"Rozen Maiden träumend" review: How far has the story of dreams and dolls evolved?

Rozen Maiden Traumend - The Fate and Struggle of the Rose Maidens

■ Public Media

TV anime series

■ Original Media

comics

■ Broadcast period

October 21, 2005 - January 27, 2006
TBS October 20, 2005 - January 26, 2006 (Episodes 1-12) Every Thursday 25:55-26:25

■Broadcasting station

Broadcast: TBS

■Frequencies

half an hour

■ Number of Episodes

Episode 12

■Original Story

・Original story/PEACH-PIT ^{Published by Gentosha Comics, serialized in "Monthly Comic Birds"}

■ Director

Director: Ko Matsuo

■ Production

Animation Production: Nomad Production Cooperation: Pony Canyon, Movic, Memory Tech Production: Bara Otome Production Committee, TBS

■Works

©PEACH-PIT/Rose Maiden Production Committee

■ Story

The Rose Maidens' fate (Alice Game) begins to move, and the vines of fate intertwine...

Jun is studying to attend school in the second semester. Meanwhile, the dolls are living their busy lives as usual. However, a doll calling herself Rose Crystal appears and challenges them to a fight. And the Alice Game begins again. What will be the fate of the Rose Maidens?

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Explanation

The second TV series will feature the new character, Rozen Maiden, who did not appear in the previous series.

*Quoted from Bandai Channel

■Cast

・Shinku/Miyuki Sawashiro・Jun/Asami Sanada・Suigintou/Rie Tanaka・Hinaichigo/Sakura Nogawa・Suiseiseki/Natsuko Kuwatani・Souseiseki/Rika Morinaga・Barasuisho/Saori Goto・Kinshijaku/Yumi Shimura・Nori Sakurada/Noriko Chikaramaru・Tomoe Kashiwaba/Masayo Kurata・Kui/Daisuke Ono・Shirasaki/Takahiro Sakurai

■ Main staff

・Original story, series supervision, character design: PEACH-PIT
・Director / Kou Matsuo・Series Composition / Touki Hanada・Character Design and Chief Animation Director / Kumi Ishii・Image Design / Hiroyuki Kasugai・Art Director / Chika Shibata・Color Design / Madoka Katsunuma, Eiko Inoue・Director of Photography / Katsuyoshi Kishi・Editor / Mutsumi Takemiya・Sound Director / Yota Tsuruoka・Music / Shinkichi Mitsumune・Sound Production / Rakuonsha・Music Production / Mellow Head
Producers: Shinichi Nakamura, Kozue Kanba, Takeshi Jinguji, Koichi Komiko, Masaru Kitao Animation: Nomad Production cooperation: Pony Canyon, Movic, Memory Tech Production: Bara Otome Production Committee, TBS

■ Main Characters

●Doll: Shinku The fifth doll in the Rozen Maiden series. She has a queenly temperament and is very proud.
A doll who made a contract with Hinaichigo Jun's childhood friend, Kashiwaba Tomoe. She is childlike in appearance and spirit, and selfish.
A doll who uses Suiseiseki Gardener's watering can. She has a sharp tongue despite her appearance. Despite that, she is extremely shy.
Souseiseki is the twin sister of Suiseiseki, who uses gardener's scissors. Her personality is the complete opposite, she is serious. Her master is the owner of a watch shop.
・Kinshijaku A self-proclaimed strategist with a brain. He is clumsy and often fails because he is drowning in his own schemes and destroying himself.
・A mysterious doll who is after the crimson rose crystal Rosa Mystica.
Suigintou: A doll who was defeated by Shinku in the previous game. She has a cruel and ruthless personality.

●A person who made a contract with the human Jun Shinku. She is good at sewing and her hobby is online shopping.
・Nori Sakurada Jun's older sister who attends high school. Jun finds her too nosy and annoying. She also has a bit of an airheaded side.
Kashiwaba: Jun Tomoe's childhood friend and classmate. She was Hina Ichigo's medium.
・Mitch-chan, Kinujaku's master who dotes on Kinujaku.
A girl hospitalized at Megu Hospital. Suigintou's master.
・A clerk at Shirasaki Doll Shop.
A doll maker who runs a doll shop together with Shirasaki.

●?
- A mysterious rabbit(?) that appeared before Laplace's Demon Shinku

■Subtitle

・Episode 1/Rose Crystal (2005/10/20)
・Episode 2/Sokai (2005/10/27)
・Episode 3/Golden Sparrow (2005/11/03)
・Episode 4/Contract (2005/11/10)
・Episode 5/Letter (2005/11/17)
・Episode 6/Angel (2005/11/24)
・Episode 7/Tea party (2005/12/01)
・Episode 8/Puppet Master (2005/12/08)
・Episode 9/Kai (2005/12/15)
・Episode 10/Tomoe (2006/01/12)
・Episode 11/Rose Garden (2006/01/19)
・Episode 12/Girl (2006/01/26)

