Based on a hit light novel series by Keiichi Sigsawa, the philosophical Kino's Journey employs the time-honored motif of the road trip as a vehicle for self-discovery and universal truth. Deeply meditative and cooler than zero, the series follows the existential adventures of the apt marksman Kino along with talking motorcycle Hermes as they travel the world and learn much about themselves in the process. Imaginative, thought-provoking, and sometimes disturbing, Kino's journey is documented in an episodic style with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than action or plot, though still prevalent.
Genres:
Adventure
Drama
Psychological
Rating: PG-13 - Teens 13 or older
Dubbed by: ADV Films
We have: 13 Episodes
Synonyms:
Kino's Travels: The Beautiful World
Trailer:
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JustReviews Review
This oft-repeated mantra is the foundation of the dark, fable-like Kino’s Journey. In its exploration of humanity’s values, vices, priorities, and fears, this series challenges its viewers to find beauty in ugliness, hope in hopelessness, and truth in fairy tales. It may seem like one traveler’s experiences in strange lands with strange customs, but more than anything, Kino’s Journey is about human nature.
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