Angel Heart

Glass Heart wakes up after a year in a coma with a scar on her chest and someone else’s memories washing through her mind. Once an efficient assassin, she left that life hoping for peace, only to find herself pulled back into violence and confusion. Her flashes of other lives lead her toward Shinjuku and into the orbit of Ryo Saeba, a figure with a legendary reputation who no longer seems to fit that legend. The show follows Glass Heart as she pieces together who she was and who she might become, balancing sudden attachments, unresolved guilt, and the dangerous world that refuses to let her go.

Created by Sumio Uetake and released in 2005, the animated drama features a cast of familiar seiyu, including Mao Kawasaki as Glass Heart and Akira Kamiya as Ryo Saeba. It leans on tight television pacing and character-driven episodes rather than big-budget spectacle.

Critical response has been mixed, reflected in an average user score of about 6.1 out of 10 from a small pool of votes. Reviewers and viewers who like character-focused noir appreciate the show’s mood and moral ambiguity, while others find the plotting uneven. Major themes include memory and identity, the moral cost of violence, and whether a person can change when their past won’t let go.

Though not a mainstream hit, the series will catch the eye of fans familiar with the Ryo Saeba and Kaori Makimura characters, given their presence and voice actors here. That connection gives the show a niche visibility among viewers who follow classic detective-oriented anime, and it tends to spark discussion about continuity and character evolution within that cast.

There are no widely reported major awards or high-profile nominations associated with this series, and its recognition remains largely within dedicated fan circles rather than awards season headlines.