Anime: Ikoku Meiro no Croisee The Animation
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| Kondou Takashi | as | Claude |
| Tanaka Hideyuki | as | Oscar |
| Touyama Nao | as | Yune |
| Yuuki Aoi | as | Alice |
| Yahagi Sayuri | as | Camille |
* Based on Takeda Hinata's Ikoku Meiro no Croisee (La Croisee dans un Labyrinthe Etranger) manga.
The story takes place in the second half of the 19th century, as Japanese culture gains popularity in the West. A young Japanese girl, Yune, accompanies a French traveller, Oscar, on his journey back to France, and offers to help at the family's ironwork shop in Paris. Oscar's nephew and shopowner Claude reluctantly accepts to take care of Yune, and we learn how those two, who have so little in common, get to understand each other and live together in the Paris of the 1800s.
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Note: The first episode received an early screening on several occasions. The first one took place at Animate's Akihabara Shop in Tokyo on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Later events took place at Animate's Yokohama branch and Gamers' Akihabara Headquarters on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Gee! Store Nagoya on Saturday, June 25, 2011 and at Gamers Nanba branch on Saturday, July 2, 2011. The regular television broadcast started on July 4, 2011.
The story takes place in the second half of the 19th century, as Japanese culture gains popularity in the West. A young Japanese girl, Yune, accompanies a French traveller, Oscar, on his journey back to France, and offers to help at the family's ironwork shop in Paris. Oscar's nephew and shopowner Claude reluctantly accepts to take care of Yune, and we learn how those two, who have so little in common, get to understand each other and live together in the Paris of the 1800s.
Source: ANN
Note: The first episode received an early screening on several occasions. The first one took place at Animate's Akihabara Shop in Tokyo on Saturday, June 18, 2011. Later events took place at Animate's Yokohama branch and Gamers' Akihabara Headquarters on Sunday, June 19, 2011, at Gee! Store Nagoya on Saturday, June 25, 2011 and at Gamers Nanba branch on Saturday, July 2, 2011. The regular television broadcast started on July 4, 2011.
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approx. 5h
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2051 (53.0%)
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360 (9.3%)
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1334 (34.5%)
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117 (3.0%)
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recommended by 9 users - 2 for fans - 5 recommended - 2 must see
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by asckj1 on 2013-10-15 03:46
A very calming experience. If you find happiness in the small things in life then you'll definitely enjoy watching the characters and their interactions in this show.
must see
by Drullo321 on 2013-04-08 21:24
Beautiful animation, landscape and music. Heartwarming atmosphere and characters. Easy to watch.
Only sad thing, it is soo short. Hopefully there will be more in the future
Only sad thing, it is soo short. Hopefully there will be more in the future
recommended
by LunarCrusade on 2012-09-21 22:56
Not as great as ARIA series, but still, very warm and calming. Sometimes my eyes got teary because few episodes really touch my heart. :)
for fans
by dantedmc on 2011-10-23 12:39
The plot isn´t anything great but the atmosphere is wonderful, I cryed a lot within this anime.
recommended
by cikora on 2011-10-20 08:00
Nice, calm anime that relaxes you from intensive type of anime and gives an opportunity to learn a little something new about Japan and France customs, views, and people's relationships.
It may appear boring at the first, but in time, new characters' introduction gives this anime so needed little spice.
It may appear boring at the first, but in time, new characters' introduction gives this anime so needed little spice.
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episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12, S1
male, , artistno description set, blacksmithA blacksmith is a craftsman who creates objects, most notably armor and weapons by forging iron or steel., cyan eyesThis character has cyan color eyes., FrenchA character originating from the French Republic (France), a country in Western Europe., inspirationalInspirational character who uses strong and brave words to motivate his comrades. He inspires hope in people and changes their hearts for the better., introvertIntroverts are people whose energy tends to expand through reflection and dwindle during interaction. They tend to be more reserved and less outspoken in groups. Introverts generally enjoy time spent alone or with close friends, and find less reward in time spent with large groups of people.
