Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom
2023 • MADHOUSE
- Format
- MOVIE
- Aired
- 2023
- Episodes
- 1
- Status
- Finished
- Studio
- MADHOUSE · Warner Bros. Japan · Nippon Television Network · Shogakukan
- Genres
- Adventure · Fantasy · Romance
The Gold Kingdom and the Water Kingdom had a long, troubled history filled with epic battles before they decided to take the drastic steps of building a wall between the two lands. But 100 years later, they make good on an agreement in hopes of bringing stability to all. The rulers from each land had decided that the Gold Kingdom would offer the most beautiful girl in their kingdom as a bride, to be wed to the most clever man from the Water Kingdom, creating not just a couple but the promise of renewed relations and peace.
When it comes time for the rulers to make good on their promise, neither is entirely honest or admirable in their attempts. The Gold Kingdom offers Sara, a kind-hearted, but homely princess while the Water Kingdom marries off Naranbayar, a lanky scholar of modest background. To add insult to injury, the two separately find themselves with a dog (for Sara) and a cat (for Naranbayar) as their partner-to-be. As Sara and Naranbayar individually navigate the palace schemes of their respective homelands, their paths soon converge in a heartwarming new spin on the classic fairytale set-up.
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Gold Kingdom and Water Kingdom is a 2023 feature-length anime film produced by the renowned Studio Madhouse. Based on the manga series by Nao Iwamoto, the narrative explores themes of diplomacy and reconciliation through the story of Princess Saara of the Gold Kingdom and Prince Naranbayar of the Water Kingdom. The film was directed by Kotono Watanabe, who sought to translate the manga's delicate character-driven aesthetic into a lush, cinematic experience that emphasizes the cultural contrast between the two nations.
The production represents a notable entry in the studio's portfolio, prioritizing a sweeping romantic scope over the action-heavy titles Madhouse is often associated with. Upon its release, the film was praised for its visual artistry and thoughtful approach to political allegory. By focusing on the interplay between the wealthy, insular Gold Kingdom and the impoverished but vibrant Water Kingdom, the design team aimed to create a world that felt both fantastical and grounded in human emotional stakes.
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