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Kuu

2007-08-03T16:02:27Z

Neutrovulgar:

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{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 空
|-
|Meaning || Air
|-
|Cocoon dream || Floating in the sky
|-
|Haibane age || 2
|-
|Biological age || ~12
|-
|True name || 空宇
|-
|Meaning || "Sky Castle"
|}

Kuu is the youngest of the Old Home haibane before the arrival of Rakka, not counting the [[Young Feathers]]. She is free-spirited, cheerful but also quite inquisitive as indicated by certain clues in her room (see ''Threads''). She works at a restaurant.
Kuu has something of an affinity for cats, being shown playing with them several times. Her character seems to resemble that of ''Niea'' (with whom she shares this affinity) from [[NieA_7]], a previous project that ABe was also involved in, though unlike her alien counterpart, Kuu actually has manners.
Initially thought to have gone out to the town, she takes her [[Day of Flight]] in {{ep|6}}. This deeply hurts [[Rakka]], with whom Kuu developed a friendship cut short by her departure.

== Profiling ==
To be added later.

== Case study ==
In addition to her cat affinity, Kuu seems to have had a special relation with flight and aeroplanes (of which are, unsurprisingly, none in Guri). She is seen several times to be running off with her arms stretched out, imitating an airplane. She also tells Rakka that even though their wings are quite unusable, she ius certain that they will be able to fly someday. This foreshadows her impending Flight. (Also note that Kuu is wearing a cap by the time she tells this, possibly to hide the halo's flickering.)
If Kuu indeed had a trial during her time in Guri, it was that of overcoming her childishly competitive and attention-seeking behaviour. This ironically led to her early passing over the Wall.

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|211|Kuu}}
* {{Topic|1577|Concerning The Little Frog Statues}}
* {{Topic|1697|Rome}}
* {{Topic|1071|Kuu's Room: White Bell Nuts?}}
* {{Topic|1009|Kuu's Statue: Who Is It?}}

Hikari

2007-07-10T15:07:47Z

Neutrovulgar: /* Profiling */

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[[Image:Hikari with glowing halo.jpg|thumb|right|Hikari holding Rakka's glowing halo.]]
{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
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|Kanji || 光
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|Meaning || light
|-
|Cocoon dream || Being surrounded by a sparkling light
|-
|Haibane age || 4
|-
|Biological age || 15?
|-
|True name || ? (possibly same as given name)
|-
|Meaning || unknown / the same as above
|}

Hikari is a bit serious at times, but despite this she is probably the most mischievous of the haibane at Old Home. She tends to be cheerful and willing to help, but she doesn't always think things through first.
She works in a bakery.

== Profiling ==
Though not much in comparison to the two main characters, Hikari does get her bit of character development. In contrast to being carefree and irresponsible (once messing up at the [[Renmei]]'s temple, per Reki's comments in {{ep|3}}, and contaminating the halo mold with pastry) she grows to be a reliable ''senpai'' by the end of the series. For further information, consult [http://cff.ssw.net/characters/hikari.htm this page].

== Case study ==
Not much is known about her dream except for the ''light''. So far no combination has been found to be usable as her ''true name'', therefore it is likely that the two are the same. Light being a symbol of purity might further prove this.

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==

* {{Topic|1850|Hikari, the Forgotten Haibane?}}
* {{Post|38203|Hikari without Glasses?}}

Crow Symbolism

2007-07-08T21:40:43Z

Neutrovulgar:

[[Image:Crows on power line.jpg|thumb|right|Crows]]
== Generally speaking ==
Crows are little black scavengers. They have wings but no halo, therefore they are birds. (Actually, buildings can have wings too but let's not stray from the topic for now.) And quite intelligent for that matter (see [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4286965.stm]).
[[User:Murphy|Murphy]], OHBB member (and maintainer of this wiki) claims to be one of them.

== Appearances in the series ==
Crows play an integral part in the symbolism of Haibane Renmei, mainly from episodes 1 through 8.

{{ep|1}}: In Rakka's dream of falling from the sky, a crow flies to her rescue, trying to stop her by holding onto her gown. Rakka points out the futility of such an attempt and thankfully dismisses it (the crow). The aforementioned crow, probably deeply disturbed by such fatalistic attitudes, flees accordingly.

{{ep|2}}: After Kuu's little incident at the Great Gate Square, while the Old Home haibane are leaving, a crow calls out, or so it seems, to Rakka. Washi sends off the crow, which follows the Haibane for a while before flying off. We are also given a hint, on the first occasion, of Kana's apparent hatred towards them.

{{ep|3}}: While Rakka and Kuu are in town, they see a shop owner chasing them away. The crows, not the haibane. The latter would probably add some comic relief value but I digress.
Kuu comments on the townspeople's opposition to crows and wishes they could talk with them. Rakka agrees.

{{ep|4}}: A slightly surreal crow with glowing cyan eyes appears in Rakka's dream at the beginning of the episode (00:01:33). Later, Kana chases two crows that are scavenging the contents of the trash incinerator at Old Home. While Kana and Rakka are standing on the balcony at the top of the clock tower, they see birds flying over the walls. Kana comments on this, mentioning the legend that crows are believed to carry lost items left behind by the haibane before they went into the cocoons. At the end of the episode (00:21:21) a crow poops on Kana.

{{ep|5}}: Amazingly enough, no crows actually appear in this episode (although they are heard at times).

{{ep|6}}: They appear several times during the storm. When Rakka looks out of the window (00:13:06) a crow descends onto the balcony's railing, [[Caw|caw]]s at her in a presumably friendly manner then flies away. Not much later (00:13:33) Rakka leans out of another window in an attempt to trace its path, which apparently leads to the [[Western Woods]]. When Kuu initiates her [[Day of Flight|Flight]], a whole bunch of crows flee from the Woods.

{{ep|7}}: Upon Rakka's arrival at Old Home (00:09:27), two crows, sitting on a tree, call out, presumably at her, then fly away, leaving fallen feathers behind.

{{ep|8}}: When Reki and Rakka take out the Young Feathers for a walk to the thrift shop, Rakka notices two crows sitting on the power lines. (This happens shortly after she mentions not completely remembering what happened in her cocoon dream.)
Later (at 00:13:27), when she is crying on the Hill of Winds, a lone crow, sitting atop a windmill, calls out to her. This finally prompts Rakka to enter the Western Woods.
At 00:15:57 she finds a bunch of them gathered at a disused well deep in the woods. Down in the well she finds the skeleton of a crow, and she feels that this is the one that called her several times.

== Interpretation in the series' context ==
As said by Kana (and later, Washi), crows are symbolic of what the haibane left behind in their former lives. In Rakka's case, this is quite literal, as the crow she meets in her cocoon dream, and later, in the well, is someone from her previous life who cared for her, though she failed to notice that.
It is possible that this person died as well while trying to rescue Rakka, although this is only implied. Several theories were proposed on the crow's true identity - see ''[[Crow_Symbolism#Threads|Threads]]''.
When Kuu took her Flight, many crows were gathered in the Western Woods. This might imply that they return the forgotten memories of haibane who go over the Wall.

== Religious connotations ==
In mythology crows tend to represent the spiritual aspect of death and the transition of spirit to the afterlife. More to come later.

== Outside the series ==
Crows appear in the opening sequences of two other series [[Yoshitoshi ABe]] was involved in: ''Serial Experiments Lain'' and, briefly, in the opening of ''NieA_7''. Also see ''[[Creators]]''. They are considered by some to be a "signature" of his, akin to, for example, the basset hound in the works of Mamoru Oshii.

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1100|Just Who Do Those Crows Think They Are, Anyway?}}
* {{Topic|396|The Bird in the Well}}
* {{Topic|1483|Haibane And The Avian Flu}}

File:Crows on power line.jpg

2007-07-08T21:39:13Z

Neutrovulgar: Two crows on power line; from {{ep|8}}

Two crows on power line; from {{ep|8}}

Guri

2007-07-08T21:26:47Z

Neutrovulgar:

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'''Guri''' (also written '''Glie''' or '''Glee''') is the city where the story of [[Haibane Renmei]] takes place. The Town of Guri contains various shops and other significant landmarks.

== Maps ==

[[Image:GuriTownMap.jpg|thumb|right|Map of Guri.]]

There is a map of Guri in one of the artbooks. The most noticable fact is that it shows an "Abandoned House at the Farming Village", which never appeared in the [[The Anime|anime]].

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== The Town of Guri ==

'''Great Gate''': The city of Guri is surrounded by walls. The great gate used to act as a way for people to enter and leave the walled. Over time, the gate was sealed. The Toga is still able to bring items into Guri using the side door.

'''Used Clothes shop:''' The thrift shop is owned by a grungy young guy. The store is a venerable used clothing shop. The shop keeper seems to be grungy, but he shows that he has a good heart.

'''Main Street''': Main Street connects the City's central square to the Great Gate. The shops on this street carry many useful items for those who may need them.

'''Clock Tower:''' The giant Pendulum clock that looks over central square. There is a clock shop inside of the clock. During the show, Kana works at the clock tower.

'''Library:''' Guri has a very large library with books for almost any reader. Unfortunately, none of these books involve anything about the mysteries of the wall. Nemu and Sumika work at the library.

'''Bakery:''' The bakery is the oldest one in town, sadly that doesn't say much about it other than it being the oldest one in town. [[Hikari]] works at the bakery during the show.

'''Cafe Kartie:''' Kartie is a famous cafe in Guri, the place is known for its split pea soup, that is grown in Guri.

== Factory District ==
'''Bridge:''' The bridge connects the Central district of Guri to the factory district. The bridge goes over a river, and allows one to access the abandoned factory district.

'''[[Abandoned factory]]:''' The Abandoned factory is a coed Haibane nest in the factory district.

== Old Home ==
'''[[Old Home]]:''' Old Home was at one time a dormitory, or a school, but now it serves as a nest for the Haibane that live in Guri. The actual building is in a rather poor state of development, as whole wings are out of commission. The place is invaluable due to the fact it is one of the few places the Haibane have to call home.

