“Lonely Rin uses a tablet to create utopias daily, seeking truth about her isolated existence.”
Shelter
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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...
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Synopsis
Lonely Rin uses a tablet to create utopias daily, seeking truth about her isolated existence.
Day 2539: Rin wakes up alone again with blurred memories and still no contact from any other human. She is not bored, however, because in her arms lies a tablet capable of creating any world her heart desires. Day after day, Rin crafts a wonderful reality—one utopia at a time—to shelter her from loneliness, hoping to one day reveal the truth behind her very existence.
What people say
Community consensus
Derived from 149 sampled reviews
What 149 viewers settled on.
Polarized
σ 2.04 · split reception
5.9 pts
Recommenders 8.8 · others 2.9
↑ 0.97
Running avg · Oct 2016 → Sep 2024
- 10 “We've officially hit the end. No anime will ever surpass Shelter. In just 6 minutes, you get a heart-wrenching story accompanied by amazing visuals and an incredible song. You can watch this a...”
- 9 “A short but amazing story Music is suit the animation well. lovely soundtrack for a beautiful anime Animation is great as well Story is very touching It is short anime but still invokes my emotions...”
- 10 “Shelter is the most beautiful thing I have ever seen and stands as a true masterpiece. While some may criticize it for not being a traditional anime or a full-length show, these negative reviews...”
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- Format 1 × 6′ eps × min
- Total runtime 0h 06m all episodes
- Aired Oct 2016 – ongoing
- Source Music media type
- Rated G All Ages
- Ref. BS-11936 catalog
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- Aniplex Producer
- Half H.P Studio Producer
- Crunchyroll Producer