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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 13
- Episode length
- 23 min
- Total watch time
- 4 h 59 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 2016 – December 28, 2016
- Season
- Fall 2016
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Satelight
- Director
- Shinji Takamatsu
- Original creator
- Shou Futamata
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 59m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Slapstick91%Delinquents91%Prison87%Crime85%Episodic81%Primarily Male Cast80%Cute Boys Doing Cute Things75%Ensemble Cast75%Femboy66%Bisexual60%
overview details
Synopsis
Four men are assigned to the prison: Juugo, a man who attempted to break out of prison and ended up extending his jail time; Uno, a man who likes to gamble with women; Rokku, a man who likes to get into fights; and Nico, a man who likes anime. (Source: Anime News Network)
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Should you watch NANBAKA?
Probably, if you enjoy action, comedy and drama, especially stories with slapstick, delinquents, prison.
Reception is positive but mixed: 71/100 on AniList, with 44% of 31K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #51 highest-rated anime of 2016.
About 9.9% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 4 h 59 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
13 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Shou Futamata
- Director
- Shinji Takamatsu
- Series composition
- Mitsutaka Hirota
- Character design
- Kento Toya
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. NANBAKA is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: NANBAKA - Part Two (2017)
- Optional extras: Nanbaka: Idiots with Student Numbers!
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Rin! Rin! Hi! Hi!” by Kanaderiya Hashiguchi
Endings (1)
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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NANBAKA FAQ
How many episodes does NANBAKA have?
NANBAKA has 13 episodes of about 23 minutes each, roughly 4 h 59 min in total.
How long does it take to watch NANBAKA?
About 4 h 59 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 7 days; at one hour a day, about 5 days.
Is NANBAKA finished?
Yes. NANBAKA has finished airing — the final episode aired December 28, 2016.
Is there a season 2 of NANBAKA?
Yes — the story continues in NANBAKA - Part Two (2017).
Where do I start NANBAKA?
Start here: NANBAKA is the first entry, followed by NANBAKA - Part Two.
Is NANBAKA based on a manga?
Yes. NANBAKA adapts the manga by Shou Futamata.
Who animated NANBAKA?
NANBAKA was animated by Satelight and directed by Shinji Takamatsu.
Who sings the opening of NANBAKA?
The opening, "Rin! Rin! Hi! Hi!", is performed by Kanaderiya Hashiguchi.