'''The Hill Of Winds:''' The Hill of Winds is filled with windmills that provide electrical power to the city of Guri and Old Home. The hills themselves are quite beautiful.

'''The Western Woods:''' The western woods is a dangerous place for people and Haibane, even though legends state that the farming district once worked out in those woods, there really isn't much to prove this idea other than, “Sadako's Well.” Either way, the woods have been fairly empty for generations.

'''Chapel:''' The chapel is the last place that Haibane are seen as they take their “Day of Flight.” Although there isn't much information on what occurs during the day of flight, the halo left here acts as a sobering reminder of there leaving.

== Haibane Renmei ==

'''[[Haibane Renmei]]:''' Haibane Renmei allows the Haibane to live, by providing a means of receiving the supplies needed to keep the Haibane supported. The Chapel of the Haibane Renmei is far away from any other structure, and is rarely visited by the Haibane. The organization, provides notebooks to the Haibane that allow them to buy items. Haibane Renmei is looked over by Washi, a figure who acts as an intermediary between the Haibane and Renmei.

'''Graveyard:''' The graveyard is the place in which the dead are buried, although it is unknown who is truly buried here; it acts as a reminder of the mortality of all.

Guri is surrounded by the [[Wall]].

Renmei

2007-07-08T21:24:08Z

Neutrovulgar:

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The Haibane Renmei (灰羽連盟 - ''Ashen Feathers Alliance'', officially translated as ''Charcoal Feather Federation'') is an organization in [[Guri]] dedicated to helping haibane in their daily lives and in achieving their [[Day of Flight]]. Their temple is situated in the western cliffs, not far from a waterfall. A graveyard is mentioned to be nearby.

== Constitution, origin and operation ==
Known members include [[Washi]] (the Communicator), the gate keeper and members of the community watch. The [[Tooga]] also seem to be closely related.
With the exception of the gate keeper, the members are all former haibane who failed to overcome their trials (even though this is never spoken about). They dress in dark coloured robes and wear wooden masks, fake wings with indicator bells, a head scarf, and an amulet. They mostly tend the Temple and its surroundings. Their unspoken leader is most probably Washi.

=== The Temple ===
The temple's building itself is cylinder-shaped, surrounding a circular garden populated by lush greenery. An underground passageway opening from the temple leads to the inside of the Wall.

=== The Wall ===
Renmei members regularly travel inside the wall by the boat and collect ''kouhaku'' (light leaves) that manifest on departed haibane's name tags. These are then used as the base material in the production of halos.
Also see the relevant pages on the [[Wall]] and [[halos|Halo Symbolism]].

=== Sign language ===
[[Sekai no Hajimari]] has a [http://cff.ssw.net/misc/langauge.htm page] explaining the signs used by the Renmei and the Tooga and visible on the name tags inside the [[Wall]].

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1782|On the title}}
* {{Topic|845|The Temple}}
* [[OHBB]] also has its [http://cff.ssw.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 Renmei] section.

File:Kana with machinery.jpg

2007-07-08T21:22:56Z

Neutrovulgar: Kana in the clocktower, from {{ep|4}} <tt>[08'31]</tt>

Kana in the clocktower, from {{ep|4}} <tt>[08'31]</tt>

Kana

2007-07-08T21:19:27Z

Neutrovulgar:

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[[Image:Kana_with_machinery.jpg|thumb|right|Kana in the Old Home clock tower.]]
{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 河魚
|-
|Meaning || River fish
|-
|Cocoon dream || Drifting in water
|-
|Haibane age || 4
|-
|Biological age || ~14
|-
|True name || ?
|-
|Meaning || ?
|}

Kana is a mechanically inclined tomboy. She works at the clock tower in the town's center (and the shop at its base). She is obsessed with repairing the clock in [[Old Home]]'s clock tower. What she achieves in this is having the bell ring constantly, which does come useful when the [[Old Home haibane]] go searching for [[Kuu]] in {{ep|6}}.

== Profiling ==
Kana is uneasy in admitting her emotions. She also has a grudge towards crows for their constant scavenging of the [[Old Home Trash Incinerator]].

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1430|River Girl: A Short Story by Majic}}
* {{Topic|1142|Kana's Victory Salute}}
* {{Topic|1281|What Would You Expect To Find In Kana's Room?}}

Kana

2007-07-08T21:19:04Z

Neutrovulgar: stub

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[[Image:Kana_with_machinery.jpg|thumb|right|Kana in the Old Home clock tower.]]
{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 河魚
|-
|Meaning || River fish
|-
|Cocoon dream || Drifting in water
|-
|Haibane age || 4
|-
|Biological age || ~14
|-
|True name || ?
|-
|Meaning || ?
|}

Kana is a mechanically inclined tomboy. She works at the clock tower in the town's center (and the shop at its base). She is obsessed with repairing the clock in [[Old Home]]'s clock tower. What she achieves in this is having the bell ring constantly, which does come useful when the [[Old Home haibane]] go searching for [[Kuu]] in {ep|6}.

== Profiling ==
Kana is uneasy in admitting her emotions. She also has a grudge towards crows for their constant scavenging of the [[Old Home Trash Incinerator]].

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1430|River Girl: A Short Story by Majic}}
* {{Topic|1142|Kana's Victory Salute}}
* {{Topic|1281|What Would You Expect To Find In Kana's Room?}}

Reki

2006-09-16T15:04:43Z

Neutrovulgar: ...

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{| border="1"
|+'''Vital statistics'''
|Kanji || 礫
|-
|Meaning || small stone (from 瓦礫 - pebbles)
|-
|Cocoon dream || Walking on a stone-laden path at night
|-
|Haibane age || 7
|-
|Biological age || 20?
|-
|True name || 轢
|-
|Meaning || (death by) being run over
|}

Reki is the unspoken leader of [[Old Home]].

Together with Nemu they run the Southern Guri Mafia, employing Young Feathers for unpaid day-long sweatshop work. Kana, one of their henchmen, is also know as the ''Great Carrot Monster''.

Actually, no. The previous paragraph was a half-baked attempt at humour.

For others, Reki is both a mother and father figure, distanced yet concerned. She is haunted by her past and recurring nightmares. Incompletely remembering her cocoon dream, she paints (pictures, not walls) in a hope of recovering it.

== Profiling ==

=== Before the series' events ===
Reki hatched 7 years before the beginning of the story, in a storage shack at [[Old Home]], during winter. Probably due to this was the apparent lack of noticing her cocoon by Old Home's inhabitants at that time. She was found by [[Nemu]], frost-bitten andf lying uncosciously on the floor, with her wings already grown. The wings were stained black.

Noticing this evoked fear (and possibly, disgust) in [[Nemu]], who, believing this to be a sign of impurity (see [[Sin-Bound]]), initially avoided her. [[Kuramori]], however, showed acceptance and trust towards her, going as far as entering the depths of the [[Western Woods]] to gather medicinal herbs for making a dye to cover Reki's stained wings, as told to her by [[Washi]]. However, these trips (and the apparent closeness of the [[Wall]] to the Woods) posed a threat to her very delicate health. In the {{ep|10}} flashback she is shown to have collapsed in exhaustion while returning from the Woods.[[Reki#Notes|[1]]].

This furthered Nemu's hatred. In addition to Reki being apparently responsible for endangering Kuramori, it seems that Nemu was jealous of having to "share" her "personal privileges" to the benefits from Kuramori's labours with a seemingly careless outsider. '''(someone, please, rewrite this sentence)'''

Seeing Reki's apparent concerns (in the flashback she returned food from the town to cook for Kuramori, who was still recovering) relieved Nemu and began to break up her coldness towards Reki. She is assigned the job of looking after newly arrived haibane. (Perhaps this foreshadows Kuramori's impending Flight?)

Kuramori promised Reki to be always by her side, however, she was unaware just how seriously Reki took those words. Because of her traumatic birth as a haibane (echoing the abandonment that most probably lead to her death as a human) she was in desperate need for caring and love. Kuramori's taking of the [[Day of Flight|Flight]] devastated Reki. Nemu's bringing up the legend of the Day of Flight from her research at the library did not help the case either.

In grief, Reki ran away from Old Home. She was found loitering in Guri during a storm by [[Hyohko]] who, seeing her helplessness, brought her to the [[Abandoned Factory]], where he also belonged. He found out about Reki's black wings and offered to paint them so she wouldn't have to use the dye. (This is stated explicitly in the doujinshi's [[The Doujinshi|Extra Chapter]]. Also note the [[Bell Nuts#Colours and Messages|colour]] of the paint he uses.)

Reki told him about Kuramori's leaving. Hyohko, seeing her despair, decided to climb over the wall with Reki so she could have been reunited with Kuramori. He drove a wedge into the wall for the rope but the ladder he was standing on collapsed in the process, leaving Hyohko severely (if not critically) injured. Reki is shown to be in shock and inactivity thereafter. What happened after this is not shown.

Hyohko managed to survive. Reki was captured by the community watch and held captive in a jail, presumably in the Temple, for an unmentioned amount of time. While there, she vowed not to commit any more mistakes and act as a [[Good Haibane|good haibane]] should. This is only shown in the Extra Chapter but is likely canon.

Years pass and unmentioned events happen. One day, while moving her belongings from the Old Home guest room, she notices a peculiar noise while passing near a room. Opening the door she sees a full-grown haibane [[cocoon]] inside.

=== In the series ===
This section is a placeholder.

== Case study ==
This is a placeholder. See the subsection below.

=== Cocoon dream ===
Reki's dream is the other one, besides that of Rakka that the viewer actually gets to see.

From what little she mentions about the circumstances before she was run over (in her dream) by the [[Ectoplasmic train|train]], it is clear that she was fleeing, presumably victimized by child abuse. It can be speculated that no one would have looked after her, therefore, even if she actually called for help, no one would have been there to hear that. (''"What if I called out for help from the bottom of my heart and nobody answered?"'' --Reki, {{ep|13}})

It is quite ambiguous whether her cas was actually suicide, and if so, if it was intended to be such from the beginning. One could argue that a conscious choice of suicide with full realization of the consequences arising cannot be made at such a young age (12 or so). Suicide as a means to end further suffering (from child abuse or uncaring, perhaps) can, however, be justified as a possibility.

