Review of Haibane Renmei

*This 'review,' as I'm very charitably calling it, is in desperate need of replacement, and the score for this series needs some adjusting. It was one of the first anime series I ever saw that truly blew me away, but since then I've seen a lot more that's blown me away even more so, so it's time to put some of that into perspective. I'll get around to it eventually...* A heartfelt, meditative allegory about loneliness, depression, suicide, and forgiveness. It sounds dark, but considering its themes, it's uncommonly light, frequently amusing, and beautifully drawn. Despite initial reservations, I'm glad that I stuck with this oneuntil the end. It's a gift.