Children of the Sea

About Children of the Sea

Here is what Children of the Sea (海獣の子供) is about, retold in plain terms: a drama, mystery and supernatural anime by Studio 4°C (2019). The setup: One summer vacation, Ruka meets two boys, "Umi" and "Sora," whose upbringing contains odd and wonderful buried truths. Drawn to their beautiful swimming, almost more like flying, Ruka and the adults who know them are intertwined in a complex mesh...

More of the story: Meanwhile, an unexplained anomaly is occurring all over the world: fish are disappearing. Thus begins a marine adventure of boys and girls to captivate all the senses!

As a drama title, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. Ruka Azumi (Mana Ashida) and Umi (Hiiro Ishibashi) are two of the characters you will meet early. This one is best suited to viewers who prefer story and feelings over flashy action. With 1 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Studio 4°C, so the studio's house style defines how Children of the Sea looks and moves on screen. Because it leans on drama, character writing and emotional payoff matter more than spectacle. At 7.2/10 it earns a solid reception, a safe pick for fans of the genre. Voice casting, including Mana Ashida as Ruka Azumi, adds to the appeal for fans who follow seiyuu. It aired in 2019, which makes it easy to place in the wider anime calendar.