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Haibane Renmei

2002Show1 season13 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.9

Summary

A dream of falling from the sky...and then birth. Rakka is born from a large cocoon into the Old Home, greeted by a group of female beings with small wings on their backs and shining halos above their heads.

Good for

  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

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  • You want something to laugh at
  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing

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Haibane Renmei episodes

1 season · 13 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Cocoon/Dream of Falling from the Sky/Old Home, 7.6
  2. S1 E2 The City and the Wall/Touga/Haibane Renmei, 7.2
  3. S1 E3 The Temple/Washi/Pancakes, 7.0
  4. S1 E4 Trash Day/The Clock Tower/The Birds Exceeding the Wall, 7.1
  5. S1 E5 Library/The Abandoned Factory/The Beginning of the World, 7.4
  6. S1 E6 The End of Summer/Rain/Loss, 8.1
  7. S1 E7 Scar/Illness/The Arrival of Winter, 8.0
  8. S1 E8 Birds, 8.1
  9. S1 E9 Well/Rebirth/Riddle, 8.1
  10. S1 E10 Kuramori/Haibane of the Abandoned Factory/Rakka's Job, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 Parting/Darkness of the Heart/Precious Things, 7.6
  12. S1 E12 Well Built/Year Passing Festival/Reconcilliation, 7.6
  13. S1 E13 Reki's World/Prayer/Final Chapter, 8.7

Cast

22 of 22 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Takahiro Omori, Tomokazu Tokoro, Itsuki Imazaki
Written by
Yoshitoshi ABe
Produced by
Yoshinobu Iwatani, Yasuyuki Ueda
Music by
Kow Otani

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Facts

October 9, 2002 · December 18, 2002 · Ended

First aired
October 9, 2002
Last aired
December 18, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 13 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Suicide Themes, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
3 countries

Tropes

Hide Your Otherness, Kōan, The Baby of the Bunch +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Haibane Renmei?"

Questions about Haibane Renmei

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Where can I stream Haibane Renmei?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Haibane Renmei from Apple TV Store. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Haibane Renmei worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Haibane Renmei okay for kids?

TV-14Suicide themesDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for suicide themes and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Haibane Renmei?

5 h

About 5 hours: 13 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Can I half-watch Haibane Renmei?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for ambiguity and 8 for philosophical.

Is Haibane Renmei plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Haibane Renmei in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.