Fractale (Furakutaru) is an 11-episode Japanese anime television series produced by A-1 Pictures and Ordet and directed by Yutaka Yamamoto. The story was developed by Hiroki Azuma and the screenplay was written by Mari Okada, with original character design by Hidari. The anime began airing in Japan in January 2011 on Fuji TV's Noitamina programming block.
Plot and Settings
The story takes place on an island resembling a futuristic Ireland, in a world ruled by the "Fractale System" that ensures mankind's stability and prosperity. One day, Clain finds an injured girl called Phryne under a cliff, who disappears leaving a pendant. Clain sets out for a journey with the girl-shaped avatar Nessa to look for Phryne and discovers the secret behind the Fractale System.
Main Characters
Clain (Kurein)
Clain is the main character. He has "doppels"—holographic robot-like beings his parents can control—in place of his parents. With a single movement, they will disperse. Clain is mainly interested in items created before the Fractale system was established. Since many people use their doppels, he is upset that he does not see much more humans around, including his own family. One day, He was given a brooch by a priestess named Phryne. Clain believes in making wishes upon the day star.
Phryne (Furyune)
Phryne is the daughter of a priest. She has sudden outbursts, like when she begs for Clain to let her see his smile. She has gotten close to him and they spend a night in a lot of ancient ruins together. Phryne's wish upon the day star was for "Clain's smile to persist forever".
Nessa
Nessa is a cheerful, energetic girl that suddenly appears out of Phryne's brooch. She smiles a lot and likes to explore, even dragging Clain occasionally into trouble. She seems to know Phryne. Nessa holds many secrets.
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