Kowarekake no Orgel
2010 • ElectromagneticWave
- Format
- OVA
- Aired
- 2010
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- ElectromagneticWave
- Genres
- Drama · Music · Science fiction · Slice of Life
In 2039, helper androids are widespread as general purpose electronics.
Keiichiro lost his family in a traffic accident and retired from his band. One day, he finds an old model android in a garbage dump. He takes her home but after taking her to a repair shop he was told she couldn't be repaired so he planned to throw her away, but the next day he finds her making breakfast for him. Thus begin the summer days of a memory less android and a dreamless boy.
Kowarekake no Orgel was originally an independent animation released as an OVA. Later on it received a theatrical release that is a bit different and longer than the original.
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Where it came from
Kowarekake no Orgel, or 'Broken Organ,' began as an independent project created by the circle ElectromagneticWave. Initially released as a short film in 2008, the project gained significant attention through the internet for its poignant storytelling and emotional depth. It was later adapted into a full OVA in 2010, which expanded upon the narrative of a lonely young man who discovers a discarded, humanoid android in a trash heap and attempts to repair her, exploring themes of companionship and the fragility of memory.
The character design and visual direction were crafted to emphasize a melancholic atmosphere, utilizing a soft color palette that contrasts with the urban setting of the story. The production was well-received by fans of the 'iyashikei' or healing genre, praised for its minimalist dialogue and ability to evoke strong sentiments through subtle animation. The OVA served as a high-water mark for independent animation studios of that era, demonstrating that small-scale, deeply personal stories could resonate with a broad audience through digital distribution.
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