In a post-apocalyptic future where humans live in domed cities surrounded by wasteland, wolves are assumed to be two hundred years extinct. Yet wolves do walk among them, disguising themselves as humans in order to survive in the human world. Now four young wolves will follow the scent of Lunar Flowers on a dangerous quest to find that which legend promises them: Paradise.
The plot in itself is very interesting, unlike the common animes that show either a far inclination towards romance or those that bend more towards action. This show talks about wolves that were once used to be proclaimed as mystical animals. Somehow, as the world degraded; their numbers slowly diminished and they were assumed to be extinct.
The main four wolf characters - Kiba, Toboe, Tsume and Hige decide to journey to a place only known as Paradise, a place no one knows what it looks like or even where it is. Somehow, every wolf has the urge to go to this Paradise. Myth has it that it is a place of utter beauty and everlasting peace.
Characters:
The plot in itself is very interesting, unlike the common animes that show either a far inclination towards romance or those that bend more towards action. This show talks about wolves that were once used to be proclaimed as mystical animals. Somehow, as the world degraded; their numbers slowly diminished and they were assumed to be extinct.
The main four wolf characters - Kiba, Toboe, Tsume and Hige decide to journey to a place only known as Paradise, a place no one knows what it looks like or even where it is. Somehow, every wolf has the urge to go to this Paradise. Myth has it that it is a place of utter beauty and everlasting peace.
Characters:
- Kiba (キバ (牙) lit. "Fang")
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- Voiced by: Mamoru Miyano (Japanese), Johnny Yong Bosch (English)
- The (more or less) leader of the "pack", Kiba is an arctic wolf who follows his instincts towards Paradise. When he was young, his pack and family were slaughtered when the forest where he lived was burned to the ground by Jagara's troops. He was then raised by a shaman who told him that he had a purpose,explaining why the forest had sheltered him from the flames. The shaman told him that he would have a great journey ahead of him, and that journey was to find paradise. Kiba begins his quest for paradise in the hope that there he will finally find peace. It is revealed later in the series that he is in fact the chosen one who is destined to find and open paradise.
- Tsume (ツメ (爪) lit. "Claw")
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- Voiced by: Kenta Miyake (Japanese), Crispin Freeman (English)
- Tsume is a rough, self-reliant wolf. In the past, he was part of a pack. However, one day his pack was attacked by Jagara's troops and many of his comrades were killed. During the fight, Tsume attempted to flee, leaving all of his dead and dying brethren behind. Because of this, the rest of his group disowned him and the leader attacked him, leaving him with a large X-shaped scar across his chest. Filled with shame, Tsume didn't assosciate with other wolves for many years, and became the leader of a group of human thieves. However, he eventually meets Toboe, who at first seems to annoy him. However, Tsume later feels sympathy and compassion for Toboe, who is the one who eventually convinces him to come with the rest of the "pack" to Paradise. Initially, he doesn't believe the stories of Paradise, and claims he only follows the others out of boredom of his original home. He often finds himself in conflict with Kiba, finding his single minded devotion to be irritating. However, he does eventually become a believer and enjoys the company of his pack mates. After Kiba, he is the best fighter among the wolves and is more analytical and observant. Tsume's size and colour shows him to be a Russian Wolf or tundra wolf.
- Hige seems to know how to function the best in human society, even wearing a dog collar, although the true meaning behind his collar is revealed later in the series. He tends to use his intuition more than the others, but only when he's not thinking with his stomach instead. Hige something of a womanizer and is always on the look-out for a female companion. He starts off as a laid back joker, though he matures as the series goes on. Hige seems to be a Mexican wolf in the series.
- Toboe (トオボエ (遠吠え) lit. "Howling")
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- Voiced by: Hiroki Shimowada (Japanese), Mona Marshall (English)
- Toboe is the youngest of the group, often acting more like a puppy than a wolf. Toboe was raised by an elderly woman as a pet, whom he accidentally killed in an unrestrained act of playfulness. The silver bracelets are all he has left of her. Toboe maintains an affection for humans that none of the other wolves can understand (with the exception of Blue). Toboe looks up to Tsume and usually follows him when the group splits up. He also seems to have the best hearing out of all of them. Toboe's colour, lean frame and large ears indicate he is an Indian Wolf or an Arabian Wolf. He often is more shy than bold, although when the pack is in dire threat his rage can stand beyond his timid nature and propel him ravenously into battle.
Theme songs
- Opening theme: Stray (lyrics: Tim Jensen, composition and arrangement: Yoko Kanno, performance: Steve Conte)
- Ending theme: Gravity (lyrics: Troy, composition and arrangement: Yoko Kanno, performance: Maaya Sakamoto)
- Ending theme (featured in episode 26): Tell Me What The Rain Knows (lyrics: Chris Mosdell, composition and arrangement: Yoko Kanno, performance: Maaya Sakamoto)
Conclusion:
Artwork: 9/10
Plot: 9/10
Character voices: 8/10
Theme songs: 7.5/10
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