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Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story

2019·Show
47Episodes in1Season
68
GoodGoodWatch score

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Strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Spectacular

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Spectacle7
  • Tension6
  • Adrenaline5

Heart

Hopeful and nostalgic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Nostalgia8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Some sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Situational Comedy4
  • Physical Comedy2

World

History, a real life story, and sports

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion9
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Novelty6

Craft

Standout performances, storytelling, and characters

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure8
  • Character Depth8

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

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Traces Japan’s history with the Olympic games and the 1964 Tokyo Olympics for viewers before Tokyo hosts the event again in 2020. The first half tells the story of marathon runner Kanakuri Shiso, who became one of the first Japanese nationals to participate in the Olympics in Stockholm in 1912. The second half features Tabata Masaji, the coach who laid the foundations of Japanese swimming and helped bring the games to Tokyo for the first time in 1964.
Japanese Historical DramaOlympic HistoryBiographical EpicSports AchievementsNational IdentityPerseverance StoryCultural JourneyPost-War ReconstructionInspirationalSweeping Narrative

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Is Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 5.8). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How many seasons does Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story have?

1 season

It has 1 season with 47 episodes of about 45 minutes each.

Is Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story based on a true story?

Yes. It's based on real events or a real person's life.

When did Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story air?

It ran from 2019 to 2019 and has ended.

What language is Idaten: Tokyo Olympics Story in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.