Hana Morenos
main character
TV
7.6
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
Estimated watch time
8h 4m
⚡ 5 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Crime100%Fugitive96%Gangs88%Tanned Skin88%Female Protagonist87%Foreign82%Travel80%Parenthood79%Found Family77%Anti-Hero74%
TVFINISHED2008 FALL7.6 / 10 AniList score
Michiko & Hatchin
ミチコとハッチン• Michiko to Hatchin
Synopsis & Story
After escaping from prison, the criminal Michiko rescues an abused girl known as Hatchin. The two are about as opposite as they come, but their fates become intertwined through the connection of a man from both their pasts. On the run from the police and Hatchin's abusive foster parents, the unlikely duo set out to find this man and ultimately discover their freedom. (Source: FUNimation)
Trailer
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Featured Cast & Voice Actors
Aniphoria guide
Michiko & Hatchin: should you watch it?
At a glance
Michiko & Hatchin has been well received, with an average AniList score of 76/100 — 62% of 13,675 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
It ranks #19 highest-rated anime of 2008, and #15 most popular anime of 2008, and #9 highest-rated anime of Fall 2008 on AniList.
Of the 25.5K AniList users who started it, 6.8% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 17.3K have finished it.
At about 8 h 4 min in total, plan on one to two weeks at a couple of episodes a day.
Best for viewers who enjoy Action, Adventure — especially crime, fugitive, gangs, tanned skin.
Episodes
22 episodes are listed.
Main cast & creators
- Director
- Sayo Yamamoto
- Series composition
- Takashi Ujita
- Character design
- Hiroshi Shimizu
- Music
- Alexandre Kassin
Opening & ending themes
Openings
- OP1“Paraiso” by SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS · eps 1-21
Endings
- ED1“Best Friend” by Karutetto · eps 1-21
- ED2“Nada pode me parar agora” by Aurea Martins · eps 22
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
Michiko & Hatchin FAQ
- How many episodes does Michiko & Hatchin have?
- Michiko & Hatchin has 22 episodes of about 22 minutes each, roughly 8 h 4 min in total.
- How long does it take to watch Michiko & Hatchin?
- About 8 h 4 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 11 days; at one hour a day, about 9 days.
- Is Michiko & Hatchin finished?
- Yes. Michiko & Hatchin has finished airing — the final episode aired March 19, 2009.
- Is there a season 2 of Michiko & Hatchin?
- No sequel is listed for Michiko & Hatchin as of October 2026.
- Is Michiko & Hatchin based on a manga?
- No. Michiko & Hatchin is an original anime story, not adapted from a manga or novel.
- Who animated Michiko & Hatchin?
- Michiko & Hatchin was animated by Manglobe and directed by Sayo Yamamoto.
- Who sings the opening of Michiko & Hatchin?
- The opening, "Paraiso", is performed by SOIL&"PIMP"SESSIONS.
- Where can I watch Michiko & Hatchin?
- Michiko & Hatchin is listed on Crunchyroll. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.