TV series
Children of the Whales
2017, Japanese, on TOKYO MX & KBS Kyoto.
As a magic wielder, young archivist Chakuro knows his time is short, but everything changes when a girl from the outside appears on his island.
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Status
- Ended in 2017
Worth the Hype
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7.4/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Children of the Whales
Children of the Whales is streaming on Netflix in India.
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NetflixAvailability in India as of 13 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Latest episode
S1 E12: Glad to Be Born Here
Aired 24 December 2017
Seasons 1
Cast & crew
Details
- First aired
- 8 October 2017
- Last aired
- 24 December 2017
- Network
- TOKYO MX, KBS Kyoto
- Original title
- クジラの子らは砂上に歌う
- Language
- Japanese
- Country
- Japan
- Type
- Scripted
- Rated
- U/A 16+
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News & fan talk
What Children of the Whales is based on
Children of the Whales is based on Children of the Whales, a 2013 manga series by Abi Umeda.
Manga series · 2013
Children of the Whales
By Abi Umeda
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Children of the Whales: quick answers
Is Children of the Whales worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How many seasons of Children of the Whales are there?
Children of the Whales has 1 season and 12 episodes, about 24 minutes each.
Is Children of the Whales finished?
Yes. Children of the Whales ended in 2017, so you can watch the whole story.
Which OTT platform is Children of the Whales on?
Children of the Whales is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
Children of the Whales parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Children of the Whales is rated U/A 16+. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What shows are like Children of the Whales?
If you liked Children of the Whales, try Raven of the Inner Palace, Kokkoku: Moment by Moment, Sagrada Reset.
What is Children of the Whales based on?
Children of the Whales is based on Children of the Whales, a 2013 manga series by Abi Umeda.