Haibane Renmei (2002): cast, story & where to watch
2002 · Series · ★ 7.7

Released in 2002, Haibane Renmei is an animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy series.
What it’s about. A dream of falling from the sky...and then birth. Rakka is born from a large cocoon into the Old Home, greeted by a group of female beings with small wings on their backs and shining halos above their heads. Soon Rakka’s own wings grow, a halo is placed on her head and she is told that she must work in the nearby town of Grie. She soon realizes that the town and the entire world they live in are confined behind the Wall, a tall, impenetrable wall that none except the mysterious Toga are allowed to exit.
Who’s in it. Haibane Renmei stars Ryo Hirohashi as Rakka (voice), Junko Noda as Reki (voice), Eri Miyajima as Kana (voice) and Fumiko Orikasa as Hikari (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, Haibane Renmei has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Haibane Renmei page.
If you liked it. Fans of Haibane Renmei tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Haibane Renmei (2002)?
- In US, Haibane Renmei is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Haibane Renmei worth watching?
- Haibane Renmei holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, drama and sci-fi & fantasy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Haibane Renmei?
- Haibane Renmei stars Ryo Hirohashi, Junko Noda, Eri Miyajima, Fumiko Orikasa and Kazusa Murai.
- When was Haibane Renmei released?
- Haibane Renmei was released in 2002.
