Binchou-tan
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TV_SHORT
6.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- short-form series
- Episodes
- 12
- Episode length
- 12 min
- Total watch time
- 2 h 24 min
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- February 2, 2006 – April 15, 2006
- Season
- Winter 2006
- Source
- Manga
- Studio
- Studio DEEN
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Original creator
- Takahito Ekusa
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
- Age rating
- G — All Ages
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 68/100
- Also known as
- Bincho-tan, Binchotan, binchou
- Score across sites
- 6.92/10
Estimated watch time
2h 24m
⚡ 3 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
Iyashikei91%Cute Girls Doing Cute Things86%Chibi82%Female Protagonist80%Primarily Female Cast80%Ojou-sama46%Shrine Maiden40%Butler20%
overview details
Synopsis
This is a story about a little girl who lives in an old house in the mountains. Her name is Bincho-tan. Each episode depicts a day in the life of Bincho-tan as she prepares her breakfast in the morning, goes to the forest to gather vegetables, does her household chores and rests at night after a day's work. She is surrounded by a group of close friends who add color to her ordinary yet simple life.
Main cast & voice actors
Should you watch Binchou-tan?
Probably, if you enjoy comedy and slice of life, especially stories with iyashikei, cute girls doing cute things, chibi.
Reception is positive but mixed: 68/100 on AniList, with 41% of 1.3K ratings at 8/10 or higher. It's the #2 highest-rated anime of 2006.
About 6.9% of viewers drop it, which is typical.
At about 2 h 24 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
12 episodes are listed.
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Takahito Ekusa
- Director
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Series composition
- Kazuhiro Furuhashi
- Music
- Taku Iwasaki
Related entries
Opening & ending themes
Openings (1)
- OP1“Iroha” by CooRie
Endings (1)
- ED1“Binchou Ondo” by Mai Kadowaki
Theme data from AnimeThemes.moe.
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Binchou-tan FAQ
How many episodes does Binchou-tan have?
Binchou-tan has 12 episodes of about 12 minutes each, roughly 2 h 24 min in total.
How long does it take to watch Binchou-tan?
About 2 h 24 min back to back. At two episodes a day it takes 6 days; at one hour a day, about 3 days.
Is Binchou-tan finished?
Yes. Binchou-tan has finished airing — the final episode aired April 15, 2006.
Is there a season 2 of Binchou-tan?
No sequel is listed for Binchou-tan as of October 2026. You can continue the story in the original manga.
Is Binchou-tan based on a manga?
Yes. Binchou-tan adapts the manga by Takahito Ekusa.
Who animated Binchou-tan?
Binchou-tan was animated by Studio DEEN and directed by Kazuhiro Furuhashi.
Who sings the opening of Binchou-tan?
The opening, "Iroha", is performed by CooRie.