Sign up
Trailer

Pure

1996Show1 season11 episodes

Drama
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.2

Summary

Orihara Yuka is an artist with savant syndrome, closely protected by her mother and her cousin. When one of her works is entered into a competition and wins first place, she is thrust out into a much wider world. She meets Sawatari Toru, a bitter reporter with a hard past, who treats her as if she were normal.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Teens
  • Thought-provoking

Skip it if

  • You want fast pacing

Where to watch

Set your services

Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

Fingerprint

Not for scares, adrenaline or laughs.

Shows with

Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Isamu Nakae, Kensaku Sawada
Written by
Yukari Tatsui
Produced by
Miwako Kurihara
Music by
Hajime Mizoguchi

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

January 8, 1996 · March 18, 1996 · Ended

First aired
January 8, 1996
Last aired
March 18, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 11 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Dirty Cop, Police Are Useless, Sadistic Choice +9

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Pure?"

Questions about Pure

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Pure?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Pure worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.2).

How long does it take to watch Pure?

8 h

About 8 hours: 11 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Is Pure plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (9 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Pure good for date night?

and 1 morePartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing SafeSolo Watch

It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Pure in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Pure use?

Dirty CopPolice Are UselessSadistic ChoiceCanadian BrevityFraming the Guilty PartyDowner EndingThe CartelNay-TheistTruth in TelevisionDa ChiefCultural StereotypesActual Pacifistand 25 more

TV Tropes lists 37 tropes for it, including Dirty Cop, Police Are Useless, and Sadistic Choice.