Land of the Lustrous
Created by Takahiko Kyougoku
On AT-X
A visually stunning, philosophically dense sci-fi drama about crystalline beings grappling with purpose, identity, and transformation in a hostile world.
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?
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Is Land of the Lustrous sad? Yes, very. More sad than 96% of series.
Is Land of the Lustrous one of a kind? Yes, very. More singular than 90% of series.
Is Land of the Lustrous violent? Yes. More violent than 81% of series.
Is Land of the Lustrous scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 73% of series.
Is Land of the Lustrous easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 70% of series.
Does Land of the Lustrous leave you hopeful? Not especially. Less hopeful than 63% of series.
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How much this series gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.
Familiar shape, done well.
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How much more it delivers than it promises
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Like Land of the Lustrous
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Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.
Like Land of the Lustrous, But Darker
Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.
Like Land of the Lustrous, But Lighter
Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.
Like Land of the Lustrous, But Less Popular
Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.
