The Anime That Breaks Its Own Hero (And You)

Houseki no Kuni, also known as Land of the Lustrous, is an anime about humanity’s greatest struggles personified by rock people, and at the center of it all is Phosphophyllite, a fragile gem who shatters, breaks, and falls apart over and over again. But somehow, this story about a sentient rock is one of the greatest explorations of identity, suffering, and what it means to be human.

This anime takes classic shonen elements, insane fight scenes, comedy, and character transformations, and turns them into something far more tragic and philosophical. But why did Houseki no Kuni go unnoticed when it first aired in 2017? Why wasn’t it celebrated alongside other modern masterpieces like Attack on Titan?

In this video, I dive into the emotional depths of Houseki no Kuni, exploring how it uses its beautiful world and colorful characters to deliver a story about humanity’s greatest struggles, all while looking like your typical action anime.

So if you're wondering how an anime about a rock ended up becoming one of the greatest depictions of humanity, then stick around! I go over exactly that plus more!
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なんなのさ!    • Houseki no Kuni OST なんなのさ!  
シンシャ    • 『宝石の国』Houseki no Kuni OST ~『シンシャ』Shinsha  
秘密    • Secret (Houseki no Kuni / Land of the Lust...  
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TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Spoiler Free
7:26 The Story
16:14 Rating and Conclusion
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