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08/04/2003 Animation, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama, Action & Adventure 0h 25m
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Overview

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.

Top billed cast

  1. Ai Maeda

    Kino (voice)

  2. Ryuji Aigase

    Hermes (voice)

  3. Hochu Otsuka

    Riku (voice)

  4. Takashi Irie

    Shizu (voice)

  5. Kazuhiko Inoue

    Original Kino (voice)

  6. Aoi Yuuki

    Sakura (voice)

  7. Ai Kobayashi

    Nimya Tchuhachkova (voice)

  8. Junko Midori

    Kino's Teacher

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Full Cast & Crew

Current Season

Season 1

 2003 | 13 Episodes

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Reviews

A review by ezra
Written by ezra on 2025-07-22
i found kino's journey late at night looking for an anime to start on my friend's jellyfin server. four episodes later, mind completely blown, new favorite media thing ever. it's my new hyperfixation and no one can take it from me.

kino's journey is a short yet thought provoking anime. what takes some getting used to is understanding that the protagonist is not a hero, they're a neutral force not trying to get too involved. the first couple episodes introduce their philosophy very well in a way the reboot never really touches on. but it got me to rethink the entire ideal of heroism in the f...read the rest
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Status
Ended

Original Language
Japanese

Original Name
キノの旅

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