Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- film
- Runtime
- 21 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- 2013
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Takuya Inaba
- Music
- Haruna Karasuda
- Age rating
- G
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 66/100
- Also known as
- Golden Time (2013)
- Score across sites
- 6.89/10
Tags & Tropes
Synopsis
In Japan's economic bubble years during the 1980s, a long-serving furniture-style television set made in the 1960s is abandoned at a junkyard. It attempts to escape from its new surroundings. Background: A theatrically-released short film from production company ROBOT, makers of La Maison en Petits Cubes which won the Best Animated Short Film category at the 2009 Academy Awards. Winner of an Excellence Award in the animation division of the 2013 Japan Media Arts Festival.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeShould you watch Golden Time?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and fantasy, especially stories with no dialogue.
Reception is positive but mixed: 66/100 on AniList, with 32% of 737 ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #38 highest-rated film of 2013.
About 5.5% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
As a 21-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Takuya Inaba
- Character design
- Takuya Inaba
- Music
- Haruna Karasuda
If you like Golden Time
Golden Time FAQ
How long is Golden Time?
Golden Time runs 21 minutes (21 minutes).
Is Golden Time finished?
Yes. Golden Time has finished airing — the final episode aired 2013.
Is Golden Time based on a manga?
No. Golden Time is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Where can I watch Golden Time?
Golden Time is listed on Netflix, YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.