“Ordinary man's reality unravels as dreams and strangers blur waking life, joined by a mysterious girl.”
Interlude
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Synopsis
Ordinary man's reality unravels as dreams and strangers blur waking life, joined by a mysterious girl.
An ordinary young man’s days take a surreal turn when vivid dreams, eerie visions, and encounters with enigmatic strangers begin to blur the line between waking life and illusion. Drawn into the mystery, he crosses paths with a peculiar girl whose presence seems tied to the unsettling phenomena. As the two dig deeper, the familiar fabric of his world begins to fray, hinting that reality itself might be far more fragile—and far stranger—than he ever imagined. (Source: FUNimation)
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Community consensus
Derived from 7 sampled reviews
What 7 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 1.96 · split reception
3.5 pts
Recommenders 8.5 · others 5.0
↑ 0.14
Running avg · Feb 2009 → Nov 2025
- 10 “A fun mystery that packs the world-building of a 10-hour saga into just two, all while crafting a wonderfully cool atmosphere and landing emotional punches that genuinely hurt. The sad stretches...”
- 10 “This underrated anime creates an emotionally invasive atmosphere with its impressive storytelling on deep topics. The seemingly childish music and occasional ridiculous moments paradoxically...”
- 7 “The art stands out as the series' strongest point with well-drawn, individualized characters and rich backgrounds that create a believable environment. However, the story makes absolutely no sense...”
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- Format 3 × 40′ eps × min
- Total runtime 2h 00m all episodes
- Aired Mar 2004 – Aug 2004
- Source Ova media type
- Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Ref. BS-0986 catalog
Produced by
- Happinet Pictures Producer
Licensed by
- Geneon Entertainment USA Licensor