Grumpy Jii-san gets his Wings (every time a bell rings,)

Grumpy Jii-san's been watching cartoons for way too long. This time, he's happy to discuss a unique and enthralling spiritual tale.

This time, the narration was recorded in the foothills of Arizona's Double Eagle mountain in the Eagletail Wilderness area..

You can find a transcript of these remarks here:
http://grumpyjiisan.wordpress.com/2009/12/17/grumpyjii-haiwings/

Category:

Film & Animation

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[ClownVonDavid]

One of my favourite anime. Glad you like it too. Since you're reviewing something you've already seen once, does this mean we'll be getting a review of Cowboy Bebop soon as well?

Also, you should watch Revolutionary Girl Utena. I think you'll like it.

[GrumpyJiisan]

Bebop is on the list somewhere...

I tried Utena a couple of times, but I just couldn't get into it.

[Husse67]

I'd been missing the 3rd volume of this show for forever and could never find it for an affordable price although I check periodically. This review inspired me to look again, and I FINALLY found one for $15. O_O

You are good luck, Jii-san! ^w^

[GrumpyJiisan]

Glad you found the DVD.

It's unfortunate that many off-beat titles like this, FLCL or Paranoia Agent have gone out of print and disappeared.

[literacyscaresme]

Funimation rescued Haibane Renmei and a bunch of other Geneon titles sometime around last summer, including Serial Experiments: Lain. No word on the release date, but Haibane is going to be very easily accessible again soon. c: Hopefully Funimation's re-release will draw in more attention to the series, too. It's very deserving of attention, and I've always been disappointed how few people have seen or heard of Haibane. It's a true masterpiece of storytelling.

[nahkampfbiber]

Very enjoyable review. This is one of those few series that completely bypass your rationality and grab your emotions subconciously from within.

Have you reviewed "Kino's Journey", "NieA_7" or "Mushishi"? Those are very elegant with that, too - in their different ways.

[feedmepaper]

Excellent review. Haibane Renmei is one of my favourite series. I just love its soothing and gentle theme, and it's one of those series which you can come back to at any time and enjoy it all over again.

In case you haven't seen Mushishi already, give it a try. Very similar feel but amazing on its own. I don't know how good the Mushishi dub is since I tend to stay away from them but please check it before you decide whether to go for the English dub or the original Japanese one with subtitles.

[Pigziggy]

oh lordy

[Fallingsideway5]

Lolwot

[Levitz9]

Ah, Haibane Renmie....it's like Lain, only not as maddeningly confusing. Also, I see what you did with the title: smart, Gramps!

Thanks for the review; happy holidays, however late I am!

[animeindoorsir]

Grumpy if you ever decide to retire from anime reviewing please give us a video explaining, don't just ditch and leave us craving more of your epic beard and sage wisdom from decades of anime watching. Uncertainty is a horrible feeling.

[ClownVonDavid]

That's a pity. Utena is extremely tedious in the beginning, but it slowly gets better. When the 3rd arc comes about everything will fall into place and it will be magnificent till the end. Don't rush yourself, just watch a little at a time.

[trunksss5]

I felt a little bad when you find out what their dreams mean.

Kana was always my fav

[silentk1987]

dam I didn't know those anime were out of print, they haven't been along too long.