Storyline

In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her cherished grandchildren to fabled times where they learn that modern-day dilemmas are no match for the trials, tribulations and words of wisdom passed from generation to generation through their fascinating folktales.

First Aired

2020-01-23
Last Aired

2025-01-24
Creator

Masami Shimoda
Genre

Animation, Family, Kids, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Seasons

2
Episodes

26
Status

Returning Series
Language

العربية
Network

MBC 1, Shahid

Keywords:

middle east fairy tale saudi arabia cyberpunk historical episodic anime folktale middle eastern folktale kids coproduction

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Season 1

Season 2

1. Zarqa

Musab was always envious of Zarqa, but with thieves threatening the town, he must decide if he can tru...More

Musab was always envious of Zarqa, but with thieves threatening the town, he must decide if he can trust her. Zarqa, meanwhile, cannot stand idly by when so much is at stake.Less

26mins 2020-01-23

2. Favorite Phrase

Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to eve...More

Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.Less

26mins 2020-01-30

3. Camel

A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but he...More

A woman prays for a child and receives an unexpected blessing. Their daughter may not be human, but her parents love her all the same.Less

26mins 2020-02-06

4. Brother

Salee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits t...More

Salee cares about his family while Saad, his elder brother, cares about money. When an epidemic hits the town, Salee recalls a story that can save everyone. But danger awaits.Less

26mins 2020-02-13

5. Banana

Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve eve...More

Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.Less

26mins 2020-02-20

6. Rabab

A magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a...More

A magical instrument has the power to control all living things. When it falls into the wrong hands, a clever young girl may be the only one who can save the townspeople.Less

26mins 2020-02-27

7. Anter

Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match...More

Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...Less

26mins 2020-03-05

8. Salt

Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult i...More

Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.Less

26mins 2020-03-12

9. Quiet Princess

Samar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But ...More

Samar’s father decides that the man who can finally make her speak will win her hand in marriage. But there’s something vitally important they’ve all overlooked.Less

26mins 2020-03-19

10. Hartim

Hartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, thoug...More

Hartim has a reputation as a kind man who never turns away those in need. Handala is suspicious, though. Hartim MUST have an ulterior motive. Why else would he act so nice?Less

26mins 2020-03-26

11. Good Man

A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships th...More

A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?Less

26mins 2020-04-02

12. Heritage

Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. ...More

Jassem quickly takes advantage of Habib’s sizable inheritance, which causes friction between the two. It’s unfortunate: Some things are more important than money.Less

26mins 2020-04-09

13. Grandmother Story

Asma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the ...More

Asma fell in love with stories thanks to her childhood friend, Farrah. But as the decades passed, the two fell out of touch. What is Farrah up to these days?Less