Some of the typical solitary activities are reading, writing, using computers, hiking and fishing. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer, and inventor are all considered highly introverted.
Not to be confused as being shy - introverts prefer solitary activities over social ones, where as shy people (who may be extraverts at heart) avoid social encounters out of fear. Like extroversion, introversion is not a black and white measurement, and these people may share some of the same traits than extroverts., protection complexA character has a protection complex if the character is overly protective of other characters, beyond what would be considered a "normal" or "expected" duty of care. The magnitude of overprotection can vary. It can be as low as constantly nagging someone to "stay safe". It can be as extreme as the protector making it their mission in life to protect the other character., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
Some of the typical solitary activities are reading, writing, using computers, hiking and fishing. The archetypal artist, writer, sculptor, engineer, composer, and inventor are all considered highly introverted.
Not to be confused as being shy - introverts prefer solitary activities over social ones, where as shy people (who may be extraverts at heart) avoid social encounters out of fear. Like extroversion, introversion is not a black and white measurement, and these people may share some of the same traits than extroverts., protection complexA character has a protection complex if the character is overly protective of other characters, beyond what would be considered a "normal" or "expected" duty of care. The magnitude of overprotection can vary. It can be as low as constantly nagging someone to "stay safe". It can be as extreme as the protector making it their mission in life to protect the other character., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length.
voiced by:
Kondou Takashi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12, S1
male, , beardA beard is the collection of hair that grows on the chin, upper lip, cheeks, and neck of human beings., cyan eyesThis character has cyan color eyes., FrenchA character originating from the French Republic (France), a country in Western Europe., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., ponytailA ponytail is a hairstyle in which most or all of the hair on the head is gathered and secured at the back of the head with a hair tie, clip or similar device, and allowed to hang freely from that point., white hairThe character has pure white hair.
voiced by:
Tanaka Hideyuki
episode appearance
appears in ep: 1-12, S1
13, female, , blunt bangsBlunt bangs are a style of hair bangs, cut to have a uniform straight or gently arched edge at the end of the frontal fringe, without jagged edges, and minimal spikes., cuteness fangA cuteness fang is a single prominent canine tooth that suggests a cat-like and energetic nature or a state of excitement. Cuteness fangs generally belong to the upper jaw and are more common on females. They tend to not exist in-universe and go unnoticed by characters. A cuteness fang should not be confused with fangs, which are multiple prominent canine teeth, as found in vampires or various animals, or a misaligned tooth, which is a facial misfeature with no relation to personality traits., getaGeta are a form of traditional Chinese footwear also adopted by Japan that resemble both clogs and flip-flops. They are a kind of sandal with an elevated wooden base (exceeding 10cm for tengu geta) held onto the foot with a fabric thong to keep the foot well above the ground. Modern geta may be made with plastic instead. A sandal that contains only a fabric thong strap is not a geta; that is just a regular sandal., green eyesThe character has green eyes., kimonoThe kimono is a Japanese traditional garment worn by women, men and children. They are also commonly worn with a hakama, geta, and tabi., purple hairThis character`s hair is colored somewhere between red and blue., short hairShort hair is hair from (but not including) bald, up to (but not including) shoulder-length hair. This hair length is what one would typically, though not always, see on most males. Short hair includes hair that goes no more than a centimetre or two beyond the chin; anything longer is shoulder-length., yamato nadeshikoThe ideal Japanese woman.
