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Somali and the Forest Spirit

Somali and the Forest Spirit
★ 7.4/10•2020•24m•TV-PG•Animation•Action & Adventure•Sci-Fi & Fantasy
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The world is ruled by spirits, goblins, and all manner of strange creatures. Human beings are persecuted, to the very point of extinction. One day, a golem and a lone human girl meet. This is a record of the pair, one a member of a ruined race, the other a watchman of the forest. It tells of their travels together and of the bond between father and daughter.

StatusEnded
Runtime24m
LanguageJA
First Air DateJan 10, 2020

Episodes

Episode 1 - Journeying Parent and ChildE124m

Journeying Parent and Child

In a world ruled by monsters, a golem takes a human child on a journey in search of her own kind. In a city, the people express surprise at seeing a golem leave its forest, and a curious Somali strays from Golem's side.

Jan 10, 2020

Episode 2 - Edible Herbs and the Oni's DwellingE224m

Edible Herbs and the Oni's Dwelling

When Somali gets injured, the dwarf oni doctor Shizuno invites them back to his house for treatment. Golem asks Shizuno to teach him how to make medicine to use on their journey going forward.

Jan 17, 2020

Episode 3 - The Sea at the Bottom of the CaveE324m

The Sea at the Bottom of the Cave

In order to earn travel funds, Golem gets a job working for Kokilila in Anthole City. As Somali watches him at work, she begins to fear he's trying to end their journey as soon as possible. Kokilia's son, Kikila, then leads her into an underground world to cheer Somali up.

Jan 24, 2020

Episode 4 - The Wishing Flower and the Promise RequestE424m

The Wishing Flower and the Promise Request

With Kikila and Muthrica's help, Somali finds a flower that will grant wishes. But Golem scolds her for coming home late, and tells her they may not be able to travel together anymore. The psychological trauma collides with Somali's building exhaustion from the journey, and causes her to collapse.

Jan 31, 2020

Episode 5 - The Wandering BirdsE524m

The Wandering Birds

When Golem and Somali need to travel across a large desert, two bird travelers, Uzoi and Haitora, offer them free transport. But these travelers harbor secrets, and they could possibly be a danger to Somali.

Feb 7, 2020

Episode 6 - Dying Flowers Look Up at the BirdsE624m

Dying Flowers Look Up at the Birds

Hoping to cure Haitora's illness, Uzoi attacks Somali, but realizes she can't bring herself to hurt her. That night, Haitora reveals an important secret to Golem... which Uzoi happens to overhear.

Feb 14, 2020

Episode 7 - The Footsteps That Stalk the WitchesE724m

The Footsteps That Stalk the Witches

After leaving the desert, Somali and Golem travel to a witch village in search of a library that holds books from around the world, in which they have hopes of finding books about humans that may provide clues of their current whereabouts. After learning of a book about humans called "The Story of Haraiso" in the witches' library, they work with the librarian, Hazel, to find the book.

Feb 21, 2020

Episode 8 - Meeting and Bonds Prayed ForE824m

Meeting and Bonds Prayed For

Somali and Golem meet the head librarian of library since she was the last one to possess "The Chronicle of Haraiso". Upon meeting her, they learn she's also the author of the book and they listen as she shares the story of her ancestor, Feodora, and her first encounter with humans ages before.

Feb 28, 2020

Episode 9 - Memories of Minor DaysE924m

Memories of Minor Days

Somali and Golem stay for the night at an empty lodge when it starts raining. The two spend time baking together when Somali finds a cookbook. During the night, two friends appear before them.

Mar 6, 2020

Episode 10 - The Infant Child and the Green BoulderE1024m

The Infant Child and the Green Boulder

Golem recalls back to the time he first met Somali in his forest. Later, when Golem and Yabashira begin their jobs as bodyguards, Somali and Shizuno do arts and crafts when Somali decides she wants to make a gift for Golem.

Mar 13, 2020

Episode 11 - Those Who Protect and Those Who ThreatenE1124m

Those Who Protect and Those Who Threaten

Somali finishes her fita band with Auntie Rosa's help, and exchanges presents with Golem. But that night, hunters attack...

Mar 20, 2020

Episode 12 - Bonded Father and ChildE1224m

Bonded Father and Child

Golem transforms and fights off the human hunters to protect Somali. But when he continues to rampage, the others stop him from doing anymore harm. After the incident, Golem questions if he can still continue his role as Somali's father.

Mar 27, 2020

Actors

Inori Minase

Inori Minase

Somali (voice)

Daisuke Ono

Daisuke Ono

Golem (voice)

Hiroki Nanami

Hiroki Nanami

Shizuno (voice)

Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Tatsuhisa Suzuki

Yabashira (voice)

Saori Hayami

Saori Hayami

Uzoi (voice)

Yuki Ono

Yuki Ono

Haitora (voice)

Yu Kobayashi

Yu Kobayashi

Kakila (voice)

Tomokazu Seki

Tomokazu Seki

Kokilira (voice)

Show Hayami

Show Hayami

Musurika (voice)

Ai Kayano

Ai Kayano

Hazel (voice)

Ayahi Takagaki

Ayahi Takagaki

Praline (voice)

Rie Shibata

Rie Shibata

Rosa-obasan (voice)

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