She mentions that, moments before her death, she simply resorted to inactivity, not to suffer any more, freezing into motionlessness, akin to a stone. This may suggest that she stumbled upon the tracks and when a train was approaching, seeing no meaning in stepping aside, she simply waited there for her doom.

'''Slight speculation follows.'''

In a Freudian context, this is the desire to return to the state of non-being, the overflowing of ''destrudo'' or the death drive, usually manifesting in situations which fall beyond the capabilities of one's coping mechanisms, rendering any further resistance or intervention futile. It is also linked with the desire to return to infancy, which is probably quite egoless. But again, this is not ''Evangelion'', so the case might be different.

== Threads ==
* ...
* ...
* ...
== Notes ==
# <font size="1">It is possible that her apparent ''weakness'' was, in fact, epilepsy, as the symptoms shown can correlate to that. See {{Topic|###|this topic}} for more information.</font>

Reki

2006-09-16T15:04:19Z

Neutrovulgar: minor formatting corrections

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{| border="1"
|+'''Vital statistics'''
|Kanji || 礫
|-
|Meaning || small stone (from 瓦礫 - pebbles)
|-
|Cocoon dream || Walking on a stone-laden path at night
|-
|Haibane age || 7
|-
|Biological age || 20?
|-
|True name || 轢
|-
|Meaning || (death by) being run over
|}

Reki is the unspoken leader of [[Old Home]].

Together with Nemu they run the Southern Guri Mafia, employing Young Feathers for unpaid day-long sweatshop work. Kana, one of their henchmen, is also know as the ''Great Carrot Monster''.

Actually, no. The previous paragraph was a half-baked attempt at humour.

For others, Reki is both a mother and father figure, distanced yet concerned. She is haunted by her past and recurring nightmares. Incompletely remembering her cocoon dream, she paints (pictures, not walls) in a hope of recovering it.

== Profiling ==

=== Before the series' events ===
Reki hatched 7 years before the beginning of the story, in a storage shack at [[Old Home]], during winter. Probably due to this was the apparent lack of noticing her cocoon by Old Home's inhabitants at that time. She was found by [[Nemu]], frost-bitten andf lying uncosciously on the floor, with her wings already grown. The wings were stained black.

Noticing this evoked fear (and possibly, disgust) in [[Nemu]], who, believing this to be a sign of impurity (see [[Sin-Bound]]), initially avoided her. [[Kuramori]], however, showed acceptance and trust towards her, going as far as entering the depths of the [[Western Woods]] to gather medicinal herbs for making a dye to cover Reki's stained wings, as told to her by [[Washi]]. However, these trips (and the apparent closeness of the [[Wall]] to the Woods) posed a threat to her very delicate health. In the {{ep|10}} flashback she is shown to have collapsed in exhaustion while returning from the Woods.[[Reki#Notes|[1]]].

This furthered Nemu's hatred. In addition to Reki being apparently responsible for endangering Kuramori, it seems that Nemu was jealous of having to "share" her "personal privileges" to the benefits from Kuramori's labours with a seemingly careless outsider. '''(someone, please, rewrite this sentence)'''

Seeing Reki's apparent concerns (in the flashback she returned food from the town to cook for Kuramori, who was still recovering) relieved Nemu and began to break up her coldness towards Reki. She is assigned the job of looking after newly arrived haibane. (Perhaps this foreshadows Kuramori's impending Flight?)

Kuramori promised Reki to be always by her side, however, she was unaware just how seriously Reki took those words. Because of her traumatic birth as a haibane (echoing the abandonment that most probably lead to her death as a human) she was in desperate need for caring and love. Kuramori's taking of the [[Day of Flight|Flight]] devastated Reki. Nemu's bringing up the legend of the Day of Flight from her research at the library did not help the case either.

In grief, Reki ran away from Old Home. She was found loitering in Guri during a storm by [[Hyohko]] who, seeing her helplessness, brought her to the [[Abandoned Factory]], where he also belonged. He found out about Reki's black wings and offered to paint them so she wouldn't have to use the dye. (This is stated explicitly in the doujinshi's [[The Doujinshi|Extra Chapter]]. Also note the [[Bell Nuts#Colours and Messages|colour]] of the paint he uses.)

Reki told him about Kuramori's leaving. Hyohko, seeing her despair, decided to climb over the wall with Reki so she could have been reunited with Kuramori. He drove a wedge into the wall for the rope but the ladder he was standing on collapsed in the process, leaving Hyohko severely (if not critically) injured. Reki is shown to be in shock and inactivity thereafter. What happened after this is not shown.

Hyohko managed to survive. Reki was captured by the community watch and held captive in a jail, presumably in the Temple, for an unmentioned amount of time. While there, she vowed not to commit any more mistakes and act as a [[Good Haibane|good haibane]] should. This is only shown in the Extra Chapter but is likely canon.

Years pass and unmentioned events happen. One day, while moving her belongings from the Old Home guest room, she notices a peculiar noise while passing near a room. Opening the door she sees a full-grown haibane [[cocoon]] inside.

=== In the series ===
This section is a placeholder.

== Case study ==
This is a placeholder. See the subsection below.

=== Cocoon dream ===
Reki's dream is the other one, besides that of Rakka that the viewer actually gets to see.

From what little she mentions about the circumstances before she was run over (in her dream) by the [[Ectoplasmic train|train]], it is clear that she was fleeing, presumably victimized by child abuse. It can be speculated that no one would have looked after her, therefore, even if she actually called for help, no one would have been there to hear that. (''"What if I called out for help from the bottom of my heart and nobody answered?"'' --Reki, {{ep|13}})

It is quite ambiguous whether her cas was actually suicide, and if so, if it was intended to be such from the beginning. One could argue that a conscious choice of suicide with full realization of the consequences arising cannot be made at such a young age (12 or so). Suicide as a means to end further suffering (from child abuse or uncaring, perhaps) can, however, be justified as a possibility.

She mentions that, moments before her death, she simply resorted to inactivity, not to suffer any more, freezing into motionlessness, akin to a stone. This may suggest that she stumbled upon the tracks and when a train was approaching, seeing no meaning in stepping aside, she simply waited there for her doom.

'''Slight speculation follows.'''

In a Freudian context, this is the desire to return to the state of non-being, the overflowing of ''destrudo'' or the death drive, usually manifesting in situations which fall beyond the capabilities of one's coping mechanisms, rendering any further resistance or intervention futile. It is also linked with a desire to return to infancy, which is probably quite egoless. But again, this is not ''Evangelion'', so the case might be different.

== Threads ==
* ...
* ...
* ...
== Notes ==
# <font size="1">It is possible that her apparent ''weakness'' was, in fact, epilepsy, as the symptoms shown can correlate to that. See {{Topic|###|this topic}} for more information.</font>

Reki

2006-09-13T15:24:50Z

Neutrovulgar: ...

{{Stub}}
{{Wantspics}}

{| border="1"
|+'''Vital statistics'''
|Kanji || 礫
|-
|Meaning || small stone (from 瓦礫 - pebbles)
|-
|Cocoon dream || Walking on a stone-laden path at night
|-
|Haibane age || 7
|-
|Biological age || 20?
|-
|True name || 轢
|-
|Meaning || (death by) being run over
|}

Reki is the unspoken leader of [[Old Home]]. Together with Nemu they run the Southern Guri Mafia, employing Young Feathers for unpaid day-long sweatshop work. Kana, one of their henchmen, is also know as the ''Great Carrot Monster''.

Actually, no. The previous paragraph was a half-baked attempt at humour.
For others, Reki is both a mother and father figure, distanced yet concerned. She is haunted by her past and recurring nightmares. Incompletely remembering her cocoon dream, she paints (pictures, not walls) in a hope of recovering it.

== Profiling ==

=== Before the series' events ===
Reki hatched 7 years before the beginning of the story, in a storage shack at [[Old Home]], during winter. Probably due to this was the apparent lack of noticing her cocoon by Old Home's inhabitants at that time. She was found by [[Nemu]], frost-bitten andf lying uncosciously on the floor, with her wings already grown. The wings were stained black.

Noticing this evoked fear (and possibly, disgust) in [[Nemu]], who, believing this to be a sign of impurity (see [[Sin-Bound]]), initially avoided her. [[Kuramori]], however, showed acceptance and trust towards her, going as far as entering the depths of the [[Western Woods]] to gather medicinal herbs for making a dye to cover Reki's stained wings, as told to her by [[Washi]]. However, these trips (and the apparent closeness of the [[Wall]] to the Woods) posed a threat to her very delicate health. In the {{ep|10}} flashback she is shown to have collapsed in exhaustion while returning from the Woods.[[Reki#Notes|[1]]].

This furthered Nemu's hatred. In addition to Reki being apparently responsible for endangering Kuramori, it seems that Nemu was jealous of having to "share" her "personal privileges" to the benefits from Kuramori's labours with a seemingly careless outsider. '''(someone, please, rewrite this sentence)'''

Seeing Reki's apparent concerns (in the flashback she returned food from the town to cook for Kuramori, who was still recovering) relieved Nemu and began to break up her coldness towards Reki. She is assigned the job of looking after newly arrived haibane. (Perhaps this foreshadows Kuramori's impending Flight?)

Kuramori promised Reki to be always by her side, however, she was unaware just how seriously Reki took those words. Because of her traumatic birth as a haibane (echoing the abandonment that most probably lead to her death as a human) she was in desperate need for caring and love. Kuramori's taking of the [[Day of Flight|Flight]] devastated Reki. Nemu's bringing up the legend of the Day of Flight from her research at the library did not help the case either.

