Future Folktales English Sub & Dub

About Future Folktales

Looking for background on Future Folktales (アサティール 未来の昔ばなし)? This adventure series by Toei Animation (2020) starts out like this. The premise: In 2050 Riyadh, a grandmother named Asma takes her cherished grandchildren on a whirlwind journey to the past, showcasing the heritage and history of the Arabian Peninsula through retellings of the region’s most beloved folktales. With the help of their robotic cat, Anis, the children learn that their modern-day dilemmas are no match for the words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their grandmother’s fascinating stories.

As an adventure title, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. Voice work is led by Sachiko Kojima as Ryan and Megumi Urawa as Sultan.

Think of it as a pick for anyone who enjoys travel-the-world storytelling. With 13 episodes in total, there is enough room for the story to develop.

Production & Appeal

Production sits with Toei Animation, which means the visual identity of Future Folktales follows that studio's craft. Within the adventure category, exploration, new locations and a steady sense of momentum drive the story. With a 5.0/10 score, it is more of a niche pick than a universal crowd-pleaser. On the casting side, Sachiko Kojima voicing Ryan gives the lead role a recognizable voice. Released in 2020, it competed with that season's other new series for attention.