Kino's Journey

Name: Kino's Journey
Genre: Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure
Released: 2003-04-08
Rating: 7.8

★ 7,8 /10 (52 Votes)

2003 JA 1 Seasons

Overview

In Kino's Journey, the protagonist, Kino, accompanied by a talking motorcycle named Hermes, travels through a mystical world of many different countries and forests, each unique in its customs and people. She only spends three days and two nights in every town, without exception, on the principle that three days is enough time to learn almost everything important about a place, while leaving time to explore new lands.

Stream

First air date

08/04/2003

Votes

Popularity

7.1

Genres

Animation Sci-Fi & Fantasy Drama Action & Adventure

Status

Ended

Type

Scripted

Networks

WOWOW Prime

Original title

キノの旅

Language

Last air date

2003-07-08

Episodes

Episode runtime

25 min

Website

acgt.co.jp

Ai Maeda

Kino (voice)

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Ryuji Aigase

Hermes (voice)

Original Soundtrack

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i found kino's journey late at night looking for an anime to start on my friend's jellyfin server. four episodes later, mind completely blown, new favorite media thing ever. it's my new hyperfixation and no one can take it from me. kino's journey is a short yet thought provoking anime. what takes some getting used to is understanding that the protagonist is not a hero, they're a neutral force not trying to get too involved. the first couple episodes introduce their philosophy very well in a way the reboot never really touches on. but it got me to rethink the entire ideal of heroism in the f…

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