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Children of the Whales

On a colossal, wandering vessel of sand called the Mud Whale, fourteen‑year‑old archivist Chakuro records the lives of its isolated citizens, many of whom wield fleeting magical abilities that shorten their lives. The community lives in a fragile utopia, drifting endlessly across an ocean of dunes, never encountering outsiders beyond their own floating islands.

When Chakuro explores a massive neighboring island, he meets a mysterious girl whose presence threatens to upend his world and the delicate balance of their society. The series blends wistful adventure with bittersweet drama, exploring themes of destiny, love, and the cost of power in a hauntingly beautiful, otherworldly setting.