Yamato Nadeshiko is referred to by Japanese as a woman with attributes that were considered traditionally desirable from the perspective of a male dominated society; generally ascribed to people with traditional upbringings. It is an extremely broad, but complicated Japanese aesthetic concept. Virtues include: loyalty, domestic ability, wisdom, and humility.
voiced by:
Touyama Nao
secondary cast
episode appearance
appears in ep: 3-4, 6-12, S1
female, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., crinolineA Crinoline is a women`s undergarment worn to hold the skirt extended into a fashionable shape., dressA dress is an item of clothing, usually worn by females, which both covers the upper part of the body and includes a skirts below the waist., hair ribbonHair ribbons are ribbons used both as hair decorations and as hair ties. Hair ribbons are often tied into bows. They may also be present as part of a hairband. In older anthropomorphic series, where the gender of characters was sometimes hard to tell at first glance, ribbon bows were used to indicate a female character., long hairLong hair is hair from (but not including) shoulder-length, up to (but not including) waist length hair. Sidelocks do NOT count as long hair., petticoatA petticoat or underskirt is an article of clothing for women, specifically an undergarment to be worn under a skirt or a dress. The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist., ribbon on clothesRibbons on clothes are ribbons that decorate clothing, generally worn by females, and often tied as ribbon bows; these ribbons can be tied on clothing at the wrists, arms, and other parts of the body. This is contrasted to a body ribbon (human or otherwise), which is a ribbon directly on the body, rather than on the clothing. A ribbon can also be tied around the collar of a shirt, blouse, or other clothing top, forming a ribbon tie; that is a specific case which is treated and tagged separately., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Yuuki Aoi
episode appearance
appears in ep: 3-4, 6-9, 12, S1
female, , blue eyesThis character has blue-colored eyes., corsetA Corset is a garment worn to hold and shape the torso into a desired shape for aesthetic or medical purposes (either for the duration of wearing this item, or with a more lasting effect). Both men and women are known to wear corsets, though women are more common wearers., folding fanA folding fan is a portable cooling device. It is easy to carry around folded up, and it can be snapped open in an instant to generate a breeze. The folding fan was invented in Japan around the 6th to 8th century. In the 17th century the folding fan, introduced from East Asia, became popular in Europe. These fans are particularly well displayed in the portraits of the high-born women of the era., FrenchA character originating from the French Republic (France), a country in Western Europe., hair bangsHair bangs are a shaped cutting of the front part of the hair so it lies over the forehead. Bangs are usually cut fairly straight - at or above the eyebrows, but can also be curled, ragged/ruffled, spiked up with hair gel, mousse or wax, swept aside, or cut longer to fall over the eyes., petticoatA petticoat or underskirt is an article of clothing for women, specifically an undergarment to be worn under a skirt or a dress. The petticoat is a separate garment hanging from the waist., wealthySomebody in possesion of wealth, usually a lot of money., yellow hairThe character has yellow hair. This does not map precisely to real-life blond hair.
voiced by:
Yahagi Sayuri
Group status
| Last Update | Name | State | N | Episodes | HE | SP | Languages | Source | Rating | Cmts |
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| 20.12.2020 | Hi10 | complete | 12 | 16 | ja en | Blu-ray, HDTV | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 21.06.2020 | TabourEdit | complete | 12 | 7 | ja en | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 06.09.2018 | UCCUSS | complete | 12 | 14 | ja | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 28.09.2017 | AnimeAddicts | complete | 12 | 14 | ja hu | Blu-ray, HDTV, www | N/A (1) | 0 | ||
| 08.06.2017 | E-D | complete | 12 | 16 | ja en | DVD | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 15.01.2017 | JacobSwaggedUp | complete | 12 | 1 | ja en | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 02.10.2016 | PM-F | complete | 12 | 1 | ja fr | HDTV | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
| 19.06.2016 | Rizlim | complete | 12 | 19 | ja en | Blu-ray | N/A (3) | 1 | ||
| 06.04.2016 | 10bit-Anime | complete | N | 12 | 1 | ja en | Blu-ray | N/A (0) | 0 | |
| 02.11.2015 | EvermorE | complete | 12 | 0 | ja es | HDTV | N/A (0) | 0 | ||
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Explanation by keitarou on Monday, 04.07.2011 23:18
Additionally they have a similar European setting with lots of attention to set and prop design and feature a girl who arrives in a new, mysterious environment to her, where she discovers many unbeknownst things.