Future Folktales
series not in production
Ended
Animation
Family
Kids
Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Seasons | 2
Episodes | 26
avg.Runtime | 26 min
First EP | 2020-01-23
Last EP | 2025-01-24
Overview
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In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for the trials, tribulations and words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their fascinating folktales.
Created by
Produced by
Manga Productions
Toei Animation
Season List
season 1 || Season 1
Relesed on | 2020-01-23
A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.
1
Zarqa
2020-01-23
Musab was always envious of Zarqa, but with thieves threatening the town, he must decide if he can trust her. Zarqa, meanwhile, cannot stand idly by when so much is at stake.
2
Favorite Phrase
2020-01-30
Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.
3
Camel
2020-02-06
A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.
4
Brother
2020-02-13
Salee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits the town, Salee recalls a story that can save everyone. But danger awaits.
5
Banana
2020-02-20
Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
6
Rabab
2020-02-27
A magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a clever young girl may be the only one who can save the townspeople.
7
Anter
2020-03-05
Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...
8
Salt
2020-03-12
Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.
9
Quiet Princess
2020-03-19
Samar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But there’s something vitally important they’ve all overlooked.
10
Hartim
2020-03-26
Hartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, though. Hartim MUST have an ulterior motive. Why else would he act so nice?
11
Good Man
2020-04-02
A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?
12
Heritage
2020-04-09
Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It’s unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.
13
Grandmother Story
2020-04-16
Asma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the two fell out of touch. What is Farrah up to these days?
CAST
CREW
Masami Shimoda
Storyboard Artist
Art
Lee Seung-hyeon
Art Direction
Art
Masakazu Hashimoto
Series Writer
Crew
Masami Shimoda
Director
Directing
Ayumu Ono
Director
Directing
Yasunori Honda
Sound Director
Sound
Atsushi Wakabayashi
Character Designer
Visual Effects
Kazushi Matsumoto
Key Animation
Visual Effects
Mikihiko Ando
Key Animation
Visual Effects
Kenji Hattori
Animation Director
Visual Effects
Taeko Oda
Key Animation
Visual Effects
Yasuyuki Tada
Key Animation
Visual Effects
Tadashi Fukuda
Key Animation
Visual Effects
Shinsuke Kasahara
Key Animation
Visual Effects
Yoichi Takahashi
Writer
Writing
“I would rather entertain and hope that people learned something than educate people and hope they were entertained.” – Walt Disney