following in his parents’ footsteps. His life takes an unexpected turn when he discovers Noir, a Magus in stasis, during an exploration. Noir has lost her memories but possesses exceptional combat abilities. Kanata partners with Noir, and together they begin to discover what it truly takes to be a Drifter.
Production Details
Synduality: Noir is produced by Bandai Namco Filmworks and animated by Eight Bit. The main staff includes:
- Director: Yūsuke Yamamoto
- Original Story Concept: Hajime Kamoshida
- Series Script Supervisor: Takashi Aoshima
- Animation Character Design & Chief Animation Director: Kenichirō Katsura
- Music: Masato Nakayama
Where to Watch
You can stream Synduality: Noir on Hulu. Select episodes are also available on YouTube.
‘The Fable’ Gets an English Dub
If you’re in the mood for action with a healthy dose of comedy, The Fable might be right up your alley. The English dub for the anime adaptation of Katsuhisa Minami’s manga began streaming on Hulu on March 31st, 2025.
What’s The Fable About?
The Fable centers around a legendary hitman, known only as Fable, who is ordered by his boss to take a year-long hiatus from killing. He’s given a new identity, Akira Sato, and must live a normal life in Osaka with his partner, Yoko, who poses as his sister.
Living as a normal person proves to be more challenging than Fable anticipated. He has to learn to socialize, find a job, and navigate everyday situations without resorting to his deadly skills. However, his past and abilities as an assassin continue to draw trouble his way.
Manga Origins and Live-Action Adaptations
The Fable manga was serialized in Weekly Young Magazine from 2014 to 2019, followed by a sequel series, The Fable: The Second Contact, from 2021 to 2023. A third series, The Fable: The Third Secret, began serialization in March 2025. The manga has achieved widespread success, with over 25 million copies in circulation as of June 2024.
The manga’s popularity also led to two live-action film adaptations, released in Japan in 2019 and 2021.
Production Details
The anime adaptation of The Fable is produced by Tezuka Productions and directed by Ryosuke Takahashi.
Where to Watch
The English dub of The Fable is available for streaming on Hulu.
Hulu: Your Anime Destination
Hulu has become a significant player in the anime streaming landscape, offering a diverse catalog of series, movies, and more. From classic titles like Sailor Moon and Cowboy Bebop to newer hits like Spy x Family and Chainsaw Man, Hulu provides a wide variety of genres for anime fans to enjoy. With the addition of English dubs for series like Synduality: Noir and The Fable, Hulu continues to solidify its position as a go-to destination for anime streaming.
Key Takeaways
- The English dub of Synduality: Noir is now streaming on Hulu as of April 16th, 2025.
- The English dub of The Fable is now streaming on Hulu as of March 31st, 2025.
- Hulu offers a wide variety of anime titles, making it a strong contender in the anime streaming market.
Whether you’re a fan of mecha action or comedic thrillers, Hulu’s latest anime additions offer something for everyone. So grab your snacks, settle in, and get ready to dive into the exciting worlds of Synduality: Noir and The Fable!
