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In a long-forgotten walled town, humans coexist with the Haibane, angelic-like beings of unknown origin. Rakka becomes the newest Haibane after she awakens from a strange dream and finds herself hatching from a massive cocoon. With no memories of her previous life, Rakka struggles to adjust to her new surroundings, however, .. Read more

Director	Tomokazu Tokoro
Genres	Sci-Fi/Fantasy, Television

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  Beautiful
  
  It says it all. It moves slowly, but is beatifully made. OK, the animation isn't of the Studio Ghibli quality but this is ... read more »
  
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  - London, UK
  - 21 Oct 2006 at 10:21
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  Wierd
  
  I was sent the second volume of this series - an unusual move for Lovefilm considering I'd ordered the whole set under the expectation that the first volume... read more »
  
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  - Walsall
  - 22 Oct 2009 at 00:31
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  A astoundingly thought-provoking and beautiful little show that rewards the patient viewer. I've been around the anime block more than once, and if you'... read more »
  
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  - 23 Jun 2008 at 15:22
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  Emotions
  
  i think that this animation is one of the best i have ever watched ,because it's quit a moving story. take for example the scene when they all found ... read more »
  
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  - 04 Apr 2008 at 01:20
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  coll
  
  i have to say if you like to watch sweet cool story this is definitely the one to watch animation is not as good as some top class anime movies but i guess... read more »
  
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  - LONDON
  - 18 Aug 2007 at 12:37
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  Haibane Renmei
  
  At first glance this series seems stupid and boring, with little to do with anything, just a peaceful slice-of-life series with a slight fantasy twist where a ... read more »
  
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  - Dorset, England
  - 12 Apr 2007 at 20:39
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  A great conclusion to a truly great Anime
  
  Everything that has happened so far in their small world has been building up to the finale, and what a finale it is! The slow and intentionally morose ... read more »
  
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- - Simon Bretherton
  - Lancashire, England
  - 08 Apr 2007 at 01:52
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  Intersting but confuses its focus
  
  This is a very interesting anime, quite unique in it's story telling method and obvious the issue of these angel-like beings pretty much trapped inside a ... read more »
  
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- - Kayleigh Herbertson
  - Lancaster, England
  - 18 Mar 2007 at 11:23
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  Haibane Renmei Vol 3
  
  Probably one of my favourite volumes yet (one to go). If you've hung on past Volume 1, which was really very mild and slow compared to later episodes, then ... read more »
  
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  - Dorset, England
  - 07 Mar 2007 at 19:44
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  Haibane Renmei Vol. 2
  
  Another gripping volume of Haibane Renmei. This volume was a lot darker, and evoked a whirlwind of emotions as I watched. Volume 1 sets you off thinking it'... read more »
  
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  - Dorset, England
  - 28 Feb 2007 at 20:39
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  Haibane Renmei Vol. 1
  
  At first I was a little unsure of whether to rent this series because Chris Swett, the guy who does the Track-Shun anime review video podcast, said he wasn'... read more »
  
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  - 09 Feb 2007 at 21:07
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  Beautiful
  
  It says it all. It moves slowly, but is beatifully made. OK, the animation isn't of the Studio Ghibli quality but this is ... read more »
  
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  - 21 Oct 2006 at 10:21
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  Wonderful
  
  This is an excellent anime series, well written, imaginative, lovely story. No guns, no excessive 'action', but extremely thought-provoking and very ... read more »
  
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  - Wales
  - 09 Jun 2005 at 16:00
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  Haibane Renmei
  
  At first glance this series seems stupid and boring, with little to do with anything, just a peaceful slice-of-life series with a slight fantasy twist where a ... read more »
  
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  - Dorset, England
  - 12 Apr 2007 at 20:39
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  Time To Fly Away
  
  I had to admit to a feeling of relief at the end of this DVD. It's not that I didn't enjoy it; the series just didn't grip me the way more dynamic, ... read more »
  
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- - Gina Gialli
  - London, England
  - 07 Jun 2006 at 17:28
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  Highly enjoyable fairytale
  
  Highly enjoyable fairytale in the mold of Spirited Away.
  
  Cannot wait to watch vol2 to see how the story developes.
  
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- - K.J.
  - cardiff
  - 29 May 2005 at 12:08
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  Haibane Renmei Vol. 1
  
  At first I was a little unsure of whether to rent this series because Chris Swett, the guy who does the Track-Shun anime review video podcast, said he wasn'... read more »
  
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  - Dorset, England
  - 09 Feb 2007 at 21:07
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  Wonderful
  
  This is an excellent anime series, well written, imaginative, lovely story. Reminds me a bit of Miyazaki's 'gentler' works (Spirited Away, Howl'... read more »
  
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  - 05 Jun 2005 at 20:02
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  Just a very strange one, maybe the next one will be better?
  
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  - Derbyshire, UK
  - 18 Feb 2006 at 18:23
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  Great japanese animation.
  
  This is a bit slow to get going and my daughter was a bit scared when the little girl's wind grew but she definately wants to watch all the others.
  
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- - Becky
  - Norwich
  - 02 Nov 2006 at 20:27
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  Intersting but confuses its focus
  
  This is a very interesting anime, quite unique in it's story telling method and obvious the issue of these angel-like beings pretty much trapped inside a ... read more »
  
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- 421241
- - Kayleigh Herbertson
  - Lancaster, England
  - 18 Mar 2007 at 11:23

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- Haibane Renmei - Complete Series
  
  In a long-forgotten walled town, humans coexist with the Haibane, angelic-like beings of unknown origin. Rakka becomes the newest Haibane after she awakens from a strange dream and finds herself hatching from a massive cocoon. With no memories of her previous life, Rakka struggles to adjust to her ...