Haibane Renmei
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Haibane Renmei is a 13 episode anime series produced by RADIX (2002) and brought to the US by Geneon. The show follows a group of girls born with angel wings as they try to make sense of the small, enclosed world they suddenly find themselves in upon birth.
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Characters
- Reki
- The one of the two oldest Haibane, Reki is named for the pebbles she saw in her dream. She was born with darker wings, which she is uncomfortable about, and smokes constantly. Her job is to watch over the children.
- Rakka
- The newest haibane, Rakka is trying to find her place in a world that she knows nothing about.
- Kuu
- Kuu is the youngest of the older haibane. Her playful spirit is charming to everyone, but she really wants someone her age to be born.
- Kana
- Hikari
- Nemu
- Washi
Plot
The anime begins a young girl falling through the sky, a raven tries to help her, but fails.
Episode 1
A young woman with wings finds a cocoon in an abandoned room of a large stone complex. After she hatches, the girl inside finds herself among the several angel-like creatures. They give the girl a name (Rakka) and a halo. No one knows who they were or why they're here. Most leave for work, but Reki stays. Shortly afterwards Rakka grows wings.
Episode 2
Rakka explores the world she was recently born into. The children help her understand her wings, while Reki explains a little more about the rules of the town. The haibane walk to a human town where Rakka gets some new clothes. They see the toga, the only people allowed outside the town. Returning, they find Reki waiting in Rakka's guestroom. Rakka collapses from the day's exhaustions.
Openings/Endings
- Opening: Free Bird [1] (lyrics) from Anime Lyrics's Search Engine
- Ending: Blue Flow [2] (lyrics) from Anime Lyrics's Search Engine
