Mika Katagiri
main character
OVA
3.8
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Anime DetailsFINISHED
- Format
- OVA
- Episodes
- 1
- Episode length
- 26 min
- Total watch time
- 26 minutes
- Status
- Finished
- Aired
- March 22, 2002
- Season
- Spring 2002
- Source
- Visual novel
- Director
- Keitarou Motonaga
- Original creator
- Front Wing
- Age rating
- PG — Teens 13 or older
- Country
- Japan
- AniList score
- 38/100
Estimated watch time
0h 26m
⚡ 1 days at 5 eps/day
Tags & Tropes
School79%Band79%Primarily Female Cast79%Female Protagonist79%Slapstick60%
overview details
Synopsis
Mika Katagiri wants her band to perform at the upcoming local festival. However, complications arise. Their keyboardist, Jun, refuses to play, and their stage has been cancelled. Refusing to give up, Mika and her band strive to find a way to play at the festival, using any means necessary. (Source: Anime News Network)
Should you watch Canary?
Canary has been poorly received, with an average AniList score of 38/100 — 3% of 497 ratings are 8/10 or higher.
Of the 794 AniList users who started it, 5.4% dropped it, so it is dropped at a typical rate; 693 have finished it.
At about 26 minutes in total, it is a short commitment — a weekend binge.
Best for viewers who enjoy Fantasy, Music, Romance — especially school, band, primarily female cast, female protagonist.
Where to Watch Officially
Availability, audio and subtitles vary by region and service.
Main cast & voice actors
Creators & key staff
- Original creator
- Front Wing
- Director
- Keitarou Motonaga
- Character design
- Ryou Tanaka
If you like Canary
Canary FAQ
How many episodes does Canary have?
Canary has 1 episodes of about 26 minutes each, roughly 26 minutes in total.
Is Canary finished?
Yes. Canary has finished airing — the final episode aired March 22, 2002.
Is there a season 2 of Canary?
No sequel is listed for Canary as of October 2026.
Is Canary based on a visual novel?
Yes. Canary adapts the visual novel by Front Wing.
Where can I watch Canary?
Canary is listed on RetroCrush. Availability varies by region — check the streaming links on this page.