Based on a hit light novel series by Keiichi Sigsawa, the philosophical Kino's Journey employs the time-honored motif of the road trip as a vehicle for self-discovery and universal truth. Deeply meditative and cooler than zero, the series follows the… existential adventures of the apt marksman Kino along with talking motorcycle Hermes as they travel the world and learn much about themselves in the process. Imaginative, thought-provoking, and sometimes disturbing, Kino's journey is documented in an episodic style with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than action or plot, though still prevalent.
Give it a shot if you want short stories that make you think and a trip where each country brings a different social idea.
It's a good fit if you're looking for philosophy, episodic fantasy and a contemplative rhythm.
What sets it apart from other travel anime is the three-day rule: Kino knows the strangest custom of each country, but leaves before he can fix it.
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