Watch Episodes Add to My List Add to Favorites Alternative TitlesSynonyms: Ikoku Meiro no Croisee The Animation, La croisée dans un labyrinthe étranger Special Japanese: 異国迷路のクロワーゼ The Animation English: Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth The Animation More titles InformationType: TV Episodes: 12 Status: Finished Airing Aired: Jul 4, 2011 to Sep 19, 2011 Premiered: Summer 2011 Broadcast: Mondays at 00:30 (JST) Producers: Media Factory, AT-X, flying DOG, Sony Music Communications, Bushiroad, Good Smile Company, Aoni Entertainment Licensors: Sentai Filmworks Studios: Satelight Source: Manga Genre: Slice of Life Themes: Historical, Iyashikei Demographic: Seinen Duration: 23 min. per ep. Rating: G - All Ages StatisticsScore: 7.411 (scored by 24,527 users) 1 indicates a weighted score. Ranked: #22602 2 based on the top anime page. Please note that 'Not yet aired' and 'R18+' titles are excluded. Popularity: #2954 Members: 59,934 Favorites: 164 Available AtResourcesStreaming Platforms |
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Dec 22, 2011 Archaeon Mixed Feelings There has long been a mutual fascination between Eastern and Western cultures, and although modern technology and tourism have made it easier to explore the mysteries of other lands, things were very different during the latter part of the 19th century. At that time, travel was still relatively dangerous, and the cost of the undertaking meant that it was generally reserved for royalty, the upper and middle classes, and well-to-do merchants or craftsmen. Journeying to a foreign land (and returning to spin tall tales of exotic things), was considered a mark of one's status, and aside from choosing life as a sailor or joining the ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 3, 2011 Detective Recommended Croisée in a Foreign Labyrinth was mostly overlooked last season due to it's overlapping qualities with the third season of Natsume and the Book of Friends. If you were watching Natsume, then you already know that they are two very different anime despite them sharing similar pacing and atmosphere. Natsume on one hand received tons of praise, but Croisée mostly ended up getting flack. I was quite upset when I was reading through reviews that quickly disregard Croisée as "moe-trash" and simple pandering. Yes, the show does have a little girl in it, and yes she is adorable. That does not mean the show is ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 7, 2011 artist-retired Recommended Preliminary (10/12 eps) "There is a little Japanese girl who lives in France, yet only a few know of her presence," probably because they ignore the little squirt, I mean she's so damn tiny! STORY: Ah France, quite the lovely country isn't it? Famous for many things, their gourmet food, the Palace of Versailles, the Mona Lisa, their classic literature, and... a little Japanese girl who lives in a sign shop... Wait that last one is pure fiction, but it does offer an interesting perspective for an anime to take, if for only the first couple of episodes unfortunately. Yes, initially, one would have thought this anime was going to ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 11, 2011 Cornholio77 Recommended Preliminary (2/12 eps) Review is up to Date Episode This Anime is beautiful and adorable! The collision of 2 Cultures. This is a very warm, (adorable is the perfect word) Anime. I felt so connected to the story and it's the same connection I got from watching Spirited Away. Read more Open Gift Report
Dec 16, 2011 Jeffrey-sama Recommended Cultural differences can make it difficult for one to understand and get along with a stranger. But when two people are able to make it past this obstacle, their eyes become opened to the wonders and marvels of the other's world. Ikoku Meiro no Croisée is the story about a young Japanese girl adapting to life in the boisterous city of Paris in the second half of the 19th century. Art (8/10) Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 30, 2011 Jigoku-n3ko Recommended IMnC is one pink fluffy cloud of a BBC documentary. This is one of those soothing anime that delivers a slice of life where the drama is kept to a minimum and all is nice and soft and sweet. Story: Read more Open Gift Report
Jul 19, 2011 Neve Recommended Preliminary (3/12 eps) Ikoku Meiro no Croisee is by the director of Aria, and the preview made me think that I was going to get something similar to Aria. So far, I haven't been disappointed. Ikoku Meiro no Croisee is a light and sophisticated slice-of-life series. Like Aria, there's occasional tension, and also like Aria, the tension exists only to be broken down into something more relaxing and positive. The cityscapes of Paris that we are regularly treated to are very reminiscent of those of Neo-Venezia, although the art doesn't quite match up to Aria at its best. So, how is it different? Well, there's a definite potential for ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 21, 2011 Inushinde Mixed Feelings At times a show will just grab you at the hip, pull you close for one hell of a tango, and let you go only when you begin clamoring for more. These are the shows that make the most impact on you, the likes of Serial Experiments Lain, Neon Genesis Evangelion, and for me, Aria the Animation/Natural/Origination. So after reading the first two chapters of the manga and watching the entirety of this, I can comfortably say that Ikoku Meiro no Croisee does not belong in this category at all. Rather than giving the tango of a lifetime, it lethargically has the audience lead, dragging ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 16, 2014 LostPerson Recommended Ikoku Meiro or Croisee in a Foreign Labyrinth is a very special anime for me. because this anime is about western culture ,a Japanese girl and the setting is on the Victorian era. Since I'm not a westerner nor a Japanese. although I am Asian this kind of anime is really.. really quite intriguing for me. Foreign Labyrinth is like a candy to the eye for the likes of me. so remember that this review is from a point of view of a person who isn't from a western country nor a Japanese. Story: Set in the 19 century of France. a little Japanese girl ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 31, 2014 Jarrbearr Recommended Culture is unique upon one's own setting and which people have pride upon, but when a new culture is introduced clash occurs between the two and the differences need time to settle in. This anime is set in the late 19th century France. The