Episodes
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.
Favorite Phrase
Why do bad things happen? Perhaps it was for the best. An old man insists there’s a bright side to everything.
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.
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.
Banana
Dafel arrogantly believes there’s nothing his strength can’t overcome. But power alone can’t solve everything.
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.
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...
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.
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.
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?
Good Man
A wealthy merchant invites three strangers into his home only to ask them about the worst hardships they’ve experienced. Why?
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.
Grandmother Story
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?
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?
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.
The Nameless Faris
People are more than they appear to be at first glance. Sometimes, a coward is the bravest person of all.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Stories are Our Treasures
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.
Cast
Crew
Masami Shimoda
Director
Masakazu Hashimoto
Series Writer
Atsushi Wakabayashi
Character Designer
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