Hakase
main character
TV
4.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 26
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 10 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 8, 2018 – January 6, 2019
- Season
- Summer 2018
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- TMS Entertainment
- Director
- Hiroyuki Nakao
- Age rating
- G
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 48/100
- Score across sites
- 5.40/10
Estimated watch time
10h 24m
⚡ 6 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Robots79%Artificial Intelligence79%Ensemble Cast79%Full CGI60%Survival60%Educational60%Isekai30%Animals20%CGI20%Space20%
overview details
Synopsis
This story is about Mick, a sleeping chironomid. Insects are taken up into space for use in experiments by humans. An epic space adventure of Mick and his friends of their journey back home to Earth. The development plans and experiments are aborted by humans for no known reason, the organisms are left behind in the space station with limited resources. Going over hurdles and fighting through challenges, together, they travel across planets and gain new comrades, heading for Earth. As their journey progresses, the mystery behind the human’s abandonment unravels… (Source: Crunchyroll)
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch The Journey Home?
Only if you enjoy action and adventure, especially stories with robots, artificial intelligence, ensemble cast.
Reception is lukewarm: 48/100 on AniList.
38.5% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 10 h 24 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
26 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroyuki Nakao
- Character design
- Gurihiru
If you like The Journey Home
The Journey Home FAQ
How many episodes does The Journey Home have?
The Journey Home has 26 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 10 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch The Journey Home?
About 10 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 13 days; at one hour a day, about 11 days.
Is The Journey Home finished?
Yes. The Journey Home has finished airing — the final episode aired January 6, 2019.
Is there a season 2 of The Journey Home?
No sequel is listed for The Journey Home as of October 2026.
Is The Journey Home based on a manga?
No. The Journey Home is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated The Journey Home?
The Journey Home was animated by TMS Entertainment and directed by Hiroyuki Nakao.