Kino's Journey: Life Goes On
キノの旅 何かをするために -life goes on.-
Synopsis
In this prequel to the Kino no Tabi series, young Kino is being trained by their teacher. They learn how to ride their motorrad Hermes and develops their gift of excellent marksmanship. However, their guilt concerning the real Kino is with them when they decide to set off on a journey. All the while, Kino is becoming confused about their real identity.
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Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Takashi Watanabe
- Screenplay & Story
- Sadayuki Murai
- Original Title
- キノの旅 何かをするために -life goes on.-
- Country of Origin
- Japan
- Spoken Languages
- Japanese
- Runtime
- 29m
- Production Studios
- ACGT, Pony Canyon, ASCII Media Works
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Takashi Watanabe
Sadayuki Murai, Keiichi Sigsawa
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Takashi Watanabe
Director
Sadayuki Murai
Screenplay
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Kino's Journey
In Kino's Journey, the protagonist, Kino, accompanied by a talking motorcycle named Hermes, travels through a mystical world of many different countries and forests, each unique in its customs and people. She only spends three days and two nights in every town, without exception, on the principle that three days is enough time to learn almost everything important about a place, while leaving time to explore new lands. The recurring theme of the anime and novels is described by the phrase, "The world is not beautiful, therefore it is."
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What is Kino's Journey: Life Goes On about?
In this prequel to the Kino no Tabi series, young Kino is being trained by their teacher. They learn how to ride their motorrad Hermes and develops their gift of excellent marksmanship. However, their guilt concerning the real Kino is with them when they decide to set off on a journey. All the while, Kino is becoming confused about their real identity.
Who directed Kino's Journey: Life Goes On?
Kino's Journey: Life Goes On was directed by Takashi Watanabe.
Who stars in Kino's Journey: Life Goes On?
The principal cast of Kino's Journey: Life Goes On includes Junko Midori, Ryuji Aigase, Ai Maeda, Yoshinori Muto, Mitsuru Miyamoto.
When was Kino's Journey: Life Goes On released and how long is it?
Kino's Journey: Life Goes On was released in 2005 with a total runtime of 29m.
Is Kino's Journey: Life Goes On based on a book or true story?
Kino's Journey: Life Goes On is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Keiichi Sigsawa".