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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 8, 2003 – July 8, 2003
- Season
- Spring 2003
- Source
- Light novel
- Studio
- A.C.G.T.
- Director
- Ryuutarou Nakamura
- Original creator
- Keiichi Shigusawa
- Music
- Ryou Sakai
- Age rating
- R — Violence, Profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Philosophy95%Episodic92%Travel89%Foreign82%Tragedy82%Iyashikei79%Meta79%Motorcycles78%Achronological Order76%Dystopian75%
TVFINISHED2003 SPRING8.1 / 10 AniList score
Kino's Journey
キノの旅 -the Beautiful World-• Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World
Synopsis
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.
Should you watch Kino's Journey?
Kino's Journey has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 76% of 21,630 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #1 highest-rated anime of 2003, and #2 most popular anime of 2003, and #1 highest-rated anime of Spring 2003 on AniList.
Of the 38.8K AniList users who started it, 4.1% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 30K have finished it.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Adventure, Drama, Fantasy — especially philosophy, episodic, travel, foreign.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Keiichi Shigusawa
- Director
- Ryuutarou Nakamura
- Music
- Ryou Sakai
Where it fits in the series
- Watch first: Kino no Tabi: Nanika wo Suru Tame ni -life goes on.- (2005)
- Optional extras: Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World - Tou no Kuni: Free Lance, Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series, Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World - Byouki no Kuni: For You
Related entries
PREQUEL
Kino no Tabi: Nanika wo Suru Tame ni -life goes on.-
MOVIE · 2005
ADAPTATION
Kino's Journey: The Beautiful World
NOVEL
SIDE STORY
Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World - Tou no Kuni: Free Lance
OVA · 2005
CHARACTER
Dengeki Bunko 2007 Movie Festival Special
SPECIAL · 2007
ALTERNATIVE
Kino's Journey -the Beautiful World- the Animated Series
TV · 2017
SIDE STORY
Kino no Tabi: the Beautiful World - Byouki no Kuni: For You
MOVIE · 2007
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“All the Way” by Mikuni Shimokawa
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Kino's Journey FAQ
How many episodes does Kino's Journey have?
Kino's Journey has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Kino's Journey?
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 Kino's Journey finished?
Yes. Kino's Journey has finished airing — the final episode aired July 8, 2003.
Is there a season 2 of Kino's Journey?
No sequel is listed for Kino's Journey as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original light novel.
What should I watch before Kino's Journey?
Watch Kino no Tabi: Nanika wo Suru Tame ni -life goes on.- first — Kino's Journey is a direct sequel.
Is Kino's Journey based on a light novel?
Yes. Kino's Journey adapts the light novel by Keiichi Shigusawa.
Who animated Kino's Journey?
Kino's Journey was animated by A.C.G.T. and directed by Ryuutarou Nakamura.
Who sings the opening of Kino's Journey?
The opening, "All the Way", is performed by Mikuni Shimokawa.
Where can I watch Kino's Journey?
Kino's Journey is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.