In the beginning, an "orb" is cast unto Earth. "It" can do two things: change into the form of the thing that stimulates "it"; and come back to life after death. "It" morphs from orb to rock, then to wolf, and finally to boy, but roams about like a newborn who knows nothing. As a boy, "it" becomes Fushi. Through encounters with human kindness, Fushi not only gains survival skills, but grows as a "person". But his journey is darkened by the inexplicable and destructive enemy Nokker, as well as cruel partings with the people he loves.
The best episode of "To Your Eternity" season 1 is "The Last One", rated 9.6/10 from 2361 user votes. It was directed by Masahiko Murata and written by Shinzo Fujita. "The Last One" aired on 4/12/2021 and is rated 1.3 point(s) higher than the second highest rated, "A Rambunctious Girl".
An orb is tossed upon the earth. It transforms to match its surrounding environment: first a rock, then moss, then a dying wolf. The wolf returns to its last remaining family, a boy living alone in a small home in the snow.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
The orb, having morphed into a boy, finds its way to Ninanna, where he is attacked. He is discovered by a girl, March, who may not achieve her goal of becoming a grown-up.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
March is escorted to the altar to be sacrificed to Oniguma. Along the way, she tends to Fushi, who, despite having the body of a young man, doesn’t seem to have the mind of one.
Director: Tomio Yamauchi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Hayase, interested in Fushi’s inability to die, brings him along with March, Parona and Pioran to the nation of Yanome. They are shown around town and treated well, but things are not as they seem.
Director: Tomio Yamauchi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi, March and Parona continue their escape from Yanome and back to Ninanna. Hayase chases after them, especially in order to capture Fushi.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Having gained a semblance of humanity, Fushi sets off on his own. He encounters Pioran again, who teachers him words and writing, helping him live as a human being.
Director: Tomio Yamauchi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi and Pioran arrive at Takunaha, where they meet Booze Man and a boy named Gugu. Gugu, who had been living with Booze Man for several months following an accident, warms up to Fushi.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi explains to Gugu how his form as the wolf, Joaan, and March, came to be. Gugu explains death to Fushi. Together, they come to understand the meaning of family.
Director: Haruhito Ogawa
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi tells Gugu about the wolf, Joaan, and the boy he took on the form of. Gugu explains death to Fushi, recalling his own past, working for a wealthy family with his brother.
Director: Tomio Yamauchi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi and Gugu fight against the Nokkers that they encountered in the forest. Though the situation is grim, Gugu has a trick up his sleeve.
Director: Takafumi Fujii
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Four years after their encounter with the Nokkers, Fushi and Gugu have grown into fine young men. They’re invited to Rean’s birthday party after a brief reunion with Gugu’s brother.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Just as Gugu and Rean come to understand each other, the Nokkers emerge, causing panic in the party hall. Fushi and Gugu are forced to fight.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi leaves Booze Man’s home and sets out to wander aimlessly around Takunaha. He has many questions for the Observer, but can’t seem to get any straight answers.
Director: Miyuki Ooshiro
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi and Pioran are separated on the prison island of Jananda. He enters a tournament where, if he survives until the end, he will be granted the right to do anything he wants – including leaving the island with Pioran.
Director: Tomio Yamauchi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi transforms into Parona of Ninannah in the middle of the tournament. He is shocked when he realizes what this implies. Meanwhile, Tonari, desperate to have Fushi join her and her friends, offers to help rescue Pioran.
Director: Kouki Onoue
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi just barely manages to take down the Nokkers. He opens up to the others, and they discuss their dreams and pasts.
Director: Tomio Yamauchi
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Having defeated Fushi, Hayase makes a surprising proposal to the people of the island of Jananda.
Director: Takafumi Fujii
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Tonari returns to Jananda to rescue Fushi. Before setting out again, they stay the night in a cave, and Tonari shares her past.
Director: Ken Sanuma
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi, Tonari and their friends fight the Nokkers, who have taken over corpses.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita
Fushi parts ways with Tonari and heads to the port where Pioran is waiting for him. He worries that he may attract the Nokkers again and endanger her.
Director: Masahiko Murata
Writer: Shinzo Fujita