Future Folktales

أساطير في قادم الزمان

2020–2025 · Ended · 2 seasons · 26 episodes · Animation, Family · Japan

Creator Masami Shimoda · Channel MBC 1 · Starring Yousef Al Jarraah, Ali Al Qasim, Taleb Al Refaei

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.
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Episodes

13 episodes · January 2020 – April 2020
  1. Episode 1: 1. ZarqaJanuary 23, 2020 · 26 min
    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.
  2. Episode 2: 2. Favorite PhraseJanuary 30, 2020 · 26 min
    Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.
  3. Episode 3: 3. CamelFebruary 6, 2020 · 26 min
    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.
  4. Episode 4: 4. BrotherFebruary 13, 2020 · 26 min
    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.
  5. Episode 5: 5. BananaFebruary 20, 2020 · 26 min
    Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
  6. Episode 6: 6. RababFebruary 27, 2020 · 26 min
    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.
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  1. Episode 7: 7. AnterMarch 5, 2020 · 26 min
    Anter wishes for Ablah’s hand in marriage but must first convince her father he’d be the perfect match. Easier said than done...
  2. Episode 8: 8. SaltMarch 12, 2020 · 26 min
    Prince Sattam loves his father as much as salt. But the king sees this declaration as a grave insult instead of the intended praise.
  3. Episode 9: 9. Quiet PrincessMarch 19, 2020 · 26 min
    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.
  4. Episode 10: 10. HartimMarch 26, 2020 · 26 min
    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?
  5. Episode 11: 11. Good ManApril 2, 2020 · 26 min
    A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?
  6. Episode 12: 12. HeritageApril 9, 2020 · 26 min
    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.
  7. Episode 13: 13. Grandmother StoryApril 16, 2020 · 26 min
    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?

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EPISODE LENGTH
26 minutes
FIRST AIRED
January 23, 2020
LAST AIRED
January 24, 2025
PRODUCTION COMPANIES
Manga Productions, Toei Animation

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