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Transparent

2002Show1 season10 episodes

Drama
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4
72
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4

Summary

A young, good-hearted doctor Kenichi suffers from a rare syndrome whereby his feelings cannot be hidden such people are known as "satorare" and their well-being come under special government protection.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not streaming in any country yet.

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Not for scares or brutality.

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Cast

13 of 13 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Renpei Tsukamoto, Naoki Tamura, Masataka Takamaru
Written by
Reiko Yoshida, Masaya Ozaki
Produced by
Yokochi Ikuei, Kôichi Tôda
Music by
Michiru Oshima

Everyone

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

Facts

July 4, 2002 · September 12, 2002 · Ended

First aired
July 4, 2002
Last aired
September 12, 2002
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 10 episodes
Genres
Drama
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Tropes

Runaway Bride, Babies Ever After, "The Reason You Suck" Speech +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Transparent worth watching?"

Questions about Transparent

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Transparent worth watching?

72
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 72 (IMDb 6.4).

How long does it take to watch Transparent?

10 h

About 10 hours: 10 episodes in 1 season of about 60 minutes each, aired from 2002 to 2002.

Is Transparent good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

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

Is Transparent plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Is Transparent in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Transparent use?

Runaway BrideBabies Ever After"The Reason You Suck" SpeechCast Full of GayHereditary HomosexualityInspirational MartyrTomboyDysfunctional FamilyThe Promised LandTrans Equals HypersexualFinale MovieAmicable Exesand 23 more

TV Tropes lists 35 tropes for it, including Runaway Bride, Babies Ever After, and "The Reason You Suck" Speech.