“In a broken future of endless ruins, archivist Ura uncovers a disturbing visual record from vanished civilizations.”
Pale Cocoon
ペイル・コクーン
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Synopsis
In a broken future of endless ruins, archivist Ura uncovers a disturbing visual record from vanished civilizations.
A future where the continuity of history has broken off, a world of enormous ruins that continues endlessly. Oceans and continents have vanished, existing only within the archives brought up from the remains. Ura works in the Archive Excavation Department, which restores and analyzes the data left behind. One day, he finds a disturbing visual record... (Source: ANN)
What people say
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Derived from 24 sampled reviews
What 24 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.19 · split reception
6.4 pts
Recommenders 8.9 · others 2.5
↓ 1.17
Running avg · Nov 2007 → May 2025
- 8 “Found the single-episode format fascinating for exploring a post-apocalyptic world where only information survives. The protagonist's determination to risk everything for discovery despite the...”
- 8 “The art is simply amazing and defines what makes this anime great, creating a dark and grungy atmosphere so immersive you can almost feel the cold wetness it gives off. Despite being very short, it...”
- 9 “This 23-minute anime excels in storytelling and animation quality, presenting deeply reflective characters whose identities, lifestyles, and evolving thoughts are masterfully portrayed. While the...”
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- Format 1 × 23′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 23m all episodes
- Aired Dec 2005 – ongoing
- Source Ova media type
- Rated PG 13 - Teens 13 or older
- Ref. BS-0705 catalog
Produced by
- Directions Producer
Licensed by
- AnimEigo Licensor