Watch Now And Then, Here And There

Name: Now And Then, Here And There
Genre: Anime
Released: 2005-01-17
Cast: Akemi OkamuraNazuka KaoriKouji IshiiReiko YasuharaAyame Sohma

16+
2005
1 Season
7.9 (1,975)

Now And Then, Here And There is an anime television series that was directed by Akitaro Daichi and produced by AIC. The show, which premiered in 1999 and ran until 2000, is set in a future world that is torn apart by war and violence. The story follows a young boy named Shu, who is transported to a post-apocalyptic world that is ruled by a cruel and ruthless ruler named King Hamdo. Shu becomes a prisoner of Hamdo's army and is forced to witness the horrors of war firsthand.

As he witnesses the suffering of the people around him and the brutality of Hamdo's regime, Shu becomes determined to find a way to stop the cycle of violence and bring peace to the world. Along the way, he meets a number of other characters who are struggling to survive in this harsh and unforgiving world.

One of the most notable characters in the show is Lala-Ru, a mysterious girl who possesses a powerful energy source that Hamdo believes will give him the power to conquer other worlds. Shu becomes determined to protect Lala-Ru from Hamdo and others who would seek to exploit her power.

Other characters in the show include Sara, a young girl who becomes Shu's closest friend and confidante; Tabool, a soldier in Hamdo's army who begins to question his loyalty to the regime; and Abelia, a former queen who becomes a leader in the resistance movement against Hamdo's rule.

Throughout the show, the characters face a number of challenges and obstacles as they struggle to survive in this brutal world. One of the major themes of the show is the idea that violence begets violence, and that the only way to truly bring peace to the world is through understanding and compassion.

The animation in Now And Then, Here And There is striking and vivid, with a style that is both beautiful and haunting. The soundtrack also contributes to the show's atmospheric and emotional impact, with a mix of ambient electronic music and traditional Japanese instruments.

Ultimately, Now And Then, Here And There is a powerful and thought-provoking anime that explores complex themes of war, violence, and the struggle for peace. Through its richly drawn characters and immersive world-building, the show offers a moving portrayal of the human cost of conflict, and the enduring hope for a better tomorrow.

Now And Then, Here And There is a series that ran for 1 seasons (13 episodes) between January 17, 2005 and on AIC

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Seasons

13. Now and Then, Here and There

March 21, 2005

Nabuca finds himself at a crossroad: Continue killing for the empty promise of going home after the war ends, or listen to his heart and put down his gun. Will King Hamdo satisfy his revenge and enslave the entire village of Zari Bars? Will Lala-Ru survive? And will Shu ever find his way home to the present? Watch the stirring conclusion of this anime masterpiece to find out.

12. This Bloody Earth

March 21, 2005

Sara warns the people of Zari Bars that an impending attack from Hellywood is eminent. The village decides that the best strategy is to leverage their possession of Lala-Ru in a negotiation with King Hamdo. Now Shu must protect Lala-Ru once again, this time from the enraged citizens of Zari Bars and the advancing forces of Hellywood.

11. Eve of Destruction

March 14, 2005

Sis, one of the citizens of Zari Bars, finds Sara in the desert, on the verge of death.. As Sis and the other villagers nurse her to recovery, they realize that she is pregnant. Shu's resilience and optimism is unyielding as he comforts Sara by telling her that as long as she's alive, good things are bound to happen.

10. Prelude to Chaos

March 14, 2005

Shu and Lala-Ru are tentatively welcomed by the villagers of Zari Bars. Just when they think that Hellywood is just a mere memory, a lone injured soldier from the fortress hobbles into town in desperate need of care. Meanwhile, Lady Abelia ascertains the location of Zari Bars, and prepares the ship for launch in order to execute her evil plans to destroy the innocent village.

9. In the Chasm

March 14, 2005

Shu and Lala-Ru's journey takes them to a new village. Meanwhile Lady Abelia succeeds in preparing Hellywood for war, but King Hamdo is more interested in revenge than tactics. Shu and Lala-Ru don't realize it, but the village they've encountered is actually the target of King Hamdo's revenge.

8. Two Lone Souls

March 7, 2005

As King Hamdo recovers from Shu's incredible attack, Lady Abelia discovers that Hellywood suddenly has the ability to mobilize itself across the desert. Now that Shu is on the run, he must face a whole new set of dangers in the wild. Lala-Ru finally opens up, and tells the story behind the pendant and why it has been the cause of war after war.

7. Night of Flight

February 28, 2005

Shu is court-marshaled for his interference during the mission to recruit more soldiers from the villages that surround Hellywood. While in prison, he uncovers an unbelievable mystery and the fate of this hellish future suddenly falls squarely in his hands. Meanwhile, Lala-Ru is in grave danger as King Hamdo, still searching for the pendant, reaches a new level of insanity.

6. Disappearance In A Sandstorm

February 21, 2005

After suffering from horrible brutalities for too long, a hardened Sara breaks free from her prison shackles. The young soldiers are now faced with a tour of duty as they leave Hellywood to seek more soldiers. When Shu realizes the atrocities that his corps must inflict on harmless villagers, he lashes out, but to no avail.

5. Murder

February 14, 2005

Sara continues to suffer unspeakable horrors as a prisoner turned concubine. King Hamdo's frustration reaches a boiling point as the mission to recover the pendant continues to be fruitless. An assassination attempt on the King only enrages him further. Meanwhile, Nabuca and Shu spar in a training exercise, which seems to bring them closer rather than further apart.

4. Discord

February 7, 2005

The young soldiers have their marching orders: Search the entire ship from top to bottom for Lala-Ru's missing pendant. Shu recovers, and is forced to join their ranks as a soldier of Hellywood. He learns that all the soldiers are actually kidnapped children who are promised release upon the end of the unjust war their king is waging. Meanwhile, Sara's condition worsens as the perils of imprisonment take their toll.

3. A Feast In the Dark

January 31, 2005

While imprisoned, Shu meets a fragile blue-eyed girl named Sara who found her way to this hellish future under similar circumstances. Meanwhile, King Hamdo confronts Lala-Ru, desperate to find the location of her pendant. Just when Shu thinks things couldn't get worse, Lady Abelia's cruel interrogation begins. Then, in the dead of night, a shining light of hope appears…but is it the help that Shu has been praying for?

2. A Boy and A Mad King

January 24, 2005

Lala-Ru is captured by Abelia's men, but her magical pendant escapes with Shu at the last moment. Meanwhile, Shu is discovered and captured by Nabuca, one of Abelia's men. Shu is then questioned by King Hamdo, and the truth behind why Lala-Ru was arrested is revealed.

1. A Girl Admiring the Sunset

January 17, 2005

Meet happy-go-lucky boy Shu. He lives the typical life of a kid, until one day on the way home from Kendo practice when he sees a mysterious girl admiring the sunset from the top of a factory exhaust pipe. While Shu tries to coax her into a conversation, a time warp suddenly opens to reveal Lady Abelia, who immediately identifies the mysterious girl as 'Lala-Ru.' As Lady Abelia tries to capture Lala-Ru, the whole lot is transported into the future. It's the action-packed opener to the series that Anime News Network calls '…one of the best newer shows [they've] seen.'

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Where to Watch Now And Then, Here And There

Now And Then, Here And There is available for streaming on the AIC website, both individual episodes and full seasons. You can also watch Now And Then, Here And There on demand at Amazon and Google Play.