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Ani*Kuri15

2007Show3 seasons15 episodes

Action & AdventureAnimation
62
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.5

A nostalgic, wondrous animated series, with standout visual style.

Good for family movie night · friends night · kids

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Not for brutality, suspense or adrenaline.

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Episodes

3 seasons · 15 episodes · best: S3E5 "Ohayo (Good Morning)" 7.5

Episodes

5.1
4.9
7.0

Story

Ani-Kuri 15 is a series of fifteen 1-minute shorts that aired on the Japanese TV station, NHK between May 2007 and 2008. Intended as companion pieces to the AniKuri program and as filler between regularly scheduled programs, the shorts were broadcast in three seasons of 5 episodes. Each short was directed by a different director and the episodes were collected and uploaded to the official AniKuri15 website in 2008.

Feels like

  • Experimental Animation Anthology
  • Short-Form Artistry
  • Diverse Directorial Visions
  • Visual Poetry
  • Nostalgic TV Interstitials
  • Charming & Whimsical
  • High Rewatchability
  • Eclectic Style Showcase
  • Japanese Cultural Snapshot
  • Minimalist Narrative

Cast

4 of 4 · most episodes first

Crew

Directors
Makoto Shinkai, Mahiro Maeda, Mamoru Oshii
Written by
Akemi Hayashi, Osamu Kobayashi, Yasufumi Soejima

Everyone

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

Facts

May 7, 2007 · December 10, 2007 · Ended

First aired
May 7, 2007
Last aired
December 10, 2007
Status
Ended
Length
3 seasons · 15 episodes
Genres
Action & Adventure, Animation, Comedy, Drama, Sci-Fi & Fantasy
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan

Q&A

6 questions, like "Is Ani*Kuri15 worth watching?"

Questions about Ani*Kuri15

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Is Ani*Kuri15 worth watching?

62
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62 (IMDb 6.5). Season 2 is the weak spot, with an IMDb average of 4.9 against 7.0 for the best season.

Which season of Ani*Kuri15 is best?

Season 3, with an IMDb average of 7.0. Season 2 is the weakest at 4.9. The highest-rated episode is Ohayo (Good Morning) (season 3, episode 5) at 7.5, and the lowest is Kyottoko - Blaze Man (season 1, episode 3) at 4.1.

Is Ani*Kuri15 okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

How long does it take to watch Ani*Kuri15?

0 h

About an hour: 15 episodes in 3 seasons of about 1 minutes each, aired from 2007 to 2007.

Will Ani*Kuri15 make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly absurd humor (6 of 10) and situational comedy (5 of 10).

Is Ani*Kuri15 in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.