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Rozen Maiden - Zurückspulen

2013

TV Show

Ended

1 Season

Japanese

During the events of the original Rozen Maiden, after circling "yes" on a paper and agreeing to wind an unknown "something," a traumatized Jun Sakurada fights alongside the lifelike dolls known as the Rozen Maidens. But what would have happened if Jun had circled "no"? Jun, having gotten over his school trauma from his younger days, spends his time attending college and working in a bookstore. However, he does not feel as though he belongs anywhere. One day, he finds a book containing instructions on how to make a Rozen Maiden. Mysteriously, when he arrives home that night, the second volume in the book series has been delivered to his house, along with some pieces of a doll. But as suddenly as they started arriving, the books stop coming, and Jun gets a notice that says that the books have ceased being published. With an incomplete doll in hand, and a message from his other self in another world, this Jun also finds his way into the world of the Rozen Maidens.

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IMDb7.3/10

Director: Mamoru Kanbe•Genres: Animation, Fantasy, Comedy

Plot Summary

Jun Sakurada is a hikikomori who refuses to go to school and spends his days ordering things online. One day, he receives a mysterious package containing a sentient doll named Shinku, one of the seven Rozen Maidens. Unlike his previous experiences, this Jun finds himself in a parallel world where he actively participates in the "Alice Game" alongside Shinku and the other Rozen Maidens, confronting their pasts and forging new bonds.

Critical Reception

Rozen Maiden: Zurückspulen was generally well-received by fans of the original series, appreciated for its faithful adaptation of the manga's alternate storyline and its blend of action, comedy, and emotional depth. The animation quality and character development were highlighted as strengths, though some viewers noted that it might be confusing for newcomers to the franchise.

What Reviewers Say

Praised for its faithful adaptation of the manga's alternate timeline.
Appreciated for its engaging mix of humor, action, and character drama.
Noted for strong animation and satisfying character arcs.

Google audience: While specific Google User ratings for this season are not readily available, general audience reception within anime communities often points to appreciation for its continuation of the Rozen Maiden story, its faithful adaptation of the manga's alternate universe, and its characteristic blend of doll-based fantasy and emotional character interactions.