In grief, Reki ran away from Old Home. She was found loitering in Guri during a storm by [[Hyohko]] who, seeing her helplessness, brought her to the [[Abandoned Factory]], where he also belonged. He found out about Reki's black wings and offered to paint them so she wouldn't have to use the dye. (This is stated explicitly in the doujinshi's [[The Doujinshi|Extra Chapter]]. Also note the [[Bell Nuts#Colours and Messages|colour]] of the paint he uses.)

Reki told him about Kuramori's leaving. Hyohko, seeing her despair, decided to climb over the wall with Reki so she could have been reunited with Kuramori. He drove a wedge into the wall for the rope but the ladder he was standing on collapsed in the process, leaving Hyohko severely (if not critically) injured. Reki is shown to be in shock and inactivity thereafter. What happened after this is not shown.

Hyohko managed to survive. Reki was captured by the community watch and held captive in a jail, presumably in the Temple, for an unmentioned amount of time. While there, she vowed not to commit any more mistakes and act as a [[Good Haibane|good haibane]] should. This is only shown in the Extra Chapter but is likely canon.
Years pass and unmentioned events happen. One day, while moving her belongings from the Old Home guest room, she notices a peculiar noise while passing near a room. Opening the door she sees a full-grown haibane [[cocoon]] inside.

=== In the series ===
This section is a placeholder.

== Case study ==
This is a placeholder. See the subsection below.

=== Cocoon dream ===
Reki's dream is the other one, besides that of Rakka that the viewer actually gets to see.

From what little she mentions about the circumstances before she was run over (in her dream) by the [[Ectoplasmic train|train]], it is clear that she was fleeing, presumably victimized by child abuse. It can be speculated that no one would have looked after her, therefore, even if she actually called for help, no one would have been there to hear that. (''"What if I called out for help from the bottom of my heart and nobody answered?"'' --Reki, {{ep|13}})

It is quite ambiguous whether her cas was actually suicide, and if so, if it was intended to be such from the beginning. One could argue that a conscious choice of suicide with full realization of the consequences arising cannot be made at such a young age (12 or so). Suicide as a means to end further suffering (from child abuse or uncaring, perhaps) can, however, be justified as a possibility.

She mentions that, moments before her death, she simply resorted to inactivity, not to suffer any more, freezing into motionlessness, akin to a stone. This may suggest that she stumbled upon the tracks and when a train was approaching, seeing no meaning in stepping aside, she simply waited there for her doom.

'''Slight speculation follows.'''

In a Freudian context, this is the desire to return to the state of non-being, the overflowing of ''destrudo'' or the death drive, usually manifesting in situations which fall beyond the capabilities of one's coping mechanisms, rendering any further resistance or intervention futile. But again, this is not ''Evangelion'', so the case might be different.

== Threads ==
* ...
* ...
* ...
== Notes ==
# <font size="1">It is possible that her apparent ''weakness'' was, in fact, epilepsy, as the symptoms shown can correlate to that. See {{Topic|###|this topic}} for more information.</font>

Reki

2006-09-13T15:24:00Z

Neutrovulgar: stubbed

{{Stub}}
{{Wantspics}}

{| border="1"
|+'''Vital statistics'''
|Kanji || 礫
|-
|Meaning || small stone (from 瓦礫 - pebbles)
|-
|Cocoon dream || Walking on a stone-laden path at night
|-
|Haibane age || 7
|-
|Biological age || 20?
|-
|True name || 轢
|-
|Meaning || (death by) being run over
|}

Reki is the unspoken leader of [[Old Home]]. Together with Nemu they run the Southern Guri Mafia, employing Young Feathers for unpaid day-long sweatshop work. Kana, one of their henchmen, is also know as the ''Great Carrot Monster''.

Actually, no. The previous paragraph was a half-baked attempt at humour.
For others, Reki is both a mother and father figure, distanced yet concerned. She is haunted by her past and recurring nightmares. Incompletely remembering her cocoon dream, she paints (pictures, not walls) in a hope of recovering it.

== Profiling ==

=== Before the series' events ===
Reki hatched 7 years before the beginning of the story, in a storage shack at [[Old Home]], during winter. Probably due to this was the apparent lack of noticing her cocoon by Old Home's inhabitants at that time. She was found by [[Nemu]], frost-bitten andf lying uncosciously on the floor, with her wings already grown. The wings were stained black.

Noticing this evoked fear (and possibly, disgust) in [[Nemu]], who, believing this to be a sign of impurity (see [[Sin-Bound]]), initially avoided her. [[Kuramori]], however, showed acceptance and trust towards her, going as far as entering the depths of the [[Western Woods]] to gather medicinal herbs for making a dye to cover Reki's stained wings, as told to her by [[Washi]]. However, these trips (and the apparent closeness of the [[Wall]] to the Woods) posed a threat to her very delicate health. In the {{ep|10}} flashback she is shown to have collapsed in exhaustion while returning from the Woods.[[Reki#Notes|[1]]].

This furthered Nemu's hatred. In addition to Reki being apparently responsible for endangering Kuramori, it seems that Nemu was jealous of having to "share" her "personal privileges" to the benefits from Kuramori's labours with a seemingly careless outsider. '''(someone, please, rewrite this sentence)'''

Seeing Reki's apparent concerns (in the flashback she returned food from the town to cook for Kuramori, who was still recovering) relieved Nemu and began to break up her coldness towards Reki. She is assigned the job of looking after newly arrived haibane. (Perhaps this foreshadows Kuramori's impending Flight?)

Kuramori promised Reki to be always by her side, however, she was unaware just how seriously Reki took those words. Because of her traumatic birth as a haibane (echoing the abandonment that most probably lead to her death as a human) she was in desperate need for caring and love. Kuramori's taking of the [[Day of Flight|Flight]] devastated Reki. Nemu's bringing up the legend of the Day of Flight from her research at the library did not help the case either.

In grief, Reki ran away from Old Home. She was found loitering in Guri during a storm by [[Hyohko]] who, seeing her helplessness, brought her to the [[Abandoned Factory]], where he also belonged. He found out about Reki's black wings and offered to paint them so she wouldn't have to use the dye. (This is stated explicitly in the doujinshi's [[The Doujinshi|Extra Chapter]]. Also note the [[Bell Nuts#Colours and Messages|colour]] of the paint he uses.)

Reki told him about Kuramori's leaving. Hyohko, seeing her despair, decided to climb over the wall with Reki so she could have been reunited with Kuramori. He drove a wedge into the wall for the rope but the ladder he was standing on collapsed in the process, leaving Hyohko severely (if not critically) injured. Reki is shown to be in shock and inactivity thereafter. What happened after this is not shown.

Hyohko managed to survive. Reki was captured by the community watch and held captive in a jail, presumably in the Temple, for an unmentioned amount of time. While there, she vowed not to commit any more mistakes and act as a [[Good Haibane|good haibane]] should. This is only shown in the Extra Chapter but is likely canon.
Years pass and unmentioned events happen. One day, while moving her belongings from the Old Home guest room, she notices a peculiar noise while passing near a room. Opening the door she sees a full-grown haibane [[cocoon]] inside.

=== In the series ===
This section is a placeholder.

== Case study ==
This is a placeholder. See the subsection below.

=== Cocoon dream ===
Reki's dream is the other one, besides that of Rakka that the viewer actually gets to see.

From what little she mentions about the circumstances before she was run over (in her dream) by the [[Ectoplasmic train|train]], it is clear that she was fleeing, presumably victimized by child abuse. It can be speculated that no one would have looked after her, therefore, even if she actually called for help, no one would have been there to hear that. (''"What if I called out for help from the bottom of my heart and nobody answered?"'' --Reki, {{ep|13}})

It is quite ambiguous whether her cas was actually suicide, and if so, if it was intended to be such from the beginning. One could argue that a conscious choice of suicide with full realization of the consequences arising cannot be made at such a young age (12 or so). Suicide as a means to end further suffering (from child abuse or uncaring, perhaps) can, however, be justified as a possibility.

She mentions that, moments before her death, she simply resorted to inactivity, not to suffer any more, freezing into motionlessness, akin to a stone. This may suggest that she stumbled upon the tracks and when a train was approaching, seeing no meaning in stepping aside, she simply waited there for her doom.

'''Slight speculation follows.'''

In a Freudian context, this is the desire to return to the state of non-being, the overflowing of ''destrudo'' or the death drive, usually manifesting in situations which fall beyond the capabilities of one's coping mechanisms, rendering any further resistance or intervention futile. But again, this is not ''Evangelion''.

== Threads ==
* ...
* ...
* ...
== Notes ==
# <font size="1">It is possible that her apparent ''weakness'' was, in fact, epilepsy, as the symptoms shown can correlate to that. See {{Topic|###|this topic}} for more information.</font>

Episode 5

2006-09-13T14:18:53Z

Neutrovulgar: corrected typos

__NOTOC__
{{Header:Episode
|JapaneseTitle = 図書館 / 廃工場 / 世界のはじまり
|EnglishTitle = Library / Abandoned Factory / The Beginning of the World
|PreviousEpisodeNumber = 4
|NextEpisodeNumber = 6
|GWPTopicID = 1674
}}

This episode is nicknamed ''Nemu's episode''.

== Short Summary ==

[[Rakka]] is working with [[Nemu]] at the library today, and meets Nemu's former sempai [[Sumika]], who tells her that she once wanted to find out how [[Guri]] was founded (which she calls the "beginning of the world"). Meanwhile, Nemu reads a story to the [[young feathers]]. On their way home, Nemu and Rakka see Reki heading for the [[East District]], and follow her unseen, to witness a quarrel between Reki and the haibane of the [[Abandoned Factory]]. On another day, Nemu tells Rakka about the present she planned for Sumika, and Rakka helps her finishing it.

The episode concludes with the [[Beginning of the World (story)|story]] they wrote for Sumika.

For a more detailed summary, read about [http://cff.ssw.net/episodes/ep05.htm episode 5 on Sekai no Hajimari].

