Aoi Miyamori
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 24
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 9 h 36 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 9, 2014 – March 26, 2015
- Season
- Fall 2014
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- P.A.WORKS
- Director
- Tsutomu Mizushima
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 81/100
Estimated watch time
9h 36m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Work97%Primarily Adult Cast89%Drawing89%Female Protagonist84%Ensemble Cast84%Meta83%Otaku Culture82%Educational80%Office Lady75%Primarily Female Cast70%
overview details
Synopsis
Once upon a time, five girls made an animated film and it was so much fun that they pledged to get jobs in animation so that someday they could make another film together. Now, two years later, Aoi, Shizuka, Ema, Misa and Midori have learned the truth about the anime industry: it's not always fun, it's anything but easy, and having talent isn't always enough to open the right doors. Which is why Aoi's overwhelmed by her job as a production assistant, Shizuka's waiting on tables between auditions, Midori's currently scriptless, Misa's switched to C.G., and Ema's working long hours as a key animator. Is it what they imagined? No. But are they ready to give up? Not just yet! Sometimes, when things happen in animation, they can happen in the most wonderful ways! (Source: Sentai Filmworks)
Should you watch SHIROBAKO?
SHIROBAKO has been very well received, with an average AniList score of 81/100 — 77% of 34,436 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #9 highest-rated anime of 2014, and #32 most popular anime of 2014, and #4 highest-rated anime of Fall 2014 on AniList.
Of the 56.9K AniList users who started it, 6.5% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 42K have finished it.
At about 9 h 36 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Drama, Slice of Life — especially work, primarily adult cast, drawing, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Episodes
24 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tsutomu Mizushima
- Series composition
- Michiko Yokote
- Character design
- Kanami Sekiguchi
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. SHIROBAKO is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: SHIROBAKO the Movie (2020)
- Optional extras: SHIROBAKO: Gekichuugeki Animation
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (3)
- OP1“I'm Sorry EXODUS” by Ai Kayano & Mai Nakahara & Shizuka Itou · eps 1
- OP2“COLORFUL BOX” by Yoko Ishida · eps 1-11
- OP3“Takarabako -TREASURE BOX-” by Masami Okui · eps 13-22
Endings (3)
- ED1“Animetic Love Letter” by Haruka Chisuga · eps 2-11
- ED2“Platinum Jet” by Haruka Chisuga & Hitomi Oowada · eps 13
- ED3“Yama Harinezumi Andes Chucky” · eps 19
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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SHIROBAKO FAQ
How many episodes does SHIROBAKO have?
SHIROBAKO has 24 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 9 h 36 min in total.
How long does it take to watch SHIROBAKO?
About 9 h 36 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 12 days; at one hour a day, about 10 days.
Is SHIROBAKO finished?
Yes. SHIROBAKO has finished airing — the final episode aired March 26, 2015.
Is there a season 2 of SHIROBAKO?
Yes — the story continues in SHIROBAKO the Movie (2020).
Where do I start SHIROBAKO?
Start here: SHIROBAKO is the first entry, followed by SHIROBAKO the Movie.
Is SHIROBAKO based on a manga?
No. SHIROBAKO is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated SHIROBAKO?
SHIROBAKO was animated by P.A.WORKS and directed by Tsutomu Mizushima.
Who sings the opening of SHIROBAKO?
The opening, "I'm Sorry EXODUS", is performed by Ai Kayano & Mai Nakahara & Shizuka Itou.
Where can I watch SHIROBAKO?
SHIROBAKO is listed on HIDIVE. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.