Himawari

1996Show1 season162 episodes

80
GreatGoodWatch score
80
GreatGoodWatch score

Summary

The story follows Minamida Nozomi, the charming female protagonist whose company's performance deteriorates due to the collapse of the bubble economy and who is forced to quit her job as she is prevented from getting married and starting a family.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Where to watch

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Not streaming in United States. Where it is:

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Not for scares or laughs.

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Written by
Yumiko Inoue

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Facts

April 1, 1996 · October 5, 1996 · Ended

First aired
April 1, 1996
Last aired
October 5, 1996
Status
Ended
Length
1 season · 162 episodes
Content
Violence, Strong Language
Genres
Drama, Family
Original language
Japanese
Made in
Japan
Available in
1 country

Tropes

Toilet Humour, Frying Pan of Doom, Miniature Senior Citizens +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Himawari?"

Questions about Himawari

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Himawari?

It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is Himawari worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80.

Is Himawari okay for kids?

ViolenceStrong language

Yes: its content advisories are violence and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

How long does it take to watch Himawari?

41 h

About 41 hours: 162 episodes in 1 season of about 15 minutes each, aired from 1996 to 1996.

Is Himawari in English?

Japanese

No, it was made in Japanese.

What tropes does Himawari use?

Toilet HumourFrying Pan of DoomMiniature Senior CitizensHot for StudentWhat Is This Thing You Call "Love"?The Power of FriendshipFountain of YouthPlaying a TreeSunny Sunflower DispositionMore DakkaOnce per EpisodeTerrible Trioand 42 more

TV Tropes lists 54 tropes for it, including Toilet Humour, Frying Pan of Doom, and Miniature Senior Citizens.