Le Portrait de Petit Cossette

About Le Portrait de Petit Cossette

Here is what Le Portrait de Petit Cossette (コゼットの肖像) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, horror and psychological anime by Studio Hibari and Daume (2004). The setup: The anime is about art learner Eiri Kurahashi, who works in an antique shop. One day, he sees the image of a girl in an antique glass.

Further in, to his shock, she appears to be moving and living out her life before his eyes. He becomes infatuated with the girl, and one night at midnight, somehow makes contact with her. He learns her name is Cossette, and that she was an aristocrat's daughter during the 18th century.

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Cossette d'Auvergne (Marina Inoue) and Eiri Kurahashi (Mitsuki Saiga) are two of the characters you will meet early. Think of it as a pick for viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 3 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Studio Hibari and Daume is the studio behind Le Portrait de Petit Cossette, and its direction shapes everything from character design to motion. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Its 6.5/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. On the casting side, Marina Inoue voicing Cossette d'Auvergne gives the lead role a recognizable voice. It aired in 2004, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.