■ Related works

・Rozen Maiden ・Rozen Maiden Ouverture ・Rozen Maiden (2013 version)

■ Theme songs and music

・OP1
・Saint Girl Realm・Lyrics/Arika Takarano・Composition/Mikiya Katakura・Arrangement/Mikiya Katakura・Song/ALI PROJECT

・ED1
・Spiral of Light ・Lyrics by Haruka Shimotsuki ・Music by myu
・Arrangement: myu
・Song: kukui

The appeal and evaluation of Rozen Maiden Traumend

"Rozen Maiden Träumend" is the second TV anime series based on the popular manga by PEACH-PIT. It aired on TBS from October 2005 to January 2006 and was well received by fans. The show is a tale of the tragic destiny of beautiful dolls, and features a fascinating story and characters that draw viewers in.

Deepening the story

"Rozen Maiden Traumend" is a sequel to the Alice Game depicted in the previous work "Rozen Maiden," and the story develops in greater depth. The main character, Jun, is studying hard in order to start school in the second semester, but the dolls' daily lives are as lively as ever. However, a new doll, Barasuisho, appears, and the Alice Game begins again. This new development provides viewers with fresh surprises and excitement, increasing the tension of the story.

In particular, the appearance of Rose Crystal brings about a conflict between the existing dolls, including Shinku, and creates a new sense of tension in the story. The relationship between Jun and the dolls also deepens, and the story depicts their growth and struggles, allowing viewers to empathize with their fates.

Character Appeal

The characters in "Rozen Maiden Traumend" are all unique and charming. Each character enriches the story with their own unique features, such as Shinku's proud queenly temperament, Hinaichigo's selfish childishness, Suiseiseki's sharp tongue and shyness, Souseiseki's earnestness, Kinshijaku's tactician who often fails, and Barasuisho's mysterious presence.

The human characters are also fascinating, with Jun's growth, Sakurada Nori's meddlesome side, and Kashiwaba Tomoe's kindness. In particular, the relationship between Jun and the dolls deeply touches the viewer. Their bonds and conflicts are the central theme of the story, and leave a strong impression on the viewer.

Visuals and Music

The visuals of "Rozen Maiden Traumend" are characterized by the beautiful designs of the dolls and the colorful backgrounds. The detailed depictions by character designer Kumi Ishii bring out the charm of the dolls to the fullest. In addition, the background art by art director Chikako Shibata is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

In terms of music, the opening theme "Seishojo Ryoiki" by ALI PROJECT and the ending theme "Hikari no Rasenritsu" by kukui further deepen the worldview of the story. ALI PROJECT's music in particular is characterized by its grandiose melodies and poetic lyrics, which strongly attract the hearts of viewers.

Achievements of the production staff

The production staff of "Rozen Maiden Träumend" succeeded in drawing out the charm of the original work to the fullest. Director Ko Matsuo skillfully portrayed the tension of the story and the growth of the characters, deeply moving the audience. In addition, series composer Jukki Hanada organized the complex storyline in an easy-to-understand way, immersing the audience in the story.

Furthermore, Nomad, who was in charge of animation production, has brought out the charm of the dolls to the fullest with beautiful visuals and smooth movements. The sound production by sound director Yota Tsuruoka is also an important element in enhancing the atmosphere of the story.

Viewer reactions and ratings

"Rozen Maiden Träumend" has been highly praised by fans. In particular, the depth of the story and the appeal of the characters have been praised, with many viewers saying they were moved. The beauty of the visuals and music were also highly praised, strongly drawing the hearts of viewers.

On the Internet, viewers have been sharing their impressions and engaging in lively discussions about the appeal of the characters and the development of the story. In addition, a large amount of fan art and fan fiction has been produced, demonstrating the popularity of the series.

Comparison with related works

Rozen Maiden Träumend has its own unique appeal, even when compared to the original manga and other anime series. In particular, it has been praised for its deeper story and character development compared to its predecessor, Rozen Maiden. It also stands out in comparison to the 2013 version of Rozen Maiden for the beauty of its visuals and music.

"Rozen Maiden Traumend" maximizes the appeal of the original work while adding new developments and characters, providing viewers with fresh surprises and excitement. This has succeeded in further increasing the appeal of the entire series.

Recommendations and how to watch

"Rozen Maiden Traumend" is a moving story about the fate and struggle of beautiful dolls. If you want to enjoy a deeper story, charming characters, beautiful visuals and music, I highly recommend watching it.

This work can be viewed on Bandai Channel and other video distribution services. It is also available on DVD and Blu-ray, so you can keep it on hand and enjoy it as many times as you like. In addition, we recommend that you read the original manga. By enjoying the differences between the anime and manga, you will be able to understand the appeal of the work even more deeply.

Conclusion

"Rozen Maiden Träumend" is a moving story about the fate and struggle of beautiful dolls. It has been highly praised by many viewers for its depth of story, the charm of its characters, and the beauty of its visuals and music. Please watch this work and experience the fate and struggle of the Rose Maidens.