Aru Tabibito no Nikki

About Aru Tabibito no Nikki

Meet Aru Tabibito no Nikki (或る旅人の日記), an adventure and fantasy anime by Robot (2003). Here is the premise in a nutshell. In short: Follow Tortov as he journeys through very surreal, magical, picturesque landscapes, meeting interesting characters and circumstances on the way. Accompanied by his long-legged pig ally, Tortov takes us on an on-going adventure of peaceful contemplation.

With adventure at the core, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story.

This one is best suited to anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 6 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Animation is handled by Robot, so the studio's house style defines how Aru Tabibito no Nikki looks and moves on screen. The adventure focus matters here: exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Its 6.6/10 score suggests opinions are split, so it suits viewers who already like the genre. Released in 2003, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.