TV-Series
Description
"The World of Narue" is a 12-episode anime series based on the manga by Tomohiro Marukawa. The story centers on Kazuto Iizuka, a high school student who leads an ordinary life until he encounters Narue Nanase, a mysterious girl with extraordinary abilities. Narue reveals herself to be an alien from another planet, blending into human society while concealing her true identity. Despite her alien origins, Narue exhibits a deep fascination with Earth’s culture and forms a close bond with Kazuto.

As their relationship develops, Kazuto learns more about Narue’s world and the challenges she faces. Narue’s alien technology and abilities often attract trouble, including encounters with other extraterrestrial beings and organizations that seek to exploit her. The series explores themes of coexistence, identity, and the complexities of interspecies relationships. Narue’s interactions with Kazuto and her attempts to navigate human emotions highlight her growth as a character, while Kazuto’s acceptance of her alien nature underscores the series’ focus on understanding and empathy.

Supporting characters include Narue’s younger sister, Kanaka, who shares her alien heritage and often provides comic relief, and Hajime Yagi, a classmate who becomes aware of Narue’s secret and becomes involved in their adventures. The narrative balances lighthearted moments with more serious undertones, addressing the challenges of bridging two vastly different worlds. The series concludes with a focus on the deepening connection between Narue and Kazuto, leaving their future open-ended but hopeful.
Information
The World of Narue
成恵の世界
Type: TV-Series
Anime Episodes: 12
Movie/Episode length: 30 min.
Date: 04/05/2003 – 06/28/2003
Categories
Genre
DramaComedyRomance
Settings
Sci-Fi
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Staff
  • Chief Director · Toyoo Ashida
  • Director · Hiromitsu Morita
  • Series Composition · Yuu Sugitani
  • Music · Takayuki Negishi
  • Original Manga · Tomohiro Marukawa
  • Character Design · Takaaki Hirayama
  • Art Director · Mitsuharu Miyamae
  • Chief Animation Director · Takaaki Hirayama
  • Chief Animation Director · Mika Takahashi
  • Art design · Hitomi Sano
  • Sound Director · Katsuyoshi Kobayashi
  • Director of Photography · Nobuhiro Tengeji
  • Executive producer · Katsuji Nagata
  • Executive producer · Tetsuya Kato
  • Executive producer · Shunji Toshiki
  • Executive producer · Yoko Furukawa
  • Producer · Jin Kawamura
  • Producer · Atsushi Yamamoto
  • Producer · Takao Minegishi
  • Producer · Hiro Maruyama
  • Producer · Izumi Yamashita
  • Producer · Yutaka Ohashi
Production
  • Production · Mainichi Broadcasting System
  • Production · Pony Canyon
  • Production · Hakuhodo DY Media Partners
  • Animation Production · Studio Live
  • Production · Media Factory
  • Production · BeSTACK
  • Production · Imagica
  • Production · Toshiba Digital Frontier
  • Production · World of Narue Production Committee