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Netchū Jidai

1978 – nowShow2 seasons28 episodes

DramaKids
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2
82
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb8.2

Summary

This light-hearted comedy tells the story of a young man who chooses to become a teacher and struggles to live and grow in the field of education.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for brutality, scares or big ideas.

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Cast

14 of 14 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Tomomi Tanaka, Yoshiyuki Yano, Hiroshi Yoshino
Written by
Hiroichi Fuse, Akira Momoi, Azuma Morisaki

Everyone

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

Facts

October 6, 1978 · March 28, 1981 · Still running

First aired
October 6, 1978
Latest episode
March 28, 1981
Status
Still running
Length
2 seasons · 28 episodes
Genres
Kids, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Netchū Jidai worth watching?"

Questions about Netchū Jidai

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Netchū Jidai worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.2).

Is Netchū Jidai okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Netchū Jidai?

25 h

About 25 hours: 28 episodes in 2 seasons of about 54 minutes each since 1978, and it's still in production.

Can I half-watch Netchū Jidai?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Will I feel good after watching Netchū Jidai?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Netchū Jidai in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.