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

2005-02-19 · 29 min · ★ 7.6

Drama · Adventure · Fantasy · Animation

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.

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Directors
Takashi Watanabe
Production companies
ACGT, Pony Canyon, ASCII Media Works
Countries
Japan
Status
Released

Top Cast

Junko MidoriJunko MidoriShishou (voice)
Ryuji AigaseHermes (voice)
Ai MaedaAi MaedaKino (voice)
Yoshinori MutoYoshinori MutoGunpowder Salesman (voice)
Mitsuru MiyamotoMitsuru MiyamotoTraveller (voice)
SayuriSayuriOld Woman (voice)
Tomoya KawaiTomoya KawaiGuest from Neighbouring Country (voice)

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