Sweet Valerian Specials

スウィート・ヴァレリアン
Sweet Valerian Specials
Genres: Comedy
Studios: Madhouse
Rating: 5.79 / 10
Rank: #11243
Popularity: #13552
Users Listed: 1,336
Users Scored: 559
NSFW: No
Last Updated: 11/29/2022
Aired: June 22, 2005 – September 28, 2005 (Spring)
Type: special
Source: original
Age Rating: G
Episodes: 8

Synopsis:

Set in a secluded, technologically advanced archipelago, the narrative follows a young woman named Hana as she navigates a society deeply reliant on intricate systems of automated care. Hana’s existence is disrupted when she discovers anomalies within these systems, hinting at a hidden history and potential instability. She begins to question the seemingly perfect order of her world, encountering enigmatic figures who offer conflicting perspectives on the archipelago's origins and its future. The story explores themes of technological dependence, individual agency versus societal control, and the search for truth within carefully constructed realities. The slow-burn narrative prioritizes atmosphere and character development, inviting viewers to contemplate the implications of a life lived within meticulously managed parameters.

Characters:

  • Riko (Supporting)

Staff:

  • Ebina, Yasunori (Sound Director)
  • Ikeda, Shigetaka (Episode Director)
  • Okamoto, Hideki (Episode Director)
  • Ooba, Sayuri (Script)
  • Kotaki, Hiroshi (Storyboard)
  • Abe, Junko (Animation Director)
  • CLAMP (Original Character Design)
  • Ijima, Keiko (Animation Director)
  • Katou, Yasuhisa (Animation Director)
  • Yamakawa, Yoshiki (Animation Director, Character Design)

Related Anime/Manga:

  • Sweet Valerian (manga - Adaptation)
  • Sweet Valerian (anime - Parent Story)