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0.5 Man

2023Show1 season5 episodes

81
GreatGoodWatch score
81
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

Masaharu "Masaji" Tachibana was a brilliant programmer who got burnt out and suddenly stopped showing up to work. He now lives at home with his parents and spends his time sleeping and playing video games.

Good for

  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares, brutality or adrenaline.

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0.5 Man episodes

1 season · 5 episodes

  1. S1 E1 Kazoku igai to Hanasu, 7.0
  2. S1 E2 Hiru ni Soto he Dekakeru, 6.9
  3. S1 E3 Dendô-jitensha ni noru, 7.3
  4. S1 E4 Aisu wo Ogoru, 7.4
  5. S1 E5 Hataraku, 7.9

Cast

Crew

Written by
Shuichi Okita

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Facts

May 28, 2023 · June 25, 2023 · Ended

First aired
May 28, 2023
Last aired
June 25, 2023
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream 0.5 Man?"

Questions about 0.5 Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 0.5 Man?

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

Is 0.5 Man worth watching?

81
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 81 (IMDb 7.9).

Is 0.5 Man okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch 0.5 Man?

4 h

About 4 hours: 5 episodes in 1 season of about 50 minutes each, aired from 2023 to 2023.

Can I half-watch 0.5 Man?

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 0.5 Man plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is 0.5 Man in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.