anime shows the culture differences between European and Japanese culture, but shows that they're similar in more ways than you may think. From the outside the anime looks like a typical "moe" with a cute girl, but it offers a lot more to give the viewer entertainment. It's a little slow paced, but really does a good job working with what it ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jun 23, 2015 HidamariSeashore Recommended I think it's a good thing to be exploring new cultures. Going to another country allows you to learn about that country's culture while teaching the people from that culture about your own. It's a win-win situation for everyone, as we know more about the world that we live in. As we watch anime, we learn a bit about Japan's culture. However, it's not everyday where there is an anime about a Japanese person going to a different country, much less France, and very much less PARIS. Although I don't remember how, why, or when I decided that I would one day watch this anime, ... Read more Open Gift Report
Nov 15, 2011 AnimeFan500 Recommended Ikoku Meiro no Croisee is about a Japanese girl named Yune who moves to France in order to become an apprentice sign/glass maker. We are introduced to Oscar who knows Yune and his grandson Claude- who works at the sign shop. Claude at first didnt' like Yune : ( But he warms up to her. Yune is new to the cultures/customs of France which Oscar and Claude teaches her. It seems Claude is taking an interest in Yune's customs/cultures/way of life in Japan. : ) Perfect slice of Life anime. Thanks Myanimelist : ) Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 2, 2011 VGCKenny Recommended Very few anime can pull off what Ikoku Meiro no Croisee can. It perfectly balances lightheartedness with drama with a cast that's unforgettable, and it just brings about a sense of magic that can be felt fiercely. Story: The story perfectly balances sadness and joy in the environment it is in and has created. The balance transitions very well from the dramatic aspect to the joyful aspect with little to no awkwardness surrounding the situation. The situations themselves aren't sappy or uncreative either. The sad moments are sad and the happy moments are happy. The moments are all full of emotion and just are very great ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 19, 2011 gamejok3r Recommended Ikoku Meiro No Croisee is a beautifully told story which was matched by a wonderful artistic flair, and an emotional roller coaster between the characters. The plot, posted on MAL, told that Yune was brought to help out in 1800s France, and though it was correct the story took a far different twist then I thought it would. Instead of focusing on the struggles with a language barrier, different beliefs, food, and more it instead focused on the people. It is not that the series completely ignored those facts, it just transended the obvious, glazing over them and diving into how people of completely ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 4, 2012 aiou Recommended Yune may be small but in my opinion she is one of the most strongest female characters that I've seen to date. Going to a foreign land which you only see on books and stories and working there leaving everything including your family behind is one of the bravest things that not everyone can do. I just wished this anime had a second season because I feel that the story was not finished and there are many MANY more rooms for character development between the whole cast. I am thinking of reading the adaptations but it seems the manga is not finished and decided to ... Read more Open Gift Report
Oct 5, 2011 WildNeptune Recommended Ikoku Meiro no Croisée is a touching slice of life anime based in 19th century France. The theme is largely about understanding those different from you and learning to appreciate what makes each person unique. The set up for the show is a young Japanese girl named Yune being sent to a shop in France to work as a "sign girl". Her primary goal is the upkeep of the store and to bring in customers. Both Yune and Claude Claudel (best name ever) start out in complete contrast to each other. One of the huge problems with Yune is that she has no real aspirations ... Read more Open Gift Report
Jan 29, 2022 tsujiri Recommended I see a kimono, I click. Animax's description said "Japanese culture gains popularity in the West", which was grossly inaccurate of what actually transpired. So let me break it down for you real quick: 8 year old* Japanese child moves to Paris in hopes of 'studying abroad' all things French. Instead, she becomes an au pair (domestic helper who is typically unpaid) to a working-class family on the verge of bankruptcy. Every episode is filled with culture shock, subtle racial discrimination, and abuse from her host family. Whether you choose to watch this series is totally up to you, and there are many parts that are enjoyable ... Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 9, 2023 AeroGunz Mixed Feelings “Ikoku Meiro no Croisée The Animation” is what happens when you make a show with an interesting premise but simplify it to the most bare bones, feel good and naive things You can. A young japanese girl named Yune arrives in Paris. Brought in by Oscar, she is to become a live-in maid for a small blacksmith / metal craft shop that is run mainly by his grandson - Claude. From that day she discovers new things in an unknown place and makes Claude’s life a little more “interesting”. Yeah, that’s it.It’s a slice of life show so don’t expect an overarching plot or even a main ... Read more Open Gift Report
Aug 11, 2012 LONABABERY Recommended I love to known more about Yune and Claude latter on. Like they go out, Yune is to small I wonder how old is she. Overall everything was awsome. Read more Open Gift Report
Sep 20, 2011 KidKonseptual Recommended Preliminary (1/12 eps) There were no sudden plot developments or real changes to the show’s slow and steady stroll through the Galerie. For any anime fans who gave this a look-see at the start of the Summer 2011, their first impressions were most likely correct. Yune is a young Japanese girl brought back to late 19th-century Paris by an older French gentleman. There she works as a live-in maid at the metal shop, Enseignes du Roy, run by the gentleman’s grandson. The story features these three and a small handful of supporting characters, and is made up of slice of life moments between those characters, particularly Yune and ... Read more Open Gift Report More Reviews |
