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Land of the Lustrous

2017Show1 season12 episodesTV-14

79
GreatGoodWatch score

A brutally violent, awe-inspiring animated series about fantasy and growing up, with standout cinematography and world-building.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you need an uplifting mood · you want fast pacing · graphic violence bothers you

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Not for warmth or laughs.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E8 "Antarcticite" 9.0

Episodes

8.3

Story

In the mysterious future, crystalline organisms called Gems inhabit a world that has been destroyed by six meteors. Each Gem is assigned a role in order to fight against the Lunarians, a species who attacks them in order to shatter their bodies and use them as decorations. Phosphophyllite, also known as Phos, is a young and fragile Gem who dreams of helping their friends in the war effort. Instead, they are told to compile an encyclopedia because of their delicate condition. After begrudgingly embarking on this task, Phos meets Cinnabar, an intelligent gem who has been relegated to patrolling the isolated island at night because of the corrosive poison their body creates. After seeing how unhappy Cinnabar is, Phos decides to find a role that both of the rejected Gems can enjoy. Can Phos's seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?

Feels like

  • Visually Stunning CGI
  • Melancholic Coming-of-Age
  • Existential Sci-Fi Fantasy
  • Body Horror & Transformation
  • Philosophical Drama
  • Unique Character Dynamics
  • Emotional Turmoil
  • Crystal Aesthetics
  • Tragic Hero Journey

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Facts

October 7, 2017 · December 23, 2017 · Ended

First aired
October 7, 2017
Last aired
December 23, 2017
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
11 countries

Tropes

Deadpan Snarker, Comes Great Responsibility, That Was Not a Dream +9

  • Deadpan Snarker
  • Comes Great Responsibility
  • That Was Not a Dream
  • Revolving Door Casting
  • New Content Countdown Clock
  • Oh, Crap!
  • Permafusion
  • Foreshadowing
  • Batman Gambit
  • Easter Egg
  • Ship Sinking
  • The Fog of Ages

12 of 155 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Land of the Lustrous?"

Questions about Land of the Lustrous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Land of the Lustrous?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Land of the Lustrous from Google Play Movies. It streams in 10 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Land of the Lustrous worth watching?

79
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 79 (IMDb 7.9).

Is Land of the Lustrous okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Land of the Lustrous?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2017 to 2017.

Is Land of the Lustrous in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Land of the Lustrous use?

Deadpan SnarkerComes Great ResponsibilityThat Was Not a DreamRevolving Door CastingNew Content Countdown ClockOh, Crap!PermafusionForeshadowingBatman GambitEaster EggShip SinkingThe Fog of Agesand 143 more

TV Tropes lists 155 tropes for it, including Deadpan Snarker, Comes Great Responsibility, and That Was Not a Dream.