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Kita no kazoku

1973 – 1974Show1 season308 episodes

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

A nostalgic, wholesome drama series about family and history.

Good for family movie night · kids · teens

Skip it if you want fast pacing · you want dark or edgy material

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

Shows with

Story

The 13th NHK Asadora. Starring Youko Takahashi in a story about a brother and sister coming of age in Hakodate and Kanazawa.

Feels like

  • Classic Japanese Family Drama
  • Historical Coming-of-Age
  • Sibling Bond
  • Regional Atmosphere (Hokkaido/Kanazawa)
  • Nostalgic & Heartwarming
  • Slow-Paced Slice of Life
  • Traditional Values
  • Emotional Resonance
  • NHK Asadora Heritage

Cast

Crew

Everyone

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

Facts

April 2, 1973 · March 30, 1974 · Ended

First aired
April 2, 1973
Last aired
March 30, 1974
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 308 episodes
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Kita no kazoku worth watching?"

Questions about Kita no kazoku

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Kita no kazoku worth watching?

90
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90.

Is Kita no kazoku okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Kita no kazoku?

77 h

About 77 hours: 308 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1973 to 1974.

Is Kita no kazoku plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Can I half-watch Kita no kazoku?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is Kita no kazoku in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.