Now and Then, Here and There Timeline ( Real )

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October 14, 1999

Premiere of Now and Then, Here and There

The anime television series Now and Then, Here and There premiered in Japan.

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March 24, 2000

Conclusion of Now and Then, Here and There

The anime series Now and Then, Here and There concluded its original run in Japan.

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August 8, 2001

North American Release of Now and Then, Here and There DVD

The anime was released on DVD in North America, making it available to a wider English-speaking audience.

Now and Then, Here and There Timeline ( Fictional )

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Day 0

Shuzo Hirumi's Normal Life

Shuzo, a typical Japanese middle-school student, goes about his ordinary daily life before any extraordinary events occur.

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Day 1

Shuzo Transported to the Future World

Shuzo is mysteriously transported to a dystopian future world, a desert wasteland ruled by the tyrannical King Hamdo.

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Day 2

Shuzo Meets Lala-Ru

Shuzo encounters Lala-Ru, an enigmatic and powerful girl with the ability to control water, who becomes his ally.

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Day 3

Introduction to the Desert World Conflict

Shuzo learns about the ongoing war and the harsh realities of life in this future desert world, including child soldiers and scarcity of water.

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Day 4

Naota Becomes a Soldier

Naota, Shuzo's friend, is forced into the military by King Hamdo to fight in the war, illustrating the severity of conscription.

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Day 6

Battle Against Abushiri Army

Shuzo and his allies confront the Abushiri army, which controls the conflict with brutal tactics.

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Day 7

Capture and Torture of Shuzo

Shuzo is captured by King Hamdo's forces and subjected to torture, testing his resolve.

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Day 8

Shuzo's Escape with Lala-Ru

With Lala-Ru's help, Shuzo escapes captivity and endeavors to bring peace to the land.

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Day 10

Confrontation with King Hamdo

The final confrontation between Shuzo and King Hamdo, aiming to end the brutal regime and conflict.

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Day 12

Restoration of Water and Peace

Following King Hamdo's defeat, water scarcity is resolved and peace begins to return to the desert world.

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Day 14

Shuzo's Return Home

Shuzo is able to return to his own time, changed by his experiences but hopeful for the future.