Set in the year 2045, this anime is centred on Emma, Norman and Ray; three children living in Grace Field House, an orphanage. Here they are looked after by a caring 'mother' who provides them with their needs. They wait to be adopted by a loving family; the latest this ever happens is their twelfth birthday. The only rule is that they may not leave the grounds until they are adopted. Everything is great for them until one day they learn a terrible truth; after that they work to find a way to escape along with the other orphans.
This anime series is distinctly bleak... the revelation at the end of the first episode is one of the biggest shocks in any series I've watched and once revealed effects every moment to come. The characters are impressive; not just the likeable children but also characters who initially appear good but are in fact anything but. Despite little real violence there is a real air of menace and futility. The creators have given the series a great look which makes it stand out from most other series; the characters are distinctive and the backgrounds beautifully rendered. Overall I'd say this is a must see; I can't wait for season two.
These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.
This anime series is distinctly bleak... the revelation at the end of the first episode is one of the biggest shocks in any series I've watched and once revealed effects every moment to come. The characters are impressive; not just the likeable children but also characters who initially appear good but are in fact anything but. Despite little real violence there is a real air of menace and futility. The creators have given the series a great look which makes it stand out from most other series; the characters are distinctive and the backgrounds beautifully rendered. Overall I'd say this is a must see; I can't wait for season two.
These comments are based on watching the series in Japanese with English subtitles.