Izumo
Izumo
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Synopsis
A historical fantasy set in third century (i.e., mythical) Japan. It tells the story of Izumo, the young prince of Nakatsukuni. He's not very interested in studying, unlike his cousin Dekiru; instead, he wants to see the wider world. One day, a mysterious girl named Sanae shows up as a stowaway on an airship. Although nominally from Yamataikoku, she is actually from the Naga, a shadowy people possessing magical powers. Sanae is kidnapped by Takeru, a warrior from the rival kingdom of Akusa, and placed at the mercy of the evil witch Yomihime. Izumo, helped by an orphaned glider pilot named Navi, must now take up the sacred sword of his country, master its powers, and rescue Sanae. However, before that, he must defeat the reawakened eight-headed snake of legend, Yamata-no-Orochi.
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About Izumo
Izumo blends adventure, fantasy and historical by Studio Hibari, Grouper Productions (1991). Below is a fresh retelling of what the story is about. The setup: A historical fantasy set in third century (i.e., mythical) Japan. It tells the story of Izumo, the young prince of Nakatsukuni.
Along the way, he's not very interested in studying, unlike his cousin Dekiru; instead, he aims to see the wider realm. One day, a mysterious girl named Sanae shows up as a stowaway on an airship. Although nominally from Yamataikoku, she is actually from the Naga, a shadowy people possessing magical abilities.
In an adventure series like this, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling.
Production & Appeal
Animation is handled by Studio Hibari, Grouper Productions, so the studio's house style defines how Izumo looks and moves on screen. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 5.9/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 1991, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do I need to watch anything before Izumo?
- Start with Episode 1 and continue in order. Check the series page for any related seasons, movies or specials.
- Is Izumo still airing?
- Izumo is currently listed as finished airing. All episodes are available to stream now.
- Is Izumo worth watching?
- It holds a 5.9/10 community score and is tagged adventure, fantasy and historical. If that mix appeals to you, it is a good candidate.
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