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Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series

“Armed teen Kino and talking motorcycle Hermes explore countries, staying only three days each, discovering humanity's diverse ways.”

Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series

7.61
1,671 rank · 229,666 viewers · 1,231 favorites
Adventure Drama Fantasy
12 episodes · 23 min per ep min · Fall 2017 · Lerche · R - 17+ (violence & profanity)
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Synopsis

Armed teen Kino and talking motorcycle Hermes explore countries, staying only three days each, discovering humanity's diverse ways.

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 is not 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.

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7.0 /10

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88% recommend
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median 7 mode 7 σ 2.11
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σ 2.11 · split reception

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5.9 pts

Recommenders 8.3 · others 2.4

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A Tv Production · Fall 2017

Lerche.
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Movic · Magic Capsule

  • Format 12 × 23′ eps × min
  • Total runtime 4h 36m all episodes
  • Aired Oct 2017 – Dec 2017 Fall 2017
  • Source Tv media type
  • Rated R 17+ (violence & profanity)
  • Ref. BS-12420 catalog

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