Description
Sakuna, a proud yet spoiled harvest goddess, is banished from the heavenly Lofty Realm to the dangerous Isle of Demons after a reckless act disrupts the divine order. Accompanied by a group of outcast humans, she is tasked with taming the island and cultivating its land to survive. The island is a harsh environment, teeming with hostile demons and untamed wilderness, presenting a constant challenge to Sakuna and her companions.
The narrative revolves around Sakuna’s dual role as a warrior and a farmer. She must balance her time between battling demons to protect her newfound home and mastering the intricate art of rice cultivation, which is central to her survival and growth. The humans, each with their own backstories and skills, assist her in various ways, from crafting tools to preparing meals, forming a symbiotic relationship that evolves over time.
As Sakuna works to transform the Isle of Demons into a thriving settlement, she uncovers the island’s secrets and its connection to the Lofty Realm. The story explores themes of perseverance, humility, and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. Sakuna’s journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns to embrace her responsibilities and the value of hard work, shedding her initial arrogance and growing into a capable leader.
The plot is structured around seasonal cycles, with each year bringing new challenges and advancements in both farming and combat. The characters’ relationships deepen as they face adversity together, and the island’s mysteries gradually unravel, revealing a larger narrative about the balance between the divine and mortal realms. The series blends action, strategy, and slice-of-life elements, creating a unique narrative that highlights the importance of harmony between humanity and nature.
The narrative revolves around Sakuna’s dual role as a warrior and a farmer. She must balance her time between battling demons to protect her newfound home and mastering the intricate art of rice cultivation, which is central to her survival and growth. The humans, each with their own backstories and skills, assist her in various ways, from crafting tools to preparing meals, forming a symbiotic relationship that evolves over time.
As Sakuna works to transform the Isle of Demons into a thriving settlement, she uncovers the island’s secrets and its connection to the Lofty Realm. The story explores themes of perseverance, humility, and the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. Sakuna’s journey is one of self-discovery, as she learns to embrace her responsibilities and the value of hard work, shedding her initial arrogance and growing into a capable leader.
The plot is structured around seasonal cycles, with each year bringing new challenges and advancements in both farming and combat. The characters’ relationships deepen as they face adversity together, and the island’s mysteries gradually unravel, revealing a larger narrative about the balance between the divine and mortal realms. The series blends action, strategy, and slice-of-life elements, creating a unique narrative that highlights the importance of harmony between humanity and nature.
Episodes
Staffel 1
1Princess Sakuna of the Lofty Realm
2Living on Hinoe Island
3Rice Planting Song
4Myrthe`s Journey
5Kinta Repays His Debt
6Flames of Hatred
7The Melancholy of Princess Kokorowa
8The Rice Riot That Shook the Capital
9The One Who Controls the Demons
10Comeback
11Light of Forgiveness
12The Blade of Hoshitama
13Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
Cast
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Staff
- DirectorMasayuki Yoshihara
- ScriptJukki Hanada
- Episode DirectorShunji YoshidaYoshihide KuriyamaMasayuki YoshiharaKen KatōMasanori TakahashiYasuo FujiiKi Sup LeeTomoaki YamashitaKazuya KitōYūki Nakano
- MusicYoshiaki Fujisawa
- Character DesignMio Fujishima
- Chief Animation DirectorSayo Mizuno
- 3D DirectorMotonari Ichikawa
- Director of PhotographyTomo Namiki
- Series CompositionJukki Hanada
- StoryboardJunichi SakataMasaki TachibanaMasayuki YoshiharaKōsuke KawazuraYasuo FujiiJong HeoKazuya KitōAkari Ranzaki
- Unit DirectorYasuo Fujii
- Original Character DesignRyōta Murayama
- Art DirectorTamako Kamiyama
- Animation DirectorHajime YoshidaNoboru SugimitsuChizuko KusakabeKōsuke KawazuraShin TanoueEun Young ChoiTsukasa MiyazakiAsuka KojimaKazuko AmanoJae Han LeeRan Young KimHyun-Joo SongEun Mi HanSayuri EharaNoriko MorishimaYūki KitajimaSayo MizunoHiroaki KuriharaJin Young JungHyung Joon MubonDa Yeong HongTetsuta SannomiyaSoon Young SeoYume SatsumaMutsuki NagahamaXu Long WeiSung Hee LeeJomzJun Yue TangLi Juan WeiPaul StiffmanMaho TanabeAmphibiMadelineJed PanulinSeung Sook ShinXin Yuan LiJi Wei SunEun Bae JeRomuloDong dong Fan
- Sound DirectorJin Aketagawa
Production
- Animation ProductionP.A. Works
- ProductionTOHO animation
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