This OVA looked promising, but I was greatly disappointed. The art is beautiful; each landscape is like a painting, and the old European aesthetic is gorgeous. However, the anime characters feel out of place, not because of their original designs, but because of how they're adapted for animation. Furthermore, the story lacks any mystery, and it's even strange that the protagonist didn't suspect the obvious culprit. The main villain's motivations are incredibly silly, and their actions are quite questionable.
The Mystic Archives of Dantalian: Ibarahime
Gainax
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8.3
4 Fans
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5 Watched
Synopsis
"Huey" Anthony Disward and Dalian trek to the land owned by Sergeant Callavos, where it is rumored that a Phantom Book may be located. With the help of a local herbalist named Thalia, the two reach a remote village and begin to confirm relevant information to their investigation. Although it has been reported that Callavos perished alongside his family in a gruesome fire six months prior, his daughter Florence has been sighted in a nearby forest—and is suspected of causing the blaze. To verify these allegations once and for all, Huey and Dalian travel to the lord's manor, only to uncover the truth behind a thorny past. [Written by MAL Rewrite]
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Characters
Dalian
Dalian, the Black Biblioprincess, is a judgmental but sweet-toothed custodian of 900,666 magical books.
Portrayed by Sawashiro Miyuki
Hugh Anthony Disward
Calm, unfazed Air Force pilot and Keykeeper of the Bibliotheca Mystica de Dantalian.
Portrayed by Hanazawa Kana
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I have to say I really enjoyed this chapter. The connection between Hugh and Dalian is simply fantastic; I love how they solve problems together, and the idea of hunting ghost books is brilliant. These are the kinds of stories that really grab me.
it is a bit slow, and definitely more for existing fans than newcomers. Still, its haunting atmosphere works well, and it stands out as an interesting entry from Gainax. A quiet, moody little OVA with some nice gothic charm.
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