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Synopsis: In the distant future, a new life form called Houseki (gems) are born. The 28 Houseki must fight against the moon dwellers who attack them and turn them into decorations, thus each gem is assigned a role such as fighter or medic. Though they hope to fight the moon dwellers, Phos is a gem who is given no assignment until the gems' master, Adamant, asks them to edit a natural history encyclopedia.
Memorable Quotes
" Grant me mercy. I cannot...find the will to go on. " ~Phos to Sensei
" We low-hardness Gems have nothing if not our courage. " ~Antarc to Phos
" I don't want to dirty anything more than I already have. I don't want to be seen. It's so shameful..." ~Cinnabar
Personal opinion Section
@jammatown919
" Houseki No Kuni is such a fun series in the beginning, it's lightheated and interesting with a hint or something darker. When bad things start happening and Phos takes a turn, the series gets super dark and suddenly has these themes of betrayal and these Gems who used to be friends are trying to kill each other. I'm not 100% caught up with the manga, but there's only two issues that I haven't read.
Watching Phos descend into literal madness was such an experience. At the beginning they were this happy child who was trying to be useful, and now they're hellbent on murdering the person who raise them and anyone who stands in their way. It's sad and depressing as all hell but completely captivating. 10/10, good series. "
@PlatLia
" Houseki No Kuni/ Land of Lustrous is about the youngest gem on the planet, trying to find their purpose in the world they live in. With no outstanding skill or whatsoever, they try to do their best at the job they have been given after hundreds of years.
The series is beautiful as either an anime or a manga. The art style of the manga fits the story that it's telling. The anime is fully CG too, which fits the characters and the fights that would occur in the future. The characters' looks would mot have been so appealing if the anime was the regular 2D style. I'm a manga reader myself but from what I hear, the soundtracks is amazing and helps with being immersed in the anime.
It has a great story, with a good plot, characters with great development, and absolutely beautiful fight scenes. It's definitely a show that would keep you hooked for a long, long time. "
@101Salocin
" Houseki No Kuni is a story about change albeit one with a rather depressing path ( as in the norm of Ichikawa works ). While the story ( most up to date in the manga) is deep and a rollercoaster of emotions, the anime is, in my opinion, well animated, nailing the jackpot with 3D rather than 2D. This is one of the best anime/ manga around, and I highly recommend everyone to watch and read it. Though, a fair warning, It's probably not a suitable show for anyone that prefers s9mething upbeat and cheerful in terms of how the story progresses. "
blaziken01trainer
" Houseki No Kuni is one of the rare anime where I somehow connected with and loved the main character, Phosphophyllite. Everything, from the story, characters, cameraworks, atmosphere, universe and its animation in particular had me captivated from the start to the end, despite its slow beginning. Within the 12 episodes of this anime, the character development undergone by Phos is outstanding and does not feel rushed. The fighting scenes are incredible and the complexity of each Gem's persona was something that I found somewhat intriguing.
The manga picks up right where the anime left off and the whole plot does a 360 and becomes an emotional rollercoaster, having you wonder constantly what will happen to Phos next. Also, the artsyle of the manga looks quite simple at first sight but It's actually very detailed. I was genuinely impressed by the drawing style.
Heh, and just when you think it's gonna end soon, the manga slaps you with a shocking revelation that has you questioning everything what Phos did. Truly, I'd give this anime as well as the manga a solid 9/10. "
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Since this anime was made with the exclusive use of Computer Graphics, I'd like to show you a sample of what Houseki No Kuni would have looked like if traditional 2D animation was used instead.
Now, let's see the anime trailer made with CG.
Here's the Japanese trailer
Here's the English dub trailer
Opening
Kyoumen no Nami by YURiKA
Ending
Kirameku Hamabe by Yuiko Ohara
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That's all for Houseki No Kuni/ Land of Lustrous/ Kingdom of Gems.
Loads of thanks to @jammatown919, @PlatLia and @101Salocin for their help on this chapter.
I hope this has encourage you to enter the world of Houseki No Kuni.
