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Children of the Whales

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AnimationDramaMysterySci-Fi & Fantasy

As a magic wielder, young archivist Chakuro knows his time is short, but everything changes when a girl from the outside appears on his island.

Cast:
Yuuichirou Umehara, Hiroshi Kamiya, Mikako Komatsu, Nobunaga Shimazaki
Language:
Japanese
Country:
Japan
Network:
TOKYO MX, KBS Kyoto

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Season 1

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Still from It Was Our Entire World E01

Episode 1

★ 8.3

It Was Our Entire World

2017-10-08 · 24m

Chakuro's peaceful life on the Mud Whale is interrupted by the appearance of another island. When they investigate, he finds a girl living there.

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Still from Criminals of Fálaina E02

Episode 2

★ 7.2

Criminals of Fálaina

2017-10-15 · 24m

The rebellious Ouni takes Chakuro and Lykos back to her island. She explains that she's an Apátheia, a soldier who's lost her emotions.

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Still from I Don't Care About This World Anymore E03

Episode 3

★ 8.5

I Don't Care About This World Anymore

2017-10-22 · 24m

The Mud Whale is invaded by the ruthless and mysterious troops of the "Empire." Using magic, Ouni and some of the others begin fighting back.

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Still from We and the Mud Whale Will be Committed to the Sand E04

Episode 4

★ 9.0

We and the Mud Whale Will be Committed to the Sand

2017-10-29 · 24m

After naming Suou the new mayor of the Mud Whale, the elders tells him some secrets. Chakuro has a disturbing vision when he meets Neri.

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Still from I Don't Want to Run Away E05

Episode 5

★ 9.5

I Don't Want to Run Away

2017-11-05 · 24m

The committee orders the vigilantes to attack the Nous, which Lykos says is the Mud Whale's heart. The island shakes while Ouni fights Shuan.

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Still from They Could Kill Someone Tomorrow E06

Episode 6

★ 8.7

They Could Kill Someone Tomorrow

2017-11-12 · 24m

The Mud Whale's magic users begin training to use their skills in combat as part of Suou's defense plan, but not everyone is happy with his decision.

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Still from I Want to See Your Futures E07

Episode 7

★ 8.7

I Want to See Your Futures

2017-11-19 · 24m

Imperial forces attack the Mud Whale during a sandstorm. Now Ouni and Lykos must lead the defense squad to fight for the island.

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Still from Disappear From This World E08

Episode 8

★ 9.5

Disappear From This World

2017-11-26 · 24m

Lykos confronts the Imperial forces and Ouni attempts to help her and Chakuro reach the Nous. Shuan and Liontari continue their duel.

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Still from I Wish to See What Comes of the Choice You Have Made E09

Episode 9

★ 9.3

I Wish to See What Comes of the Choice You Have Made

2017-12-03 · 24m

Though badly outnumbered, the Mud Whale's defenders continue to fight valiantly. Ouni and Nibi make a last stand against the Imperial forces.

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Still from Off on a New Journey E10

Episode 10

★ 9.5

Off on a New Journey

2017-12-10 · 24m

The Mud Whale survivors hold funeral rites for friend and foe alike. Though peace seems to have returned, Lykos warns that her brother won't give up.

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Still from Just a Dream E11

Episode 11

★ 9.5

Just a Dream

2017-12-17 · 24m

Orca is brought before the military high command for judgment, but he's in no mood to accept their decision. Lykos confronts Rochalízo.

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Still from Glad to Be Born Here E12

Episode 12

★ 9.0

Glad to Be Born Here

2017-12-24 · 24m

Now that they know the truth, the Mud Whale's residents face a decision. Meanwhile, Orca carries out his own plans in the empire.

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Cast

Yuuichirou Umehara

Yuuichirou Umehara

Ōni (voice)

Hiroshi Kamiya

Hiroshi Kamiya

Shuan (voice)

Mikako Komatsu

Mikako Komatsu

Ginshu (voice)

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Suō (voice)

Manaka Iwami

Manaka Iwami

Rikosu (voice)

Natsuki Hanae

Natsuki Hanae

Chakuro (voice)

Daiki Yamashita

Daiki Yamashita

Ryodari (voice)

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