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- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2020 – June 27, 2020
- Season
- Spring 2020
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- Toei Animation
- Director
- Masami Shimoda
- Music
- Hiroki Kikuta
- Age rating
- PG — Kids
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 49/100
- Also known as
- Asateer: Future's Folktales, Asateer: Mirai no Mukashibanashi, Future's Folktales
- Score across sites
- 6.06/10
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Primarily Child Cast79%Historical79%Kids79%Ensemble Cast79%Episodic79%Female Protagonist79%Cyberpunk79%Classic Literature79%Foreign75%
ONAFINISHED2020 SPRING4.9 / 10 AniList score
Future Folktales
アサティール 未来の昔ばなし• Asatir: Mirai no Mukashibanashi
Synopsis
In 2050 Riyadh, a grandmother named Asma takes her cherished grandchildren on a whirlwind journey to the past, showcasing the heritage and history of the Arabian Peninsula through retellings of the region’s most beloved folktales. With the help of their robotic cat, Anis, the children learn that their modern-day dilemmas are no match for the words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their grandmother’s fascinating stories. (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch Future Folktales?
Only if you enjoy adventure, especially stories with primarily child cast, historical, kids.
Reception is lukewarm: 49/100 on AniList, with 12% of 321 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
36.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Masami Shimoda
- Character design
- Atsushi Wakabayashi
- Music
- Hiroki Kikuta
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Future Folktales is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Future Folktales Season 2 (2024)
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
If you like Future Folktales
Future Folktales FAQ
How many episodes does Future Folktales have?
Future Folktales has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Future Folktales?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Future Folktales finished?
Yes. Future Folktales has finished airing — the final episode aired June 27, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Future Folktales?
Yes — the story continues in Future Folktales Season 2 (2024).
Where do I start Future Folktales?
Start here: Future Folktales is the first entry, followed by Future Folktales Season 2.
Is Future Folktales based on a manga?
No. Future Folktales is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Future Folktales?
Future Folktales was animated by Toei Animation and directed by Masami Shimoda.
Who sings the opening of Future Folktales?
The opening, "Mirai no Mukashi Banashi", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Future Folktales?
Future Folktales is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.