Ayumu Mutou
main character
ONA
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- web series (ONA)
- Episodes
- 10
- Episode length
- 25 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 10 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- July 9, 2020
- Season
- Summer 2020
- Source
- Other source
- Studio
- Science SARU
- Director
- Pyeon-Gang Ho, Masaaki Yuasa
- Original creator
- Sakyou Komatsu
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
- Age rating
- R — 17+ violence, profanity
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 63/100
Estimated watch time
4h 10m
⚡ 2 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Survival95%Coming of Age95%Tragedy88%Natural Disaster79%Post-Apocalyptic78%Language Barrier75%Outdoor Activities70%Family Life64%Eco-Horror60%Surreal Comedy60%
ONAFINISHED2020 SUMMER6.3 / 10 AniList score
Japan Sinks: 2020
日本沈没2020• Nihon Chinbotsu: 2020
Synopsis
The setting for this adaptation is moved from 1970s Japan to 2020, just after the Tokyo Olympics. The story centers on the Mutou family, and the siblings Ayumu and Gou. The four members of the Mutou family are caught in an earthquake that hits Tokyo, and attempt to escape the city, while disaster claws at their heels. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
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Should you watch Japan Sinks: 2020?
Japan Sinks: 2020 has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 63/100 — 33% of 24,595 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #9 most popular anime of 2020 on AniList.
Of the 37.3K AniList users who started it, 6.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 32.3K have finished it.
At about 4 h 10 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Sci-Fi — especially survival, coming of age, tragedy, natural disaster.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
10 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Sakyou Komatsu
- Director
- Pyeon-Gang Ho
- Director
- Masaaki Yuasa
- Series composition
- Toshio Yoshitaka
- Character design
- Naoya Wada
- Music
- Kensuke Ushio
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Opening & ending themes
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Japan Sinks: 2020 FAQ
How many episodes does Japan Sinks: 2020 have?
Japan Sinks: 2020 has 10 episodes of about 25 minutes each, roughly 4 h 10 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Japan Sinks: 2020?
About 4 h 10 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 5 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is Japan Sinks: 2020 finished?
Yes. Japan Sinks: 2020 has finished airing — the final episode aired July 9, 2020.
Is there a season 2 of Japan Sinks: 2020?
No sequel is listed for Japan Sinks: 2020 as of October 2026.
Is Japan Sinks: 2020 based on a other source?
Yes. Japan Sinks: 2020 adapts the other source by Sakyou Komatsu.
Who animated Japan Sinks: 2020?
Japan Sinks: 2020 was animated by Science SARU and directed by Pyeon-Gang Ho and Masaaki Yuasa.
Who sings the opening of Japan Sinks: 2020?
The opening, "a life", is performed by an uncredited artist.
Where can I watch Japan Sinks: 2020?
Japan Sinks: 2020 is listed on Netflix. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.