In a long-forgotten walled town, humans coexist with the Haibane, angelic-like beings of unknown origin. Rakka becomes the newest Haibane, after she awakens from a strange dream and finds herself hatching from a massive cocoon. With no memories of her previous life, Rakka struggles to adjust to her new surroundings, however burning questions remain in the back of her mind. What is Haibane and what is their purpose?
What lies beyond the huge, forbidden town walls? Thus Rakka begins her wistful journey of self-discovery and wonderment.
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Henrietta is a young, orphaned girl under the care and supervision of the “Social Welfare Agency.” Brainwashed, cybernetically-enhanced, and specially-trained, she is one of a group of elite assassins — remorseless killers with no memories of their past assigned to perform the government’s covert dirty works. Jose, her partner, has taken care of her since she was brought into the organization following the murder of her family, and struggles between his affection for her, and his opposing duty to his employer. But, time is running out… for with each bullet they fire, Henrietta and the other girls lose a little more of their humanity.
