Land of the Lustrous (2017)
Kernel Score: 83% · 102 ratings
Genres: Animation, Action & Adventure, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
First aired: 2017-10-07
Seasons: 1 · 12 episodes
Where to watch Land of the Lustrous
- Buy: Google Play
US availability, updated 2026-10-23.
Overview
In the mysterious future, crystalline organisms called Gems inhabit a world that has been destroyed by six meteors. Each Gem is assigned a role in order to fight against the Lunarians, a species who attacks them in order to shatter their bodies and use them as decorations. Phosphophyllite, also known as Phos, is a young and fragile Gem who dreams of helping their friends in the war effort. Instead, they are told to compile an encyclopedia because of their delicate condition. After begrudgingly embarking on this task, Phos meets Cinnabar, an intelligent gem who has been relegated to patrolling the isolated island at night because of the corrosive poison their body creates. After seeing how unhappy Cinnabar is, Phos decides to find a role that both of the rejected Gems can enjoy. Can Phos's seemingly mundane assignment lead both Phos and Cinnabar to the fulfillment they desire?
Land of the Lustrous parents' guide: ages 11+
Parents need to know that this anime features characters who fight and are shattered/mutated by enemies in a fantasy war setting.
- Violence & scariness: Moderate — Battles involve gem creatures being shattered and mutated by enemies, per keywords and TV-14 rating.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official TV-14 rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Tomoyo Kurosawa as Phosphophyllite (voice)
- Mikako Komatsu as Cinnabar (voice)
- Ai Kayano as Diamond (voice)
- Ayane Sakura as Bort (voice)
- Mutsumi Tamura as Morganite (voice)
- Saori Hayami as Goshenite (voice)
- Yumi Uchiyama as Rutile (voice)
- Ayahi Takagaki as Jade (voice)
- Maaya Uchida as Red Beryl (voice)
Land of the Lustrous FAQ
Is Land of the Lustrous good?
Land of the Lustrous has an 83% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 102 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Land of the Lustrous?
In the US you can buy it from Google Play.
Is Land of the Lustrous OK for kids?
Land of the Lustrous is rated TV-14. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 11+. Parents need to know that this anime features characters who fight and are shattered/mutated by enemies in a fantasy war setting.
What shows are like Land of the Lustrous?
If you liked Land of the Lustrous, try Fate/Grand Order Absolute Demonic Front: Babylonia, Dragon Ball Super, Girls' Last Tour and Cagaster of an Insect Cage.