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Penguindrum

2011Show1 season24 episodesTV-14

AnimationDrama
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4
77
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4

Summary

A terminally ill girl named Himari Takakura is miraculously saved from death by a strange spirit who resides in a penguin-shaped hat. However, in exchange for extending her life, the spirit tasks Himari's brothers, Kanba and Shōma, to seek out an elusive item known as the Penguin Drum with assistance from a trio of strange penguins.

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  • Teens
  • Binge-friendly

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1 season · 24 episodes

  1. S1 E1 The Bell of Fate Tolls, 7.5
  2. S1 E2 A Risky Survival Strategy, 7.5
  3. S1 E3 Then Devour Me Curry-geously, 7.5
  4. S1 E4 A Princess Descends, 7.0
  5. S1 E5 This is What Drives Me, 7.7
  6. S1 E6 You and I are Bound B M, 7.4
  7. S1 E7 The Eggchanting Girl, 7.1
  8. S1 E8 Even if Your Love is a Lie, I..., 7.6
  9. S1 E9 Frozen World, 8.5
  10. S1 E10 Because I Love Him, 7.8
  11. S1 E11 You Have Finally Realized It, 7.8
  12. S1 E12 The Wheel That Spins Us 'Round, 8.3
  13. S1 E13 Crime and Punishment for You and Me, 8.0
  14. S1 E14 The Princess of Lies, 7.9
  15. S1 E15 Savior of the World, 8.3
  16. S1 E16 The Immortal Man, 7.4
  17. S1 E17 The Unforgiven, 7.4
  18. S1 E18 So Please Be with Me, 7.9
  19. S1 E19 My Fated One, 7.8
  20. S1 E20 Thank You for Choosing Me, 8.6
  21. S1 E21 The Door of Fate That We Choose, 8.5
  22. S1 E22 Beautiful Coffin, 8.5
  23. S1 E23 The Destination of Fate, 8.6
  24. S1 E24 I Love You, 9.0

Cast

24 of 70 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Mitsue Yamasaki, Kunihiko Ikuhara, Shoko Nakamura
Written by
Kunihiko Ikuhara, Takayo Ikami, Shingo Kaneko
Produced by
Hiroo Maruyama, Shin'ichi Ikeda
Music by
Yukari Hashimoto

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Facts

July 3, 2011 · December 23, 2011 · Ended

First aired
July 3, 2011
Last aired
December 23, 2011
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 24 episodes
Age rating
TV-14
Content
Violence, Disturbing Imagery, Suicide Themes
Genres
Animation, Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
12 countries

Tropes

Balancing Death's Books, Wham Episode, Genre Roulette +9

Q&A

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

Questions about Penguindrum

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Penguindrum?

It streams in 7 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Penguindrum worth watching?

77
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 77 (IMDb 7.4).

Is Penguindrum okay for kids?

TV-14ViolenceDisturbing imagerySuicide themes

Not for young kids: it's rated TV-14 in the United States for violence, disturbing imagery, and suicide themes, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

How long does it take to watch Penguindrum?

10 h

About 10 hours: 24 episodes in 1 season of about 24 minutes each, aired from 2011 to 2011.

Can I half-watch Penguindrum?

Easy watchDemanding

No, it needs your attention: the title analysis rates it 9 of 10 for philosophical and 8 for complexity.

Is Penguindrum good for date night?

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It suits a quiet night in as a couple: romance is 8 of 10, but the viewing guide doesn't list it for date night.

Is Penguindrum in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.