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The Japanese the Japanese Don't Know

2010·Show
12Episodes in1Season
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1
Episodes
IMDb7.1
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Funny, immersive world, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace4
  • Spectacle3
  • Adrenaline1

Heart

Heartwarming and hopeful

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness8
  • Wonder6

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and sharp wit

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Wit & Wordplay7
  • Physical Comedy4

World

Everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in. Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • World Immersion8
  • Rewatchability8

Craft

Standout performances and dialogue

  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality8
  • Direction7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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Episode 11Episode 11 not rated
Episode 12

About

Haruko lands a job in a local tutoring establishment and upon showing up for work on the first day, she discovers that she will not be teaching Japanese people, but teaching people Japanese. Her students are all foreigners who live in Japan for several reasons, and she is faced with their many questions on the Japanese Language that she'd never really thought of before.
Educational ComedySlice of LifeLanguage LearningCross-Cultural ExchangeHumorous InsightsCharming CharactersWholesome & LightheartedCultural NuancesComfort Watch

Crew

Directed by:
Saiji Yakumo, Naoki Kawamura, Tamekawa Hiroyuki
Produced by:
Naomi Akashi, Taketsuna Yasuhiro

Sequels and Prequels

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Is The Japanese the Japanese Don't Know worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 75/100 (IMDb 7.1). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does The Japanese the Japanese Don't Know have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 12 episodes of about 29 minutes each.

When did The Japanese the Japanese Don't Know air?

It ran from 2010 to 2010 and has ended.

What language is The Japanese the Japanese Don't Know in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.