Meet Hana: a girl with an abusive foster family, longing to meet her real parents.
When Michiko literally "crashes" in on Hana's family, Hana and the audience is whisked away on a wonderful yet tragic journey, only found in a show like Michiko and Hatchin.
Set in a fictional country (with a high resemblance to Brazil), Michiko and Hatchin travels all across the land, showing us the glitzy, gaudy side of life, as well as the harsh, cruel realities of living in a near third-world country. The story is usually set in one-part episodes, meaning that our two heroines meet a variety of characters, with all different backstories and personalites. Luckily, we don't go too in-depth with the side characters, so we aren't too lost.
The art itself is gorgeous on its own. Being made by Manglobe (i.e., Samurai Champloo and Deadman Wonderland) you'd expect nothing less. From the lights of the cities, to the rural countryside, the world of Michiko and Hatchin is one you might want to live in. A highlight of the art would be Michiko's bike, which is the main mode of transportation for Michiko and Hana.
The sound sets the mood for the show, as well. Only a few tracks stand out, and that is with the help of the scene. However, the music is good for what it is, despite it blending in.
Overall, Michiko and Hatchin is a good anime to watch if you're looking for a visual treat, and strong lead characters. I recommend watching Cowboy Bebop or Samurai Champloo after it, as many do the same. Plus, it's only 22 episodes long.
