Land of the Lustrous Season 1

If you want science fiction that respects its own premise, Land of the Lustrous Season 1 is available on and right now. The show says what it needs to say in a single season, no filler. Its 8/10 TMDB score, built from 114 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Tomoyo Kurosawa leads a cast that never lets the concept overwhelm the characters. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Part of the current wave of titles people are actually watching, Land of the Lustrous Season 1 earns its spot. The world-building is meticulous, but it is the characters who carry Land of the Lustrous Season 1 through its more ambitious moments. Season 1 of Land of the Lustrous includes 12 episodes. It aired from October 2017 to December 2017. This season stars Tomoyo Kurosawa, Mikako Komatsu and Ai Kayano. Tomoyo Kurosawa and Mikako Komatsu lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was aired in 2017. The world-building is meticulous enough to sustain multiple rewatches, with details early on that only make sense later. The consistency throughout is what elevates it — not every moment is the best, but none of them are a reason to stop watching.

Land of the Lustrous Season 1 is satisfying on multiple levels — something to watch and something to think about after. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. Best experienced as a single, sustained watch if your schedule allows. Tomoyo Kurosawa's performance is the anchor the more ambitious moments need. The world-building pays off in ways you will not anticipate on a first watch.

🎬 Land of the Lustrous Season 1 — Episode Guide

Phosphophyllite

2017-10-07

Master Kongo finally decides to give the young Phos an assignment. Much to Phos dismay the assignment is to write an encyclopedia about the world.

Diamond

2017-10-14

Phos is looking for ideas for the encyclopedia but is struggling to come up with anything. They go to Diamond for help as they have been working on a new technique.

Metamorphose

2017-10-21

Unable to find Phos the group is concerned of what happened to them. However, Diamond is determined to bring Phos back.

Soul - Flesh - Bone

2017-10-28

Phos is attacked, but manages to make a new friend out of the attacker. Together, both travel to the ocean where Phos learns more about the past.

Return

2017-11-04

Phos is captured by the Lunarians. King reveals the truth behind the deception but is interrupted by their slumbering brother.

First Battle

2017-11-11

Phos has recovered from the disaster at sea and has gained a new ability! What will happen to Phos as they put their skill to use as a lookout?

Hibernation

2017-11-18

It's winter time and everyone is discussing the best way to make it through the cold. Meanwhile, Phos gets roped into Antarcticite's yearly duties.

Antarcticite

2017-11-25

Pho has lost their arms, but Master Kongo believes them to be at the Chord Shore. Antarcticite makes it their mission to piece Phos back together.

Spring

2017-12-02

Spring comes with a bitter taste for Phos as they try to cope with the kidnapping of Antarcticite. In the meantime, the gems are trying to come to terms with the new Phos.

E10

Shiro

2017-12-09

To help them get a better grasp of their new-found abilities, Bort and Phos team up. Dia on the other hand feels a bit left out.

E11

Secrets

2017-12-16

A recent incident has ignited some internal questions in Phos' mind. Who's Shiro and why is Sensei so kind to this Lunarian?

E12

New Work

2017-12-23

Phos must now decide to follow their instinct or back down. What will happen if they try to investigate further?