The 2021 film ( Al Rihla ) is a landmark Saudi-Japanese collaboration between Manga Productions and Toei Animation . Set 1,500 years ago in the Arabian Peninsula, it brings pre-Islamic history to life through the lens of modern anime. Plot Summary
The film features hand-drawn 2D animation mixed with 3D CGI for the massive battle sequences (specifically the elephants of Abraha's army). The color palette is a masterclass in desert imagery: searing oranges for the day, deep indigos for the night, and the shocking red of blood on golden sand. The action choreography is brutal and realistic—borrowing more from Vinland Saga than from Naruto . the journey arabic dub english sub
9/10 (Deducted one point only because you have to glance at the bottom of the screen instead of the gorgeous backgrounds once in a while.) The Journey The 2021 film ( Al Rihla
: The Arabic version features renowned voice actors like Nassar Al-Nassar as the hero Aws and Rasha Rizk as Hind. The color palette is a masterclass in desert
Unlike typical anime that rely on superpowers, The Journey grounds its action in brutal, tactical sword fights, shield walls, and the raw human spirit of resistance. The film culminates in the famous "Miracle of the Ababil" (the birds dropping baked clay stones), blending realistic historical warfare with divine intervention.
The main plot is interspersed with stylized sequences depicting stories from the Quran and Old Testament, such as Noah’s Ark and the parting of the Red Sea, which serve as moral inspiration for the defenders. Dubbing and Subtitles