Series synopsis
The World is Still Beautiful, also known as それでも世界は美しい is a Japanese animation comedy sci-fi & fantasy action & adventure television series that premiered on Nippon TV on April 6, 2014. It ended on June 29, 2014. It stars Rena Maeda, Haruka Kudou, Tomokazu Sugita and Chisa Yokoyama.
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…!?
Premise
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…!?
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Rena Maeda as Nike Remercier
- Haruka Kudou as Livius Orvinus Ifrikia (young)
- Tomokazu Sugita as Neil
- Chisa Yokoyama as Tohara
- Mariya Ise as Mira Remercier
- Nobunaga Shimazaki as Livius Orvinus Ifrikia (old)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | April 6, 2014 | June 29, 2014 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
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... |
April 6, 2014 |
| 2 |
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. |
April 13, 2014 |
| 3 |
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. |
April 20, 2014 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Nippon TV |
|---|---|
| First aired | April 6, 2014 |
| Last aired | June 29, 2014 |
| Runtime | 23 minutes |
| Status | Ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 02:20:00 |