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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- TV series
- Episodes
- 52
- Episode length
- 24 min
- Total watch time
- 20 h 48 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- October 5, 1969 – September 27, 1970
- Season
- Fall 1969
- Source
- Original story
- Director
- Hiroshi Sasagawa
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 59/100
Estimated watch time
20h 48m
⚡ 11 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Male Protagonist79%Kids79%Slapstick79%Episodic79%Magic79%
overview details
Synopsis
One day Kan-chan finds a magic bottle in the attic. Whenever someone sneezes, a genie named Hakushon Daimaou is brought out and must grant any wish of whoever sneezed until he or she sneezes again. Sometimes, however, he accidentally fails and only causes trouble instead of granting any wishes.
Should you watch Bob in the Bottle?
Bob in the Bottle has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 59/100 — 37% of 324 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 649 AniList users who started it, 14.8% dropped it, so it is dropped more often than most; 466 have finished it.
At roughly 20 h 48 min in total, it is a long commitment — about 3 weeks at an hour a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Comedy, Fantasy — especially male protagonist, kids, slapstick, episodic.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
52 episodes are listed.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Hiroshi Sasagawa
Where it fits in the series
- Optional extras: Genie Family 2020
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Bob in the Bottle FAQ
How many episodes does Bob in the Bottle have?
Bob in the Bottle has 52 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 20 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Bob in the Bottle?
About 20 h 48 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 26 days; at one hour a day, about 21 days.
Is Bob in the Bottle finished?
Yes. Bob in the Bottle has finished airing — the final episode aired September 27, 1970.
Is there a season 2 of Bob in the Bottle?
No sequel is listed for Bob in the Bottle as of October 2026.
Is Bob in the Bottle based on a manga?
No. Bob in the Bottle is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.