Description
"Future's Folktales" is a science fiction anime series set in a distant future where humanity has colonized multiple planets across the galaxy. The story revolves around a young protagonist, Kaito, who discovers an ancient artifact known as the "Folktale Compass" on his home planet, Terra Nova. This device is said to hold the power to rewrite reality by accessing the collective myths and legends of countless civilizations. However, the Compass is fragmented, and its pieces are scattered across the galaxy, each guarded by powerful entities or hidden in perilous locations.
Kaito is joined by a diverse group of companions, each with their own motivations and backstories. Among them is Lira, a skilled pilot and former soldier haunted by her past; Zeno, a rogue archaeologist with a deep knowledge of ancient cultures; and Mei, a mysterious girl with a unique connection to the Compass. Together, they embark on a journey to retrieve the fragments, facing challenges that test their resolve, teamwork, and understanding of the universe's interconnected history.
As the group travels from planet to planet, they encounter various civilizations, each with its own myths and legends that tie into the Compass's power. These encounters often reveal deeper truths about the nature of reality, the origins of the Compass, and the consequences of wielding such immense power. Along the way, they are pursued by the Galactic Dominion, a militaristic regime seeking to control the Compass for its own purposes, and the Void Cult, a fanatical group that believes the Compass will bring about the end of the universe.
The narrative explores themes of destiny, free will, and the cyclical nature of history, as Kaito and his companions grapple with the moral implications of their quest. The series balances episodic adventures with an overarching plot, gradually unveiling the Compass's true purpose and the role each character plays in the unfolding cosmic drama. By the end of the series, the group must confront the ultimate choice: whether to use the Compass to reshape reality or to let the natural order of the universe prevail.
Kaito is joined by a diverse group of companions, each with their own motivations and backstories. Among them is Lira, a skilled pilot and former soldier haunted by her past; Zeno, a rogue archaeologist with a deep knowledge of ancient cultures; and Mei, a mysterious girl with a unique connection to the Compass. Together, they embark on a journey to retrieve the fragments, facing challenges that test their resolve, teamwork, and understanding of the universe's interconnected history.
As the group travels from planet to planet, they encounter various civilizations, each with its own myths and legends that tie into the Compass's power. These encounters often reveal deeper truths about the nature of reality, the origins of the Compass, and the consequences of wielding such immense power. Along the way, they are pursued by the Galactic Dominion, a militaristic regime seeking to control the Compass for its own purposes, and the Void Cult, a fanatical group that believes the Compass will bring about the end of the universe.
The narrative explores themes of destiny, free will, and the cyclical nature of history, as Kaito and his companions grapple with the moral implications of their quest. The series balances episodic adventures with an overarching plot, gradually unveiling the Compass's true purpose and the role each character plays in the unfolding cosmic drama. By the end of the series, the group must confront the ultimate choice: whether to use the Compass to reshape reality or to let the natural order of the universe prevail.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Zarqa
2Favorite Phrase
3Camel
4Brother
5Banana
6Rabab
7Anter
8Salt
9Quiet Princess
10Hartim
11Good Man
12Heritage
13Grandmother Story
Cast
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Staff
- DirectorMasami Shimoda
- StoryboardMasami ShimodaSatoshi KimuraAkira NishimoriSusumu NishizawaKazuhisa TakenouchiKatsuyuki KoderaFumio MaezonoMasaki ŌzoraShion AizumiKōichi Ōhata
- Unit DirectorMasami Shimoda
- Original Character DesignHiroshi ShimizuMamoru YokotaNobumasa GotoTatsuya MorinoAbdullah AlhusaynanAdam Burn
- Art DirectorKazuhiro AraiMasaru AmamizuMaki MorioSeung Hyun Lee
- Art designKazuhiro Arai
- Director of PhotographyMiki KamedaToshiyuki Sadamatsu
- ScriptYoshifumi FukushimaToshio YoshitakaYōichi TakahashiUiko KudōKing Ryū
- Episode DirectorHitoyuki MatsuiHidehiko KadotaHajime MatsuzakiHirotoshi RissenAyumi OnoTaro KuboFumio MaezonoYasuhiro NodaKenjirō OkadaKiyomu FukudaMichita ShiraishiXin Ya CaiRyōji FujiwaraAkira ManoKiyotaka Kantake
- MusicHiroki Kikuta
- Character DesignHiroshi ShimizuYasushi TanizawaHiroshi KugimiyaHajime MatsuzakiAkiko NakanoAtsushi WakabayashiKazuya HayashiKumiko NumataAsuna ImahashiMasashi HiokiAtsutoshi Hashimoto
- Animation DirectorYasushi TanizawaYukari KobayashiMinoru OkabeHajime MatsuzakiYumenosuke TokudaAkiko NakanoKenji HattoriKazuya HayashiKumiko NumataYou Shick ZangKiyomu FukudaAsuna ImahashiMasashi HiokiYong Sang KwonYuka ShigaYasutaka Hanabusa
- Sound DirectorYasunori Honda
- ProducerAtsushi Kido
Production
- Animation ProductionToei Animation
- ProductionManga Productions
Relations
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