Based on a hit manga by Keiichi Sigsawa the philosophical anime series KINO'S JOURNEY employs the time-honored motif of the road trip as a vehicle for self-discovery and universal truth. Deeply meditative and cooler than zero the series follows the existential adventures of a black-clad hipster Kino along with talking motorcycle Hermes as they travel the world and learn much about themselves in the process. Imaginative thought-provoking and sometimes disturbing Kino's journey is documented in an episodic style with an emphasis on atmosphere rather than action or plot though still prevalent. This collection kicks off the series with its first four episodes.