If you’ve grown tired of “typical” anime fare, then Haibane Renmei might just represent a breath of fresh air.

These films typify “the sadness of things.”

A haunting, rain-filled movie about relationships, a harrowing WW2 childhood drama, and an enigmatic series about angel-like creatures in a strange town.

Haibane Renmei absolutely defies all of the anime cliches that Americans continue to perpetuate.

The music remains subtle and understated, doing a fine job of drawing the listener into its unique little world.