Kino no Tabi -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
キノの旅 -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
Details
- Episodes:12
- Format:TV
- Average Score:73
- Popularity:1193
- Status:Finished Airing
- Season:Fall 2017
- Duration:23 min. per ep. minutes
- Genre:Action, Adventure, Slice of Life
- Country:JP
When 15-year-old Kino is feeling weighed down by heavy thoughts, one thing always manages to cheer her up: traveling. Nothing fills her heart with joy like exploring the beautiful, wonderful world around her and the fascinating ways people find to live. However, Kino is not as helpless as her cute appearance and courteous demeanor suggest. Armed with "Cannon" and "Woodsman," her trusted handguns, Kino isn’t afraid to kill anyone who would dare to get in her way. Always by her side is her best friend and loyal companion Hermes, a sentient motorcycle, who supports Kino through the sorrows and hardships of their journey. Together, they travel the vast countryside with the shared goal of always moving forward, and a single rule: never stay in one country for more than three days.As Kino and Hermes encounter new people and learn the rules of their civilizations, they grow and find out more about their own values and virtues. But as Kino slowly discovers the world around her, she also finds herself facing dangers that linger within the vast unknown.[Written by MAL Rewrite]
Episodes
1. Inside the Forest, Part B / A Country Where People Can Kill Others / Inside the Forest, Part A
Kino and Hermes meet a young man on their travels. He planned to move to the country that lay up ahead, but according to him, murder isn't prohibited by law there, and a vicious criminal has escaped to that land.
2. Colosseum
Kino arrives at a country they've wanted to visit for a while. While they had high hopes for it after hearing it was a wonderful country, everything had changed with transition to a new king.
3. Bothersome Country
Kino is napping in her hammock when the ground suddenly begins to shake. The shaking grows stronger, and a huge, ashen country wall appears. Kino and Hermes are shocked at the sight of the moving country. When Kino gives waving their hand a try, the moving country asks if they would like to enter. They welcome Kino in and they spend several days aboard the constantly moving country, until...
4. Ship Country / By the Shore, The Beginning and the Ending of the Travels
Shizu and Riku arrive in a country known as the "Ship Country." It sails from continent to continent, trading goods and taking on travelers willing to work on the ship. The country's leader gives Shizu the job of overseeing the common people, but he says he'd rather work alongside them. His wish is granted, and he's given a girl called Ti to be his guide.
5. Country of Liars / Wanderer's Talk
A cold wind blows with early winter. After receiving permission to stay in a country for three days, Kino and Hermes encounter a man who's waiting for his lover's return. After parting ways with him, Kino is welcomed by the residents in town.
6. In the Clouds Part B / Before the Clouds / In the Clouds Part A / Since That Day
A group of travelers sets camp high up in a tall mountain range. The affluent group laughs together, wearing warm clothes, and prepares their dinner. Meanwhile, one girl works silently away.
7. Historic Country
Kino tells Hermes a story about Kino's master during her youth.
8. Country of Radio Waves / Tii's Day
Shizu begins his journey in search of a permanent residence along with Riku and Ti. After their group arrives at a country with stable order and a good economy, they take their time surveying the nation.
9. Various Countries
On top of a mountain, an old bandit stands on lookout with a teenage boy. Together, they carefully size up their prey: a dark-haired man in a buggy with a girl and a dog, a single rider on a motorrad, and... In addition, Kino drinks tea and makes a meal.
10. Kind Country
A small country lies surrounded by mountains. Blessed with beautiful forests, the country is still very poorly rated by travelers. The rumors were so bad they drew Kino's interest, who decides to visit the country with Hermes.
11. In the Center of a Red Sea, Part A / Country of Adults / In the Center of a Red Sea, Part B
A girl going through her "Final Week" before becoming an adult meets a traveler named Kino. Kino travels a world unknown to the girl, the world outside her nation's walls, living life freely.
12. Fields of Sheep / Journey's End
Framed by the warm sun, Kino passes through verdant, rocky plains. Beside the road, Kino spots some peaceful, napping sheep... who stand up and charge. A heated chase ensues until Kino is driven off a cliff by the herd of violent sheep.