== Complete Walkthrough ==

<div style="border:1px solid #aaa; background:#f9f9f9; padding:0em 0.5em; float:left;">

<div style="float:left; margin-right:0.5em;">
<div style="text-align:center;">'''Part I'''</div>
<div style="background-color:#ddd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
[[Anime opening|'''Opening''']] <tt>[00'00-01'15]</tt>
</div>
<div style="background-color:#fdd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 1: [[#1|First Day at the Library]]''' <tt>[01'16-09'14]</tt><br>
'''1.1''' <tt>[01'16-02'20]</tt> [[#1.1|Nemu and Sumika]]<br>
'''1.2''' <tt>[02'08-03'53]</tt> [[#1.2|The trolley]]<br>
'''1.3''' <tt>[03'54-04'06]</tt> [[#1.3|Rakka and Nemu]]<br>
'''1.4''' <tt>[04'07-05'04]</tt> [[#1.4|Books]]<br>
'''1.5''' <tt>[05'05-06'38]</tt> [[#1.5|Rakka and Sumika]]<br>
'''1.6''' <tt>[06'39-07'00]</tt> [[#1.6|Working at the check-out desk]]<br>
'''1.7''' <tt>[07'01-07'41]</tt> [[#1.7|Storytime]]<br>
'''1.8''' <tt>[07'42-08'27]</tt> [[#1.8|Not every day]]<br>
'''1.9''' <tt>[08'28-09'14]</tt> [[#1.9|A secret]]<br>
</div>

<div style="background-color:#ffd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 2: [[#2|Haibane of the East Destrict]]''' <tt>[09'15-13'11]</tt><br>
'''2.1''' <tt>[09'15-09'54]</tt> [[#2.1|An old book]]<br>
'''2.2''' <tt>[09'55-11'12]</tt> [[#2.2|The bridge into the East District]]<br>
</div>
</div>

<div style="float:left;">
<div style="text-align:center;">'''Part II'''</div>
<div style="background-color:#ffd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''[Act 2, continued]'''<br>
'''2.3''' <tt>[11'13-12'15]</tt> [[#2.3|Nemu and Rakka walk home]]<br>
'''2.4''' <tt>[12'16-13'11]</tt> [[#2.4|Rakka's balcony monologue]]<br>
</div>

<div style="background-color:#dfd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 3: [[#2|Present / Goodbye]]''' <tt>[13'12-19'05]</tt><br>
'''3.1''' <tt>[13'12-13'37]</tt> [[#3.1|Rakka's quest]]<br>
'''3.2''' <tt>[13'38-14'08]</tt> [[#3.2|Memories]]<br>
'''3.3''' <tt>[14'09-15'00]</tt> [[#3.3|Nemu and Sumika flashback]]<br>
'''3.4''' <tt>[15'01-17'35]</tt> [[#3.4|Present for Sumika]]<br>
'''3.5''' <tt>[17'36-18'02]</tt> [[#3.5|Kana takes Rakka back home]]<br>
'''3.6''' <tt>[18'03-18'20]</tt> [[#3.6|Kuu and the café owner]]<br>
'''3.7''' <tt>[18'21-19'05]</tt> [[#3.7|Kuu bids farewell to a cat]]
</div>

<div style="background-color:#ddf; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 4: [[#3|Overspleeping / Epilogue]]''' <tt>[19'06-22'52]</tt><br>
'''4.1''' <tt>[19'06-19'35]</tt> [[#4.1|Nemu oversleeps again]]<br>
'''4.2''' <tt>[19'36-20'08]</tt> [[#4.2|Rakka and Reki in the kitchen]]<br>
'''4.3''' <tt>[20'09-20'50]</tt> [[#4.3|Nemu and Rakka ride to town]]<br>
'''4.4''' <tt>[20'51-22'52]</tt> [[#4.4|The Begining of the World]]
</div>

<div style="background-color:#ddd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
[[Anime closing|'''Closing''']]
</div>
</div>

{{clear}}
</div>
{{clear}}

[[Category:Episodes]]

Kuu

2006-09-12T10:50:46Z

Neutrovulgar: she's now "original"!

{{Stub}}

{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 空
|-
|Meaning || Air
|-
|Cocoon dream || Floating in the sky
|-
|Haibane age || 2
|-
|Biological age || ~12
|-
|True name || 空宇
|-
|Meaning || ~sky castle (''Laputa'', anyone?)
|}

Kuu is the youngest of the Old Home haibane before the arrival of Rakka, not counting the [[Young Feathers]]. She is free-spirited, cheerful but also quite inquisitive as indicated by certain clues in her room (see ''Threads''). She works at a restaurant.
Kuu has something of an affinity for cats, being shown playing with them several times. Her character seems to resemble that of ''Niea'' (with whom she shares this affinity) from [[NieA_7]], a previous project that ABe was also involved in, though unlike her alien counterpart, Kuu actually has manners.
Initially thought to have gone out to the town, she takes her [[Day of Flight]] in {{ep|6}}. This deeply hurts [[Rakka]], with whom Kuu developed a friendship cut short by her departure.

== Profiling ==
To be added later.

== Case study ==
In addition to her cat affinity, Kuu seems to have had a special relation with flight and aeroplanes (of which are, unsurprisingly, none in Guri). She is seen several times to be running off with her arms stretched out, imitating an airplane. She also tells Rakka that even though their wings are quite unusable, she ius certain that they will be able to fly someday. This foreshadows her impending Flight. (Also note that Kuu is wearing a cap by the time she tells this, possibly to hide the halo's flickering.)
If Kuu indeed had a trial during her time in Guri, it was that of overcoming her childishly competitive and attention-seeking behaviour. This ironically led to her early passing over the Wall.

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|211|Kuu}}
* {{Topic|1577|Concerning The Little Frog Statues}}
* {{Topic|1697|Rome}}
* {{Topic|1071|Kuu's Room: White Bell Nuts?}}
* {{Topic|1009|Kuu's Statue: Who Is It?}}

Talk:Animation errors

2006-09-10T14:23:38Z

Neutrovulgar:

== Face On A Train ==
Just a quick thought...
Why not rename the topic to the more ambiguous ''Animation Issues''? That way elements like the not-so-widely-known 'ectoplasmic subliminal imagery' (from {{ep|13}}, see {{Post|19646|Majic's relevant post}}) could also be included. And it should be. I think.

[[User:Neutrovulgar|Neutrovulgar]] 16:23, 10 September 2006 (CEST)

Animation errors

2006-09-10T14:16:16Z

Neutrovulgar: corrected mixed up links

We've spotted some goofs in the [[animation]] of the [[The Anime|anime]].

== [[Kana]] without [[halo]] ==
[[Image:kana_without_halo.jpg|thumb|right|Kana's halo disappears in the [[Old Home#Clock Tower|Old Home Clock Tower]] in {{ep|4}}.]]

This is [[Kana]] in her own [[Old Home#Clock Tower|Clock Tower]], looking down on [[Rakka]] in {{ep|4}} {{timecode|07|57}}. Here her [[halo]] disappeared, most likely because the animators forgot to draw it.

It was {{Post|5683|spotted}} by [[User:yatpay|yatpay]] in the {{Topic|476|HR Bloopers thread}}.

{{clear}}

== Four-eyed [[Fangirl]] ==

[[Image:four-eyed_fangirl.jpg|thumb|right|The Alien Fangirl in the [[thrift shop]] in {{ep|8}}.]]

[[Rakka]] is bothered by the [[fangirl]] in the [[thrift shop]] in {{ep|8}}. When Rakka runs away, the fangirl steps back, and her eyes double {{timecode|11|24}}. This can only be seen by watching the scene in slow motion.

[[User:DHC, Inc.|DHC, Inc.]] spotted it in this {{Topic|821|Thread}} in Sep 2004. A very funny discussion followed.

[[User:Logozo|Logozo]] {{Post|12380|explains}}:

<blockquote>
Notice that few frame before, the Haibane Fangirl blinks, but her face doesn't change. It means that her eyes were on separate drawings (so that the whole body doesn't have to be redrawn every time). But few frames later, she backs off as Rakka runs away from her. As Fangirl reacts, her whole body is redrawn in a different pose, including her eyes. Whoever composited the scene, forgot to "turn off" the column where her "floating" eyes were, and forgot to "preview" the scene before exporting it to the final editing...
</blockquote>

{{clear}}

== Shrinking Washi ==

[[Image:Kuramori_Young_Reki_Washi.jpg|thumb|right|Kuramori next to Washi.]]

[[User:murphy|murphy]] attempted to measure the heights of the Haibane in the show, but after some {{Topic|1857|discussion}} it seems that the drawing is not always exact. For example, in {{ep|10}} [[Washi]] is the same size as [[Kuramori]], but in {{ep|3}} he seems to be much taller than [[Rakka]] and [[Hikari]].

{{clear}}

== Changing studio door ==

[[Image:Studio_door.jpg|thumb|right|[[Rakka]] opens the door to Reki's studio.]]

The door to [[Reki's studio]] looks different throughout the show. At least 2 different designs were spotted. It even changes within the same scene. See the {{Topic|38347|thread}}.

In addition to the doorknobs constantly changing, the studio door's direction of opening changes when Rakka enters the, for the last time, to save Reki.
This was spotted by [[User:Belthazar|Belthazar]] in his {{Topic|207|"Thoughts and Questions" thread}} in Dec 2003.

{{clear}}

Kuu

2006-09-10T14:11:31Z

Neutrovulgar: added "case study" (see first thread in list)

{{Stub}}

{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 空
|-
|Meaning || Air
|-
|Cocoon dream || Floating in the sky
|-
|Haibane age || 2
|-
|Biological age || ~12
|-
|True name || 空宇
|-
|Meaning || ~sky castle (''Laputa'', anyone?)
|}

Kuu is the youngest of the Old Home haibane before the arrival of Rakka, not counting the [[Young Feathers]]. She is free-spirited, cheerful but also quite inquisitive as indicated by certain clues in her room (see ''Threads''). She works at a restaurant.
Kuu has something of an affinity for cats, being shown playing with them several times. Her character seems to resemble that of ''Niea'' (with whom she shares this affinity) from [[NieA_7]], a previous project that ABe was also involved in, though unlike her alien counterpart, Kuu actually has manners.
Initially thought to have gone out to the town, she takes her [[Day of Flight]] in {{ep|6}}. This deeply hurts [[Rakka]], with whom Kuu developed a friendship cut short by her departure.

