TV-Series
Description
"Red Garden" is a supernatural mystery anime set in modern-day New York City, specifically on Roosevelt Island. The story revolves around four high school girls—Kate, Rachel, Rose, and Claire—who attend the same prestigious academy. One morning, they awaken with no memory of the previous night and soon discover that they have died and been resurrected. This revelation comes when they are confronted by a mysterious man named Lula, who informs them that they must fight and kill monstrous creatures to survive. These creatures, known as "Animus," are linked to their deaths and the supernatural forces at play.

As the series progresses, the girls struggle to balance their ordinary lives with their new, gruesome reality. Each character grapples with personal challenges: Kate deals with family expectations and her privileged upbringing, Rachel faces issues of identity and self-worth, Rose copes with her insecurities and relationships, and Claire wrestles with her rebellious nature and strained family ties. Their shared predicament forces them to rely on one another, forming an uneasy alliance as they uncover the truth behind their deaths and the sinister forces manipulating them.

The narrative delves into themes of identity, mortality, and the bonds of friendship, as the girls confront not only the Animus but also their own fears and insecurities. The story takes a darker turn as they learn about the existence of a secretive organization, the "Foundation," which is connected to their resurrection and the supernatural events unfolding around them. The Foundation's motives remain ambiguous, adding layers of intrigue and tension to the plot.

Throughout the series, the girls face increasingly dangerous battles with the Animus, each encounter revealing more about the nature of their resurrection and the price they must pay for their second chance at life. The story builds toward a climactic confrontation that tests their resolve and forces them to make difficult choices about their futures. "Red Garden" blends elements of horror, drama, and action, creating a compelling narrative that explores the psychological and emotional toll of its characters' extraordinary circumstances.
Information
Red Garden
レッド ガーデン
Type: TV-Series
Anime episodes: 22
Movie/episode length: 23 min.
Date: 10/03/2006 – 03/13/2007
Categories
Genre
AdventureDramaHorrorThriller
Settings
Mystery
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Farewell, Girls
2Cruel Night
3True Me
4Where Are We Going?
5Every Window
6Small Light
7Another Fate
8Go Love
9Awakening
10Bewildered
11Respective Thoughts
12His Expectations
13Holiday
14The Reason For Fighting
15Sorrow, And Hatred, And...
16A Sad Lie
17The Truth
18A Little Hope
19Feelings That Won't Reach
20The Room Left Behind
21The Final Morning
22Light
Comment(s)
Staff
  • Director
    Kou Matsuo
  • Screenplay
    Jukki Hanada
    Tomohiro Yamashita
    Yū Satō
  • Episode Director
    Masaharu Tomoda
    Hiroyuki Okuno
    Kazuhito Kikuchi
    Tatsuya Abe
    Kou Matsuo
    Shigehito Takayanagi
    Yukio Takahashi
    Tetsuo Ichimura
    Yū Nobuta
    Takahiro Ikezoe
    Yasuo Ejima
    Shunichi Yoshizawa
    Hiroshi Ikehata
  • Music
    Akira Senju
  • Character Design
    Kumi Ishii
  • Chief Animation Director
    Kumi Ishii
  • Mechanical design
    Morifumi Naka
  • Director of Photography
    Haruhide Ishiguro
  • Producer
    Masaki Kobayashi
    Satoru Negishi
    Naomi Nishiguchi
    Junichi Takagi
    Kousaku Sakamoto
    Hideyuki Nanba
  • Series Composition
    Tomohiro Yamashita
  • Storyboard
    Kou Matsuo
    Yuichi Furuichi
    Hajime Horinouchi
  • Unit Director
    Kou Matsuo
    Yuichi Furuichi
  • Original Character Design
    Fujijun
  • Art Director
    Masatoshi Kai
  • Animation Director
    Toshihiko Masuda
    Atsushi Yamagata
    Manabu Tanzawa
    Kiyoshi Nakamura
    Shinichirō Minami
    Shinichi Yoshikawa
    Tatsuya Abe
    Kumi Ishii
    Miyuki Nakamura
    Yūko Sobu
    Nobuo Horii
    Toyoaki Fukushima
    Shinichi Nozaki
    Hiroaki Yoshikawa
    Maki Uchida
    Chie Nishizawa
    Tomokatsu Nagasaku
    Kanta Suzuki
    Kyung Nam Ko
    Tsukasa Miyazaki
    Kyung Rock Seo
    Shō Kojima
    Mayo Koike
    Yūta Ōtaka
    Byung Hee Choi
    Boo Hee Lee
    Jung-Phil Lee
    Akira Kawazoe
  • Sound Director
    Toshiki Kameyama
  • Executive producer
    Satoru Yoshida
    Koji Kajita
Production
  • Animation Production
    GONZO
  • Production
    TV Asahi
    Dentsu Inc.
    G.D.H.
    Trinet Entertainment
Music
Ending
Ep. 1-11
“Rock The LM.C”
Ep. 12-21
“OH MY JULIET.”
“Akai Niwa" (赤い庭)”