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Yamibo - Darkness, the Hat, and the Travelers of the Books 2003

★ 5.7/10 · 12 votes AnimationAction & AdventureSci-Fi & FantasyDrama 1 seasons · 13 eps Ended
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What is Yamibo - Darkness, the Hat, and the Travelers of the Books?

The television series "Yamibo - Darkness, the Hat, and the Travelers of the Books" is a story about a high school student who lives with her sister. The student's life is disrupted when her sister disappears in front of her on her 16th birthday.

Type
TV series
Year
2003
Status
Ended
Episodes
13
Runtime
30 minutes
First aired
Oct 2, 2003
Last aired
Dec 25, 2003
Original language
JA
Origin
JP
Networks
ANIMAX
Genres
Animation, Action & Adventure, Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
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Overview

The television series "Yamibo - Darkness, the Hat, and the Travelers of the Books" is a story about a high school student who lives with her sister. The student's life is disrupted when her sister disappears in front of her on her 16th birthday. The student is able to follow her sister with the help of a being resembling a fat baby chick. This leads to a journey through a place called "The Great Library", which contains different worlds stored in books. The Great Library serves as a setting for the student's search for her sister. The series involves traveling from book to book as the student attempts to find her sister.

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Should you watch it?

“A high school student journeys through magical book worlds to rescue her missing sister and true love.”

Reasons to watch
  • unique premise involving book-based worlds
  • emotional quest narrative
Keep in mind
  • unconventional character designs
  • complex fantasy plot elements

Watch it if you enjoy fantasy anime featuring interdimensional travel and a search for a lost loved one.

This series is rated MA 15+ and contains themes of fantasy, drama, and action.

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Episode guide

Season 1 · 13 episodes

Frequently asked questions

What is the premise of the series?

The story follows a high school student named Hazuki who travels through various worlds inside books to find her sister.

How many episodes are in the series?

The series consists of 13 episodes.

What genre is this show?

It is an animated series categorized under action, adventure, science fiction, fantasy, and drama.

When was this series released?

The series was released in 2003.

Who created the series?

The series was created by Aguri Soragata.