Fumika
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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
- January 6, 2008 – March 23, 2008
- Season
- Winter 2008
- Source
- Original story
- Studio
- J.C.STAFF
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Music
- Masumi Itou
- Age rating
- R — 17+ (violence & profanity)
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 71/100
Estimated watch time
4h 48m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Suicide86%Female Protagonist82%Tomboy80%Urban Fantasy80%Denpa80%Work76%Afterlife74%Episodic66%Bullying65%School65%
TVFINISHED2008 WINTER7.1 / 10 AniList score
Shigofumi
シゴフミ
Synopsis
When someone dies, what should their final words be? Words that couldn't be said while still alive - of love, hate, hope, regret or perhaps words without any importance. These words are sent through letters called "shigofumi" from the recently deceased to the living. Mikawa Fumika is a mail carrier of these shigofumi, delivering them alongside staff and her partner Kanaka. However, there must be something more behind Fumika's silent exterior; shigofumi mail carriers are deceased humans with the same appearance they had just before death. Despite this, Fumika is still aging... [Written by MAL Rewrite]
Should you watch Shigofumi?
Shigofumi has been well received, with an average AniList score of 71/100 — 46% of 6,003 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #30 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #46 most popular anime of 2008, and #5 highest-rated anime of Winter 2008 on AniList.
Of the 9.6K AniList users who started it, 5.9% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 7.7K have finished it.
At about 4 h 48 min in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Drama, Fantasy, Psychological — especially suicide, female protagonist, tomboy, urban fantasy.
Where to Watch Officially
A streaming link is not listed for this title yet.
Episodes
12 episodes are listed.
Trailer
Watch on YouTubeMain cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Director
- Tatsuo Satou
- Series composition
- Ichirou Ookouchi
- Character design
- Tetsuya Kawakami
- Music
- Masumi Itou
Where it fits in the series
- Start here. Shigofumi is the first entry in its story.
- Watch next: Shigofumi: And Then... (2008)
- Optional extras: Shigofumi Picture Dramas
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Kotodama” by ALI PROJECT
Endings (1)
- ED1“Chain”
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Shigofumi FAQ
How many episodes does Shigofumi have?
Shigofumi has 12 episodes of about 24 minutes each, roughly 4 h 48 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Shigofumi?
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 Shigofumi finished?
Yes. Shigofumi has finished airing — the final episode aired March 23, 2008.
Is there a season 2 of Shigofumi?
Yes — the story continues in Shigofumi: And Then... (2008).
Where do I start Shigofumi?
Start here: Shigofumi is the first entry, followed by Shigofumi: And Then....
Is Shigofumi based on a manga?
No. Shigofumi is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
Who animated Shigofumi?
Shigofumi was animated by J.C.STAFF and directed by Tatsuo Satou.
Who sings the opening of Shigofumi?
The opening, "Kotodama", is performed by ALI PROJECT.