Anpan

2025Show1 season130 episodes

82
GreatGoodWatch score
82
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

In wartime Japan, spirited Nobu transforms from a militarist schoolgirl into Kochi’s first female reporter, as she and childhood friend Takashi endure personal loss and struggle to find their own truths amid the upheaval of the Showa era.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Written by
Miho Nakazono
Produced by
Ryosuke Funada
Music by
Akio Izutsu

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Facts

March 31, 2025 · September 26, 2025 · Ended

First aired
March 31, 2025
Last aired
September 26, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 130 episodes
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Anpan?"

Questions about Anpan

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Anpan?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Anpan worth watching?

82
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 82 (IMDb 8.1).

Is Anpan okay for kids?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Yes: its content advisories are violence and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Anpan?

33 h

About 33 hours: 130 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 2025 to 2025.

Is Anpan good for date night?

and 4 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFamily Movie NightFriends Night

Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is Anpan 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 Anpan in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.