About Ruri Rocks
High schooler Ruri Tanigawa loves shiny things.
She loves them so much that she heads into the mountains to search for crystals herself—where she unexpectedly meets Nagi Arato, a graduate student studying mineralogy.
As the pair start collecting minerals together, Ruri begins developing a genuine appreciation for science and the beauty of the natural world.
- Status
- Ended
- TMDB rating
- 7.5/10 from 33 votes
- Seasons
- 1
- Episodes
- 13
Seasons and episodes
The latest season with aired episodes is shown first. Specials are kept separate.
Latest aired season
Season 1
My First Mineral Hunt
High school girl Ruri meets graduate student Nagi while collecting minerals in the mountains.
TMDB 7.3/10 from 3 votes
The Value of Golden Color
Ruri is determined to find gold, but Nagi explains that it might not be as likely as she hopes.
TMDB 6.7/10 from 3 votes
The Lost Planet
Ruri meets Nagi's colleague Imari, and the three embark on a journey to find a lost mine.
TMDB 6.7/10 from 3 votes
Study of Sands
In search of sapphire, Nagi teaches Ruri how to study sand, but Ruri prefers to hunt on a bigger scale.
TMDB 6.0/10 from 3 votes
Worlds Seen and Unseen
Ruri, Nagi, and Imari head to the beach in search of agate, and Ruri learns about the long lifecycle of rocks.
TMDB 5.7/10 from 3 votes
A Closer Look into the Blue
Just as the group begins searching for sapphire on foot, Ruri uncovers a grave mistake that halts their plans.
TMDB 6.0/10 from 3 votes
Seaside Recycling Studio
Ruri finds sea glass on the beach and runs into her classmate Shoko, who has a secret passion for minerals.
TMDB 6.0/10 from 3 votes
The Golden Elegy
Ruri teams up with Shoko for a science project, which takes a turn when they discover a strange, orange rock.
TMDB 6.0/10 from 3 votes
Time Capsule of 1.9 Million Tons
Ruri and Nagi head out to hunt for opals but discover that the area has already been fully excavated.
TMDB 5.7/10 from 3 votes
Sentence to an Abandoned Railroad
Imari leads a hunt for manganese ore, when the group encounters a mystery along abandoned railroad tracks.
TMDB 6.3/10 from 3 votes
The Sapphire Cradle
When Ruri has trouble deciding on her future, she turns to her study of sapphire.
TMDB 6.0/10 from 3 votes
Memories Come with Rocks and Noise
When Ruri discovers her grandpa's old crystal radio, she's determined to restore it.
TMDB 6.0/10 from 3 votes
Look Up, Examine, Search! And Next!
Ruri, Shoko, Nagi, and Imari take a trip together, where they search for meteorite at a hot springs inn.
TMDB 5.0/10 from 2 votes
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