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NANBAKA

2016·Show
25Episodes in2Seasons
IMDb6.5
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NANBAKA fingerprint

High energy, funny, light on feelings.

Energy

Breakneck and spectacular

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace9
  • Spectacle8
  • Adrenaline6

Heart

Hopeful

  • Hopefulness7
  • Wonder6
  • Wholesome5

Humor

Plenty of absurdist humor and situational comedy

  • Absurdist Humor9
  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7

World

Crime

  • Novelty8
  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7

Craft

Standout direction and performances

  • Direction8
  • Acting8
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Standout visual style, cinematography, and editing

A distinctive visual signature.

  • Visual Stylization10
  • Cinematography8
  • Editing8

Who it's for

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Episode ratings

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About

Four men are assigned to Nanba, the world’s most formidable prison. Jyugo, a man who attempted to break out of prison and ended up extending his jail time; Uno, a man who likes to gamble with women; Rock, a man who likes to get into fights; and Nico, a man who likes anime. A super exciting action comedy about the daily lives of the prison’s inmates and guards.
Absurdist ComedyPrison HijinksHyper-Stylized AnimationOver-the-Top ActionEnergetic & WackyFound Family DynamicsQuirky CharactersEscape AttemptsAnime OriginalNon-Stop Gags

Crew

Produced by:
Takuma Sugi
Composed by:
Kenji Fujisawa

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about NANBAKA

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream NANBAKA legally?

fuboTVCrunchyrollToon Goggles

NANBAKA is included with a subscription to fuboTV and Crunchyroll in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Toon Goggles. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV and Apple TV Store. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is NANBAKA worth watching?

61
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.5). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does NANBAKA have?

2 seasons

It has 2 seasons with 25 episodes.

When did NANBAKA air?

It ran from 2016 to 2017 and has ended.

What language is NANBAKA in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

In how many countries can I watch NANBAKA?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for NANBAKA in 106 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does NANBAKA use?

Breaking the Fourth WallDouble-Meaning TitleThe Friends Who Never HangBookendsAge-Gap RomanceAlways a Bigger FishIdiosyncratic Episode NamingThe Show Must Go WrongGo-Karting with BowserMid-Season UpgradeAll for NothingSleeping with the Bossand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 storytelling tropes for NANBAKA, including Breaking the Fourth Wall, Double-Meaning Title, The Friends Who Never Hang.