Croisée in a foreign labyrinth - Croisée in a foreign labyrinth -■ Public MediaTV anime series ■ Original MediaAnime Original ■ Broadcast periodJuly 4, 2011 - September 19, 2011 ■Broadcasting stationTOKYO MX and others ■Frequencieshalf an hour ■ Number of EpisodesEpisode 12 ■ DirectorKenji Yasuda ■ ProductionAnimation Production: Satelight ■Works©2011 Takeda Hinata / Fujimi Shobo / Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth Production Committee ■ Story I...want to become part of this gallery's family. ■Cast・Yune/Nao Toyama ・Alice/Aoi Yuki ・Claude/Takashi Kondo ・Camille/Sayuri Yahagi ・Oscar/Hideyuki Tanaka ■ Main staff Director: Kenji Yasuda; Series Composition and Sound Director: Junichi Sato; Screenplay: Mamiko Ikeda; Character Design and Chief Animation Director: Hideki Inoue; Art Director: Masaaki Kawaguchi; Art Setting: Romain Thomas, Rugal Yang, Brunet Stanislas; Color Design: Nanae Shinji; Chief CGI Designer: Hiroyuki Goto; Director of Photography: Atsushi Iwasaki (T2studio) ■ Main Characters -Yune: A Japanese girl who came from faraway Nagasaki to work as a servant in the glamorous city of Paris. ■Subtitle・#01/"Entrance" Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth - Review and Recommendation"Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth" is an animated work set in Paris in the late 19th century, and its unique atmosphere and detailed depictions draw viewers in. This series, produced as an original anime work, was broadcast in 2011 and unfolded a short but dense story of 12 episodes. Below, we will explain in detail the appeal and recommended points of this work. Story and ThemesThe story of "Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth" is told from the perspective of Yune, a young girl who comes to Paris from Nagasaki to work as a servant. Through her interactions with the people she meets at the Galerie des Rois, a small shopping street in Paris, the film explores themes of intercultural understanding, family ties, and personal growth. Yune's purity and hard work will resonate with viewers, and they will be moved by the way she overcomes the cultural differences and language barriers she faces. This work also makes good use of its historical setting of late 19th century Paris. The depiction of a small shopping street left behind by the wave of modernization is visually beautiful and realistically recreates the atmosphere of Paris at that time. The process of Yune growing up as she interacts with the people of Paris and becoming a part of the Galerie family is depicted as a heartwarming story. characterThe main character, Yune, is an attractive character with an honest and hardworking personality. Her poor French and small stature make her look young, making her struggles and efforts more real to viewers. As Yune grows, viewers can understand the culture and people of Paris from her perspective. Claude is the young owner of "Roa's Signature Store" where Yune works, and is a serious young man with a craftsman's temperament. His understanding of Yune and the efforts he makes for her resonate with viewers, and the development of their relationship is an important element of the story. Alice is a young lady with an interest in Japanese culture, and her high-spirited personality and friendship with Yune add brightness and warmth to the work. Camille and Oscar also support Yune from their own perspectives, enriching the story. Visuals and MusicThe visuals of "Labyrinth of Croisée" beautifully recreate late 19th century Paris. Director Kenji Yasuda and art director Masaaki Kawaguchi worked closely together to create a detailed depiction of the Galerie de Roy. The beautiful colors by color designer Nanae Shinji also enhance the atmosphere of the film. The music is by Kokoya, and the classical melodies that evoke the atmosphere of 19th century Paris envelop the entire work. In particular, the opening theme "Maison de Croise" and the ending theme "Dream of Croise" are beautiful songs that symbolize the theme of the work and will remain deeply in the hearts of viewers. Recommended points"Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth" is a work that depicts universal themes such as intercultural understanding, family ties, and self-growth, and can be recommended to a wide range of viewers. In particular, we would highly recommend it to the following types of viewers:
Supplementary Information"Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth" has an episode called "Concert" that has not aired on TV. This is the episode where Yuune attends a concert in Paris, and we can see a new side of her. In addition, the subtitles of each episode symbolize the development and theme of the story, helping viewers to understand the depth of the work. Furthermore, this work also highlights the high technical capabilities of the animation production company Satelight. The beautiful character designs by character designer and chief animation director Hideki Inoue and the use of CGI by chief CGI designer Hiroyuki Goto raise the quality of the work. "Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth" is a short but dense story, beautiful visuals, and a heartwarming theme that draws viewers in. This work, which depicts universal themes such as intercultural understanding, family ties, and self-growth, can be recommended to a wide range of viewers. Please enjoy the story of Yune's adventure and growth. |
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