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The Mirror of Janus

1985 – 1986Show1 season18 episodes

Drama
64
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9

A moving, melancholic drama series about the mind and history.

Good for friends night · teens · binge-friendly

Skip it if you want fast pacing

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, warmth or comfort.

Shows with

Story

The series is about a girl suffering from multiple personality disorder.

Feels like

  • Psychological Drama
  • Trauma & Identity
  • Dark & Intense
  • Family Secrets
  • Dramatic Storytelling
  • Youth in Crisis
  • Nostalgic Period Setting
  • Emotional Depth
  • Slow Burn Mystery

Cast

17 of 17 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Togoro Tsuchiya
Written by
Takashi Ezure

Everyone

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

Facts

December 4, 1985 · April 16, 1986 · Ended

First aired
December 4, 1985
Last aired
April 16, 1986
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 18 episodes
Content
Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is The Mirror of Janus worth watching?"

Questions about The Mirror of Janus

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is The Mirror of Janus worth watching?

64
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64 (IMDb 6.9).

How long does it take to watch The Mirror of Janus?

14 h

About 14 hours: 18 episodes in 1 season of about 45 minutes each, aired from 1985 to 1986.

Is The Mirror of Janus plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is The Mirror of Janus in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.