Alice in the Country of Hearts: Wonderful Wonder World
Alice in the Country of Hearts: Wonderful Wonder World

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Alice in the Country of Hearts: Wonderful Wonder World

2011
Movie
84 min
Japanese

The girly but bloody otome game re-imagining of Lewis Carroll's classic fantasy novel Alice's Adventures in Wonderland with bishounen characters and added romance. A parody of Alice's Adventures in Wonderland where Alice is smart and non-doormatlike. In this story, Alice is not all what she seems. She is practical, strong, yet darkly cynical. Instead of the tradition story, Alice is kidnapped unwillingly by a mysterious (yet somewhat bishie-looking) man with bunny ears into a place call Heartland. Stuck in Heartland due to a trick by the mysterious bunny eared man, she meets the residents of this world. Along the way, Alice meets Blood, handsome mafia leader; Ace, the psycho yet charming knight and more…What should Alice do in such a world!? (Source: Manga Updates)

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IMDb7.1/10
Director: Takashi IidaGenres: Animation, Fantasy, Romance

Plot Summary

Alice finds herself mysteriously transported to a peculiar world where logic is defied and curious characters roam. To return home, she must navigate a series of challenges and romantic entanglements with figures like the grinning Cheshire Cat and the tyrannical Card Soldiers. The story unfolds as a surreal journey through a land where her heart's desires and deepest fears are brought to life.

Critical Reception

The anime adaptation of 'Alice in the Country of Hearts' received a mixed reception. While praised for its unique artistic style and the intriguing premise adapted from the popular game, some critics found the plot to be somewhat convoluted and the pacing uneven. Fans of the original source material generally appreciated the faithful, albeit condensed, adaptation.

What Reviewers Say

  • Visually distinctive with a charmingly bizarre world.

  • Appeals to fans of the source material but may confuse newcomers.

  • The romantic subplots add a unique twist to the familiar Alice narrative.

Google audience: Audience reviews are generally positive, with many appreciating the unique anime aesthetic and its faithfulness to the game's characters and themes. Some viewers found the story a bit fast-paced, making it difficult to follow at times, but the overall charm and romantic elements were well-received.

Fun Fact

The original 'Alice in the Country of Hearts' is a highly successful Japanese doujin (indie) game that later spawned a successful multimedia franchise including manga, light novels, and anime adaptations.

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