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Format:MOVIE
Episodes:1
Episode Length:21 mins
Season:WINTER 2019
Source:original
Estimated watch time
0h 21m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Drawing80%Autobiographical79%Meta79%Coming of Age75%Work60%Otaku Culture60%Mixed Media60%Rotoscoping40%
MOVIEFINISHED2019 WINTER6.8 / 10 AniList score
A Japanese Boy Who Draws
ある日本の絵描き少年• Aru Nihon no Ekaki Shounen
Synopsis & Story
An experimental animation and documentary about the life of a boy who wants to become a manga artist.
Trailer
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Aniphoria guide
A Japanese Boy Who Draws: should you watch it?
At a glance
A Japanese Boy Who Draws has been met with mixed reactions, with an average AniList score of 68/100 — 49% of 406 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #48 highest-rated film of 2019, and #68 most popular film of 2019 on AniList.
Of the 604 AniList users who started it, 2.5% dropped it, so it is rarely abandoned; 567 have finished it.
As a 21-minute film, it fits in a single evening.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama — especially drawing, autobiographical, meta, coming of age.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Masanao Kawajiri
A Japanese Boy Who Draws FAQ
- How long is A Japanese Boy Who Draws?
- A Japanese Boy Who Draws runs 21 minutes (21 minutes).
- Is A Japanese Boy Who Draws finished?
- Yes. A Japanese Boy Who Draws has finished airing — the final episode aired March 2, 2019.
- Is A Japanese Boy Who Draws based on a manga?
- No. A Japanese Boy Who Draws is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Where can I watch A Japanese Boy Who Draws?
- A Japanese Boy Who Draws is listed on YouTube. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.