Series synopsis
Island is a Japanese comedy drama mystery animation television series that premiered on Tokyo MX on July 1, 2018. It ended on September 16, 2018. It stars Yukari Tamura, Kana Asumi, Hibiku Yamamura and Tatsuhisa Suzuki.
Urashima, an island far from the mainland. The people who live there lead carefree lives. But five years ago, the island's three great families suffered a series of misfortunes, and succumbed to suspicion. The people of the island cut off all contact with the mainland, and began a slow decline. The key to saving the island lies in three girls who belong to the three families. But they are bound by old traditions, and are conflicted. On that island, a lone man washes ashore. The man claims to be ...
Premise
Urashima, an island far from the mainland. The people who live there lead carefree lives. But five years ago, the island's three great families suffered a series of misfortunes, and succumbed to suspicion. The people of the island cut off all contact with the mainland, and began a slow decline. The key to saving the island lies in three girls who belong to the three families. But they are bound by old traditions, and are conflicted. On that island, a lone man washes ashore. The man claims to be from the future, and he begins a solitary struggle to change the island's fate.
Cast and characters
Leading cast
- Yukari Tamura as Rinne Ohara (voice)
- Kana Asumi as Karen Kurutsu (voice)
- Hibiku Yamamura as Sora Garandou (voice)
- Tatsuhisa Suzuki as Setsuna Sanzenkai (voice)
- Rina Sato as Kuon Ohara (voice)
- Takamasa Mogi as Tarō Harisu (voice)
- Yui Nakajima as Mei Tandori (voice)
- Tomoyo Takayanagi as An Hatoma (voice)
Supporting cast
- Takako Tanaka as Emiri Sunada (voice)
Episodes
This series spans 1 season with 12 episodes.
| Season | Episodes | First aired | Last aired |
|---|---|---|---|
| Season 1 | 12 | July 1, 2018 | September 16, 2018 |
| Episode | Title | Air date |
|---|---|---|
| 1 |
We Meet Again When he wakes up, Setsuna has no memories. He is on the island left behind by time, Urashima. Everyone he meets is mysterious and puzzling. At night he is surprised by a girl singing on the beach, and somehow says her name. |
July 1, 2018 |
| 2 |
I Don't Want You to Feel Bad Setsuna begins to research soot blight syndrome to understand the shocking statement Rinne makes. The endemic disease keeps the island isolated and toys with Rinne, Karen and Sara's fates. But Rinne's mother Kuon knows something unexpected. |
July 8, 2018 |
| 3 |
The Right Way to Spin Dreams Setsuna, Sara and Karen try various ways to get Rinne to come out during the day. Their fun time is interrupted when Rinne sees a hidden shack. After that, Rinne tries to stop thinking about the past, but Karen makes a decision to face it down. |
July 15, 2018 |
Production
Release
| Original network/platform | Tokyo MX |
|---|---|
| First aired | July 1, 2018 |
| Last aired | September 16, 2018 |
| Runtime | 24 minutes |
| Status | ended |
| Schedule | Sunday at 22:00:00 |