Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin
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Status:
Ended -
Season 1:
Ended on September 28, 2024 -
Watched: 0%
0 of 13 Episodes
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Season: 1
| # | Air Date | Episode Name | Watched? |
|---|---|---|---|
| E1 | Jul 06, 2024 | ||
| E2 | Jul 13, 2024 | ||
| E3 | Jul 20, 2024 | ||
| E4 | Jul 27, 2024 | ||
| E5 | Aug 03, 2024 | ||
| E6 | Aug 10, 2024 | ||
| E7 | Aug 17, 2024 | ||
| E8 | Aug 24, 2024 | ||
| E9 | Aug 31, 2024 | ||
| E10 | Sep 07, 2024 | ||
| E11 | Sep 14, 2024 | ||
| E12 | Sep 21, 2024 | ||
| E13 | Sep 28, 2024 |
Production Note - Limited Series
Production Type:
Limited SeriesSakuna: Of Rice and Ruin is a standalone Limited Series that concluded its 13-episode run in September 2024. Produced by the acclaimed studio P.A. Works, this production serves as a high-fidelity adaptation of the hit action-simulation video game by Edelweiss. The narrative tracks the growth of the titular harvest goddess from a spoiled celestial to a hardworking protector on Hinoe Island. By meticulously blending traditional Japanese mythology with the grounded, technical realities of rice cultivation, the series offers a definitive and self-contained story of redemption and maturity. Its prestige lies in its visual fidelity and narrative closure, ensuring the journey from exile to enlightenment remains a singular, complete television event for audiences and critics alike.
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Why Watch:
"Discover how a spoiled deity and the meticulous art of rice farming created a unique cultural phenomenon in Japanese animation."Series Analysis:
The series Sakuna: Of Rice and Ruin represents a fascinating intersection of Shinto mythology and agricultural realism. By adapting the intricate rice-cultivation loops of its source material, the show offered a meditative yet kinetic experience that resonated far beyond gaming circles. Its legacy is defined by its refusal to simplify the labor of survival, turning the humble act of planting into a heroic feat. This production proved that audiences crave substance alongside spectacle, finding beauty in the dirt and the kami alike. As the final harvest concludes, the influence of this small goddess continues to grow in the hearts of fans. Set a reminder for future updates, as the seeds of a revival or spin-off may yet find fertile ground.Tone: Academic, reflective, and appreciative of cultural nuance. Last Updated: March 2026
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Network:
TV Tokyo -
Seasons:
1 -
Years:
2024 - 2024 -
Genre:
Fantasy, Animation, Adventure, Anime