The first time I watched an episode of Kino’s Journey, I couldn’t help thinking to myself what an “odd” show it was.
But despite this oddness – or perhaps because of it – I kept watching, and in the end I was not disappointed.
Kino’s Journey is very… introspective might be the best way to describe it. The main character, Kino, has been described as “neutral” in the sense of the classic D&D alignments – and because of that, in almost every episode, it’s not easy to say who was “good” or “bad.” This is a show that really makes you think – and not in a bad way, either.
Despite the very thoughtful nature of the show, the series itself is nicely animated, with a wonderful art style that really fits the milieu of the story.
However, due to the “deepness,” this isn’t necessarily an anime for everyone. But if you’re the sort of person who does mind doing a little introspection while watching (or just after watching) a show/movie, then Kino’s Journey is worth picking up.
