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Neighborhood Story

1995·Show
50Episodes in1Season
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3
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IMDb7.3
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Neighborhood Story fingerprint

Big heart, striking style, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle3

Heart

Romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Coming of Age9
  • Romance8
  • Wholesome8

Humor

Some situational comedy and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Physical Comedy3

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Standout visual style

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization8
  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchBinge-FriendlyComfort WatchPure Escapism

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About

Mikako Kōda is an aspiring fashion designer who attends Yazawa Art Academy in Tokyo and is slowly building up her clothing brand, Happy Berry. Having been childhood friends with her neighbor, Tsutomu Yamaguchi, since infancy, Mikako reassesses her once-platonic feelings for him when he suddenly becomes popular at school due to his resemblance to the singer Ken Nakagawa and begins dating Mariko, a popular and attractive girl.
90s Anime ClassicFashion & DesignFirst LoveChildhood FriendsComing-of-Age StorySlice of LifeAspirationalYouthful DreamsWholesome RomanceFriendship & Relationships

Crew

Directed by:
Atsutoshi Umezawa, Toru Yamada, Yoshihiro Oka
Written by:
Aya Matsui, Yumi Kageyama
Composed by:
Masahiro Kawasaki

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about Neighborhood Story

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Where can I stream Neighborhood Story legally?

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Is Neighborhood Story worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70/100 (IMDb 7.3). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Neighborhood Story have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 50 episodes of about 25 minutes each.

When did Neighborhood Story air?

It ran from 1995 to 1996 and has ended.

What language is Neighborhood Story in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch Neighborhood Story?

2FRJP

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

What tropes does Neighborhood Story use?

All of the Other ReindeerAnnoying Younger SiblingAuthor AppealBeauty ContestBe YourselfBetty and VeronicaBishie SparkleBland-Name ProductThe CameoNinja Pirate Zombie RobotIdentical StrangerSpotlight-Stealing Squadand 15 more

TV Tropes lists 27 storytelling tropes for Neighborhood Story, including All of the Other Reindeer, Annoying Younger Sibling, Author Appeal.