---
title: "Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms"
year: 2018
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/maquia-when-the-promised-flower-blooms-2018"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 476292
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 115
community_rating: 8.1
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms (2018) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/maquia-when-the-promised-flower-blooms-2018

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms is a film first released in 2018. Catalogued under Animation, Drama, Fantasy. Produced and broadcast by P.A.WORKS, Bandai Visual, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An immortal girl adopts a foundling amid war, forging a poignant bond across ages."

### Why Watch
- Stunning animation
- Thought‑provoking exploration of mortality
- Unique premise of an ageless caretaker

### Caveats & Content Note
- Pacing may feel deliberate
- Runtime approaches two hours
- Tone & Suitability: Rated PG-13, it addresses war, loss, and the passage of time, suitable for mature teens and adults.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: fantasy, drama, emotional, slow-burn

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/maquia-when-the-promised-flower-blooms-2018#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Mari Okada
- **Networks / Studios**: P.A.WORKS, Bandai Visual, Hakuhodo DY Music & Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Manaka Iwami** as *Maquia (voice)*
- **Miyu Irino** as *Ariel (voice)*
- **Yuuki Sakurai** as *Ariel as a Child (voice)*
- **Ai Kayano** as *Leilia (voice)*
- **Yuki Kaji** as *Krim (voice)*
- **Yoshimasa Hosoya** as *Lang (voice)*
- **Rina Sato** as *Mido (voice)*
- **Yoko Hikasa** as *Dita (voice)*
- **Miyuki Sawashiro** as *Racine (voice)*
- **Tomokazu Sugita** as *Izor (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Who directed the film?
It is directed by Okada, marking his directorial debut.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime is 1 hour 55 minutes.

### Q: What is the film’s rating?
It carries a PG‑13 rating.

### Q: Which studio produced it?
It is the first standalone feature‑length theatrical film from P.A. Works.

### Q: What genres does it belong to?
It is classified as animation, drama, and fantasy.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/476292)
- [Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Maquia:_When_the_Promised_Flower_Blooms)
- [Maquia: When the Promised Flower Blooms…](https://www.fandimefilmu.cz/film/36019-maquia-when-the-promised-flower-blooms)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*