Masami Shimoda
Director
Future Folktales (2020)
Season 1
A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.
Released Jan. 23, 2020
Episode 25 min
10+
Genres: Adventure, Animation, Anime, Family, Kids, Science Fiction
Keywords: tmdb.anime, imdb.folktale, imdb.anime, imdb.original-anime, imdb.anime-animation, imdb.arab, imdb.saudi-arabian-folktale + 22 more, imdb.co-production, imdb.2050, imdb.riyadh-saudi-arabia, imdb.saudi-arabia, imdb.fairy-tale-fantasy, imdb.arabian-peninsula, imdb.grandmother-grandson-relationship, imdb.kids-family, imdb.grandmother-granddaughter-relationship, imdb.middle-east, imdb.middle-eastern, imdb.grandmother, imdb.japanese-folktale, tmdb.cyberpunk, tmdb.historical, tmdb.episodic, tmdb.middle-eastern-folktale, tmdb.middle-east, tmdb.fairy-tale, tmdb.saudi-arabia, tmdb.folktale, tmdb.coproduction
Watch Providers: HiDive, Hidive Amazon Channel
Production Companies: Manga Productions, Toei Animation
Network: MBC 1
Country: Saudi Arabia
Languages:
Arabic
S1E1 - Zarqa
Musab was always envious of Zarqa, but with thieves threatening the town, he must decide if he can trust her. Zarqa, meanwhile, cannot stand idly by when so much is at stake.
Jan. 23, 2020, midnight
S1E2 - Favorite Phrase
Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.
Jan. 30, 2020, midnight
S1E3 - Camel
A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.
Feb. 6, 2020, midnight
S1E4 - Brother
Salee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits the town, Salee recalls a story that can save everyone. But danger awaits.
Feb. 13, 2020, midnight
S1E5 - Banana
Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
Feb. 20, 2020, midnight
S1E6 - Rabab
A magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a clever young girl may be the only one who can save the townspeople.
Feb. 27, 2020, midnight
S1E7 - Anter
Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...
March 5, 2020, midnight
S1E8 - Salt
Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.
March 12, 2020, midnight
S1E9 - Quiet Princess
Samar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But there’s something vitally important they’ve all overlooked.
March 19, 2020, midnight
S1E10 - Hartim
Hartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, though. Hartim MUST have an ulterior motive. Why else would he act so nice?
March 26, 2020, midnight
S1E11 - Good Man
A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?
April 2, 2020, midnight
S1E12 - Heritage
Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It’s unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.
April 9, 2020, midnight
S1E13 - Grandmother Story
Asma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the two fell out of touch. What is Farrah up to these days?
April 16, 2020, midnight
MBC 1
25 min/ep
650 min
Jan. 23, 2020
Jan. 24, 2025, midnight
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