Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation

Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth The Animation / 異国迷路のクロワーゼ The Animation / Ikoku Meiro no Croisee The Animation / La croisée dans un labyrinthe étranger Special

Genres: Historical, Iyashikei, Seinen, Slice of Life
Themes: Historical, Iyashikei
Demographics: Seinen
Studios: Satelight
Producers: Aoni Entertainment, AT-X, Bushiroad, flying DOG, Good Smile Company, Media Factory, Sony Music Communications
Licensors: Sentai Filmworks
Rating: 7.41 / 10
Rank: #2413
Popularity: #3083
Users Listed: 61,022
Users Scored: 24,790
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/20/2024
Aired: July 4, 2011 – September 19, 2011 (Summer)
Type: tv
Source: manga
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 12
Broadcast: Monday at 00:30 (JST)

Synopsis:

Set against the backdrop of 19th century Paris, this story explores cultural exchange and familial bonds. Claude Claudel, a young metalsmith, finds his life subtly altered by the arrival of Yune, a Japanese girl brought to his family's workshop by his grandfather, Oscar. As Yune integrates into their unconventional household as a live-in assistant, Claude navigates the challenges of bridging cultural divides while managing the demands of the shop.

The narrative unfolds with quiet observation, focusing on the evolving relationship between Claude and Yune. It portrays a gentle exploration of understanding and acceptance amidst unfamiliar customs and expectations. The series offers a contemplative atmosphere, examining themes of belonging, identity, and the complexities of connection in a world grappling with both tradition and change.

Trailer:

Streaming Platforms:

HIDIVE

Episodes:

Episode 1: Entrance (Aired: 07/04/2011)
Episode 2: Cheese (Aired: 07/11/2011)
Episode 3: Japanese Labyrinth (Aired: 07/18/2011)
Episode 4: Water Light (Aired: 07/25/2011)
Episode 5: Lost (Aired: 08/01/2011)
... and 7 more episodes

Characters:

Claudel, Claude (Main) - Voice Actors: Kondo, Takashi, Satou, Rina
Yune (Main) - Voice Actors: Touyama, Nao
Alan (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Kasuya, Yuuta, Fujimoto, Takahiro
Blanche, Alice (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yuuki, Aoi
Blanche, Camille (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Yahagi, Sayuri
Claudel, Oscar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Tanaka, Hideyuki
Claudel, Jean (Supporting)
Edgar (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Asou, Tomohisa
Gidrel (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Hoshino, Mitsuaki
Narrator (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Carpentier, Marc
Shione (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Noto, Mamiko
Vagrant child (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Gibu, Yuuko
Yannick (Supporting) - Voice Actors: Suzuki, Kiyonobu

Staff:

Minami, Hiromasa (Producer)
Nozaki, Keiichi (Producer)
Tanaka, Shinsaku (Producer)
Yasuda, Kenji (Director, Episode Director, Storyboard)
Satou, Junichi (Sound Director, Series Composition)
Fuseki, Kazunobu (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Gotou, Keiji (Episode Director, Storyboard, Key Animation, Animation Director)
Itou, Tatsufumi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Muroya, Yasushi (Episode Director, Storyboard)
Odaka, Yoshinori (Episode Director)
Tosaka, Shin (Episode Director)
Tsukushi, Daisuke (Episode Director)
Ikeda, Mamiko (Script)
Ei, Miku (Storyboard)
Sayama, Kiyoko (Storyboard)
Shimazu, Hiroyuki (Storyboard)
Chiba, Hana (Theme Song Composition, Theme Song Lyrics)
Touyama, Nao (Theme Song Performance, Inserted Song Performance)
Yabuki, Kana (Theme Song Lyrics, Theme Song Composition)
Araki, Ryou (In-Between Animation)
Fujimoto, Satoru (Assistant Animation Director, Key Animation, Animation Director)
Fukushima, Toyoaki (Animation Director)
Gotou, Masahiro (Editing)
Hanyuu, Takayuki (Key Animation)
Hashidate, Kana (Key Animation)
Imanishi, Tooru (Key Animation)
Inoue, Hideki (Animation Director, Chief Animation Director, Character Design)
Ishikawa, Mariko (Key Animation)
Ishino, Hirokazu (Key Animation)
Itou, Mariko (Key Animation, Animation Director)
Itou, Ikuko (Assistant Animation Director, Animation Director, Key Animation)
Iwasaki, Atsushi (Planning)
Iwasaki, Atsushi (Director of Photography)
Kadonosono, Megumi (Key Animation)
Kaidou, Hiroyuki (Key Animation)
Kasano, Atsushi (Key Animation)
Kashimura, Tsutomu (Planning)
Kawaguchi, Masaaki (Art Director)
Kawahara, Kumiko (Key Animation, 2nd Key Animation)
Kawamura, Ryouko (Key Animation)
Kidani, Takaaki (Planning)
Komaru, Toshiyuki (Key Animation)
Komiyama, Asuka (Background Art)
Komurakata, Kouji (Key Animation)
Kurata, Ayako (Key Animation)
Le Gall, Yann (Background Art)
Ledford, John (Executive Producer)
Maezuka, Taichi (Background Art)
Mannen, Asami (In-Between Animation)
Mimiura, Tomoaki (Key Animation)
... and 44 more staff

News:

Sentai Filmworks Acquires Ikoku Meiro no Croisée (07/22/2011)
The Anime Network Simulcasts Three Summer Series (07/22/2011)
TV Anime of Manga Ikoku Meiro no Croisée Announced (12/01/2010)