High schooler Ruri Tanigawa loves shiny things. She loves them so much that she heads into the mountains to search for crystals herself—where she unexpectedly meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student studying mineralogy. As the pair start collecting minerals together, Ruri begins developing a genuine appreciation for science and the beauty of the natural world.
Cast: Miyari Nemoto, Asami Seto
Season 1
13 episodes
1. My First Mineral HuntHigh school girl Ruri meets graduate student Nagi while collecting minerals in the mountains.TV-14CC24minJul 6, 2025
2. The Value of Golden ColorRuri is determined to find gold, but Nagi explains that it might not be as likely as she hopes.TV-14CC24minJul 13, 2025
3. The Lost PlanetRuri meets Nagi's colleague Imari, and the three embark on a journey to find a lost mine.TV-14CC24minJul 20, 2025
4. Study of SandsIn search of sapphire, Nagi teaches Ruri how to study sand, but Ruri prefers to hunt on a bigger scale.TV-14CC24minJul 27, 2025
5. Worlds Seen and UnseenRuri, Nagi, and Imari head to the beach in search of agate, and Ruri learns about the long lifecycle of rocks.TV-14CC24minAug 3, 2025
6. A Closer Look into the BlueJust as the group begins searching for sapphire on foot, Ruri uncovers a grave mistake that halts their plans.TV-14CC24minAug 10, 2025
7. Seaside Recycling StudioRuri finds sea glass on the beach and runs into her classmate Shoko, who has a secret passion for minerals.TV-14CC24minAug 17, 2025
8. The Golden ElegyRuri teams up with Shoko for a science project, which takes a turn when they discover a strange, orange rock.TV-14CC24minAug 24, 2025
9. Time Capsule of 1.9 Million TonsRuri and Nagi head out to hunt for opals but discover that the area has already been fully excavated.TV-14CC24minAug 31, 2025
10. Sentence to an Abandoned RailroadImari leads a hunt for manganese ore, when the group encounters a mystery along abandoned railroad tracks.TV-14CC24minSep 7, 2025
11. The Sapphire CradleWhen Ruri has trouble deciding on her future, she turns to her study of sapphire.TV-14CC24minSep 14, 2025
12. Memories Come with Rocks and NoiseWhen Ruri discovers her grandpa's old crystal radio, she's determined to restore it.TV-14CC24minSep 21, 2025
13. Look Up, Examine, Search! And Next!Ruri, Shoko, Nagi, and Imari take a trip together, where they search for meteorite at a hot springs inn.TV-14CC24minSep 28, 2025
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High schooler Ruri Tanigawa loves shiny things. She loves them so much that she heads into the mountains to search for crystals herself—where she unexpectedly meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student studying mineralogy. As the pair start collecting minerals together, Ruri begins developing a genuine appreciation for science and the beauty of the natural world.
Creators and cast
- Created by
- Noriko Fujimoto, Tsuyoshi Ishiwaki, Rieko Nagamine, Tomoyuki Ohwada
- Cast
- Miyari Nemoto, Asami Seto
- Studio
- Studio Bind, EGG FIRM, Aniplex
Maturity rating
TV-14Check the rating before watching with younger viewers.
Audio languages
Japanese
Where to watch
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