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Future Folktales

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S2 E13 · Stories are Our Treasures

About Future Folktales

Future Folktales is a kids and sci-fi & fantasy anime series that premiered on MBC Shahid on January 23, 2020. It has 2 seasons and 26 episodes so far and has ended. The latest episode, Season 2 Episode 13 "Stories are Our Treasures", aired on January 24, 2025.

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.

  • Kids
  • Sci-Fi & Fantasy
  • Animation
  • Family

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Episodes

26 episodes · 2 seasons

Season 1

2020 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 6 years ago

A grandmother shares moral stories from the Saudi heritage with her grandchildren to help them overcome their daily struggles.

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  1. E13

    13. Grandmother Story

    Finale

    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?

  2. E12

    12. Heritage

    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.

  3. E11

    11. Good Man

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

  4. E10

    10. Hartim

    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. E9

    9. Quiet Princess

    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.

  6. E8

    8. Salt

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

  7. E7

    7. Anter

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

  8. E6

    6. Rabab

    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.

  9. E5

    5. Banana

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

  10. E4

    4. Brother

    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.

  11. E3

    3. Camel

    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.

  12. E2

    2. Favorite Phrase

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

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    1. Zarqa

    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.

Season 2

2024 · 13 episodes · Last episode: 1 year ago

In 2050 Riyadh, elder Asma's richly captivating storytelling transports her grandchildren to fabled times where they discover the trials and triumphs of past generations through fascinating folktales.

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    13. Stories are Our Treasures

    Finale

    Folktales are more than just stories; they are life lessons each generation passes down to the next. Just as a grandmother shared this tradition, so too shall her family.

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    12. The Mermaid's Gifts

    A man once received gifts from a mermaid who sensed that he possessed a good heart. Unfortunately, naivety had also taken root within him.

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    11. The Old Lady and The Jinni

    Once upon a time, there was a mischievous jinni who wreaked havoc on a village. But when he meets his match in a clever old woman, he challenges her to a contest of wits.

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    10. Nafla and Nahla

    Some say that bravery is the absence of fear. However, two sisters are about to learn that true bravery means taking action despite their fears.

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    9. Mulukhiyah Wars

    There were once three siblings who did not get along very well. But what starts as a fight over food may end with the three learning a valuable lesson.

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    8. Iyas the Judge

    Iyas has a righteous heart and will not stand idly by when the villainous Safwan bullies others. However, this will not be the last time the two cross paths.

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    7. Throw Those Squashes and Carry Me

    They say that kindness has a way of finding its way back to someone. A single mother struggles to provide for her seven daughters when a chance encounter changes everything.

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    6. Poison and Sweetness

    Rafi may be a wise man, but he is not a compassionate one. When a young man begs to become his apprentice, Rafi grows suspicious once the past comes to light.

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    5. Tanbouri's Shoes

    There was once a man in Baghdad who owned a particular set of old shoes. Who would have thought his decision to throw them out would cause him so much misfortune?

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    4. Jared's Legend

    Massud does what the monster wants to protect his baby brother. But just because someone bears a burden doesn’t mean they must bear it alone.

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    3. The Nameless Faris

    People are more than they appear to be at first glance. Sometimes, a coward is the bravest person of all.

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    2. Naash's Daughters

    It is not always easy to find one’s path in life, a dilemma that Maha currently faces. Perhaps the stars themselves can guide her.

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    1. The Night the Wolf Cried

    Wolves are dangerous animals, but when a chieftain comes across a lone wolf, he takes pity on the starving creature and feeds him. What will come of this act of kindness?

Cast & crew

Created by Masami Shimoda

Future Folktales FAQ

Will there be new episodes of Future Folktales?

Future Folktales has ended, so no new episodes are scheduled. The final episode aired on January 24, 2025.

When did the latest episode of Future Folktales come out?

The most recent episode of Future Folktales, Season 2 Episode 13 "Stories are Our Treasures", aired on January 24, 2025.

How many seasons of Future Folktales are there?

Future Folktales has 2 seasons with 26 episodes in total.

When did Future Folktales first air?

Future Folktales first aired on MBC Shahid on January 23, 2020.

How do I get notified when new episodes of Future Folktales are released?

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