Now and Then, Here and There (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Series · ★ 7.4

Released in 1999, Now and Then, Here and There is an animation, sci-fi & fantasy and war & politics series.
What it’s about. Shu is a typical Japanese boy, but has an unbeatable, optimistic and determined attitude. However, when he sees a mysterious girl with strange eyes named Lala-Ru up on a smokestack, he is soon pulled into a strange desert world. Shu soon discovers the true terrors of war, which includes genocide, brutal torture, hunger, thirst, and child explotation. Now Shu is trying to save Lala-Ru, as well as his hard earned, and often relunctant, new friends from the insane dictator, Hamdo. Whether Shu can possibly accomplish saving those he cares about while still holding up to his values remains to be seen.
Who’s in it. Now and Then, Here and There stars Akemi Okamura as Shuuzou Matsutani (voice), Kaori Nazuka as Lala-Ru (voice), Azusa Nakao as Sara Ringwalt (voice) and Yuka Imai as Nabuca (voice), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.4/10, Now and Then, Here and There has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Now and Then, Here and There page.
If you liked it. Fans of Now and Then, Here and There tend to enjoy Rick and Morty, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba, Attack on Titan and Attack on Titan: No Regrets.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Now and Then, Here and There (1999)?
- In US, Now and Then, Here and There is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Now and Then, Here and There worth watching?
- Now and Then, Here and There holds an audience score of 7.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy animation, sci-fi & fantasy and war & politics. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Now and Then, Here and There?
- Now and Then, Here and There stars Akemi Okamura, Kaori Nazuka, Azusa Nakao, Yuka Imai and Reiko Yasuhara.
- When was Now and Then, Here and There released?
- Now and Then, Here and There was released in 1999.
