Land of the Lustrous’ third episode opens with vivid colors in a shimmering visual stew, as Phos is seemingly digested by a great creature’s stomach acids. The scene is simultaneously beautiful and horrifying, capturing the contradiction at the heart of … Continue reading →
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Land of the Lustrous – Episode 11
Land of the Lustrous’ eleventh episode begins moments after the last, with Dia shattered on the floor and Bort squaring off with this imposing, now apparently divided Lunarian.…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 4
Land of the Lustrous’ fourth episode draws us towards a key turning point in Phos’ overall journey. Though Phos has experienced hardship throughout this narrative, they’ve consistently bounced…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 2
Editor’s Note: My “episode one article” for Land of the Lustrous turned out to be more of an all-encompassing thematic overview of the show. The show’s themes obviously…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 6
The sun rises on a new day and a new Phos, now equipped with striped pearlescent legs. Having surrendered themselves to the ocean in hopes of helping their…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 10
Land of the Lustrous’ ninth episode concludes with Phos effortlessly dispatching a Lunarian, and in the process rescuing the twin Amethysts they were previously helpless to assist. Such…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 8
Through the course of their plaintive journey, Phos has tried again and again to reinvent themself, and reshape themself into some form that might be of use to…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 9
Again and again, Phos has been told that they must change in order to exist within this world. In order to be a proper member of their community,…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 12
Perhaps it would be easier if Phos had simply failed. Was their life so very bad to start with? They lived smiling and carefree, beloved by their fellow…
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 5
It is not some great moral conviction that drives Phos into the sea. If anything, it’s closer to the opposite – a total absence of feeling, and lack…
Land of the Lustrous Episode Guide
Land of the Lustrous Episode Guide: Phosphophyllite (Phos) wants to contribute. They're willing to change to do so! But how much is too much?
Land of the Lustrous – Episode 7
Day by day, Phos’ quest for purpose and identity reaps fresh disappointments. The most common, unquestioned identity for these gems is “warrior,” and so Phos throws themself into…
3 Reasons To Watch: Land of the Lustrous
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Land of the Lustrous Episode 3 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 3: Diamond and Bort fight to free Phos. But are they too late? Will anyone care? And how will Cinnabar react?
Mushishi and Land of the Lustrous
As I get back to posting episodes, I can get back to randomly rambling on these posts, which I’ve honestly missed. I don’t know who reads this or…
Mushishi and Land of the Lustrous
As I get back to posting episodes, I can get back to randomly rambling on these posts,...
December 2021 Review (Land of the Lustrous)
Ya know, CGI gets a bad rep sometimes. I mean, I remember being blown away by Toy Story in 1995 (I was 7-8 years old), just how awesome…
Land of the Lustrous (Hōseki no Kuni)
Land of the Lustrous (Hōseki no Kuni) 2017 Land of the Lustrous seems to be cited fairly often as a show that can change minds when it comes…
Land of the Lustrous - Utilising Negative Space
Land of the Lustrous was a manga that hit like a ton of bricks. After having watched the very first episode back in 2017, I instantly ordered all…
OtakuGeneration.net :: (Show #761) Land of the Lustrous
Shownotes :: (show 761) :: (website) :: (podcast feed) :: (direct download) :: (direct iTunes link) With Land of the Lustrous, recorded live January 5th, 2020. This…
Land of the Lustrous: A Reflection of Humanity
This anime needs a season 2! #housekinokuni #landofthelustrous #anime 00:00 The Video 05:31 Spoiler Alert 06:20 The Video Again Thanks for watching! Music In Video: Land of the Lustrous…
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Land of the Lustrous Episode 2 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 2: Haunted by their promise to Cinnabar, Phos struggled with ideas to help. Diamond's response was unexpected.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 10 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 10: Bort sees new potential in Phos and takes them on patrol. Neither were prepared for what they found.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 7 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 7: Amethyst awakens after being reassembled. Can they forgive Phos for the deadly fight? Can Phos forgive Phos?
Land of the Lustrous Episode 1 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 1: Kongou finally finds a job for Phos -- a job Phos hates. But soon a boring job is the least of Phos'…
Land of the Lustrous Episode 6 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 6: Phos' new legs bring problems, of course. They're too fast! Can the others help Phos stop without shattering?
