The manga 'Land of the Lustrous' (Houseki no Kuni) by Haruko Ichikawa begins serialization in October 2012.
The 'Land of the Lustrous' anime series premieres on Japanese TV and streaming platforms.
The Blu-ray and DVD boxes for 'Land of the Lustrous' anime are released in Japan.
The gems known as the Lustrous are created and come to life in a world threatened by the Lunarians.
The Lustrous first confront attacks from the Lunarians, mysterious beings who seek to capture them for their gem shards.
Phosphophyllite, the youngest and most fragile gem, joins the group and begins training to find their purpose.
Phos is assigned to assemble an encyclopedia documenting all known knowledge about their world and its inhabitants.
Phos battles Antarcturite and loses their right arm; Cinnabar offers a temporary solution by fusing their poisonous mercury to Phos's right arm.
After a catastrophic battle, Phos shatters and undergoes a physical and psychological transformation, becoming more aggressive and determined.
Phos uncovers clues about the Lunarians' true nature and their desire to shatter the gems for replacement parts.
Phos merges with a strange Lunarian entity, gaining powerful new abilities but losing some of their original characteristics.
The Lustrous and Phos confront the Lunarians in a decisive battle to protect their existence.