== Profiling ==
To be added later.

== Case study ==
In addition to her cat affinity, Kuu seems to have had a special relation with flight and aeroplanes (of which are, unsurprisingly, none in Guri). She is seen several times to be running off with her arms stretched out, imitating an airplane. She also tells Rakka that even though their wings are quite unusable, she ius certain that they will be able to fly someday. This foreshadows her impending Flight. (Also note that Kuu is wearing a cap by the time she tells this, possibly to hide the halo's flickering.)
If Kuu indeed had a trial during her time in Guri, it was that of overcoming her childishly competitive and attention-seeking behaviour. This ironically led to her early passing over the Wall.

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|211|Kuu}}
* {{Topic|1577|Concerning The Little Frog Statues}}
* {{Topic|1697|Rome}}
* {{Topic|1071|Kuu's Room: White Bell Nuts?}}
* {{Topic|1009|Kuu's Statue: Who Is It?}}

Kuu

2006-09-10T13:32:38Z

Neutrovulgar: stubbed

Animation errors

2006-09-10T11:54:13Z

Neutrovulgar: fixed typos, added another studio door anomaly

We've spotted some mistakes in the [[animation]] of the [[The Anime|anime]].

== [[Kana]] without [[halo]] ==
[[Image:kana_without_halo.jpg|thumb|right|Kana's halo disappears in the [[Old Home#Clock Tower|Old Home Clock Tower]] in {{ep|4}}.]]

This is [[Kana]] in her own [[Old Home#Clock Tower|Clock Tower]], looking down on [[Rakka]] in {{ep|7}} {{timecode|07|57}}. Here her [[halo]] disappeared, most likely because the animators forgot to draw it.

It was {{Post|5683|spotted}} by [[User:yatpay|yatpay]] in the {{Topic|476|HR Bloopers thread}}.

{{clear}}

== Four-eyed [[Fangirl]] ==

[[Image:four-eyed_fangirl.jpg|thumb|right|The Alien Fangirl in the [[thrift shop]] in {{ep|8}}.]]

[[Rakka]] is bothered by the [[fangirl]] in the [[thrift shop]] in {{ep|8}}. When Rakka runs away, the fangirl steps back, and her eyes double {{timecode|11|24}}. This can only be seen by watching the scene in slow motion.

[[User:DHC, Inc.|DHC, Inc.]] spotted it in this {{Topic|821|Thread}} in Sep 2004. A very funny discussion followed.

[[User:Logozo|Logozo]] {{Post|12380|explains}}:

<blockquote>
Notice that few frame before, the Haibane Fangirl blinks, but her face doesn't change. It means that her eyes were on separate drawings (so that the whole body doesn't have to be redrawn every time). But few frames later, she backs off as Rakka runs away from her. As Fangirl reacts, her whole body is redrawn in a different pose, including her eyes. Whoever composited the scene, forgot to "turn off" the column where her "floating" eyes were, and forgot to "preview" the scene before exporting it to the final editing...
</blockquote>

{{clear}}

== Shrinking Washi ==

[[Image:Kuramori_Young_Reki_Washi.jpg|thumb|right|Kuramori next to Washi.]]

[[User:murphy|murphy]] attempted to measure the heights of the Haibane in the show, but after some {{Topic|1857|discussion}} it seems that the drawing is not always exact. For example, in {{ep|10}} [[Washi]] is the same size as [[Kuramori]], but in {{ep|3}} he seems to be much taller than [[Rakka]] and [[Hikari]].

{{clear}}

== Changing doorknobs ==

[[Image:Studio_door.jpg|thumb|right|[[Rakka]] opens the door to Reki's studio.]]

The door to [[Reki's studio]] looks different throughout the show. At least 2 different designs were spotted. It even changes within the same scene.

See the {{Topic|38347|thread}}.

{{clear}}

== Bidirectional studio door ==

In addition to the doorknobs constantly changing, the [[Reki's studio|studio]] door's direction of opening changes when Rakka enters the, for the last time, to save Reki.
This was spotted by [[User:Belthazar|Belthazar]] in his {{Topic|207|"Thoughts and Questions" thread}} in Dec 2003.

Episode 3

2006-09-10T11:36:32Z

Neutrovulgar: typo: "pankakes"

__NOTOC__
{{Header:Episode
|JapaneseTitle = 寺院 / 話師 / パンケーキ
|EnglishTitle = Temple / Communicator / Pancake
|PreviousEpisodeNumber = 2
|NextEpisodeNumber = 4
|GWPTopicID = 1049
}}

This episode is nicknamed ''Hikari's episode'' by some.

== Short Summary ==
[[Rakka]] visits [[Reki]] in her new room before she goes with [[Hikari]] to the [[Renmei Temple]]. She meets [[Washi]], who gives her a [[Haibane book]]. Back in [[Old Home]], she helps Reki and the [[house mother]] with the [[young feathers]], and rides with [[Kuu]] into the [[City of Guri|town]] to the [[bakery]] where Hikari works. They get pancakes for everyone, and Rakka finds out why Hikari [[Halo incident|volunteered]] to make her [[halo]].

Reki also mentions the popular [[Great Carrot Monster]] in this episode.

For a more detailed summary, read about [http://cff.ssw.net/episodes/ep03.htm episode 3 on Sekai no Hajimari].

== Complete Walkthrough ==

<div style="border:1px solid #aaa; background:#f9f9f9; padding:0em 0.5em; float:left;">

<div style="float:left; margin-right:0.5em;">
<div style="text-align:center;">'''Part I'''</div>
<div style="background-color:#ddd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
[[Anime opening|'''Opening''']] <tt>[00'00-01'15]</tt>
</div>
<div style="background-color:#fdd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 1: [[#1|Bad Dream]]''' <tt>[01'16-04'25]</tt><br>
'''1.1''' <tt>[01'16-02'27]</tt> [[#1.1|Rakka searches for Rekis room]]<br>
'''1.2''' <tt>[02'28-03'10]</tt> [[#1.2|Rakka finds Reki]]<br>
'''1.3''' <tt>[03'11-04'25]</tt> [[#1.3|Reki and Rakka talk]]<br>
</div>

<div style="background-color:#ffd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 2: [[#2|Temple / Washi]]''' <tt>[04'26-10'41]</tt><br>
'''2.1''' <tt>[04'26-05'16]</tt> [[#2.1|Hikari, Rakka, and Nemu]]<br>
'''2.2''' <tt>[05'17-06'39]</tt> [[#2.2|Walk along the cliff]]<br>
'''2.3''' <tt>[06'40-07'46]</tt> [[#2.3|In front of the Temple]]<br>
'''2.4''' <tt>[07'47-09'32]</tt> [[#2.4|Washi]]<br>
'''2.5''' <tt>[09'33-10'41]</tt> [[#2.5|Rakka and Hikari part]]<br>
</div>

<div style="background-color:#dfd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 3: [[#3|Carrots]]''' <tt>[10'42-14'56]</tt><br>
'''3.1''' <tt>[10'42-11'07]</tt> [[#3.1|The carrot haters]]<br>
'''3.2''' <tt>[11'08-12'13]</tt> [[#3.2|Reki and Rakka in the yard]]<br>
</div>
</div>

<div style="float:left;">
<div style="text-align:center;">'''Part II'''</div>
<div style="background-color:#dfd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''[Act 3, continued]'''<br>
'''3.3''' <tt>[12'14-14'56]</tt> [[#3.3|Young feathers lunch]]
</div>

<div style="background-color:#ddf; padding:0em 0.5em;">
'''Act 4: [[#3|Kuu / Pancakes]]''' <tt>[14'57-21'30]</tt><br>
'''4.1''' <tt>[14'57-15'41]</tt> [[#4.1|Kuu joins Rakka]]<br>
'''4.2''' <tt>[15'42-16'15]</tt> [[#4.2|Kuu and Rakka on the bike]]<br>
'''4.3''' <tt>[16'16-17'23]</tt> [[#4.3|Kuu and Rakka walk through Guri]]<br>
'''4.4''' <tt>[17'24-18'11]</tt> [[#4.4|Kuu and the crows]]<br>
'''4.5''' <tt>[18'12-20'15]</tt> [[#4.5|In the bakery]]<br>
'''4.6''' <tt>[20'16-20'55]</tt> [[#4.6|Reki and the house mother]]<br>
'''4.7''' <tt>[20'56-21'30]</tt> [[#4.7|Rakka tries to wash her halo]]<br>
</div>

<div style="background-color:#ddd; padding:0em 0.5em;">
[[Anime closing|'''Closing''']]
</div>
</div>

{{clear}}
</div>
{{clear}}

Hikari

2006-09-10T11:34:55Z

Neutrovulgar: typo

{{Stub}}
[[Image:Hikari with glowing halo.jpg|thumb|right|Hikari holding Rakka's glowing halo.]]
{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 光
|-
|Meaning || light
|-
|Cocoon dream || Being surrounded by a sparkling light
|-
|Haibane age || 4
|-
|Biological age || 15?
|-
|True name || ? (possibly same as given name)
|-
|Meaning || unknown / the same as above
|}

Hikari is a bit serious at times, but despite this she is probably the most mischievous of the haibane at Old Home. She tends to be cheerful and willing to help, but she doesn't always think things through first.
She works in a bakery.

== Profiling ==
Though not much in comparison to the two main characters, Hikari does get her bit of character development. In contrast to being carefree and irresponsible (once messing up at the [[Renmei]]'s temple, per Reki's comments in {{ep|3}}, and contaminating the halo mold with pastry) she grows to be a reliable ''senpai'' by the end of the series. For further information, consult <strike>your pineal gland</strike> [http://cff.ssw.net/characters/hikari.htm this page].

