TV-Series
Description
"Kokoro Library" is a 12-episode anime series set in a remote, tranquil library perched on a hill surrounded by nature. The story revolves around three sisters—Iina, Aruto, and Kokoro—who manage the library and assist visitors in finding books. The youngest sister, Kokoro, is the central focus, having recently joined her older sisters after growing up in an orphanage. Her arrival introduces a dynamic of adjustment and bonding as she learns the routines of the library and the responsibilities of being a librarian.

The narrative unfolds in a slice-of-life format, with each episode presenting self-contained stories that explore the sisters' daily lives, their interactions with visitors, and the occasional challenges they face. The library serves as a hub for various characters, including regular patrons and travelers, each bringing unique requests or problems that the sisters help resolve through their knowledge of books and their empathetic approach. Themes of family, community, and the quiet joys of rural life are woven throughout the series.

Iina, the eldest sister, is responsible and nurturing, often taking on a maternal role. Aruto, the middle sister, is more carefree and mischievous, providing comic relief and a contrast to Iina's seriousness. Kokoro, the youngest, is earnest and eager to prove herself, though her inexperience sometimes leads to mistakes. Her growth as a librarian and her deepening bond with her sisters form the emotional core of the series.

The tone is gentle and reflective, emphasizing the soothing atmosphere of the library and the surrounding countryside. While the plot lacks high-stakes drama, it excels in portraying the quiet, meaningful moments of everyday life. The series also subtly explores the power of books to connect people, solve problems, and provide comfort, reinforcing the library's role as a sanctuary for both the characters and the audience.
Information
Kokoro Library
ココロ図書館
Heart Library
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Movie/Episode length: 25 min.
Date: 10/12/2001 – 12/28/2001
Official Website:Kokoro Toshokan
Categories
Genre
Everyday DramaDramaComedy
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1I'll Become a Librarian
2What can I do at this Moment
3The Secret of Ms. Kirin
4A Librarian's Motto
5The Targeted Library
6The Comparoid Librarian
7The Day Kokoro is Gone
8I Want to See My Mom
9A Miracle
10The Library May Disappear
11Joldy's Diary
12Kokoro Aruto Iina
13Kokoro Library's Winter
Cast
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Staff
  • Series Director
    Koji Masunari
  • Storyboard
    Koji Masunari
    Masami Furukawa
    Toshiyuki Kato
    Yukihiro Matsushita
    Katsuyuki Kodera
    Teruo Sato
  • Music
    Hisaaki Hogari
  • Character Design
    Hideki Tachibana
  • Animation Director
    Hideki Tachibana
    Kazumi Sato
    Chikara Sakurai
    Takahiro Chiba
    Chūji Nakajima
    Haruo Ōgawara
    Yuka Kudō
    Takashi Shiokawa
    Tetsuhito Saitō
    Ryōko Hata
  • Sound Director
    Hiromi Kikuta
  • Producer
    Shigeru Kitayama
    Keiichi Matsuda
  • Script
    Yōsuke Kuroda
  • Episode Director
    Koji Masunari
    Shunji Yoshida
    Masami Furukawa
    Toshiyuki Kato
    Katsuyuki Kodera
    Housei Suzuki
    Teruo Sato
  • Original story
    Nobuyuki Takagi
  • Art Director
    Yoshiyuki Shikano
  • Mechanical design
    Noriyuki Jinguji
  • Director of Photography
    Shinyo Kondō
Production
  • Production
    Studio DEEN
    Victor Entertainment
    MediaWorks