Now and Then, Here and There
“Can one child stop a war?”
Series Overview
Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon discovers the true terrors of war, which includes genocide, brutal torture, hunger, thirst, and child explotation. Now Shu is trying to save Lala-Ru, as well as his hard earned, and often relunctant, new friends from the insane dictator, Hamdo. Whether Shu can possibly accomplish saving those he cares about while still holding up to his values remains to be seen.
Broadcast Schedule & Network Information
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1 Season • 13 Episodes
25 min per episode
1999 – 2000
Premiered: Thu, Oct 14, 1999
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 13: “Now and Then, Here and There”
Nabuca finds himself at a crossroad: Continue killing for the empty promise of going home after the war ends, or listen to his heart and put down his gun.
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Now and Then, Here and There Trailer 1
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-01-15
Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Akitaro Daichi
Hideyuki Kurata, Akitaro Daichi
Taku Iwasaki
Akio Saito
Masahiro Matsumura
Department Leadership Roster
Akio Saito
Director of Photography
Taku Iwasaki
Original Music Composer
Akitaro Daichi
Director
Hideyuki Kurata
Screenplay
Masahiro Matsumura
Editor
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M: Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
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What is Now and Then, Here and There about?
Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon discovers the true terrors of war, which includes genocide, brutal torture, hunger, thirst, and child explotation. Now Shu is trying to save Lala-Ru, as well as his hard earned, and often relunctant, new friends from the insane dictator, Hamdo. Whether Shu can possibly accomplish saving those he cares about while still holding up to his values remains to be seen.
How many seasons does Now and Then, Here and There have?
Now and Then, Here and There comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Now and Then, Here and There?
Key cast members in Now and Then, Here and There include Akemi Okamura, Kaori Nazuka, Azusa Nakao, Yuka Imai, Reiko Yasuhara.
Who created or directed Now and Then, Here and There?
Now and Then, Here and There was developed and directed by Akitaro Daichi.