Land of the Lustrous Episode 8 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 8: Antarcticite takes Phos to the Chord Shore, hoping to find Phos arm material. They find much more than that.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 12 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 12: Padparadscha had awakened, and Phos wasted no time asking for advice. Zircon goes on patrol with Bort.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 9 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 9: Phos tries to take on Antarcticite's responsibilities . Will there be anything left come Spring time?
Land of the Lustrous Episode 11 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 11: Bort defends Diamond from two huge Lunarians. Phos and Alexandrite try to help but have their own problems.
Land of the Lustrous Episode 4 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 4: Phos' bad luck continues. The snail wanted to date Sensei Kongou. Now it wants Phos to go into the sea! Why?
Land of the Lustrous Episode 5 Review – Best In Show
Land of the Lustrous Episode 5: As the Lunarians haul up Phos' broken body, Ventricosus awaits payment. The Lunarians have a different idea.
Land of the Lustrous – Diamonds are a Girl’s Best Friend
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Anime of the 2010’s I loved #54: Land of the Lustrous
Bad plot description: Androgynous crystal people fight Hindu-inspired cream cheese flying creatures that attack from the moon via ink blots in the sky.
Genderless Gemstones: The pros and cons of Land of the Lustrous as non-binary representation
In the discussion surrounding queer representation in fiction, things are not always so simple as stamping a work with “good rep” or “bad rep”. While the series is…
In the Land of Leadale, Vol. 3
By Ceez and Tenmaso. Released in Japan as “Leadale no Daichi nite” by Famitsu Bunko. Released in North America by Yen On. Translated by Jessica Lange. As we…
Episode 421, The Land Of Chocolate
On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 827, "Totland" with hosts Ed and Erin, with special guest translator for One…
Episode 421, The Land Of Chocolate
On this week's episode of The One Piece Podcast we go through One Piece Chapter 827, "Totland" with hosts Ed and Erin, with special guest translator for One…
3: *spoilers* Monologue: The 300-year-old gem kindly asks you to stop tweeting about its suffering to thousands of living beings (Land of the Lustrous)
I order you to stop goddamn tweeting about the 300-year-old chunk of phosphophyllite that happens to have agate stripes and gold fillings and also looks like it’s in…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #03
Oh boy, looks like Cayna had another case of hangover after partying all night at an inn somewhere in Felskeilo. Honestly, I think she should say no every…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #09
Oh boy, looks like the inn owner offers a barrel of alcohol to Cayna as it’s time for a party in celebration of her return. Geez Cayna, you…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #08
Let’s start this episode where Cayna summoned a giant wolf named Therwolf, as the high elf mage will return to Felskeilo together with Lonti Arbalest and Mye. C’mon,…
In the Land of Leadale – Episode 1
A simple, laidback isekai that never touches on the ableism of the actual isekai-ing of its protagonist.
In the Land of Leadale Episode #11
Well everyone, it’s time for Cayna to introduce her newest adopted daughter Luka to her oldest adopted children, starting with Mai-Mai where she’s shocked that her mom adopted…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #12
Oh boy, looks like Skargo plans to build a house next to Cayna as he wants to see his Mother Dearest 24/7. Of course, I wish Mai-Mai and…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #06
Well you look at that, Cayna has arrived in the nick of time to save Caerina Sakai and her band of mercenaries as the high elf mage destroyed…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #02
This is Lytt, the youngest daughter of the inn owner where she’s waking Cayna up. Gotta say that she’s really cute!
In the Land of Leadale Episode #10
Well, this is really surprising to see a certain adventurer returned from Episode 5. Oh, and Cayna almost killed her ’cause she thought that this adventurer became a…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #01
Meet Cayna, a high elf mage who just woke up from a deep slumber that lasted 200 years. The world of Leadale has drastically changed during her long…
In the Land of Leadale Episode #05
Welcome to Helshper where this merchant city has an interesting fusion of Dutch and Japanese architecture. It’s really weird, yet amazing to see a Japanese-style castle standing between…