Land of the Lustrous

Category: TV Series
Adult: No
Native: 宝石の国 (2017)
Romaji: Houseki no Kuni (2017)
Titles:
寶石之國
L'Ère des Cristaux
보석의 나라
Страна самоцветов
Runtime: 25 minutes
Aired: Oct 7, 2017 [7 years 6 months ago]
Ended: Dec 23, 2017 [7 years 4 months ago]
Language: Japanese
Genres:
Action
Fantasy
Tags:
Violence
Links: ANIDB

In the distant future, microscopic organisms have left the planet desolate and given way to a new life form: Houseki. However, all is not peaceful. The 28 Houseki must fight against the Moon Dwellers, beings who attack them without discrimination and use their shattered bodies as decorations. For this reason, each Houseki is assigned a role, whether it be a fighter or a medic. Phosphophyllite, or Phos, is the youngest of their kin, and has not been given an assignment due to a lack of skill. Everything changes when Kongou, the leader of the Houseki, assigns Phos the task of creating an encyclopedia of natural history. filmworks Note: The first three episodes received an early screening at a special event held at Toho Cinemas Roppongi Hills in Tokyo on 24.09.2017. * Based on a slice of life fantasy seinen manga series written and illustrated by Ichikawa Haruko.

Episode 1: Phosphophyllite
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-10-07
Master Kongo finally decides to give the young Phos an assignment. Much to Phos dismay the assignment is to write an encyclopedia about the world. Source: amazon
Episode 2: Diamond
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-10-14
Phos is looking for ideas for the encyclopedia but is struggling to come up with anything. They go to Diamond for help as they have been working on a new technique. Source: amazon
Episode 3: Metamorphose
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-10-21
Unable to find Phos the group is concerned of what happened to them. However, Diamond is determined to bring Phos back. Source: amazon
Episode 4: Soul - Flesh - Bone
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-10-28
Phos is attacked, but manages to make a new friend out of the attacker. Together, both travel to the ocean where Phos learns more about the past. Source: amazon
Episode 5: Return
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-11-04
Phos is captured by the Lunarians. King reveals the truth behind the deception but is interrupted by their slumbering brother. Source: amazon
Episode 6: First Battle
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-11-11
Phos has recovered from the disaster at sea and has gained a new ability! What will happen to Phos as they put their skill to use as a lookout? Source: amazon
Episode 7: Hibernation
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-11-18
It's winter time and everyone is discussing the best way to make it through the cold. Meanwhile, Phos gets roped into Antarcticite's yearly duties. Source: amazon
Episode 8: Antarcticite
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-11-25
Pho has lost their arms, but Master Kongo believes them to be at the Chord Shore. Antarcticite makes it their mission to piece Phos back together. Source: amazon
Episode 9: Spring
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-12-02
Spring comes with a bitter taste for Phos as they try to cope with the kidnapping of Antarcticite. In the meantime, the gems are trying to come to terms with the new Phos. Source: amazon
Episode 10: Shiro
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-12-09
To help them get a better grasp of their new-found abilities, Bot and Phos team up. Dia on the other hand feels a bit left out. Source: amazon
Episode 11: Secrets
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-12-16
A recent incident has ignited some internal questions in Phos' mind. Who's Shiro and why is Sensei so kind to this Lunarian? Source: amazon
Episode 12: New Work
Runtime: 25 minutes
Air Date: 2017-12-23
Phos must now decide to follow their instinct or back down. What will happen if they try to investigate further? Source: amazon