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1972 Fireflies on the Shore

2025Show1 season5 episodes

CrimeDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score

A tense, intriguing crime series about history and crime.

Good for date night · friends night · binge-friendly

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Story

In 1972 Okinawa, a $1 million heist risks a US-Japan crisis. A covert police team has 18 days to recover the cash, uncovering ties to gangs, elites, and US forces.

Feels like

  • Historical Crime Thriller
  • Geopolitical Suspense
  • Okinawa Underworld
  • Military-Civilian Conflict
  • Tight Deadline Narrative
  • Gangster Drama
  • Political Intrigue
  • Atmospheric Period Piece
  • Covert Operations

Cast

9 of 9 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Hideyuki Hirayama
Produced by
Takaesu Yoshiki, Yu Hirose
Music by
Goro Yasukawa

Everyone

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

Facts

October 19, 2025 · November 16, 2025 · Ended

First aired
October 19, 2025
Last aired
November 16, 2025
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 5 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Crime, Drama
Original language
Japanese
Also spoken
English
Made in
Japan
Available in
2 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream 1972 Fireflies on the Shore?"

Questions about 1972 Fireflies on the Shore

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream 1972 Fireflies on the Shore?

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

Is 1972 Fireflies on the Shore worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83.

Is 1972 Fireflies on the Shore in English?

JapaneseEnglish

No, it was made in Japanese, with some English.