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Bansan Blues

2025Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5
65
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

Summary

Yuta Takubo, a drama director consumed by his demanding job, and Kosuke Sato, a former chef now living as a recluse, reconnect after the divorce of their high school friend, Aoi Makita. The two begin to heal through regular dinners, rediscover their passions, and regain a sense of self.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Background watch

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

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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Cast

7 of 7 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Emma Kawawada
Written by
Atsuki Tomori, Natsuki Takahashi, Ryota Abe

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Facts

January 23, 2025 · March 27, 2025 · Ended

First aired
January 23, 2025
Last aired
March 27, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
4 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Bansan Blues?"

Questions about Bansan Blues

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Bansan Blues?

It streams in 4 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Bansan Blues worth watching?

65
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 65 (IMDb 6.5).

Will I feel good after watching Bansan Blues?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting series: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for hopefulness and 8 for wholesome.

Is Bansan Blues plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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

Is Bansan Blues in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.