Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World - The Animated Series
A story about Kino, who travels around the world with nothing but guns for protection and the talking motorcycle Hermes. Kino travels to many mystical worlds, each with its unique customs and people, and learns about the world through their stories, at times conjuring humor and inspiration or other times piercing cynicism. However, Kino's own custom is to stay no longer than three days in every town without exception, as it is enough time to learn almost everything important about the place while still leaving time to explore new lands.
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A Country Where People Can Kill Others
Kino and Hermes meet a young man on their travels. He planned to move to the country that lay up ahead, but according to him, murder isn't prohibited by law there, and a vicious criminal has escaped to that land.
Colosseum
Kino arrived at a country where Kino has wanted to visit. Kino heard that there is a wonderful country, but everything has changed by the present king. He forces travelers to struggle for life or death battle to make a show.
Bothersome Country
When Kino take a short rest, the ground is moving, and then huge castle wall appears. Kino and Hermes are astonished to see "Moving country" for the first time.
Ship Country
Shizu and Riku board an ultra large ship called "Ship Country" that trades with other continents. Shizu and Riku get to know a girl named Ti who is a guide chosen by the leader.
Country of Liars
Kino and Hermes encounter a man waiting for his lover to return and a woman who takes care of him in a country.
In the Clouds
A family of peddler makes camp for the night at an open space in high mountains. There is a girl as a slave who works silently with them.
Historic Country
Kino heard that there is a large and magnificent clocktower in the country where they are going next, then Kino was remained of a story of her master's past.
Country of Radio Waves
Shizu, Riku and Ti get to a country where is stable in politics and economy, people are very kind and accepting immigrants. However, they come to know the country has a long-standing problem.
Various Countries
This is a collection of short stories with author's note.
Kind Country
A beautiful country has a bad reputation that stir up Kino's interest. When Kino and Hermes get to the country surrounded some mountains, they get a warm welcome from the citizens unexpectedly.
Country of Adults
A girl spends the last week before her 12th birthday when she comes of age in her country. She gets acquainted with a male traveler named Kino. She hears that he takes a journey as he like.
Fields of Sheep
Kino and Hermes encounter a ferocious flock of sheep at a vast plain when Kino is riding her motorcycle Hermes unhurriedly.