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Niji

1970 – 1971Show1 season310 episodes

Drama
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Summary

Starring Yōko Minamida as a woman who supported her family during and after World War II. All episodes are missing from the NHK archives, though a brief clip does survive as part of a contemporary news segment documenting the drama's production.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Adults
  • Intergenerational

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for laughs, awe or big ideas.

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Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Written by
Sumie Tanaka

Everyone

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

Facts

April 6, 1970 · April 3, 1971 · Ended

First aired
April 6, 1970
Last aired
April 3, 1971
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 310 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is Niji okay for kids?"

Questions about Niji

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Niji okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Niji?

78 h

About 78 hours: 310 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1970 to 1971.

Is Niji plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (0 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Niji in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.