IRODUKU: The World in Colors (2018)
A visually breathtaking Japanese anime about a colorblind young witch who travels back in time to rediscover emotion, art, and human connection.
IRODUKU: The World in Colors - Series Information
- Original Title: 色づく世界の明日から
- First Air Year: 2018
- Last Air Year: 2018
- Type: TV Series
- Genres: Animation, Drama, Sci-Fi, Fantasy
- Content Rating (US): NR
- Episode Runtime: Average runtime per episode: 24 minutes
- Number of Seasons: 1
- Number of Episodes: 13
- Status: Ended
- Original Language: Japanese
- Spoken Languages: Japanese
- First Air Date: October 5, 2018 (United States - NR), October 5, 2018 (Germany - 12), October 5, 2018 (France - 12), October 5, 2018 (Australia - PG), October 5, 2018 (Brazil - 12), October 5, 2018 (Mexico - B), October 5, 2018 (Spain - 13)
- Networks: MBS, BS-TBS, AT-X, Tulip Television, Prime Video, TBS
- Production Companies: P.A.WORKS
- Production Countries: Japan
- Alternative Titles: 물이 드는 세계의 내일로부터 (KR), So Many Colors in the Future, What a Wonderful World (US), So many colors in the future what a wonderful world (FR), IRODUKU: El mundo en colores (ES), Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara (PL), Irozuku Sekai no Ashita kara (JP)
IRODUKU: The World in Colors - Plot
Set in the city of Nagasaki, the story takes place in a world where a miniscule amount of magic remains in everyday life. Hitomi Tsukishiro is a 17-year-old descendant of a witch family who grew up with stale emotions, as she lost her sense of color at a very young age. Feeling sorry for her granddaughter's future, Kohaku, a great witch, sends Hitomi to past, the year 2018. Through exchanges with her 17-year-old grandmother and her club members, the story follows Hitomi's growth as a person.
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IRODUKU: The World in Colors - Cast & Crew
Main Cast
- Kaori Ishihara
- Kaede Hondo
- Nao Toyama
- Sayaka Ohara
- Kana Ichinose
- Seiji Maeda
- Keiko Han
- Toshiyuki Morikawa
- Sumi Shimamoto
- Takako Honda
Writers
- Yuko Kakihara
- Yasuhiro Nakanishi
IRODUKU: The World in Colors - FAQs
What is IRODUKU: The World in Colors about?
Set in a near-future Nagasaki where magic still lingers, the series follows Hitomi Tsukishiro, a colorblind teenage witch sent back to 2018 by her grandmother. There, she reconnects with her 17-year-old grandmother and a group of art club friends, slowly rediscovering emotion, color, and her place in the world.
Why can't Hitomi see colors in IRODUKU?
Hitomi lost her ability to perceive color at a very young age, a condition tied to her emotional detachment rather than a purely physical cause. Her journey through time is partly about healing this inner numbness — and it's through art, specifically the paintings of Yuito Aoi, that color begins to seep back into her world.
Is IRODUKU: The World in Colors worth watching?
For fans of gentle, visually stunning anime with emotional depth, it's a quiet gem. P.A.WORKS crafted a beautifully animated series that blends time travel, magic realism, and coming-of-age themes into something genuinely moving. It rewards patient viewers who appreciate atmosphere and character growth over fast-paced plotting.
How many episodes does IRODUKU: The World in Colors have?
IRODUKU: The World in Colors ran for 13 episodes across its single season, which aired from October 2018. There is also one special episode included in Season 0. The series tells a complete, self-contained story with no sequel or continuation announced.
Who voices the main characters in IRODUKU?
Kaori Ishihara voices protagonist Hitomi Tsukishiro, while Kaede Hondo plays the young Kohaku. The cast also includes Nao Toyama, Sayaka Ohara, Kana Ichinose, Seiji Maeda, Keiko Han, Toshiyuki Morikawa, Sumi Shimamoto, and Takako Honda, all lending warmth to this emotionally rich ensemble.
What anime is similar to IRODUKU: The World in Colors?
If IRODUKU resonated with you, consider exploring Blue Box (2024), My Dress-Up Darling (2022), The Dangers in My Heart (2023), Horimiya: The Missing Pieces (2023), or Kubo Won't Let Me Be Invisible (2023) — all share that blend of heartfelt romance, school life, and quietly emotional storytelling.
When did IRODUKU: The World in Colors first air?
The series premiered on October 5, 2018, broadcasting across multiple Japanese networks including MBS, BS-TBS, and AT-X. It was also made available internationally through Amazon Prime Video, bringing P.A.WORKS' visually lush anime to a global audience shortly after its Japanese debut.
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