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The World is Still Beautiful

The World is Still Beautiful
★ 7.3/10•2014•23m•TV-14•Animation•Comedy•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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Nike, the fourth princess of the Principality of Rain and one who holds the power to call forth the rain, travels to the Sun Kingdom to marry Sun King Livius for her country, despite her own reluctance. She soon discovers that the King, who conquered the world in only three years after his ascendance to the throne, is still a child!! Furthermore, for trivial reasons, he has demanded that Nike call forth the rain…!?

StatusEnded
Runtime23m
LanguageJA
First Air DateApr 6, 2014

Episodes

Episode 1 - The Sun KingdomE123m

The Sun Kingdom

The fourth sovereign daughter of the Principality of Rain, Nike, has been betrothed to the Sun King, Livius I. After a long journey, she arrives in his Sun Kingdom, only to be shocked by its prosperity. She decides to wander the kingdom herself to see what it's like, when two men appear before her...

Apr 6, 2014

Episode 2 - The Rain PrincessE223m

The Rain Princess

Nike meets Livius I (Livi). Livi knows that Nike has the power to summmon rain, and orders her to make it rain for him. Nike is angered by his selfishness, but it turns out he has another reason for wanting to see the rain. Meanwhile, enemy forces make an attempt on Livi's life.

Apr 13, 2014

Episode 3 - Chancellor's DeclarationE323m

Chancellor's Declaration

Nike has settled into life in the Sun Kingdom. She is more interested in growing closer to Livi than she was when they first met, but she still can't understand what he's thinking all the time. Meanwhile, a coming out party is held to present the bride of Livius I.

Apr 20, 2014

Episode 4 - Ring of Tales (1)E423m

Ring of Tales (1)

In the Sun Kingdom, it is customary that a marriage in the royal family must earn the approval of the Ministry of the Priesthood. The Ministry rejects Nike, however, and demands that she perform the potentially fatal "Rite of Illumination." Livi is worried for Nike's safety, but Nike decides to perform the rite to see herself accepted.

Apr 27, 2014

Episode 5 - Ring of Tales (2)E523m

Ring of Tales (2)

Nike heads for the underground temple that serves as the site of the Rite of Illumination. Overcoming peril after peril, she finally reaches it, when she is attacked suddenly by a band of men in black. She flees from them with all her strength, but they gradually catch up, when suddenly...

May 4, 2014

Episode 6 - Call My NameE623m

Call My Name

Princess Luna of the Ocean Kingdom arrives, and declares herself Livi's fiance. She has loved Livi since they were children, and therefore views Nike as a rival. Nike is confused at first, but Luna's bold declaration of her feelings and effortless royal demeanor begin to fill her with anxiety.

May 11, 2014

Episode 7 - Wild WaltzE723m

Wild Waltz

One day, out of nowhere, Livi's uncle Bardwin (Bard) returns home. Although he once supported Livi as prime minister, Livi shows nothing but resentment towards him. Bard, for his part, also toys with Livi and makes aggressive advances on Nike. What was the real reason for Bard's return?

May 25, 2014

Episode 8 - Shelter from the RainE823m

Shelter from the Rain

It is revealed that the former prime minister, Bard, returned home out of concern for Livi. Although Livi and Bard continue to seek each other out and need each other's assistance, they never seem to come to an understanding. What will Nike do to express her vexation about the matter?

Jun 1, 2014

Episode 9 - The Principality of RainE923m

The Principality of Rain

Nike's busy life as wife of the Sun King is interrupted by an urgent message from the Principality of Rain. Nike's grandmother, Tohara, has collapsed, and she wants to see her granddaughter. Livi notices Nike's concern for her grandmother, and decides to journey with her to the Principality of Rain.

Jun 8, 2014

Episode 10 - A Righteous CountryE1023m

A Righteous Country

The Principality of Rain is in a flurry to welcome Livi and the rest of the visitors from the Sun Kingdom. Nike and Livi are relieved to find that Tohara is healthier than her message suggested. But a threat of unease approaches from the shadows...

Jun 15, 2014

Episode 11 - A Passing BreezeE1123m

A Passing Breeze

Livi ends up in a dangerous state trying to achieve Tohara's unreasonable demand. To escape confinement and reach Livi, Nike injures herself over and over again. What awaits them at the end of their passionate struggle to find one another?

Jun 22, 2014

Episode 12 - ReturnE1223m

Return

Tohara wants to keep Nike with her at any cost. But when she learns how Nike and Livi feel about each other, she goes of her own accord to see her granddaughter off joyfully. Nike and Livi return to the Sun Kingdom having formally acknowledged their feelings for each other. And so their new life together truly begins...

Jun 29, 2014

Actors

Rena Maeda

Rena Maeda

Nike Remercier

Haruka Kudou

Haruka Kudou

Livius Orvinus Ifrikia (young)

Tomokazu Sugita

Tomokazu Sugita

Neil

Chisa Yokoyama

Chisa Yokoyama

Tohara

Mariya Ise

Mariya Ise

Mira Remercier

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Nobunaga Shimazaki

Livius Orvinus Ifrikia (old)

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