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Ichibanboshi

1977Show1 season156 episodes

Drama
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Summary

The 19th NHK Asadora. A dramatization of the life of the singer Chiyako Sato. Michiko Godai replaced Haruna Takase in the lead two months into the series when Takase became ill. Adapted from the novel "Aa Tokyo Koshinkyoku" by Yuki Ryoichi.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Kids
  • Teens

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at
  • You want fast pacing
  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, laughs or brutality.

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Cast

8 of 8 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Fukiko Miyauchi
Music by
Akihiro Komori

Everyone

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Facts

April 4, 1977 · October 1, 1977 · Ended

First aired
April 4, 1977
Last aired
October 1, 1977
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 156 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

5 questions, like "Is Ichibanboshi okay for kids?"

Questions about Ichibanboshi

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ichibanboshi okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Ichibanboshi?

39 h

About 39 hours: 156 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1977 to 1977.

Is Ichibanboshi plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (7 of 10) more than on its plot.

Can I half-watch Ichibanboshi?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 4 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Ichibanboshi in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.