Junichi

2019·Show
6Episodes in1Season
75
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.7Metacritic––Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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Junichi fingerprint

Immersive world, strong craft, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2
  • Fast Pace2

Heart

Romantic and melancholic

  • Romance8
  • Melancholy8
  • Pathos7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor3
  • Dark Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion7
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout characters, performances, and dialogue

  • Character Depth9
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightPartner WatchSolo WatchBinge-FriendlyThought-Provoking

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About

A love story presented by Hirokazu Koreeda, the director of Palme d'Or film, "The Shoplifters".

Jun'ichi is a young man without job or home who seems to have a great power of fascination over woman. He crosses the paths of different women who are unsatisfied with their lives and find comfort in his presence. It is a subtle love story between Jun'ichi's drifting life and six different woman from 16 to 65 years old.
Erotic DramaCharacter StudyMelancholic RomancePsychological ExplorationSlow Burn NarrativeIntimate & NuancedContemporary Japanese DramaRelationship DynamicsArt House Sensibility

Crew

Directed by:
Nanako Hirose, Eiji Kitahara
Composed by:
Koji Nakamura

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about Junichi

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Where can I stream Junichi legally?

PrimeThe RokuAsianCrushFawesome

Junichi is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Fawesome. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Junichi worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.7). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Junichi rated?

Sexual content

Content advisories: sexual content.

How many seasons does Junichi have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 6 episodes.

When did Junichi air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Junichi in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Junichi?

2CAUS

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Junichi in 2 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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