Born from a cocoon in the village of Old Home, a young Haibane—a being with a halo and small gray wings—awakens to a world she does not understand without memories of her past. Named Rakka for the dream of falling she had while inside the cocoon, she soon becomes accustomed to life in the strange town. However, there are strict rules for the Haibane, such as being forbidden to leave the village or go near the walls surrounding it. These, along with mysterious disappearances of their kind on their "Day of Flight," begin to unsettle Rakka and the others since they know almost nothing about their own kind.
As Rakka and the other Haibane live their lives with no memories of the past, they try to break free from their former pain and ultimately find salvation.
Great news for this guide! Haibane Renmei is a completely faithful adaptation of the original manga that contains no filler episodes.
You can enjoy all 13 episodes in chronological order with the peace of mind knowing that each chapter is canonical content that contributes directly to the development of the main story and character arcs. You don't need to skip any episodes to live the complete and authentic experience of Haibane Renmei.
Episodes of Haibane Renmei (13)
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Episodes
Aired
Type
1
Cocoon — Dream of Falling from the Sky — Old Home
10/10/2002
CANON
2
Town and Wall — Toga — Haibane Renmei
10/24/2002
CANON
3
Temple — The Communicator — Pancakes
11/07/2002
CANON
4
Trash Day — Clock Tower — Birds Flying Over the Walls
11/14/2002
CANON
5
Library — Abandoned Factory — Beginning of the World
11/21/2002
CANON
6
End of Summer — Rain — Loss
11/28/2002
CANON
7
Scar — Illness — Arrival of Winter
11/28/2002
CANON
8
The Bird
12/05/2002
CANON
9
Well — Rebirth — Riddle
12/05/2002
CANON
10
Kuramori — Haibane of Abandoned Factory — Rakka's Job
12/12/2002
CANON
11
Parting — Darkness in the Heart — Irreplaceable Thing
12/12/2002
CANON
12
Bell Nuts — Passing of the Year Festival — Reconciliation
12/19/2002
CANON
13
Reki's World — Prayer — Epilogue
12/19/2002
CANON
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