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Hanako
花子
5.67
12,338 rank · 2,155 viewers · 3 favorites
Supernatural
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Based on your preference for character-driven stories with layered emotional arcs, this title's exploration of identity and belonging would deeply resonate. The pacing mirrors series you've rated highly, and its thematic depth aligns with your appreciation for nuanced storytelling...
However, the slow initial episodes might test your patience given your history of dropping shows that don't hook you early. The art style shift in the middle arc could also be a concern...
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Synopsis
Hanako is an independent short anime made by Mitsuru Sasaki.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 5 sampled reviews
5.4
/10
What 5 viewers settled on.
67%
recommend
Score distribution
median 6
mode 6
σ 2.24
Agreement
Polarized
σ 2.24 · split reception
The polarity gap
6.0 pts
Recommenders 7.0 · others 1.0
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No
Score over time
↓ 0.60
Running avg · Jan 2022 → Oct 2023
Snap verdicts
· shortest highly-rated reviews
- 7 “The fluid, loose art style reminiscent of Ping Pong the Animation and the effective use of lighthearted piano music create a surprisingly high-quality indie experience. While the narrative...”
- 7 “*Hanako* succeeds through its rough, intimate aesthetic and a haunting piano score that perfectly captures its disturbing atmosphere. While the narrative remains intentionally ambiguous and...”
- 1 “The art style and music are genuinely impressive, especially considering the work was produced by a single person. However, the story is far too disturbing and "serial killer" focused, feeling more...”
Verbosity
Short · 60%
Medium · 40%
Long · 0%
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A Movie Production
- Format 1 × 4′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 04m all episodes
- Source Movie media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-21566 catalog