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Haibane Renmei Anime Review

October 10th 2008 05:08
Haibane Renmei - Anime Review






Information:





Studio: RADIX Ace Entertainment
Licenced by: Geneon Entertainment (USA), Inc.
Length: 13 Episodes
Year: 2002
Genre: Drama, Fantasy


Synopsis:




A Mysterious girl dreams of falling. Rakka awakes in a strange world. She can't remember her past, but is the new member of the Haibane, Angel like creatures. They live behind the walls of the city Guri, unable to leave past its walls. Why is she now Haibane? Why can't she leave the walls? Whats the connection between the Haibane and the Toga?



Anime Review:




Haibane Renmei is very close to what I can call a piece of art. It was simple, yet elegant, peaceful and beautiful at the same time. You can see it’s a pretty simple story, yet the emotions run deep in you and played gracefully. Haibane Renmei is by far one of my favorite shows of all time.

It lives in a world of its own, one that doesn't placate to the stereotypes of most series. Haibane Renmei is a series that starts off slow, but gradually begins to grow on you. To be honest, I found the first episode quite dull, but the last episode left me breathless.


The animation is breathtaking. The characters each have a unique simple look to them. But that is part of what makes them so wonderful to look at. They don't need fancy clothes or hair to look good.


The artist has rendered them so well that to add to thier appearance would take away from how they appear. The backgrounds have stunning detail. The quality of the background never changes as the series continues. It is always painstakingly detailed which adds to the feel of the whole thing.

The overall plot is short and sweet, and although it lengthen to 13 episodes which it probably doesn’t need to, it's still pleasant that way. I guess it's just the mood of the series. It didn't get into the main part until half the series is over, but character development is worth watching.


One thing you notice in this anime is that the story flow is just right. The story begins with a few mystery and questions, but leads you on in introducing and developing each character as well as bringing you to the climax in the end as well. I hope they make a second season of this show as the story telling is that good.

The two lead characters have been very beautifully crafted. Unfortunately, due to the anime being only 13 episodes long, all the characters do not develop as much as you would want them to. But then, the anime doesnt intend to do that in a way like standard anime (little hyper boy knows nothing and then learns to kick ass as time passes by, 'learning' about the world). Its whole concept is a 'glimpse' of the life of the Haibane.


Even so, there are characters developing beautifully and subtly, and realistically.

The musical scores, Intro music, and Outro Music, is truly a godsend. By managing to be both beautiful and attractive, it will surely captivate millions of hearts. The outro music, "Blue Flow", is a true beauty.

Overall I strongly recommend this anime. It is one of the most enjoyable, beautiful works of anime I have seen. There are times you laugh, and times you cry. I only wish there was more of it.



Grade: A - Haibane Renmei is not just an anime. It is a painting. And it will captivate your heart.
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