Synopsis
In a world covered by an endless sea of sand, there sails an island known as the Mud Whale. In its interior lies an ancient town, where the majority of its inhabitants are said to be "Marked," a double-edged trait that grants them supernatural abilities at the cost of an untimely death. Chakuro is the village archivist; young and curious, he spends his time documenting the discovery of newfound islands. But each one is like the rest—abandoned save for the remnants of those who lived there long a...
Audience Guidance
AIRecommended age: 15 recommended floor+
moderate
ViolenceFantasy combat with thymia powers causes bloodied injuries and on-screen deaths; a village massacre sequence shows civilians including children being cut down.
strong
Disturbing themesCentral themes include forced mass suicide of children, systemic euthanasia of the 'Marked' at age 30, child soldiers, and genocide of a peaceful population.
mild
LanguageOccasional 'damn,' 'hell,' 'bastard' in subtitles during high-stress confrontations.
moderate
OtherPervasive mortality awareness — protagonists know they will die young; frequent grief, survivor's guilt, and existential dread.
A beautiful but melancholy fantasy where young people with shortened lifespans fight for survival against a militaristic empire. Expect emotional weight, battlefield deaths of children, and systemic cruelty rather than gratuitous gore or sexual content.
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Children of the Whales has 12 episodes.
Children of the Whales is currently finished airing.
Children of the Whales was produced by J.C.Staff.
Children of the Whales aired Oct 8, 2017 to Dec 24, 2017.
Children of the Whales is based on a Manga.
A beautiful but melancholy fantasy where young people with shortened lifespans fight for survival against a militaristic empire. Expect emotional weight, battlefield deaths of children, and systemic cruelty rather than gratuitous gore or sexual content.
