Marika Shiraishi
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 6, 2024 – December 15, 2024
- Season
- Fall 2024
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio Signpost
- Director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Original creator
- Yayu Murata
- Music
- Hiroko Yamasaki
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or Older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 72/100
- Also known as
- If My Wife Became an Elementary School Student, If My Wife Became an Elementary School Student., If My Wife Becomes an Elementary School Student
- Score across sites
- 7.40/10
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Family Life98%Seinen95%Reincarnation90%Heterosexual84%Rehabilitation82%Age Gap70%Iyashikei65%Female Protagonist55%Ghost46%Age Regression20%
TVFINISHED2024 FALL7.2 / 10 AniList score
TsumaSho
妻、小学生になる。• Tsuma, Shougakusei ni Naru.
Synopsis
Keisuke Niijima has lived in grief since his wife, Takae, passed away 10 years ago. But when a young girl visits, claiming to be Takae reincarnated, Keisuke and his daughter, Mai, are drawn into a miraculous reunion. As the girl reveals intimate details only they could know, the Niijima family slowly begins to heal, rediscovering love and warmth in the most unexpected way. (Source: Crunchyroll)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch TsumaSho?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance, especially stories with family life, seinen, reincarnation.
Reception is positive but mixed: 72/100 on AniList, with 50% of 6.8K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #73 highest-rated anime of 2024.
13.3% of viewers drop it before the end, more than most, so give it a few episodes to see if it clicks.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Yayu Murata
- Director
- Noriyuki Abe
- Series composition
- Sawako Hirabayashi
- Character design
- Narihito Sekikawa
- Music
- Hiroko Yamasaki
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Ai no Reunion” by pachae · eps 1-12
Endings (1)
- ED1“Hidamari” by Ms.OOJA · eps 1-11
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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TsumaSho FAQ
How many episodes does TsumaSho have?
TsumaSho has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch TsumaSho?
About 4 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is TsumaSho finished?
Yes. TsumaSho has finished airing — the final episode aired December 15, 2024.
Is there a season 2 of TsumaSho?
No sequel is listed for TsumaSho as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is TsumaSho based on a manga?
Yes. TsumaSho adapts the manga by Yayu Murata.
Who animated TsumaSho?
TsumaSho was animated by Studio Signpost and directed by Noriyuki Abe.
Who sings the opening of TsumaSho?
The opening, "Ai no Reunion", is performed by pachae.
Where can I watch TsumaSho?
TsumaSho is listed on Crunchyroll, YouTube, Bilibili TV. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.