== Case study ==
Not much is known about her dream except for the ''light''. So far no combination has been found to be usable as her ''true name'', therefore it is likely that the two are the same. Light being a symbol of purity might further prove this.

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==

* {{Topic|1850|Hikari, the Forgotten Haibane?}}
* {{Post|38203|Hikari without Glasses?}}

Hikari

2006-09-10T11:31:22Z

Neutrovulgar: as if this being a stub wasn't enough...

{{Stub}}
[[Image:Hikari with glowing halo.jpg|thumb|right|Hikari holding Rakka's glowing halo.]]
{| border="1"
|+ align="top" style="caption-side: top" | '''Vital statistics'''
|-
|Kanji || 光
|-
|Meaning || light
|-
|Cocoon dream || Being surrounded by a sparkling light
|-
|Haibane age || 4
|-
|Biological age || 15?
|-
|True name || ? (possibly same as given name)
|-
|Meaning || unknown / the same as above
|}

Hikari is a bit serious at times, but despite this she is probably the most mischievous of the haibane at Old Home. She tends to be cheerful and willing to help, but she doesn't always think things through first.
She works in a bakery.

== Profiling ==
Though not much in comparison to the two main characters, Hikari does get her bit of character development. In contrast to being carefree and irresponsible (once messing up at the [[Renmei]]'s temple, per Reki's commentsin episode 3, and contaminating the halo mold with pastry) she grows to be a reliable ''senpai'' by the end of the series. For further information, consult <strike>your pineal gland</strike> [http://cff.ssw.net/characters/hikari.htm this page].

== Case study ==
Not much is known about her dream except for the ''light''. So far no combination has been found to be usable as her ''true name'', therefore it is likely that the two are the same. Light being a symbol of purity might further prove this.

[[Category:Original Characters]]

== Threads ==

* {{Topic|1850|Hikari, the Forgotten Haibane?}}
* {{Post|38203|Hikari without Glasses?}}

Renmei

2006-09-10T11:08:07Z

Neutrovulgar: stub; no pictures

{{Stub}}

The Haibane Renmei (灰羽連盟 - ''Ashen Feathers Alliance'', officially translated as ''Charcoal Feather Federation'') is an organization in [[Guri]] dedicated to helping haibane in their daily lives and in achieving their [[Day of Flight]]. Their temple is situated in the western cliffs, not far from a waterfall. A graveyard is mentioned to be nearby.

== Constitution, origin and operation ==
Known members include [[Washi]] (the Communicator), the gate keeper and members of the community watch. The [[Tooga]] also seem to be closely related.
With the exception of the gate keeper, the members are all former haibane who failed to overcome their trials (even though this is never spoken about). They dress in dark coloured robes and wear wooden masks, fake wings with indicator bells, a head scarf, and an amulet. They mostly tend the Temple and its surroundings. Their unspoken leader is most probably Washi who, in addition to

=== The Temple ===
The temple's building itself is cylinder-shaped, surrounding a circular garden populated by lush greenery. An underground passageway opening from the temple leads to the inside of the Wall.

=== The Wall ===
Renmei members regularly travel inside the wall by the boat and collect ''kouhaku'' (light leaves) that manifest on departed haibane's name tags. These are then used as the base material in the production of halos.
Also see the relevant pages on the [[Wall]] and [[halos|Halo Symbolism]].

=== Sign language ===
[[Sekai no Hajimari]] has a [http://cff.ssw.net/misc/langauge.htm page] explaining the signs used by the Renmei and the Tooga and visible on the name tags inside the [[Wall]].

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1782|On the title}}
* {{Topic|845|The Temple}}
* [[OHBB]] also has its [http://cff.ssw.net/forum/viewforum.php?f=6 Renmei] section.

Old Home

2006-09-10T09:03:34Z

Neutrovulgar: a draft; pictures would be nice...

{{Stub}}

'''Old Home''' is a [[haibane nest]] in the southwestern region of [[Guri]], just south to the [[Hill of Winds]]. Once a dormitory or college, it was later deserted for reasons unmentioned, falling into disuse and disrepair and eventually becoming a nest for haibane. The name ''Old Home'' is not the English translation - it is the original name used by [[Yoshitoshi ABe|ABe]] in his doujinshi ''The Haibane of Old Home''.

== General outline ==
Old Home is the nest that mostly appears in the series. Judging by the flashback scenes in {{ep|10}}, it must have been inhabited for at least 9 years (also see {{Topic|646|this thread}}). It is suggested but never actually said that Old Home is ''women-and-children-only''. (Nemu mentions in {{ep|5}} that she wouldn't mind having boys living there so this might not be the case.)
Compared to the [[Abandoned Factory]] haibane, the Old Homies are quite stuck up, as mentioned by Midori in {{ep|12}}. They tend to be more orderly and less casual then those of the Factory.

It is comprised of 6 main buildings, of which the northern one is mostly in ruins. They are enclosed by a stone wall, the northern part of which is partially collapsed. The wall has two openings, one main entrance gate at the south and a smaller one in the eastern side, near the trash incinerator.

=== Old Homies ===
List of known Old Home inhabitants, former or current:
* [[Kuramori]]
* [[Nemu]]
* [[Reki]]
* [[Kana]]
* [[Hikari]]
* [[Kuu]]
* [[Rakka]]

* [[Dai]]
* [[Shouta]]
* 10 other [[Young Feathers]], unnamed. A Young Feather named Taku is mentioned in {{ep|8}}.

== Layout and its inconsistencies ==
To be done. For now, see {{Topic|144|this thread}}.

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1513|Deconstructing Old Home}}
* {{Topic|763|An UT2004 mapping initiative}}
* {{Topic|1392|Haibane Nesting Habits}}

The Merchandise

2006-09-08T13:04:31Z

Neutrovulgar: the animanga has been out for some days now...

Crow Symbolism

2006-09-02T17:49:34Z

Neutrovulgar: minor reformatting in "Outside the series"

== Generally speaking ==
Crows. They are little black scavengers. They have wings but no halo, therefore they are birds. (Actually, buildings can have wings too but let's not stray from the topic for now.) And quite intelligent for that matter (see [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4286965.stm]).
[[User:Murphy|Murphy]], OHBB member (and maintainer of this wiki) claims to be one of them. What else do you want to know? Ooh, yes, their symbolism.

== Appearances in the series ==
Crows play an integral part in the symbolism of Haibane Renmei, mainly from episodes 1 through 8.

Episode 1: In Rakka's dream of falling from the sky, a crow flies to her rescue, trying to stop her by holding onto her gown. Rakka points out the futility of such an attempt and thankfully dismisses it (the crow). The aforementioned crow, probably deeply disturbed by such fatalistic attitudes, flees accordingly.

Episode 2: After Kuu's little incident at the Great Gate Square, while the Old Home haibane are leaving, a crow calls out, or so it seems, to Rakka. Washi sends off the crow, which follows the Haibane for a while before flying off. We are also given a hint, on the first occasion, of Kana's apparent hatred towards them.

Episode 3: While Rakka and Kuu are in town, they see a shop owner chasing them away. The crows, not the haibane. The latter would probably add some comic relief value but I digress.
Kuu comments on the townspeople's opposition to crows and wishes they could talk with them. Rakka agrees.

Episode 4: A slightly surreal crow with glowing cyan eyes appears in Rakka's dream at the beginning of the episode (00:01:33). Later, Kana chases two crows that are scavenging the contents of the trash incinerator at Old Home. While Kana and Rakka are standing on the balcony at the top of the clock tower, they see birds flying over the walls. Kana comments on this, mentioning the legend that crows are believed to carry lost items left behind by the haibane before they went into the cocoons. At the end of the episode (00:21:21) a crow poops on Kana.

Episode 5: Amazingly enough, no crows actually appear in this episode (although they are heard at times).

Episode 6: They appear several times during the storm. When Rakka looks out of the window (00:13:06) a crow descends onto the balcony's railing, [[Caw|caw]]s at her in a presumably friendly manner then flies away. Not much later (00:13:33) Rakka leans out of another window in an attempt to trace its path, which apparently leads to the [[Western Woods]]. When Kuu initiates her [[Day of Flight|Flight]], a whole bunch of crows flee from the Woods.

Episode 7: Upon Rakka's arrival at Old Home (00:09:27), two crows, sitting on a tree, call out, presumably at her, then fly away, leaving fallen feathers behind.

Episode 8: When Reki and Rakka take out the Young Feathers for a walk to the thrift shop, Rakka notices two crows sitting on the power lines. (This happens shortly after she mentions not completely remembering what happened in her cocoon dream.)
Later (at 00:13:27), when she is crying on the Hill of Winds, a lone crow, sitting atop a windmill, calls out to her. This finally prompts Rakka to enter the Western Woods.
At 00:15:57 she finds a bunch of them gathered at a disused well deep in the woods. Down in the well she finds the skeleton of a crow, and she feels that this is the one that called her several times.

== Interpretation in the series' context ==
As said by Kana (and later, Washi), crows are symbolic of what the haibane left behind in their former lives. In Rakka's case, this is quite literal, as the crow she meets in her cocoon dream, and later, in the well, is someone from her previous life who cared for her, though she failed to notice that.
It is possible that this person died as well while trying to rescue Rakka, although this is only implied. Several theories were proposed on the crow's true identity - see ''[[Crow_Symbolism#Threads|Threads]]''.
When Kuu took her Flight, many crows were gathered in the Western Woods. This might imply that they return the forgotten memories of haibane who go over the Wall.

== Religious connotations ==
In mythology crows tend to represent the spiritual aspect of death and the transition of spirit to the afterlife. More to come later.

== Outside the series ==
Crows appear in the opening sequences of two other series [[Yoshitoshi ABe]] was involved in: ''Serial Experiments Lain'' and, briefly, in the opening of ''NieA_7''. Also see ''[[Creators]]''. They are considered by some to be a "signature" of his, akin to e.g. basset hounds in the works of Mamoru Oshii.

