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Oyaji

2000·Show
11Episodes in1Season
75
GreatGoodWatch score

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Big heart, funny, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension3
  • Spectacle2

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about family.

  • Family Dynamics10
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Cringe Humor5

World

Family and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and dialogue

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Dialogue Quality8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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About

At 55, Kan-ichi Kanzaki is the old-fashioned and overbearing father of the Kanzaki family: his wife Miyako, his son Tadashi, and his two daughters Sayuri and Suzu. Being an “oyaji,” a stubborn middle-aged man that cannot keep his opinion to himself, Kan-ichi is particularly bothered when he views what he believes to be a failure in the public’s morals. But unlike the occasional stranger, his kids have to live under his scrutiny every day, and there are plenty of family crises to draw his ire. Although he can be strict, his actions are driven by his love for his family, and one can’t help but be touched and amused by the loving efforts of such an “oyaji.”
Japanese Family DramaHeartwarming ComedyGeneration GapPatriarchal FigureCharacter-DrivenSlice of LifeMoral ValuesEmotional JourneyRelatable Struggles

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Is Oyaji worth watching?

75
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Oyaji have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 11 episodes of about 60 minutes each.

When did Oyaji air?

It ran from 2000 to 2000 and has ended.

What language is Oyaji in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.