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Future Folktales

2020–2025 · 2 seasons

A gentle, colourful storybook experience that blends futuristic city life with timeless tales, inviting families to listen and learn together.

Created by
Masami Shimoda
Genres
Animation, Family, Kids
Overview
In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for the trials, tribulations and words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their fascinating folktales.
How it feels
Warm, whimsical, earnest and uplifting. Measured and easy to follow.
About
Family, coming-of-age, identity, trauma
Content
Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.
Note
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Created by
Masami Shimoda
Genres
Animation, Family, Kids
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Full breakdown
Tone
Pacing
measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention
easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Era
near-future
Audience
family
Content intensity
  • Gore none
  • Language none
  • Violence mild
  • Sex none
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Scales, 0 to 10
ScaleValue0 to 10
Action2
Horror1
Humour4
Realism3
Romance1
Tension3
Darkness2
Complexity3
Emotional weight5

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Details

Genres
animation, family, kids, sci-fi & fantasy
Created by
Masami Shimoda
Written by
Yoichi Takahashi
Starring
Yousef Al Jarraah, Ali Al Qasim, Taleb Al Refaei, Eman Hayel
Length
2 seasons, 26 episodes, 26 min each
Network
MBC 1, MBC Shahid
Country
Japan, Saudi Arabia
Languages
Arabic

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