TV-Series
Description
"Eternal Alice" is a fantasy anime series that intertwines elements of adventure, mystery, and psychological intrigue. The narrative centers on a young girl named Alice, who finds herself drawn into a surreal and ever-shifting world known as the "Eternal Realm." This realm is governed by a set of enigmatic rules and populated by eccentric characters, each embodying aspects of Alice's subconscious and unresolved emotions. The story begins with Alice encountering a mysterious figure known as the Guide, who claims to hold the key to her escape from the Eternal Realm. However, the Guide's intentions remain ambiguous, and Alice must navigate a series of trials and puzzles to uncover the truth about her predicament.

As Alice progresses through the Eternal Realm, she encounters a diverse cast of characters, including the enigmatic Cheshire Cat, who serves as both an ally and a trickster, and the Queen of Hearts, a tyrannical ruler whose whims dictate the fate of the realm. Each character Alice meets represents a fragment of her psyche, and their interactions force her to confront her fears, desires, and regrets. The narrative structure is non-linear, with the Eternal Realm constantly reshaping itself in response to Alice's choices and emotional state. This creates a sense of unpredictability and tension, as Alice struggles to distinguish between reality and illusion.

The plot delves into themes of identity, self-discovery, and the nature of reality, as Alice's journey becomes increasingly introspective. The series explores the idea that the Eternal Realm is a manifestation of Alice's inner turmoil, and her ultimate goal is not merely to escape but to reconcile with her fragmented self. The climax of the story sees Alice facing a pivotal decision: to remain in the Eternal Realm, where she can reshape her reality according to her desires, or to return to the real world, accepting its imperfections and uncertainties. The resolution is left open to interpretation, with the series emphasizing the complexity of Alice's emotional journey rather than providing a definitive conclusion.

The main characters are intricately tied to the narrative's psychological underpinnings. Alice serves as the audience's anchor, her growth and struggles reflecting universal themes of adolescence and self-acceptance. The Guide, with their cryptic demeanor, challenges Alice to question her perceptions and motivations. The Cheshire Cat embodies duality, offering both guidance and deception, while the Queen of Hearts represents the destructive potential of unchecked emotions. Together, these characters create a rich tapestry of symbolism and allegory, driving the narrative forward while maintaining a focus on Alice's internal conflict. The series' storytelling is layered and thought-provoking, inviting viewers to engage with its themes on multiple levels.
Information
Eternal Alice
鍵姫物語 永久アリス輪舞曲(ロンド)
Key Princess Story Eternal Alice Rondo
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 13
Date: 01/03/2006 – 03/28/2006
Categories
Genre
ActionDramaRomance
Tags
Magical GirlYuriMagic
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Episodes
Staffel 1
1Eternal Alice
Aruto,an aspiring writer, works on his own version of Alice in Wonderland. One day, he sees a girl with rabbit ears named Arisu who matches his imagined Alice. He follows her and enters a Wonderland Space. Inside, Arisu battles another girl. Arisu defeats her opponent and uses an oversized key-scepter to extract pages from the enemy's chest. These pages belong to a legendary alternate version of Alice. Aruto's younger sister Kiraha also reveals herself as an Alice. Kiraha suffers from a brother complex and challenges Arisu to a fight. Arisu wins the duel. After the battle, the two Alices smoke a peace pipe and form a tentative alliance. They agree to search together for the remaining pages of the Eternal Alice book. Aruto discovers he possesses a way to copy pages without fully taking them from other Alices. The group now faces the task of locating other Alice holders while Aruto struggles to understand his role in their quest.
2Episode 2
3Episode 3
4Episode 4
5Episode 5
6Episode 6
7Episode 7
8Episode 8
9Episode 9
10Episode 10
11Episode 11
12The Evidence
13Episode 13
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Staff
  • Director
    Nagisa Miyazaki
  • Scenario
    Masaharu Amiya
    Mamiko Ikeda
  • Episode Director
    Satoshi Saga
    Takashi Yamamoto
    Haruka Ninomiya
    Yoshinobu Tokumoto
    Hisato Shimoda
    Jirō Fujimoto
    Nobuharu Kamanaka
  • Original creator
  • Chief Animation Director
    Hiroko Kuurube
    Hisako Satō
  • Sound Director
    Yasunori Ebina
  • Executive producer
    Masaki Kobayashi
  • Character Design
    Hisako Satō
  • Series Composition
    Mamiko Ikeda
  • Storyboard
    Satoshi Saga
    Takashi Yamamoto
    Haruka Ninomiya
    Toshikatsu Tokoro
    Tsutomu Minamikashiwa
    Keiji Gotō
    Tetsuya Endō
  • Music
    Hikaru Nanase
  • Art Director
    Shigeru Morimoto
  • Animation Director
    Tadashi Shida
    Yukio Okano
    Sawako Yamamoto
    Hiroshi Matsuda
    Mayumi Hidaka
    Hiroko Kuryube
    Yukiko Ibe
    Hiroko Kuurube
    Tetsurō Aoki
    Hisako Satō
  • Director of Photography
    Atsuho Matsumoto
  • Producer
    Takashi Nakanishi
    Kousaku Sakamoto
    Saburō Ōmiya
Production
  • Animation Production
    Picture Magic
    Trinet Entertainment
  • Production
    Kagihime Monogatari Production Committee