Is the TV show Children of the Whales available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime or Apple TV+?

At Stream Tracker, we’re taking a look at Children of the Whales (2017), the melancholic fantasy anime that follows archivist Chakuro on the mud whale as he navigates memory, duty and a looming fate tied to thymia. When a girl from the outside washes up on the drifting island, the calm of the sea of sand gives way to secrets and conflict — a story that blends quiet worldbuilding with sudden, tragic power. In this article we’ll cover the series’ tone and themes and, most importantly, tell you whether Children of the Whales is currently available on Netflix, Disney+, Prime Video or AppleTV+, so you know where to dive in.

Synopsis

Chakuro, a young archivist whose rare command of magic comes with a ticking lifespan, keeps the island’s memories safe until a girl from the outside washes ashore and shatters his quiet routine, forcing him to confront buried secrets, changing bonds, and a fate he can no longer ignore.

Release date

2017

Seasons / Episodes

1s / 12ep

Total duration

4h 48min

Rating

Country

Japon

Genre(s)

Animation, Drame, Fantasy

Cast

Yuichiro Umehara Hiroshi Kamiya Mikako Komatsu Nobunaga Shimazaki Manaka Iwami Natsuki Hanae Daiki Yamashita