Kouhei Yamazaki
main character
TV
5.5
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 5 h 25 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- April 4, 2011 – June 26, 2011
- Season
- Spring 2011
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- WAO World
- Age rating
- PG — Children
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 55/100
Estimated watch time
5h 25m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Historical79%Family Life60%
overview details
Synopsis
Dramatic story of the Yamazaki family during the year Showa 39 (1964), the year that Tokyo hosted the Summer Olympics.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Shouwa Monogatari?
Only if you enjoy drama, especially stories with historical, family life.
Reception is lukewarm: 55/100 on AniList, with 21% of 376 ratings at 8/10 or higher.
18.2% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 5 h 25 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Series composition
- Yasushi Hirano
- Character design
- Tatsuo Yanagino
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Shouwa Monogatari (Movie)
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Shouwa Monogatari FAQ
How many episodes does Shouwa Monogatari have?
Shouwa Monogatari has 13 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 5 h 25 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shouwa Monogatari?
About 5 h 25 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 6 days.
Is Shouwa Monogatari finished?
Yes. Shouwa Monogatari has finished airing — the final episode aired June 26, 2011.
Is there a season 2 of Shouwa Monogatari?
No sequel is listed for Shouwa Monogatari as of October 2026.
Is Shouwa Monogatari based on a manga?
No. Shouwa Monogatari is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Shouwa Monogatari?
Shouwa Monogatari was animated by WAO World.