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Somali and the Forest Spirit

2020Show1 season12 episodesTV-PG

Action & AdventureAnimation
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5

A heartwarming, deeply moving animated series about fantasy and family, with standout score and world-building.

Good for family movie night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Episodes

1 season · 12 episodes · best: S1E12 "Kokoro Tsunagiau Oyako" 8.9

Episodes

7.9

Story

The world is ruled by spirits, goblins, and all manner of strange creatures. Human beings are persecuted, to the very point of extinction. One day, a golem and a lone human girl meet. This is a record of the pair, one a member of a ruined race, the other a watchman of the forest. It tells of their travels together and of the bond between father and daughter.

Feels like

  • Heartwarming Fantasy
  • Father-Daughter Bond
  • Post-Apocalyptic Journey
  • Emotional & Wholesome
  • Beautiful World-Building
  • Spiritual Themes
  • Slow-Paced Adventure
  • Survival & Hope
  • Nature-Focused

Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Nao Miyoshi, Tomo Ookubo, Ouri Yasukawa
Written by
Mariko Mochizuki, Shingo Nagai
Produced by
Keiichi Omura, Takuma Sugi, Sachiko Inamoto
Music by
Ryo Yoshimata, Yasuno Sato

Everyone

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Facts

January 10, 2020 · March 27, 2020 · Ended

First aired
January 10, 2020
Last aired
March 27, 2020
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 12 episodes
Age rating
TV-PG
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
46 countries

Tropes

Scenery Porn, Heroic Sacrifice, Secret-Keeper +9

  • Scenery Porn
  • Heroic Sacrifice
  • Secret-Keeper
  • Pragmatic Adaptation
  • Holding Hands
  • Your Days Are Numbered
  • Shout-Out
  • Lies to Children
  • Moral Myopia
  • Oni
  • Fantastic Racism
  • Ungrateful Bastard

12 of 30 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Somali and the Forest Spirit?"

Questions about Somali and the Forest Spirit

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Somali and the Forest Spirit?

Crunchyroll

In the United States, Somali and the Forest Spirit streams on Crunchyroll. It also streams in 45 other countries.

Is Somali and the Forest Spirit worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 7.5).

Is Somali and the Forest Spirit okay for kids?

TV-PG

Yes: it's rated TV-PG in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Somali and the Forest Spirit?

5 h

About 5 hours: 12 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2020 to 2020.

Is Somali and the Forest Spirit plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Somali and the Forest Spirit in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.

What tropes does Somali and the Forest Spirit use?

Scenery PornHeroic SacrificeSecret-KeeperPragmatic AdaptationHolding HandsYour Days Are NumberedShout-OutLies to ChildrenMoral MyopiaOniFantastic RacismUngrateful Bastardand 18 more

TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Scenery Porn, Heroic Sacrifice, and Secret-Keeper.