Kino's Journey: Life Goes On
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Kino's Journey: Life Goes On

8.0 / 10 2005 29mNR Japanese
DramaAdventureFantasyAnimation

Storyline

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.

Cast & Crew

Junko Midori

Junko Midori

Shishou (voice)

Lead
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Ryuji Aigase

Hermes (voice)

Ai Maeda

Ai Maeda

Kino (voice)

Yoshinori Muto

Yoshinori Muto

Gunpowder Salesman (voice)

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Mitsuru Miyamoto

Traveller (voice)

Sayuri

Sayuri

Old Woman (voice)

What People Are Saying

4.0
A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Takashi Watanabe's vision lands with breathtaking precision.
Manohla Dargis, The New York Times
4.0
Every frame feels alive. Kino's Journey: Life Goes On is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.
Anthony Lane, The New Yorker