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1100|Just Who Do Those Crows Think They Are, Anyway?}}
* {{Topic|396|The Bird in the Well}}
* {{Topic|1483|Haibane And The Avian Flu}}

Crow Symbolism

2006-09-02T12:53:21Z

Neutrovulgar: for a first take

== Generally speaking ==
Crows. They are little black scavengers. They have wings but no halo, therefore they are birds. (Actually, buildings can have wings too but let's not stray from the topic for now.) And quite intelligent for that matter (see [http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/sci/tech/4286965.stm]).
[[User:Murphy|Murphy]], OHBB member (and maintainer of this wiki) claims to be one of them. What else do you want to know? Ooh, yes, their symbolism.

== Appearances in the series ==
Crows play an integral part in the symbolism of Haibane Renmei, mainly from episodes 1 through 8.

Episode 1: In Rakka's dream of falling from the sky, a crow flies to her rescue, trying to stop her by holding onto her gown. Rakka points out the futility of such an attempt and thankfully dismisses it (the crow). The aforementioned crow, probably deeply disturbed by such fatalistic attitudes, flees accordingly.

Episode 2: After Kuu's little incident at the Great Gate Square, while the Old Home haibane are leaving, a crow calls out, or so it seems, to Rakka. Washi sends off the crow, which follows the Haibane for a while before flying off. We are also given a hint, on the first occasion, of Kana's apparent hatred towards them.

Episode 3: While Rakka and Kuu are in town, they see a shop owner chasing them away. The crows, not the haibane. The latter would probably add some comic relief value but I digress.
Kuu comments on the townspeople's opposition to crows and wishes they could talk with them. Rakka agrees.

Episode 4: A slightly surreal crow with glowing cyan eyes appears in Rakka's dream at the beginning of the episode (00:01:33). Later, Kana chases two crows that are scavenging the contents of the trash incinerator at Old Home. While Kana and Rakka are standing on the balcony at the top of the clock tower, they see birds flying over the walls. Kana comments on this, mentioning the legend that crows are believed to carry lost items left behind by the haibane before they went into the cocoons. At the end of the episode (00:21:21) a crow poops on Kana.

Episode 5: Amazingly enough, no crows actually appear in this episode (although they are heard at times).

Episode 6: They appear several times during the storm. When Rakka looks out of the window (00:13:06) a crow descends onto the balcony's railing, [[Caw|caw]]s at her in a presumably friendly manner then flies away. Not much later (00:13:33) Rakka leans out of another window in an attempt to trace its path, which apparently leads to the [[Western Woods]]. When Kuu initiates her [[Day of Flight|Flight]], a whole bunch of crows flee from the Woods.

Episode 7: Upon Rakka's arrival at Old Home (00:09:27), two crows, sitting on a tree, call out, presumably at her, then fly away, leaving fallen feathers behind.

Episode 8: When Reki and Rakka take out the Young Feathers for a walk to the thrift shop, Rakka notices two crows sitting on the power lines. (This happens shortly after she mentions not completely remembering what happened in her cocoon dream.)
Later (at 00:13:27), when she is crying on the Hill of Winds, a lone crow, sitting atop a windmill, calls out to her. This finally prompts Rakka to enter the Western Woods.
At 00:15:57 she finds a bunch of them gathered at a disused well deep in the woods. Down in the well she finds the remains of the crow that called her several times.

== Interpretation in the series' context ==
As said by Kana (and later, Washi), crows are symbolic of what the haibane left behind in their former lives. In Rakka's case, this is quite literal, as the crow she meets in her cocoon dream, and later, in the well, is someone from her previous life who cared for her, though she failed to notice that.
It is possible that this person died as well while trying to rescue Rakka, although this is only implied. Several theories were proposed on the crow's true identity - see ''[[Crow_Symbolism#Threads|Threads]]''.
When Kuu took her Flight, many crows were gathered in the Western Woods. This might imply that they return the forgotten memories of haibane who go over the Wall.

== Religious connotations ==
In mythology crows tend to represent the spiritual aspect of death and the transition of spirit to the afterlife. More to come later.

== Outside the series ==
Crows appear in the opening sequences of two other series [[Yoshitoshi ABe]] was involved in: Serial Experiments: Lain and, briefly, in the opening of NieA_7. Also see ''[[Creators]]''. They are considered by some to be a "signature" of his, akin to e.g. basset hounds in the works of Mamoru Oshii.

== Threads ==
* {{Topic|1100|Just Who Do Those Crows Think They Are, Anyway?}}
* {{Topic|396|The Bird in the Well}}
* {{Topic|1483|Haibane And The Avian Flu}}

Episode List

2006-09-02T09:50:13Z

Neutrovulgar: with links -- temporary version, should be in table format

{{Stub}}

*[[Episode 0]]
: Also known as the ''Hane, haeteru?'' (''"Got wings?"'') promo clip. A short preview of the series. A later version of this, with voice actors' performances added, is included on the DVDs.
*[[Episode 1]]
: '''Cocoon - Dream of Falling from the Sky - Old Home'''
*[[Episode 2]]
: '''Town and Wall - Tooga - Haibane Renmei'''
*[[Episode 3]]
: '''Temple - Communicator - Pancake'''
*[[Episode 4]]
: '''Trash Day - Clock Tower - Birds Flying Over the Wall'''
*[[Episode 5]]
: '''Library - Abandoned Factory - The Beginning of the World'''
*[[Episode 6]]
: '''End of Summer - Rain - Loss'''
*[[Episode 7]]
: '''Scar - Sickness - Arrival of Winter'''
*[[Episode 8]]
: '''The Bird'''
*[[Episode 9]]
: '''Well - Rebirth - Riddle'''
*[[Episode 10]]
: '''Kuramori - Haibane of the Abandoned Factory - Rakka's Job'''
*[[Episode 11]]
: '''Parting - Darkness of the Heart - Irreplaceable Thing'''
*[[Episode 12]]
: '''Bell Nuts - Passing of the Year Festival - Reconciliation'''
*[[Episode 13]]
: '''Reki's World - Prayer - Epilogue'''

(note: the above are the official episode titles as given by Geneon)

[[Category:Episodes]]

The Merchandise

2006-09-02T09:16:33Z

Neutrovulgar: ep list and synopsis are now linked at "See Also"

The Merchandise

2006-08-31T13:40:51Z

Neutrovulgar: Basic outline - needs serious reformatting and error-correction

{{Stub}}

'''Haibane Renmei''' (灰羽連盟), also released in certain countries under the title '''Ailes Grises''' (French for ''grey wings'') is a 13-episode anime series by [[Yoshitoshi ABe]]. In a wider scope, it also refers to a set of [[dōjinshi]] created by him, which was later adapted into the series.
The series was directed by [[Tomokazu Tokoro]]. Animation was made by Studio [[RADIX]]. The music was composed by [[Kō Ōtani]]. Producer [[Yasuyuki Ueda]] also played a great role in the production.

== Works ==
[[The Dōjinshi]]
* '''The Haibane of Old Home ch. 1'''
The first volume of the dōjinshi. Covers the first half of the anime's first episode.
* '''The Haibane of Old Home ch. 2'''
The second volume. Covers the second half of the first episode.
* '''Haibane Lifestyle Diary'''
Released shortly before the series' airing, this one contains short comical strips of the characters as well as some of the concept art for the series.
* '''The Haibane of Old Home - Extra'''
Released when the series was already airing, this chapter delves into [[Reki]]'s childhood and, as such, is quite spoiler heavy.

[[The Artbooks]]
* Under construction - watch out for falling bricks

== Related merchandise ==
* '''Hanenone'''
The official soundtrack album by Kō Ōtani. Contains music from the series as well as two tracks sung in English. The Japanese release also includes the TV edit of the ending theme ''Blue Flow'' by [[Heart of Air]].
* '''Puchinone''' (''Out of Tracks'')
A bonus soundtrack CD included with the first pressing of Cog.03. Contains more ambient music from the series plus the bonus track ''Adore''. Even when added up, the two soundtrack albums still lack some of the scores in the anime.
* '''Seinaru Shoukei''' (''Longing to become a saint'')
A tribute/image album by [[Heart of Air]]. Contains songs for each of the [[Old Home]] [[haibane]] and a vocal version of the title song ''Free Bird''.
* '''''Haibane Renmei'' Graphic Novel'''
Officially described as a ''"full-color adaptation of Yoshitoshi Abe's anime series, presented in the "non-westernized"'' manga format"[http://www.darkhorse.com/reviews/previews.php?theid=13-544]. To be released on 6th September 2006.

== Synopsis ==
See the [[Plot Summary|plot summary]].

== Episode list ==
* Episode 00
: Also known as the ''Hane Haeterun?'' (''"Got Wings?"'') promo clip. A short preview of the series. Released in Japan on the DVD titled '''Cog.00,''' along with the first episode of the series.
* Episode 01
: '''Cocoon - Dream of Falling from the Sky - Old Home'''
* Episode 02
: '''Town and Wall - Tooga - Haibane Renmei'''
* Episode 03
: '''Temple - Communicator - Pancake'''
* Episode 04
: '''Trash Day - Clock Tower - Birds Flying Over the Wall'''
* Episode 05
: '''Library - Abandoned Factory - The Beginning of the World'''
* Episode 06
: '''End of Summer - Rain - Loss'''
* Episode 07
: '''Scar - Sickness - Arrival of Winter'''
* Episode 08
: '''The Bird'''
* Episode 09
: '''Well - Rebirth - Riddle'''
* Episode 10
: '''Kuramori - Haibane of the Abandoned Factory - Rakka's Job'''
* Episode 11
: '''Parting - Darkness of the Heart - Irreplaceable Thing'''
* Episode 12
: '''Bell Nuts - Passing of the Year Festival - Reconciliation'''
* Episode 13
: '''Reki's World - Prayer - Epilogue'''

(note: the above are the official episode titles as given by Geneon)

== See also ==
*[[The Anime]]
*[[Haibane]]
*[[Creators]]
*[[Animation]]
*[[Music]]
*[[Full Credits]]